Did U Know? Entertainment News Week Ending March 30, 2019

Did U Know? Lupita is making money, Nicki is being sued, Cardi B suing, Jay-Z being honored, Wendy losing it, and more…Entertainment News for week ending March 30, 2019. Check it our below…

Cardi B Suing Blogger Over Herpes and Prostitution Allegations

Cardi B is suing Youtube blogger Tasha K along with alleged ex roommate for defamation, and seeking an injunction to delete the videos they posted. Cardi B filed a lawsuit against blogger Latasha K from YouTube blog channel unWinewithTashaK. According to the suit, Cardi is unhappy with over 20 videos Tasha K posted within the last 14 months on her channel. In one of the videos Tasha K says that Cardi B and Offset’s baby may have intellectual disabilities, which Cardi allegedly believes is inferring that she is using drugs. Cardi is also suing Starmarie Ebony Jones, who she accuses posted a video in September claiming Cardi does molly, cocaine and prostitutes. Cardi is denying all accusations and even states that she’s given both women an opportunity to retract their statement but they refused to do so, therefore she’s taking them to court.

 

Wendy Williams Hospitalized After Husband’s Alleged Mistress Gives Birth To Baby

Talk show host Wendy Williams was found drunk on Monday (Mar. 25) after reports surfaced that Sharina Hunter, the alleged mistress to her husband Kevin Hunter gave birth to their baby. According to Pagesix, Williams was rushed to the hospital where she was giving IV fluids after it being reported that her husband’s alleged side-chick gave birth to their baby (Pagesix also reported). Williams was still able to come to work and host her show the next day, However Us Weekly has now reported that The Wendy Williams show will be going on a one-week hiatus starting next week.

 

Nicki Minaj Sued By Stylist Who Says Rapper Stiffed Her For $40K

Nicki Minaj has recently wrapped the European leg of her successful, yet challenging, “Nicki WRLD Tour,” and the rapper may be coming home to the U.S. to face a legal battle. On Thursday (March 28) Minaj hinted on Instagram that she may have an upcoming collection with Fendi premiering soon, the Queen Barb reportedly has stylist issues of a different caliber on the court front. According to The Blast, back in 2017, Minaj allegedly hired a stylist by the name of Cristina Acevedo to accompany her on a U.S. tour. In court documents obtained by the publication, Acevedo’s contract stipulated that she would make $1,500 per day to style the New York rapper, but when payday came, Acevedo claims she didn’t receive a dime. The two apparently linked up because of their adoration of “colorful wigs” and “flamboyant outfits.” Acevedo states that she worked overtime for the artist, pulling over 10 hours a day for the 24 days she was on the road with the rapper. The stylist further says that when she finally was able to get in contact with Minaj to get her check, Acevedo received an email from the rapper that said, “No one is paying you 36 thousand dollars,” adding, “Send an email with some sense or don’t send any others. This isn’t your get rich quick scheme.” Acevedo also states that Minaj closed her email with, “girl, goodbye.” The stylist reportedly doesn’t know why Minaj and her team are opposed to paying her because they all agreed on the day rate before Acevedo went on the road. She’s filed a lawsuit to the tune of $43,200 and is also asking for damages. Minaj, Pink Friday Productions, and Pink Personality, Inc. are all reportedly named in the lawsuit.

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‘Us’ Had Biggest Opening Weekend For Film Headlined By A Black Woman:

It’s Past Time For A Black Woman To Lead A Superhero Film!

Women’s History Month is going out with a bang. Lupita Nyong’o just made history starring in Jordan Peele’s Us, whose $71 million-dollar box office opening weekend became the highest grossing film with a Black female lead in history. Obviously, Black women can kick ass and pack a theater. Nyong’o’s other record-breaking film, last year’s Black Panther, is the 9th highest grossing film of all time, the highest grossing film for a Black director, and a major influence to the culture. Yes, Chadwick Boseman was the lead of Black Panther, but without supporting characters Nakia (Nyong’o) and Okoye (Danai Gurira) there would have arguably been no film. Black Panther has proven that the world is more than ready for a Black woman superhero on the big screen.

The first woman-led superhero film Captain Marvel also premiered this month to global box office success. All of these successes should signal a change in Hollywood, that it’s finally ready to cast more Black women as the lead in a movie, to craft superhero stories that center Black women. But Hollywood has a poor record of awarding Black box office and critically acclaimed talent; consider that it took five years after Nyong’o won her Oscar for her to get a lead role in a film. And while Captain Marvel is being touted as a win for women, as Hollywood makes it well known, ALL women are not treated equally.

With the array of Black women superheroes that already have made their mark in the Marvel and DC comic universes, there is no reason why the next major blockbuster film can’t be centered around one of these Black queens.

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Mannie Fresh & Lil Wayne To Drop A Joint Album

Lil Wayne has not released any new projects since he dropped his highly anticipated album Tha Carter V September 2018, so when it was confirmed that he and Mannie Fresh was putting something together fans were beyond excited. Mannie Fresh confirmed In a recent interview with XXL that he and Lil Wayne plan to do collaborative album called “The Fresh Files” When asked about The Fresh Files, told XXL there is not a release date set in place at this time. Fresh had this to say:

“People are asking when we’re going to do this, but it can’t interfere with Tha Carter. We have to let it get to the point where they feel like now go ahead you can do this. I get it, because it’s not just him. It’s Universal and all of that. The label is like, because Mannie is your dude, we’re allowing Mannie to do this. It ain’t got nothing to do with Universal. It would be purely just me. The world is definitely going to get those records. If I could’ve put it out with Universal it would’ve been out.” Fresh said.

During the discussion Fresh was asked “what can we expect from the album?” Fresh’s response: “I feel like it’s the Wayne that people want to hear,” he said. “I don’t know about you, but I need this to be released ASAP.”

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Former Manager Pleads Guilty

On Thursday (March 28) Tekashi69’s former manager Kifano “Shotti” Jordan, pleaded guilty to two federal weapon counts. Jordan admitted to “discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence,” as well as “using and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.” Vulture reported that the charges are correlated with an April 2nd assault in Manhattan and a shooting in Brooklyn on April 21st. Jordan and Tekashi 6ix9ine who’s real is name Daniel Hernandez are facing federal charges, which include racketeering allegations, which are related to their association with a New York gang called Nine Trey Bloods. In January, Tekashi pleaded guilty on nine counts.

Jay Z to Receive Imagine President’s Award During NAACP Image Awards

On Thursday (Mar. 28) the NAACP announced rapper Jay-Z will receive the President’s Award at the 50th NAACP Image Awards. This award acknowledges a special achievement and distinguished acts of public service. Former recipients include; Jesse Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Soledad O’Brien, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice and Muhammad Ali. The award will be presented by NAACP President Derrick Johnson.

“The President’s Award is an honor we carefully bestow upon an individual, maintaining its significance and commitment to recognizing excellence in service that directly affects our community,” Johnson said.  “Shawn Carter has been committed to shedding light on the issues that plague the black community including systematic racism and unjust treatment under the law, utilizing his global platform to create everlasting change. There is no better time than now, as we celebrate our 50th year, to honor him with this award.”

The NAACP will air live on TV One March 30, 2019. Hosted by Anthony Anderson.