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Que?: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Held Wedding at “Imitation Plantation”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s official wedding festivities took place this weekend at a Georgia estate owned by Affleck which has been called an “imitation plantation.” Affleck purchased the massive Georgia estate in 2003. The home sits on 87-acres, and is 6,000-square-feet and features a deep water port, a 10,000-square-foot guest house and equestrian facilities. Related Stories The Academy Award-winning actor tried to sell the property in 2018 three years after appearing on PBS’s “Finding Your Roots” series hosted by Harvard professor Dr. Henry Louis Gates. On the show, it was uncovered that Affleck’s ancestor, Benjamin Cole owned multiple enslaved African-Americans. Affleck listed the house twice...
Victim Says She & R. Kelly Had Sex “Uncountable Times” While Underage
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty A Chicago, Illinois woman testified in court that she and disgraced entertainer R.Kelly had sexual encounters numerous times before she was 18 years old. According to reports, the 37-year-old woman testifying under the name of Jane Doe made those statements during Kelly’s second federal trial on Thursday (August 18). She is the key witness for the prosecution in these proceedings. The lawyers stated that they would play pieces of recordings that Kelly made of him engaging her in sexual acts when she was only 15. It was the same recording that was used as evidence in the infamous 2008 trial where the singer was charged with child pornography, after which he was acquitted partially because Jane was too young to testify at the time. L...
Kenya Barris to Write & Direct ‘Wizard of Oz’ Reimagining
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Monica Schipper / Getty The creator black-ish and it’s many subsequent spin-off’s, Kenya Barris is poised to put his pen to an American classic, Wizard of Oz. Barris’ adaptation will be based on the 1939 film, and will be a modern reimagining of the iconic musical. Warner Bros and his Khalabo Ink Society are producing. Related Stories Per Deadline, the deal comes as Barris is in post-production on his feature film debut, You People written with Jonah Hill. The film features an incomparable cast including Hill, Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lauren London, Nia Long and David Duchovny and more. Additionally, Barris has partnered with rap star Kid Cudi to produce a television event inspired by Cudi’s forthcoming album, Entergalactic. Th...
Angelina Jolie Wore Flats With Summer’s Prettiest (and Most Uncomplicated) Dress
Ever since I saw her in Mr. and Mrs. Smith wearing that white, eyelet two-piece set, I’ve been completely and irrevocably obsessed with Angelina Jolie’s style. (Sure, she probably didn’t have a say in that outfit given that it was part of her costume, but that’s a discussion for another day.) From her days spent in leather trousers and vintage tees to her modern-day rotation of hyper-elegant trousers and dresses, there’s pretty much nothing in Jolie’s wardrobe that doesn’t look impeccable. And her latest outfit is hardly an exception. This week, the Eternals actress was spotted in La Jolla doing some grocery shopping with her son Knox in a simple, white sundress from Vince, paired with an oversize cardigan, a white Dio...
Kanye West Requests Yeezy Gap Gear Be Sold Out of “Trash Bags”, Twitter Reacts
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Yeezy GAP / YEEZY GAP Billionaire rapper/producer Kanye West is nothing if not unpredictable. The star is being criticized for the merchandising presentation of his new Yeezy Gap collection. In a now-viral post, a Twitter user wrote, “This is how they are selling Yeezy GAP. The sales associate said Ye got mad when he saw they had it on hangers and this is how he wanted it. They won’t help you find ur size too, you just have to just dig through everything.” Related Stories Per Page Six, an eyewitness said that, “The sales associate said Ye got mad when he saw they had [his clothes] on hangers” because “this is how he wanted it.” “They won’t help you find [your] size,” they added, “you just have to just dig through everything.” See More: EX...
Jennifer Lopez Just Wore the Prettiest Shoe Trend of 2022
When it comes to an eye-catching shoe trend, Jennifer Lopez isn’t one to shy away. This observation was confirmed a few days ago in New York when Lopez wore the least low-key, but also prettiest, shoe trend of the year: crystal-embellished. Specifically, Lopez’s shoes are a new bedazzled version of Valentino’s viral Tan-Go platform heels, which she paired with an equally pretty lace Gucci dress and a Valentino mini bag. In general, crystal-embellished shoes have been quite a trend this year, with Amina Muaddi and Mach & Mach really leading the charge. Now, you can find pretty crystal shoes via designer brands for over £1k to affordable brands for under £100. When you’re J.Lo, you’re probably going to go for the designer ones, hence the stunning V...
Desus Nice Guest Hosts ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cindy Ord / Getty Desus Nice made his first appearance on television since his split with The Kid Mero, filling in for late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and joking about being fired from Showtime in his monologue. Desus was tapped to be one of the many guest hosts that Kimmel usually has for his ABC late-night show during the summer months, marking his first appearance on TV since the highly public split between him and his comedic partner, The Kid Mero last month. The separation led to the dissolution of their Showtime late-night show, Desus & Mero. Related Stories While he didn’t touch upon that situation too much in his opening monologue, he did have one sequence that hinted that there was more to the situation with Showtime than previously reported. “L...
Oscar Winner Viola Davis to Play Lead Villain In ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Joe Maher / Getty The forthcoming Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, will star Academy Award-winner Viola Davis as deranged Head Gamemaker, Dr. Volumnia Gaul. The exciting announcement came from the film’s official Twitter account writing, “Meet your Head Gamemaker. Viola Davis has been cast as Dr. Volumnia Gaul in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – arriving in theaters November 2023.” The Hunger Games movie franchise grossed over $2 billion worldwide. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the prequel’s synopsis reads: “Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a ...
Stand-Up Comedian Teddy Ray Dies at 32
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @teddyraycomedy / Instagram The comedy world received a shock as it was confirmed that Teddy Ray, a rising talent featured on Comedy Central and MTV who captivated audiences and worked with some of the best in the industry, has passed away at the age of 32. According to reports, the comedian, actor, and writer was found deceased at home in the desert community of Rancho Mirage, California at 10 A.M. last Friday (August 12th). The cause of his passing is currently unknown, and according to Sgt. Brandi Swan of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, there is an investigation being conducted by the county coroner’s office. Born Theadore Brown in Los Angeles, California on July 30th, 1990, Ray began as a stand-up comedian who was a fixture at venues such a...
Rachel Stevens Has Created the Perfect 9-Piece Autumn Capsule
When scrolling through Rachel Steven‘s Instagram you’ll find her style is defined by three key themes: wearable, timeless and minimalist. As much as I love to scroll through the aspirational outfits of many celebs, what makes Rachel’s Instagram feature all over my saved folder is that every look can be easily recreated, and on a budget if needed. During my deep-dive into the past few years of outfit inspirations, it was clear to see that Rachel’s looks rely on a select few items when autumn comes around, creating the ultimate capsule wardrobe. These great basics can be layered over each other, and mixed into various outfit formulas to make the most of your money and closet space. Win-win. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are loo...
Gigi Hadid Just Made Birkenstocks Look So Fresh With This Simple Outfit Idea
Gigi Hadid’s laid-back style and Birkenstocks go hand in hand, so it wasn’t surprising to see her wearing them the other day in New York. They’re the ultimate throw-on-and-go summer shoes (spoken by someone who does so nearly every day). But they’re not the freshest shoes on the market, which is more than okay. That said, Hadid made them look fresh with her impeccable yet effortless outfit. On a hot summer day (which is every August day in NYC), Hadid paired her brown suede Arizona Birkenstocks with loose ripped jeans, a swimsuit (!) from her collection with Frankies Bikinis, and an oversize raffia Prada bag. I don’t know about you, but I fully plan on wearing baggy jeans, a swimsuit, and Birkenstocks this weekend, and I’ll have ...
Gucci’s “Princess” Slingbacks Are the It Shoes of the Season
I have a pretty big thing for shoes. A fashion editor who loves shoes? Go figure! But out of all the items you can decorate your wardrobe with, shoes are the piece that I find the hardest to resist. Sizing is seldom an issue with shoes, and 11 years into my career, I’m still impressed by how the simple switch of a shoe can completely reimagine an outfit. As such, I’m always open to adding new shoes to my wardrobe. The pair I currently have my eye on? Gucci’s crystal slingbacks. Is your interest piqued? It should be. I first saw Gucci’s crystal slingbacks last winter—its GG logo applied delicately to mesh in teeny rhinestones. Although they’re the perfect shoes for parties and weddings, at the time, my social calendar didn’t call for them. So I archived the shoes in the back of my mind...
