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Jennifer Lopez Cancels Tour Amid Poor Sales, Faces $90 Million Loss with MGM

Live Nation and Jennifer Lopez announced today the cancellation of the upcoming summer This Is Me… Now tour. In a statement to her fans on OntheJLo, Lopez expressed her deep regret, stating that she needed to spend more time with her children, family, and close friends.

Behind this decision lies a backdrop of troubling performance issues. Sources suggest that poor box office sales and underwhelming chart performance of her latest album have played a significant role in the tour’s downfall. Additionally, Lopez has been under fire on social media, with critics calling out her singing abilities and accusing her of mistreating those who work for her.

Inside Oppenheimer: Tom Jenkins Reflects on Auditions, Secrecy, and Cinematic Mastery

Oppenheimer is nearing the 1 billion mark worldwide, solidifying its position as the third-biggest movie of the year and the second-highest-grossing R-rated film in history, despite being shot in half black and white. Producer Emma Thomas acknowledges that the film greatly exceeded all expectations. As Oppenheimer gears up for the awards season, it is anticipated to be a formidable contender, widely expected to secure nominations in categories like Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor, along with recognition in various technical fields.

Catalyzing Creativity: Seed&Spark Raises $50 Million in Funding for Films and TV

An advocate for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, Emily Best founded Atlanta based Seed&Spark, a crowdfunding platform where creators, audiences, and organizations work together to tell stories that celebrate diverse voices and foster vibrant conversation. Since its inception in 2012, Seed&Spark has helped filmmakers raise more than $50 million to make thousands of movies and shows.

Television Star and Producer Shaunie O’Neal Partners with Looptify to Launch Clothing Brand

Basketball Wives Executive Producer is adding another business venture to her lengthy list of entrepreneurial accomplishments.

O’Neal and fiancé, Pastor Keion Henderson, launched KESH by partnering with LA-based Looptify, a high-profile marketplace and app specializing in bringing celebrities and influencers merchandise directly to their followers and fans.

No More Game of Thrones: Addictive Shows To Watch Now

Are you staring at your TV with emptiness on Sundays? Need some addictive drama in your life to replace Game of Thrones? Below are some of my most favorite shows that I'm surprised many people haven't heard of. Luckily, they're all on Netflix. I'd recommend that you do NOT start watching on a work or school night unless you have serious self-discipline. Indulge in these ridiculously addictive shows on your #staycation or chillest weekend.  

Fierce Female: Oprah's Fashion Designer Kelly NG

Kelly NG is a Toronto-based couture designer that has been ranked 1st Designer of the World in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design by DAC. She has been featured in Vogue, People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and much more. The Kelly NG couture brand has dressed celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Ellen Wong, Giuliana Rancic, and Meg Donnelly.

To start our Fierce Female series just in time for Women’s History Month, we chatted with Kelly and to learn more about her journey becoming a new celebrity’s favorite fashion house.

Popular Subscriptions For Men

Since 2014, subscription service companies have experienced tremendous demand with over 800 percent in growth. This simple and gratifying method of shopping is seeing no end is sight.

Monthly deliveries aren't just for women anymore. Men are jumping on the bandwagon to enjoy scheduled surprises without the hassle of going to hunt for things in brick and mortar stores.

Whether you're one of the guys who would prefer not to go shopping or you have loved ones in your life that would enjoy the convenience of subscription shopping, we're here to help. Below is a breakdown of several subscription boxes that are fairly popular along with our take on their plans and benefits.

Black Panther Begs The Question: Is Hollywood #woke?

Marvel's Black Panther has been declared by many as a record-breaking monstrous hit. Recently passing Titantic on the list of highest grossing films of all time, Black Panther has passed the billion dollar mark in global ticket sales and sank the Titanic’s domestic record of $659 million. As a matter of fact, it reached $1 billion within four weeks when on average billion dollar films take about seven weeks, according to Quartz Media. This is a notable accomplishment for the cast of Black Panther, as it shows that diverse leads and casting can and will turn out box office hits. 

Hottest Spring Summer Trends to Slay NOW Part 1

As I'm prepping for #LAFW, many iconic events have wrapped up such as Paris, London, NY, and Milan. While everyone is talking about Fall/Winter 2018, spring fling is in full force. I figured an average gal would want to know what the heck to wear now versus 6 months from now.

So as your trusted "trendster", I'm breaking down the fiercest spring and summer looks you can slay right away. There are so many amazing obsessions this year that this has to be a 2-part series. Here is the first set of favorites!