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Piers Morgan feels the wrath of Jay-Z and Beyoncé after his explosive interview with Jaguar Wright
How powerful are Jay-Z and Beyoncé? British host Piers Morgan just came upon about this when he needed to edit part of his show “Piers Morgan Uncensored.”
Morgan hosted conspiracy activist and social media singer Jaguar Wright on an episode to debate Sean “Diddy” Combs’ accusations, arrests and other sex crimes in the music industry.
The Carters were upset because Wright strayed from the topic she was speculated to discuss and slammed rapper Hov, whose real name is Shawn Carter, claiming he was a predator.
A number of days after the episode aired on YouTube, Morgan took to the camera and apologized on behalf of his media company for failing to fact-check the “The What Ifs” singer for making unverifiable statements about the hip-hop power couple.
“Jaguar Wright unexpectedly made some serious allegations against Jay-Z and Beyoncé during this interview. As I said at the moment, they were not present to respond or defend themselves, but now they have. Their lawyers have contacted us to say these claims are completely false and have no basis in fact.”
He continued: “We are therefore complying with the legal request to excise them from the original hearing.”
“On Uncensored, editing interviews is not something we take lightly, but like the proverbial screaming fire in a crowded theater, we too are subject to legal constraints,” the former CNN broadcaster said, before adding: “We apologize to Jay-Z and Beyonce.”
One X user posted an apology: “Racist and cowardly Piers Morgan publicly apologizes to JAY-Z and Beyoncé after mentally ill charlatan Jaguar Wright made baseless claims about Carter on his struggling platform.”
Racist and cowardly Piers Morgan publicly apologizes to JAY-Z and Beyoncé after mentally unwell charlatan Jaguar Wright made baseless claims about Carter on his struggling platform. He was contacted directly by The Carters’ lawyers. pic.twitter.com/5NuleChKnp
— 💎🍾 (@TheRocSupremacy) October 8, 2024
Another person shared a clip, writing“They gave him a really good shake. Remember that this is a man who hacked into celebrities’ phones, including the phone of a teenager who was kidnapped, raped and killed. He never apologized for it. You know if he did that, they would bankrupt him and the network.”
Third he was joking“The fact that ‘This is HOV’ hasn’t failed yet lmaooooo one day people will learn” as another person wrote on Twitter: “I hope this starts happening especially to those bloggers and podcasters who are fed up with this era conspiracy theories we live in.”
One user X further wrote, “People didn’t learn anything from Cardi B and Tasha K.”
Someone else objected stating“I mean, they (didn’t) sue Jaguar Wright, right?!”
Many individuals who didn’t see the unedited interview wondered what Wright said about the “On The Run Tour” couple and how she knew them.
The neo-soul singer, through her relationship with the hip-hop group The Roots, became involved with Jay-Z in the early 2000s.
When the rapper was scheduled to seem on one of the “MTV Unplugged” specials in 2001, Wright provided backing vocals during his live performances, especially on songs like “Song Cry.”
if there’s ONE reason why Jaguar Wright will all the time be necessary to me. that is it pic.twitter.com/Cdamz3cKtG
— LINDSEY 👩🏿💻 🍑 | UX/UI Doll (@LindseyCreated) October 3, 2024
This performance helped her reach a wider audience and increased her visibility, paving the way for her to release her debut album “Denials Delusions and Decisions” on MCA in 2002.
She has been seen in photos from quite a few events and parties with Jay-Z. However, there isn’t any public connection between Wright and Beyoncé, despite her constant claims that she knows the “Halo” singer’s personal information.
Drawing on her two-decade relationship with Hov, she made a series of comments that led to attorneys contacting Morgan.
One of the things she said was“Not only did I scream for Diddy, but Diddy and Jay-Z are monsters.”
Piers then noted that Jay-Z has conspicuously been silent since “Diddy’s allegations were made,” and asked her why she thought that.
Wright said that after arrested (and possibly interrogated), he would have “no choice” but to reply.
“Harvey Weinstein. Jeffrey Epstein. Robert Kelly. Sean Combs. (They all) have one person in common, professionally and personally: Shawn Carter,” said the owner of Dalla-Delphia, adding: “It has been a fist of tyranny that has been tearing through our culture and our society for decades. This has to end.”
Wright’s interview continues expressed why she thought the Me Too movement was a “ruse,” saying Jay-Z was “fronted by the docu-series ‘Surviving R Kelly,'” which she said was “entirely funded by Shawn Carter to make certain that Robert Kelly goes to jail, get his licking back.
“How does Jay-Z talk to Gayle King,” Morgana then asked rhetorically, referencing the rapper’s November interview with the “CBS Mornings” host.
“And she didn’t ask him a single query about the crossover between him and Aaliyah and Robert Kelly? It’s crazy that folks still don’t desire to see what is going on on there.”
The most damning accusation Wright made was her claim that she knew “three victims” who were willing to share what Jay-Z and Beyoncé did to them.
“They’re a nasty little couple,” she said, apparently holding back tears. “They do nasty things. Detaining people against their will. Putting people on planes when they are unconscious… just like Aaliyah got on the plane unconscious.”
Aaliyah died in an August 2000 plane crash along with six others after filming the music video for “Rock The Boat” in the Bahamas. She was 25 years old then. However, reports of her being unconscious on the plane were never publicly investigated.
Despite his public apology, Wright hasn’t stopped talking about Jay-Z. Neither Carter has commented publicly about the Philadelphia singer, responding only through their lawyers.
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An attempt to save the image of Jeff Bezos’ future wife backfired after weeks of outrage and ridicule over her skimpy outfit
Lauren Sánchez has apparently gained a popularity for her fashion hits and misses as social media users began following her every move.
Billionaire Jeff Bezos’ current fiancée stepped into the highlight long before she met the Amazon co-founder, after years spent as co-host of “Good Day LA,” a reporter for “Extra” and host of “So You Think You Can Dance,” and he even starred in a number of movies like “Ted 2.”
She faced criticism for posting a sultry selfie in November in a negligee-inspired gown by designer Laura Basca. In October, the 54-year-old again faced backlash when she showed off her latex Halloween costume as Catwoman.
Now, weeks after being deemed “cheap” and tasteless, the founder of Black Ops Aviation has turn out to be a subject of discussion.
On December 5, Sánchez and the business mogul attended The New York Times’ DealBook event in New York City. For the occasion, she wore a white Alexander McQueen suit and a white lace corset. The beaming bride-to-be sent two mirror selfies of her outfit, which she signed: “winter white.”
One follower particularly was stunned by the whole look he ejaculated that she was “very attractive and beautiful, gorgeous and stunning, charming and fantastic young lady, sexy, charming, charming and elegant” in the photos that Sánchez took.
Two other people swooned over the photos and wrote: “So chic and elegant!” and “You look great.” But as you would possibly expect from online viewers, not everyone was impressed.
Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, cropped a photograph of him in a jumpsuit and then set Instagram on fire with her look.https://t.co/n7YNGctQFE pic.twitter.com/DNKP2i9o9C
— Sean Joseph (@sjoseph_sports) December 2, 2024
When Page six published paparazzi photos from the trip, the critic commented: “It’s 30 degrees in New York and she gets out of the limo in a white Miami smock, her bra visible to everyone. No taste. Nothing. A cashmere turtleneck, flannel trousers and a wool jacket can be classy.
Someone else sharply asked: “Who can be the first to tell her that she looks tacky and not elegant and refined? Does she even know what sophistication means? A 3rd person noted: “She looks more like she’s wearing a bathrobe.”
Lauren Sanchez 2003 vs. Lauren Sanchez 2024
Nothing to see here, people, move on#LaurenSanchez pic.twitter.com/mgr4vj6mFq
— Occam was right (@OccamWasRight) November 21, 2024
Another person wrote in a comment from a licensed pilot: “White means…” possibly referring to rumors that Sánchez and Bezos are scheduled to exchange vows over Christmas. At least one person doubted the couple would have the opportunity to say “I do.” This person said: “This will be the longest engagement ever. They will NEVER get married and we all know why!!!!”
Sánchez told the “Today” show hosts that she was in the process of planning the big day last month. She didn’t comment on speculation about exchanging Christmas vows.
Renewed interest and scrutiny of Sánchez has increased as the pair have been spotted in various locations in recent months. The couple reportedly began dating in 2018. Their engagement was announced five years later, in May 2023. Their upcoming wedding can be a second journey for each of them.
Sánchez was previously married to celebrity agent Patric Whitesell, with whom she has two children. She can be the mother of a son, whom she shares with Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez. Bezos was married to the mother of his three children, Mackenzie Scott, for 25 years once they divorced in 2019.
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Apart from the song with singer-songwriter India Shawn – Andscape
India Shawn is a contemporary muse with a chilled nature, crafting love stories and heartfelt tales in smooth, charming songs. With over a decade of experience in the music industry as a singer-songwriter, Shawn has incredible strength. She was born in Los Angeles, and her musical roots reach throughout the country. Beginning her profession in her hometown, Shawn eventually found herself in Atlanta, where she immersed herself in the city’s deep-rooted R&B scene, further shaping her artistry.
“I transferred to ATL, I was in 10th grade, and that’s when my music journey really started,” Shawn told Andscape. “I met people who were trying to get by, so I ended up recording and learned what songwriting was really early on.”
Before releasing her debut EP in 2012, Shawn wrote songs and collaborated with artists similar to Chris Brown, El DeBarge, Keri Hilson and Monica. In 2013, she gained much more notoriety when Solange Knowles published her song “I’m Alive” on the Saint Heron compilationmarking her as an artist value watching.
Following the release of the single “There Must Be a God” from the Andscape soundtrack, she caught up with Shawn to learn more about the muse behind the vibes.
Name:
India Shawn
Hometown:
Los Angeles
Artistic soundscape
Airy, soft, telling a story, multidimensional, soft, mysterious, atmospheric
The oldest musical memory
Shawn’s soulful sound is deeply rooted in her upbringing, with influences drawn from her childhood memories and the musical culture of her church. “I sing with my sister all the time, and I also grew up singing behind my mom in church. She was the leader of praise and worship. So I feel like most of us R&B kids have that experience,” Shawn said. “I had these little solos in church, and I believe what made me consider in it was that after the service people got here as much as me with tears of their eyes and said, ‘You really moved me while you sang.’ “These early moments of connection with music and audiences laid the foundation for conveying depth and sensitivity through her music.
Influences
For Shawn, music, especially R&B, has all the time held a special place in her life. “Me and my sister are harmonizing in the living room, just picking some of our favorite songs, including for me Mariah Carey, Babyface, Boyz II Men and (and) Brandy,” she said of her early music memories.
Creative process
Shawn often draws inspiration from real-life experiences and relationships that influence her music. She weaves this into the authenticity and atmosphere of her songs, but she didn’t immediately recognize where her inspiration got here from. “It’s funny that it took me so long to make that connection, but I realized that I was telling my whole story and presenting my business through my music,” she said. “It took me two albums to realize, wait a minute, I’m giving people a lot to understand here… these aren’t just songs. This is truly the life I live.”
Challenges and development
As Shawn’s profession grows, so do his moments of appreciation and reflection. “I literally just thought about a very gradual progression of my career. It’s like step by step, but there are more breakthrough moments. My first tour, which was so beautiful, I just knew I could pack a room and people knew my lyrics and sang my songs to me. Those moments that make the waiting not in vain.”
Shawn has plenty of recommendation for up-and-coming singer-songwriters. Her biggest sacrifice? Collaboration is essential. “I think (cooperation) is really why I’m still here. So find your people… you’ll know when it feels right, you’ll have that freedom and fluidity, and you’ll be able to really create things and create without having to think too much.” He also shares the importance of patience. “Just be patient during the journey. This has been a theme throughout my profession. Let it develop. I feel like more things come from being in that flow and being present reasonably than forcing all of it.
Current project
“There should be a God”, the lead single from Andscape , now streaming on Hulu, also serves as a teaser for Shawn’s solo album. “(This song) is such a manifestation of God’s love,” she said. “I think when you find yourself in a place of waiting, you can feel very hopeless. So when you see glimpses of God’s love again, or the fact that you know there is a higher power, there is a source that is thinking about you, has you in mind, has a perfect plan for you, it’s just like the clouds parting. And this is the moment, I understand. I understand that I had to go through all this to get here. And that’s exactly what I felt in the studio that day.”
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ICYMI: Tessa Thompson’s Mocha Lip, Danielle Brooks’ Updo and More – Essence
With just a number of weeks left until the tip of 2024, the celebrities are setting the tone for the brand new 12 months this week. And although mocha mousse is anticipated to be fashionable in 2025, neutral shades in darker tones have gotten more and more popular. Paired with an array of beauty eras – from elegant Twenties updos to 2000s-style round pink, the brand new Hollywood showcases its best 12 months-end beauty moments.
Tessa Thompson and Issa Rae are the newest to debut mocha lips holiday shade near the season, and Coco Jones’ lipstick was cranberry red. Doechii’s perforated suggestions and signature face-lift tape made it probably the most avant-garde look of the week, and within the sweetest moment, Chloe and Halle Bailey’s round pink cheeks made pink cheeks a winter styling staple.
From makeup to hairstyles, Sabrina Elba and Alva Claire opted for light, coffee colours, and Jourdan Dunn’s short hairstyle proved relevant at any time of the 12 months. Meanwhile, Lupita N’yongo, Danielle Brooks and Venus Williams’ braided buns showed just how classic this style may be.
In case you missed it, take a take a look at 17 of the very best celebrity beauty moments from the week below.
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