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Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Hudson Takes a Basketball to the Face at Knicks Game
Being courtside at a basketball game might not be as glamorous as expected – just ask Jennifer Hudson. The 'Dreamgirls' star took a basketball to the face Tuesday night while attending a New York Knicks game with her boyfriend Common. 'Protect Jennifer Hudson,' one commentator said while watching a replay of the incident. 'Oh no, not the glasses,' the other commentator added. 'Those look expensive too partner.' Jennifer Hudson was smacked in the face with a basketball at an NBA game. — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) March 5, 2025 For his part, Common did make an attempt to deflect the ball – which was lost in transition by Knicks player Miles McBride. His block was only partially successful unfortunately. 'Let me see what Common did, did he protect her?' the commentator asked. 'He tried.' Hudson can now be seen hosting her talk show 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' – which features the increasingly viral spirit tunnel walk segment that features her guests walking out to affirmative chants from people working on the show. Back in February, Hudson revealed they had to turn off comments for Aaron Pierre's tunnel walk because the actor was 'too hot for y'all to handle.' 'That's the first time I have heard that and I do not know what to say,' Pierre told People when asked about the viral moment on the carpet of the American Black Film Festival Honors last Monday. He was in attendance to receive the gala's Rising Star Award. 'It's all love,' the actor added. 'And I really believe it's all very joyful. I receive that, and I'm grateful for that. It's a special thing … so thank you.' Watch the video of Hudson at the game in the video above. The post Jennifer Hudson Takes a Basketball to the Face at Knicks Game | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Buzz Feed
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
The Internet Is Collectively Losing Their Minds Over Keke Palmer's "Whimsy" Dress
Baby, Keke Palmer is in her fashion bag. On Feb. 17, the American Black Film Festival Honors took place in Los Angeles, and the stars stepped out looking like a million melanted bucks. ... Loretta Devine, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Yvonne Orji attended. And then, there's Keke. The One of Them Days star's most recent fashion story for the film's press tour has given us fiery passion and high-end glam. Get into these looks, honey! Mother... literally! Jason Howard / GC Images At the ABFF Honors, Keke wore a dress that took me a second to figure out. If you look closer, you will see that her shirtdress looks like a dress shirt. The off-the-shoulder Balmain ensemble is from Olivier Rouseing's Resort 2025 collection. The shirtdress truly stole the show, and fans were eating it up once photos hit the internet. Here's what they're saying: "It's giving there goes my shirt up over my head, oh my," one person wrote referencing Tweet's "Oops (Oh My) feat. Missy Elliott. Bravo, Keke! Check out more Black-centered content by exploring how BuzzFeed is celebrating Black History Month this year! Of course, the content doesn't end after February. Follow BuzzFeed's Cocoa Butter on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to keep up with our latest Black culture content year-round. BuzzFeed
Buzz Feed
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Loretta Devine Discussed Her "Mixed" Experience Working With Jennifer Love Hewitt
If you're of a certain age, you might remember the TV show The Client List. Based on a 2010 movie of the same name, the series starred Jennifer Love Hewitt alongside Loretta Devine, Rebecca Field, Brian Hallisay, Colin Egglesfield, and Cybill Shepherd. Well, this week, Loretta looked back on her experience working on the show, where she portrayed former salon owner Georgia Cummings, and, from the sounds of it, it doesn't seem entirely positive. While speaking to People at the American Black Film Festival Honors on Monday, Loretta confessed she had a "mixed" experience filming the show. "You know what? She decided to rewrite the entire angle of the show right in the middle," Loretta claimed of Jennifer. While Loretta says she was initially "very excited" about the changes, producers seemingly weren't because the show was ultimately canceled in 2013 after alleged creative differences between Jennifer and Lifetime. At the time, Entertainment Weekly reported that they couldn't figure out plans for Season 3 amid Jennifer's real-life pregnancy with her co-star and now-husband Brian. According to Deadline, she wanted Brian to portray her child's father while the showrunner wanted Colin, and when those conversations stalled, the show was canceled. Still, Loretta doesn't hold any hard feelings about the show's fate. "Everything gets you prepared for whatever you're going to do next," she said. BuzzFeed has reached out to Jennifer's reps for comment — we'll let you know if we hear back.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tika Sumpter Is Golden in Metallic Giuseppe Zanotti Mules at the 2025 American Black Film Festival Honors
Tika Sumpter opted for opulent glamour in a pair of trendy golden Giuseppe Zanotti stiletto mules and a goddess-worthy halter dress at the 2025 American Black Film Festival Honors in Los Angeles on Monday. The Italian-made Intriigo sandals feature a sharp pointed-toe, shiny metallic fabric, a tapered vamp, and a 3.5-inch stiletto heel. The open-toe mule sandals retail for $795 and are available in black, silver and white. For those who are't fans of the mules style, the shoe is also available in Intriigo Strap, with a dainty strap around the ankle. More from Footwear News Emily Ratajkowski Makes a Case for Monochromes in Olive Green Pumps and Matching Dress at 'SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert' in New York Jenna Ortega Shines Bright in Gilded Slingback Sandals at 'SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert' in New York The golden shoes brought out the gold metal detailing on Sumpter's black Grecian-style Rhea Costa gown, along with the gold bangles, rings and drop earrings from Misho. Her glamorous look was styled by Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, who also work with Colman Domingo, Mary J. Blige and Ari Graynor, and were recently named one of the '25 Most Powerful Stylists' by 'The Hollywood Reporter.' Metallic shoes, especially in gold and silver tones, started to take over fashion in 2022. The style has continued to gain a consistent spot in designers' collections since then. Several high-end labels like Bottega Veneta, Prada and Manolo Blahnik have included the shiny material in their runway shoes over the past couple months. Popular metallic heeled styles include the $1,150 Valentino Garavani metallic leather stiletto pumps and the Jimmy Choo Ixia pumps, priced at $683. The 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' actor's style is glamourous and trendy. When it comes to her footwear, she loves a stylish pair of designer heels, particularly classic pumps and strappy sandals, often in a trendy shape or color. Whether she's gracing the red carpet or attending a casual event, Sumpter knows how to elevate her look with the perfect pair of coordinating heels. The 7th Annual American Black Film Festival Honors were held at the SLS Hotel on Feb. 17 in the ritzy Beverly Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. Keke Palmer, Yvonne Orji, Lance Gross, LisaRaye McCoy, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and more also attended the glamorous event. American Black Film Festival Honors 2025 Red Carpet Shoes: Keke Palmer, Tika Sumpter and More [PHOTOS] View Gallery55 Images Launch Gallery: American Black Film Festival Honors 2025 Red Carpet Shoes: Keke Palmer, Tika Sumpter and More [PHOTOS] Best of Footwear News Kamala Harris' Best Footwear Moments Through the Years [PHOTOS] Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's Couple Shoe Style [PHOTOS] Sneaker Style at the Grammys: Billie Eilish and More Stars Through the Years
