Kanye Looks Exhausted Leaving The Studio After Working Hard On Kid Cudi's New Album

Posted on Thu Nov 30th, 2017 10:15am PDT       By X17 Staff


'Ye is really burning the midnight oil!

Kanye looked ready for bed as left the recording studio last night in LA, and the notorious workaholic is really putting his all into producing pal Kid Cudi's new album. Not only that, he's also working on the rest of his G.O.O.D. music label's artists' projects. Busy busy!

"I got a project I’m doing with 'Ye that’s all produced by him. He’s doing it for every artist on the label. [Big] Sean’s got one that will be executive produced by him. Pusha [T]’s next album is strictly produced by him. Teyana [Taylor’s next project], strictly [produced by Kanye]. Kid Cudi’s, strictly [produced by Kanye]. He does, like, 10 beats a day," CyHi the Prynce revealed to Complex.

"[Kanye West and Kid Cudi are] going to drop some crazy collaboration out of the blue. They're going to drop some surprise project on everybody. They're recording it now. Nobody knows what it is," a source told the outlet.

Yeezus better not push himself too hard. Last time his schedule was this hectic, he had a mental breakdown. Hopefully he goes home and unwinds with Kim!

 

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO - Justin Bieber And Selena Gomez Have Drinks At His Hotel After Church

Posted on Thu Nov 30th, 2017 9:15am PDT       By X17 Staff


Jelena is totally back on!

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez grabbed drinks on the patio at The Montage hotel in Beverly Hills last night after attending Hillsong church services together, and while we didn't see the "Come & Get It" songstress indulging in anything other than water, The Biebs was sipping what looked like Saison Dupont beer. The two were having a deep conversation for about a half hour before they retired to the room, and we wonder if it was about Kourtney Kardashian?

The pair ran into JB's former hookup during their worship session, and it had to have been a little awkward! After all, the "Sorry" crooner used to take the mother-of-three back to this same hotel for hot romps just last year. Granted, a lot has changed in the past couple months, and now SG and JB are taking another stab at their relationship.

We've got a lot of updates for you regarding their romance. Firstly, the brunette beauty's former boyfriend The Weeknd has scrubbed his Instagram clean of pictures of his ex lady love, after she cast him aside to reunite with the Canadian pop star. Secondly, Life & Style reports that Selena is allowing Justin to shack up with her!

"He has officially moved into her place," a source dished to the mag. It's only temporary, though, as they allegedly want to find a love nest to buy together! "Justin and Selena want a fresh start together. The only way they can do that is by purchasing a mansion neither of them has lived in before. Their ideal budget is around $15m," the source added.

They didn't spend Thanksgiving together, but Justin is hoping he can be back in her family's good graces by Christmas.

"They both spent Thanksgiving with their families. Justin went to Canada and Selena was in Texas. They are still doing really well together, but they agreed it was best for them to be with their families for the holiday. Selena felt it was too soon for Justin to come to Texas with her. Her family is still getting comfortable with the idea of them back together. Justin says he hopes he can spend Christmas with her but knows that it will take a very long time for her family to accept him back in," a source told E! News.

They're totally going to walk the red carpet together at the Grammys!

 

BREAKING NEWS - Def Jam Founder/CEO Russell Simmons Steps Down After Rape Claim

Posted on Thu Nov 30th, 2017 8:23am PDT       By X17 Staff

Def Jam founder and CEO Russell Simmons has stepped down from the top role at his rap label and its sister company Rush Communications, after a sexual harassment claim was made against him today in the form of an open letter published in the Hollywood Reporter by screenwriter Jenny Lumet (daughter of filmmaker Sidney Lumet and granddaughter of singer Lena Horne).

Lumet wrote a guest column in the entertainment industry publication claiming Simmons forced her to have sex with him in 1991 when she was 24 after the two had been friends and after Simmons had pursued her romantically and she had rebuffed him.

An excerpt from her open letter reads:

    "I didn’t recognize you at that moment. It was disorienting. It was disorienting. I say it twice, now, because you said “No” twice, then.

    I couldn’t open the doors. I couldn’t open the windows. The car was moving. The driver did not stop. He did not take me to 19th Street. He took me to your apartment.

    I didn’t try to kick the windows out. I didn’t punch or kick. I didn’t say “What are you doing?” My voice left me after the second 'No.'"

Lumet eloquently explains the fallout since that fateful day and how telling her story is a risk, but not as much for her as for other women less fortunate:

    "I have built a life in the past 25 years, and a reputation in my industry. I need no one to have this visualization of me. I will, like the others, lose work because of this. I realize how privileged I am to be able to risk that. I have children. I’m aware that every mistake, act of thoughtlessness, hypocrisy or cruelty I’ve committed in my 50 years will be excavated, and they’ll see all of it.

    There is so much guilt, and so much shame. There is an excruciating internal reckoning. As a woman of color, I cannot express how wrenching it is to write this about a successful man of color. Again, shame about who I was years ago, choices made years ago. In this very moment, I feel a pang to protect your daughters. I don’t think you are inclined to protect mine."

Simmons released a statement Thursday announcing he'd step down from his companies in response to Lumet's claim -- and to another claim made by model Keri Claussen Khalighi reported in the Los Angeles Times on November 19th to which Simmons replied, "I have never committed any acts of aggression or violence in my life. I would never knowingly cause fear or harm to anyone.”

Now, Simmons is singing a different tune, responding to Lumet's claim with this:

    "I have been informed with great anguish of Jenny Lumet's recollection about our night together in 1991," Simmons said in a statement. "I know Jenny and her family and have seen her several times over the years since the evening she described. While her memory of that evening is very different from mine, it is now clear to me that her feelings of fear and intimidation are real. While I have never been violent, I have been thoughtless and insensitive in some of my relationships over many decades and I sincerely and humbly apologize.

    This is a time of great transition. The voices of the voiceless, those who have been hurt or shamed, deserve and need to be heard. As the corridors of power inevitably make way for a new generation, I don't want to be a distraction so I am removing myself from the businesses that I founded. The companies will now be run by a new and diverse generation of extraordinary executives who are moving the culture and consciousness forward. I will convert the studio for yogic science into a not-for-profit center of learning and healing. As for me, I will step aside and commit myself to continuing my personal growth, spiritual learning and above all to listening."

 

Matt Lauer Breaks His Silence After Being Fired By NBC For Alleged Sexual Misconduct

Posted on Thu Nov 30th, 2017 8:00am PDT       By X17 Staff


We can't imagine the fallout he's dealing with.

Matt Lauer has broken his silence and issued a statement following his firing from the Today show after alleged sexual misconduct, and former co-host Savannah Guthrie read it aloud on-air this morning.

"There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry. As I am writing this I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I have left behind at home and at NBC," he began.

"Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed. I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly," he continued.

"Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul searching and I’m committed to beginning that effort. It is now my full time job. The last two days have forced me to take a very hard look at my own troubling flaws. It’s been humbling. I am blessed to be surrounded by the people I love. I thank them for their patience and grace," he concluded.

We have so many questions! Who will replace him? Will his wife Annette Roque leave him? What is he going to do next? How many more accusers will come forward? Guess we'll have to wait and see!

 

Report: "Everybody Knew" Matt Lauer Cheated On His Wife, But Are "Shocked" By Misconduct Allegations

Posted on Wed Nov 29th, 2017 1:05pm PDT       By X17 Staff


He might have been unfaithful, but nobody expected him to be a predator.

Matt Lauer's firing has caught everyone from his co-workers to regular fans by surprise, but slowly details are spilling out that reveal his true character. Specifically, sources say it was a well-known fact the TV anchor was unfaithful to wife Annette Roque throughout their 19 year marriage.

"He regularly cheated on his wife. Everyone knew. His wife lives in the Hamptons and he lives in the city, but we never heard he made unwanted moves," a source told People.

A Today show staffer corroborated those claims, but said that the sexual misconduct allegations are totally out of the blue and very unexpected.

"Everyone on staff knew he cheated regularly on his wife. That wasn’t a secret, but sexual [misconduct] is a shock. He was friendly and approachable with everyone, and was very well-liked," the staffers explained.

It sounds like Lauer used his power to woo the ladies, too, as "there was most definitely more than one affair and "they were never with anyone whom [Lauer] didn’t have significant seniority over," according to insiders.

"He wasn’t a lech and he wasn’t known as someone who would corner you or retaliate against you if you spurned him or someone who would lure you into his dressing room," the source insisted.

Lauer's wife filed for divorce in 2006, but they decided to reconcile.

Celebs have taken to social media to share their feelings on Lauer's scandal, and it sounds like nobody feels very sorry for him.

"HMMMMM INTERESTING…..THIS MIGHT EXPLAIN THE HOSTILE INTERVIEW WHILE I WAS TRYING 2 EXPOSE THE #TRUTH….EH MATT?” Corey Feldman wrote."Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Matt Lauer. "Today Show" #ROSEARMY," Rose McGowan said. "Matt Lauer has been on my list for a while. It’s really too bad more Americans don’t come to my shows. I pretty much recite the list in every show. Haha. I told you, my memory is long, my friends. I’ve been around a long time..." Kathy Griffin bragged.

Even our President is throwing in his two cents, even though he's the worst sexual predator of them all!

"Wow, Matt Lauer was just fired from NBC for “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.” But when will the top executives at NBC & Comcast be fired for putting out so much Fake News. Check out Andy Lack’s past!" he tweeted, referring to the NBC Chairman who ultimately gave Lauer the boot.

If this #MeToo movement isn't teaching men to keep it in their pants, we don't know what is!

 

Kanye Hits The Studio After Jay-Z Admits They've Ended Their Feud

Posted on Wed Nov 29th, 2017 11:45am PDT       By X17 Staff


He must just be smiling on the inside.

Kanye West hit the studio last night and was gracious enough to sign some autographs for young fans on the way out, and we have a feeling his good mood is the result of ending his feud with Jay-Z.

Hova just broke his silence about their beef, and admitted that although the past few months have been rough, he'll always have love for 'Ye.

"I [talked to] Kanye the other day, just to tell him, like, he’s my brother. I love Kanye. I do,. It’s a complicated relationship with us," he said during an interview with T: The New York Times Styles Magazine.

"Kanye came into this business on my label. So I’ve always been like his big brother. And we’re both entertainers. It’s always been like a little underlying competition with your big brother. And we both love and respect each other’s art, too. So it’s like, we both — everyone wants to be the greatest in the world. You know what I’m saying? And then there’s like a lot of other factors that play in it. But … we gonna always be good," he continued.

"But that happens. In the long relationship, you know, hopefully when we’re 89 we look at this six months or whatever time and we laugh at that. There’s gonna be complications in the relationship that we have to get through. And the only way to get through that is we sit down and have a dialogue and say, ‘These are the things that I’m uncomfortable with. These are the things that are unacceptable to me. This is what I feel.’ I’m sure he feels that I’ve done things to him as well. … I’m not a perfect human being by no stretch," he concluded.

Now the bigger question - are Kim and Beyonce cool again, too?

 

Report: Matt Lauer's Firing Triggered By Colleague's Claim Lauer Sexually Assaulted Her During 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Coverage

Posted on Wed Nov 29th, 2017 10:40am PDT       By X17 Staff


We're still in shock.

Matt Lauer's firing came after a female NBC colleague went to the network heads and told them the TV host sexually assaulted her back in 2014 during their coverage of the Sochi Olympics, Page Six reports.

"This happened so quickly. She didn’t go to the media, she made a complaint to NBC’s human resources, and her evidence was so compelling that Matt was fired on Tuesday night. The victim says she has evidence that this has also happened to other women, but so far we don’t have evidence of that," a source dished to the site.

Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb fought back tears as they made the announcement on Today this morning, but Megyn Kelly didn't seem quite so broken up about it on her own show.

"This one does hit close to home. I, too, have known Matt for a long time. He has been a friend, and kind and supportive to me and my transition to NBC News. I see the anguish on my colleagues’ faces. But when this happens, what we don’t see is the pain on the faces of those who’ve found the courage to come forward. And that is a terrifying thing to do. We don’t see the career opportunities women lose because of sexual harassment or the intense stress it causes a woman dealing with it when she comes to work each day. I am thinking of those women this morning and hoping they are okay. The days to come will not be easy," she told the audience.

"We are in the middle of a seed change in this country, an empowerment revolution in which women who for years have felt they had no choice but to simply deal with being harassed at work are now starting to picture another reality, to feel that change is within their grasp. As painful as this moment is for so many here at NBC today, at CBS earlier this month, at Fox News over the last year, in Hollywood this fall, it is a sign of progress, of women finding their voices, their courage, and of the erosion of a shameful power imbalance that has been in place for far too long," she added.

Lauer has yet to respond to the allegations.

 

Report: Brad And Angie's Divorce Stalled Because She Wants To Reconcile!

Posted on Wed Nov 29th, 2017 9:35am PDT       By X17 Staff


We didn't see this coming!

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie still aren't officially divorced despite being separated for more than 15 months, and that's because Angie is dragging her feet in hopes of reconciling, Life & Style reports. The bad news? The War Machine star isn't interested in that!

The A-list hunk has reportedly been telling friends there are "a million reasons" why he would never get back with his estranged wife, and that he thinks he's better off without her.

The now-sober actor just wants the whole ordeal to be over, and is doing his very best to make that happen.

"In hopes of getting Angie to sign off on the divorce, Brad started throwing huge financial settlement offers at her lawyer," a source dished to the mag, adding that Angie rejected every single offer.

Not only that, but the father-of-six now thinks that leaving Jen Aniston for Angelina was a bonehead move!

"He’s come to realize that leaving Jen for Angelina was one of the biggest mistakes of his life. And while he’s not in love with Jen, he realizes how much he does love her. Brad keeps telling friends that he’s seeing everything more clearly," another source told In Touch.

We wonder when either of them are going to start dating?

 

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