Chloe Bailey honors Tina Turner at Juneteenth event: Kamala Harris to attend

Ariana Grande has shared a video of her singing Kylie Minogue‘s ‘Padam Padam’ in celebration of London Pride.London Pride took place over the weekend (Saturday July 1), with many of the streets in the centre of the capital closed for music and culture events, parades, concerts and more to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.That day, Grande took to her Instagram stories to post a now-expired video of her lip-syncing and dancing along to the Minogue track with the caption, “Happy London Pride! I Love Youuuuu.”The 30-year-old also shouted out Minogue, writing, “@kylieminogue you’re perfect.” The message came decorated with Pride flags, noting that ‘Padam Padam’ has become a huge hit among the LGBTQIA+ community.ariana grande sings along to @kylieminogue 'padam padam' pic.twitter.com/0voMn8SjSQ— Minogue Updates (@MinogueUpdates) July 1, 2023The Australian soap star-turned-pop juggernaut’s latest single has become Minogue’s 35th UK Top 10 hit after it peaked at Number Eight on the UK Top 40 chart. Also, many publications cite ‘Padam Padam’ as a “gay anthem” and the word “Padam” is being used as a catch-all gay communiqué.Vice US President Kamala Harris has also been seen dancing to the track.

, from NBC to PBS to CNN. It's also , which is one of my favorite summertime TV traditions. From the immaculate grounds to (the Princess of Wales, , is royal patron of the All England Tennis and Lawn Club), I can't get enough. While many of you will be traveling or have time off this week, don't forget there are new episodes of The Bachelorette, (one of my favorites of the season, in fact), and .

Chlöe Bailey was honoured on Tuesday night at the third annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, alongside fellow honouree Whoopi Goldberg, with the event hosted by Tiffany Haddish.

Angelique Jackson Chlöe Bailey and Whoopi Goldberg were among the A-list honorees at the third annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards. “It’s always nice to know that people appreciate you, and this award is really given because of what folks feel like I’ve done for the culture,” Goldberg said in a video message, accepting the Social Impact Award from presenter Macy Gray and thanking Hollywood Unlocked for the recognition. The East Coast-based Goldberg didn’t travel to L.A. for the awards ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton on Tuesday night. Instead, the EGOT winner recorded her acceptance speech from home, gleefully thanking “everyone who thought this [honor] was a good idea” and sharing how wonderful it was to hear that her accomplishments were appreciated.

Patti LaBelle is addressing that viral moment at the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday night (June 25).

Tina Turner’s legacy was honored last night at the BET Awards with a special tribute sung by Patti LaBelle. The 79-year-old sang her heart out to Turner’s iconic “The Best.” A clip of the video has gone viral on social media where the singer couldn’t read the teleprompter and fumbled on the lyrics, but LaBelle handled it like a pro.LaBelle had a standing ovation after the performance. “I can’t see the words, and I don’t know.

Angela Bassett is getting her long-awaited Oscar! Bassett was first nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of Tina Turner in 1993's and the actress has been a prominent figure in Hollywood for the past 40 years — garnering another Oscar nomination for her role in 2022's . On Monday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Bassett, as well as Mel Brooks and Carol Littleton, will receive an honorary Oscar at this year's Governors Awards. The ceremony will also honor Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. The 14th annual Governors Awards is set to take place on Saturday, Nov.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks and Carol Littleton will receive honorary Oscars at this year’s Governors Awards, announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In addition, the Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Awards. The four statuettes will be presented at the 14th annual ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. “The Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to honor four trailblazers who have transformed the film industry and inspired generations of filmmakers and movie fans,” said Academy President Janet Yang. “Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting. Mel Brooks lights up our hearts with his humor, and his legacy has made a lasting impact on every facet of entertainment. Carol Littleton’s career in film editing serves as a model for those who come after her. A pillar of the independent film community, Michelle Satter has played a vital role in the careers of countless filmmakers around the world.”

The newest Academy Award winners have been announced.

Patti LaBelle paid tribute to her late friend and musical icon, Tina Turner, with a soul-stirring performance during the BET Awards.LaBelle took the stage to honor the incomparable Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, paying tribute to the late Turner with a rendition of «The Best.» Wearing a sparkly fringe minidress reminiscent of Turner's signature style, the Godmother of Soul showed off her powerhouse vocals as she belted out the song's lyrics — but not without a stumble here and there as she struggled to keep up with the teleprompter used to guide her through the song's entirety. Although LaBelle's vocals were solid, she admitted she wasn't able to see the lyrics on the teleprompter throughout the tribute, telling the crowd, «I can't see the words and I don't know. I'm tryin', y'all!»At one point, LaBelle asked, «Where are my background singers,» referencing her infamous performance of «This Christmas» at the 1996 National Tree Lighting Ceremony, where the «Lady Marmalade» singer's cue cards were out of order.Still, LaBelle powered through her stumbles and got back in sync with her background singers as the audience sang and danced along and ended the tribute to a standing ovation. «God bless you, Tina Turner,» she exclaimed on stage.LaBelle spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier backstage after her performance and opened up about why it was so important for her to honor Turner at the event and what it meant to her.«It meant no matter what voice I'm in — I'm hoarse, I have a cold — but whatever, I had to, I was giving it up for Tina Turner, 'cause she's simply the best,» LaBelle said, as she got a bit emotional thinking about the late icon.

The Hollywood Reporter that LaBelle was blocked from seeing the prompter.“It was an extraordinary privilege to celebrate the life and legacy of Ms. Tina Turner at BET Awards 2023.

Meghan Markle is currently in the joint top place among Democrats if the party picks a woman as its candidate for the 2023 presidential election, new polling suggests.

The 47th annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” will bring music, patriotic displays, and yes, fireworks to a live broadcast set for Tuesday, July 4 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC and streaming on Peacock. 

his mother’s death back in May. According to jail records, Ike was booked into the Brazoria County Jail on May 6 and has not posted his $70,000 bail.“The Best” singer Tina died on May 24 at her home in Switzerland, where she had been living for many years. The Alvin, Texas, police department told People Wednesday that they pulled Ike Jr.

@VP Kamala Harris on reproductive rights: "Ultimately, this is an issue that will be resolved by federal legislation that codifies, which means puts into law, the protections of Roe." #TheReidOut pic.twitter.com/dgS2d7V1s5The interview took place as part of a special marking the one-year anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson, a Supreme Court decision that overturned the landmark 1973 abortion rights decision of Roe v.

Actors’ Equity Association has joined with other unions of the AFL-CIO in endorsing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential campaign.

Kanye West’s eldest daughter, North, and his wife, Bianca Censori, seem to be getting along quite well.

Alicia Keys is taking a moment to enjoy the Colombian capital. She shared some photos of herself and her husband Swizz Beatz taking in some of the most iconic locations in Bogotá.Alicia Keys surprised fans with Karol G and Goyo during her first concert in ColombiaKarol G on the importance of representing Latinas: ‘We have our side of the story’Alicia Keys pays homage to Tina Turner in a moving tributeA post shared by Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys)Keys shared various photos on Instagram, showing herself and her husband having a great time in the city. The photos show the two in matching varsity jackets, with Keys wearing pink and Swizz wearing yellow.

Angelique Jackson Award-winning comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish will return to host the third annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, which celebrate those individuals who have had a lasting effect on the culture. The Impact Awards will be held on June 27 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, with honors presented to changemakers across the music, film, media, political, social and creative industries for their accomplishments and contributions to the Black community Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chlöe Bailey (“Swarm,” “Praise This”) will receive the Fearlessness Award, which is awarded to an individual who “faces the world unafraid and unapologetic.” Image architect (and recently-retired top fashion stylist) Law Roach will accept the Innovator Award, which is awarded to an individual who has proven longevity and consistency in their field, with crossover appeal to help “bridge the gap between entertainment and the world.”

Tina Turner passed away this past week. While the beloved singer had four kids, only two are alive today. Her biological sons, Craig and Ronnie, passed away before her own death, leaving her adoptive sons Ike Jr. and Michael.