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Megan Thee Stallion is reminding teens to “never worry” about a new mental health initiative

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Megan Thee Stallion is no stranger to the ups and downs of mental health – and she or he uses every opportunity she will be able to to highlight its importance on her platform.

This month, the Houston rapper partnered with the California Department of Public Health to create a protected space for young people to discuss their struggles. “I Never Disturb” serves as a suicide prevention initiative, providing resources to California teens in hopes of inspiring people to ask for help without shame.

“As someone who had very dark thoughts… in the worst moments of my life, I just felt like I had some good people around me who made me feel loved, who made me feel heard, who made me feel like they cared.” said the rapper People Magazinebeing attentive to the importance of community. “If I could do that for another person or if I could help refer someone to a lot of these resources, I definitely want to do it because I know the way it feels and it isn’t a good place to be. So if I may also help, this is what I would like to do.

Admitting that it took her each time and help to reach this level of understanding, the star admits that social media has seriously impacted her mental health, especially after the 2020 shooting of Tory Lanez.

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But now that the legal system has held Lanez, Daystar born Shemuel Shua Peterson, accountable, the Houston native is holding bloggers accountable for the harassment and misinformation that many individuals spread about her after the assault and throughout the resulting trial.

This week, the star’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, filed a lawsuit against blogger Milagro Gramz, whose real name is Milagro Elizabeth Cooper, for “spreading lies” about the “Body” rapper.

“It’s time to hold bloggers accountable for years of harassment, cyberbullying and misinformation about my personal and professional life,” Megan said in a statement per People Magazine. “I have endured countless attacks on my character based on false narratives from social media bloggers posing as journalists. This is unacceptable behavior and these individuals must understand that recklessly publishing falsehoods and defamatory lies will result in consequences.”

In the lawsuit, the rapper claims that Cooper continually questioned the validity of Megan’s claims against Peterson, posted a “false pornographic video” and “falsely claimed that the firearm with which Mr. Peterson shot Ms. Pete was not produced at trial because it was missing.” while the firearm is reported to be within the custody of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Although the blogger has announced plans to sue the artist, Megan’s legal team is looking for a jury trial and monetary damages, in addition to a “permanent injunction prohibiting defendant Cooper from any future use or publication of her intimate visual depictions.”

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Celebrities Black women are the queens of Halloween costumes

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Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Lance Bass, Halloween 2024, Black celebrity Halloween costumes, theGrio.com

It’s officially Halloween and lots of people’s favorite pastime has finally begun: judging the stars’ Halloween costumes. This yr, celebrities, especially Black women, really stepped as much as the challenge. For starters, we could easily call it “Halle-ween” because there have already been so many tributes to Halle Berry’s most famous characters, and each was as stylish as the last. Meanwhile, Berry maintained a chic air of mystery, debuting a mystical witch costume (complete with a black cat worthy of “Catwoman”).

One of the funniest annual trends is celebrities dressing like other celebrities – and there have been some spot-on homages this season. Plus, it’s overwhelmingly black stars and gals in costumes who seem to return out and show up as interpretations of timeless and iconic characters from different ethnicities, and we’re here for it. There are also those that managed to make multiple costume changes. Lizzo, Sherri Shepherd, Love Island US star Serena and more also gave us plenty of looks to like this yr. And while few famous black men have shown off their costumes thus far, there are a handful who’ve actually committed to it.

Sherri Shephard’s many Met Gala outfits

(Photo: The Sherri Shepherd Show)

Sherri Shepherd treated audiences and talk show viewers to her own Halloween fashion extravaganza this Halloween, donning many of her iconic Met Gala looks from the past decade.

Jennifer Hudson as “Queen of the Night” Whitney Houston

Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Halloween 2024, Black Celebrity Halloween Costumes, theGrio.com
(Photo: The Jennifer Hudson Show)

Jennifer Hudson celebrated Halloween by hosting her third episode of Halloween Party on her talk show of the same name. In addition to Hudson dressing up as Whitney Houston’s iconic “Queen of the Night” costume from her 1992 film “The Bodyguard,” “HalloQueen” Janelle Monáe appeared as the iconic character ET (see below).

Janelle Monae as E.T

HalloQueen has once more outdone itself. This yr, Janelle Monáe capped off a month of teases by debuting her flawless ET costume on each her social media platform and Hudson’s holiday special.

Saweetie as Joker

Never one to disappoint on Halloween, Saweetie created the perfect Joker based on the late Heath Ledger’s version of The Dark Knight.

Kerry Washington as Tashi Duncan in “Challengers”

Kerry Washington paid a clever homage to Zendaya’s controversial character in the steamy tennis drama “The Challengers” … with two of her most famous actors in supporting roles.

Megan thee Stallion as Starfire

Megan’s portrayal of the DC Comics character Starfire was so well done that Even DC Comics CEO James Gunn weighed incalling it “awesome.”

Lizzo as Edward Scissorhandsa “South Park”-inspired weight-loss drug and a never-fading face card

Lizzo kicked off Halloween week by debuting a weight-loss costume and later a really clever face-to-face costume. On this truly terrible day, she revealed her version of Edward Scissorhands.

Winnie Harlow as Diana Ross

Model Winnie Harlow paid a classy tribute to the one and only Diana Ross in a single of her timeless and most iconic photo shoots.

Halle Bailey as Halle Berry

Halle Bailey is amongst the few women who’ve paid tribute to the big selection of Halle Berry’s characters, including her transformation right into a Bond girl as Jinx in Die Another Day.

Tyla as Sharon Stone from “The Flintstones”

Tyla also paid tribute to Halle Berry by dressing up as Miss Sharon Stone, who steals scenes from the 1992 live-action film “The Flintstones.”

Coi Leray as Catwoman in Halle Berry

Singer Coi Leray didn’t just appear as Catwoman; joined the few people paying tribute to Halle Berry as her version of the iconic anti-heroine from the “Batman” cinematic universe.

Chloe Bailey as Jessica Rabbit

Chloe Bailey took us back to the Nineteen Eighties by playing the sensual and legendary Jessica Rabbit from the hit animated film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.”

Ciara as Naomi Campbell

So far this yr, Cici has brought out not one, but two looks; the first is a classy ode to supermodel Naomi Campbell, and the second tribute to GloRilla.

Coco Jones as Donna Summer

If this yr’s unofficial Halloween theme was to pay homage to the greats, Coco Jones kept the nostalgia going as the stunning Donna Summer.

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Keke Palmer and family as Milli Vanilli

In multiple posts, Keke Palmer revealed her family’s group costume through which she portrayed herself as iconic pop duo Milli Vanilli and their band.

Keke Palmer as Cersei Lannister and Prince Joffrey Baratheon

With the help of her young son Leo in the role of Prince Joffrey Baratheon (we imagine), Palmer also revealed her version of Cersei Lannister, the formidable mother from Game of Thrones.

‘Love Is Blind’ Alums Serena Page and Kordell Beckham as ‘Clueless’ Dionne Davenport and Murray Duvall

Serena Page and Kordell Beckham are the perfect couple, Dionne and Murray, with almost equivalent wardrobes.

Serena Page, Leah Kateb and JaNa Craig as the Powerpuff Girls

Everyone’s favorite Love Island US trio, Serena, Leah and JaNa, have teamed up once more to create the iconic group costume as the Powerpuff Girls.

Tyga as the Crypt Keeper from “Tales from the Crypt”

Tyga could also be the unofficial king of Halloween because he really likes it. This yr was no different, with a terrifyingly accurate “Crypt Keeper” costume from the classic horror series “Tales from the Crypt.”

Ray Ray McCloud III as Katt Williams

It’s hardly surprising that somebody selected Katt Williams as the unofficial prophet of 2024 this yr.


This article was originally published on : thegrio.com
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Famous black women truly are the queens of Halloween

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Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Lance Bass, Halloween 2024, Black celebrity Halloween costumes, theGrio.com

It’s officially Halloween and lots of people’s favorite pastime has finally begun: judging the stars’ Halloween costumes. This 12 months, celebrities, especially Black women, really stepped as much as the challenge. For starters, we could easily call it “Halle-ween” because there have already been so many tributes to Halle Berry’s most famous characters, and every one was as stylish as the last. Meanwhile, Berry maintained a sublime air of mystery, debuting a mystical witch costume (complete with a black cat worthy of “Catwoman”).

One of the funniest annual trends is celebrities dressing like other celebrities – and there have been some spot-on homages this season. Plus, it’s overwhelmingly black stars and gals in costumes who seem to return out and show up as interpretations of timeless and iconic characters from different ethnicities, and we’re here for it. There are also those that managed to make multiple costume changes. Lizzo, Sherri Shepherd, Love Island US star Serena and more also gave us plenty of looks to like this 12 months. And while few famous black men have shown off their costumes up to now, there are a handful who’ve actually committed to it.

Sherri Shephard’s many Met Gala outfits

(Photo: The Sherri Shepherd Show)

Sherri Shepherd treated audiences and talk show viewers to her own Halloween fashion extravaganza this Halloween, donning many of her iconic Met Gala looks from the past decade.

Jennifer Hudson as “Queen of the Night” Whitney Houston

Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Halloween 2024, Black Celebrity Halloween Costumes, theGrio.com
(Photo: The Jennifer Hudson Show)

Jennifer Hudson celebrated Halloween by hosting her third episode of Halloween Party on her talk show of the same name. In addition to Hudson dressing up as Whitney Houston’s iconic “Queen of the Night” costume from her 1992 film “The Bodyguard,” “HalloQueen” Janelle Monáe appeared as the iconic character ET (see below).

Janelle Monae as E.T

HalloQueen has once more outdone itself. This 12 months, Janelle Monáe capped off a month of teases by debuting her flawless ET costume on each her social media platform and Hudson’s holiday special.

Saweetie as Joker

Never one to disappoint on Halloween, Saweetie created the perfect Joker based on the late Heath Ledger’s version of The Dark Knight.

Kerry Washington as Tashi Duncan in “Challengers”

Kerry Washington paid a clever homage to Zendaya’s controversial character in the steamy tennis drama “The Challengers” … with two of her most famous actors in supporting roles.

Megan thee Stallion as Starfire

Megan’s portrayal of the DC Comics character Starfire was so well done that Even DC Comics CEO James Gunn weighed incalling it “awesome.”

Lizzo as Edward Scissorhandsa “South Park”-inspired weight-loss drug and a never-fading face card

Lizzo kicked off Halloween week by debuting a weight-loss costume and later a really clever face-to-face costume. On this truly terrible day, she revealed her version of Edward Scissorhands.

Winnie Harlow as Diana Ross

Model Winnie Harlow paid a trendy tribute to the one and only Diana Ross in a single of her timeless and most iconic photo shoots.

Halle Bailey as Halle Berry

Halle Bailey is amongst the few women who’ve paid tribute to the wide selection of Halle Berry’s characters, including her transformation right into a Bond girl as Jinx in Die Another Day.

Tyla as Sharon Stone from “The Flintstones”

Tyla also paid tribute to Halle Berry by dressing up as Miss Sharon Stone, who steals scenes from the 1992 live-action film “The Flintstones.”

Coi Leray as Catwoman in Halle Berry

Singer Coi Leray didn’t just appear as Catwoman; joined the few people paying tribute to Halle Berry as her version of the iconic anti-heroine from the “Batman” cinematic universe.

Chloe Bailey as Jessica Rabbit

Chloe Bailey took us back to the Eighties by playing the sensual and legendary Jessica Rabbit from the hit animated film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.”

Ciara as Naomi Campbell

So far this 12 months, Cici has brought out not one, but two looks; the first is a trendy ode to supermodel Naomi Campbell, and the second tribute to GloRilla.

Coco Jones as Donna Summer

If this 12 months’s unofficial Halloween theme was to pay homage to the greats, Coco Jones kept the nostalgia going as the stunning Donna Summer.

Featured Stories

Keke Palmer and family as Milli Vanilli

In multiple posts, Keke Palmer revealed her family’s group costume during which she portrayed herself as iconic pop duo Milli Vanilli and their band.

Keke Palmer as Cersei Lannister and Prince Joffrey Baratheon

With the help of her young son Leo in the role of Prince Joffrey Baratheon (we imagine), Palmer also revealed her version of Cersei Lannister, the formidable mother from Game of Thrones.

‘Love Is Blind’ Alums Serena Page and Kordell Beckham as ‘Clueless’ Dionne Davenport and Murray Duvall

Serena Page and Kordell Beckham are the perfect couple, Dionne and Murray, with almost equivalent wardrobes.

Serena Page, Leah Kateb and JaNa Craig as the Powerpuff Girls

Everyone’s favorite Love Island US trio, Serena, Leah and JaNa, have teamed up once more to create the iconic group costume as the Powerpuff Girls.

Tyga as the Crypt Keeper from “Tales from the Crypt”

Tyga could also be the unofficial king of Halloween because he really likes it. This 12 months was no different, with a terrifyingly accurate “Crypt Keeper” costume from the classic horror series “Tales from the Crypt.”

Ray Ray McCloud III as Katt Williams

It’s hardly surprising that somebody selected Katt Williams as the unofficial prophet of 2024 this 12 months.


This article was originally published on : thegrio.com
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Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum are calling off their engagement after three years

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Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum have reportedly split up. According to People magazine, multiple sources have confirmed that the couple, who got engaged last 12 months, have ended their romantic relationship. The news got here months after Kravitz’s directorial debut, “Blink Twice,” which starred her then-fiance Tatum.

“Art is our love language,” Kravitz said People about working with Tatum on set. “I think this is what we love, we love talking about it, experiencing it and supporting each other.”

“About creating with someone you’re with or in love with, so to speak: I suggest it,” Tatum added in a separate interview. “If you are thinking about having a baby or getting married, find the hardest creative project possible with your partner.”

Even though things have not been going well, Kravitz and Tatum appear to be maintaining knowledgeable relationship. Just a few hours before reports of their breakup emerged Deadline announced that Kravitz and Tatum will star together within the upcoming alien invasion comedy “Alpha Gang.”

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Kravitz and Tatum weren’t the one stars to announce their end of engagement this week. Former NFL player Chad “Ocho Cinco” Johnson and “Selling Sunset” star Sharelle Rosado also announced their departures. Rosado recently announced the tip of her relationship with Johnson on the X show.

“Chad and I are no longer together, please stop tagging us” – Luxury Realtor he wrote. “He’s a free man, ladies.”

Johnson and the “Selling Tampa” star share a two-year-old daughter, Serenity, and announced their engagement in January 2023.

“I’m very touched because when we started dating, he always told me, ‘I’m going to make you my wife,'” Rosado said People Magazine then. “Even though I always knew in my heart that we were meant to be together, now that it’s official, it’s even more special than I could have ever dreamed.”
Following Rosado’s breakup announcement, Johnson responded on Xreposting his message with a GIF of Michael Cera’s Arrested Development character walking around together with his head hanging low.

This article was originally published on : thegrio.com
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