Serena Williams Pens Letter To Her Mom, Thanks Her For Teaching The "Power Of A Black Woman"

Posted on Wed Sep 20th, 2017 11:15am PDT       By X17 Staff


This is so touching.

Serena Williams must be feeling sentimental after giving birth to her daughter Alexis Olympia, because she penned a sweet note for her own mother to thank her for all she instilled in her.

"Dear Mom, you are one of the strongest women I know. I was looking at my daughter (OMG, yes, I have a daughter 😳) and she has my arms and legs! My exact same strong, muscular, powerful, sensational arms and body. I don't know how I would react if she has to go through what I've gone through since I was a 15 year old and even to this day," she began.

"I've been called man because I appeared outwardly strong. It has been said that that I use drugs (No, I have always had far too much integrity to behave dishonestly in order to gain an advantage). It has been said I don't belong in Women's sports -- that I belong in Men's -- because I look stronger than many other women do. (No, I just work hard and I was born with this badass body and proud of it). But mom, I'm not sure how you did not go off on every single reporter, person, announcer and quite frankly, hater, who was too ignorant to understand the power of a black woman," she continued.

"I am proud we were able to show them what some women look like. We don't all look the same. We are curvy, strong, muscular, tall, small, just to name a few, and all the same: we are women and proud! You are so classy, I only wish I could take your lead. I am trying, though, and God is not done with me yet. I have a LONG way to go, but thank you. Thank you for being the role model I needed to endure all the hardships that I now regard as a challenges--ones that I enjoy. I hope to teach my baby Alexis Olympia the same, and have the same fortitude you have had," she gushed.

Then she asked her parent for continued support.

"Promise me, Mom, that you will continue to help. I'm not sure if I am as meek and strong as you are yet. I hope to get there one day. I love you dearly. Your youngest of five, Serena," she concluded.

And now we're crying!

 

Woman At The Center Of Kevin Hart Extortion Video Denies Any Wrongdoing

Posted on Wed Sep 20th, 2017 10:30am PDT       By X17 Staff


Is it weird that we believe her?

Montia Sabbag, the woman caught on video having sex with Kevin Hart, says she's just as much a victim as the comedian, because she's not the person behind the extortion plot, her lawyer Lisa Bloom explained during a press conference this morning.

"I am not an extortionist. I had nothing to do with these recordings," Sabbag said. All the rest of the talking was done by Bloom, who claims her client is the victim of multiple felonies.

"It is a crime to secretly put cameras in a private place like a hotel room. It is another crime to secretly record people in a private place. It is yet another crime to distribute those images. Montia is the victim of multiple felonies under state and federal laws," she stated.

She then urged the A-list actor to get involved and help find the person who is really at fault.

"We invite Mr. Hart to join us in bringing the perpetrator to justice. To the criminal who did this, I say you belong in prison and we are going to find you," she continued.

The high powered attorney also made it clear that Sabbag wants nothing financial from the big screen star.

"Montia and I are not asking for a cent from Kevin Hart. This is not about money. We are not suing him. We are not making any claims against him. Kevin Hart appears to be the victim of this criminal, just as Montia is a victim of this criminal," she revealed.

Whoever is behind this wanted $15 million to keep quiet, according to In Touch.

What a mess!

 

Ivanka Trump Says She Can't And Won't Try To Temper Her Dad

Posted on Wed Sep 20th, 2017 9:20am PDT       By X17 Staff


Nobody wants that job!

Ivanka Trump makes an appearance on the Dr. Oz Show, set to air on Thursday, and the President's daughter talked all about how she's not responsible for the things her dad does and says.

"Well I think that my role, and anyone who works for the President of the United States, their role is to inform, advise and then ultimately execute. So, I’m not a decision maker. I have my views and I share them candidly and as a daughter I have the latitude to do that," she said.

"Where I disagree with the agenda, I will share it with him quietly. I don’t view it as my obligation to moderate. And I don’t think anyone working for a sitting president should see themselves in that capacity. I also respect the process and my father is now president and the American people elected him based on his agenda and my job isn’t to undermine that agenda. It’s to embrace the areas where there’s commonality and there are so many areas," she continued.

So what's she focused on? Growth for women. "I feel privileged that he’s given me the platform to push areas and push issues that are aligned with his agenda,” she gushed.

It can't be easy being related to The Donald! Speaking of our Commander-in-Chief, he just couldn't resist sharing his feelings on the Emmys, and he did it his favorite way... on Twitter!

"I was saddened to see how bad the ratings were on the Emmys last night - the worst ever. Smartest people of them all are the 'DEPLORABLES," he wrote.

We still can't believe he's in charge of the country!

 

Kim And Nene Are Back And Stirring Things Up On Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 10 Trailer

Posted on Wed Sep 20th, 2017 9:00am PDT       By X17 Staff

As promised, here's PART 1 of the EXPLOSIVE season 10 trailer! #RHOA returns Sunday, November 5th @ 8/7c only on @BravoTV! 👏🏾🍑

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Thank God these two are returning!

Kim Zolciak and Nene Leakes are back for season 10 of Real Housewives of Atlanta, and it looks like it's going to be the best season yet!

Shereé Whitfield, Kandi Burruss, Porsha Williams, Kenya Moore and Cynthia Bailey round out the cast, but noticeably absent is Phaedra Parks, who got her peach taken away with those rape accusations on last year's reunion.

In the teaser, we see Sheree embark on a new romance with someone seemingly in prison, Kenya gets married and the ladies think her relationship is fake, Kim attacks Kenya over comments she made about her son Kash, Nene copes with husband Greg's failing health, and Cynthia moves on from shady husband Peter.

Let the smack talking and wig snatching begin!

 

Jessica Simpson Appears Tipsy After Husband Eric Johnson's Birthday Dinner

Posted on Wed Sep 20th, 2017 8:15am PDT       By X17 Staff


Yikes!

Jessica Simpson could barely stay on her feet as she left Craig's with husband Eric Johnson last night, and it certainly looked like she might have had one too many as they celebrated his birthday at the Hollywood hotspot. At one point, the blonde bombshell almost fell into the gutter as she had to let go of her man so he could open the car door!

There have been countless rumors about the mother-of-two's issues with alcohol and substances, and we can't help but think she might do better as a teetotaler. Back in June, In Touch reported that the fashion mogul was mixing booze and medication to cope with the stresses of her busy schedule.

"Jessica is reviving her music career, her fashion empire continues to thrive, she has a husband who loves her and two of the cutest children in Hollywood, but she's blowing it all due to her self-doubt and drug and alcohol issues," a source dished to the mag, noting that she takes anxiety medication.

"The combination of the meds and drinking scotch and vodka has [sometimes] made her disoriented. It's very sad to see her in such a state," the source added.

She might be a little wild, but she certainly seems like fun to party with!

 

Jada Pinkett Denies Leah Remini's Claims That She's A Scientologist

Posted on Tue Sep 19th, 2017 2:15pm PDT       By X17 Staff


Not so fast!

Jada Pinkett Smith took to Facebook today to deny she's a Scientologist, just days after Leah Remini claimed she's a secret member of the controversial church.

"I know Jada's in. I know Jada's in. She's been in Scientology a long time. I never saw Will [Smith] there, but I saw Jada at the Celebrity Centre. They opened up a Scientology school, and have since closed it. But Jada, I had seen her at the Scientology Celebrity Centre all the time," Remini said via The Daily Beast.

The Girl's Trip actress does admitted to dabbling in the religion, but she says she's experimented with everything on her path to spirituality.

"I recently lit Shabbat candles with Rabbi Bentley at Temple Sinai... but I am not Jewish. I have prayed in mosques all over the world... but I am not a Muslim; I have read the Bhagavad Gita... but I am not a Hindu; I have chanted and meditated in some of the most magnificent temples on earth... but I am not a Buddhist; and I have studied Dianetics, and appreciate the merits of Study Tech... but I am not a Scientologist," Smith wrote on her social media account.

"I practice human kindness, and I believe that we each have the right to determine what we are and what we are not. NO ONE ELSE can hold that power," she added.

We guess that settles it!

 

Report: Rachel Bilson And Hayden Christensen Split After Ten Years Together

Posted on Tue Sep 19th, 2017 1:25pm PDT       By X17 Staff


Another one bites the dust!

Rachel Bilson and longtime partner Hayden Christensen have split after almost ten years together, Us Weekly reports.

"She’s full-time back in L.A. He’s in Toronto. They’ve been on the outs for a couple of months," a source dished to the mag. "They are completely, officially done," the source added.

The pair began dating after meeting on the set of their 2008 film Jumper and got engaged the following December. They called off their engagement in 2010, but then reconciled and welcomed daughter Briar Rose in 2014.

The couple were notoriously private, but the Hart of Dixie did open up about how she was in a relationship during a Cosmo interview in 2013.

"I'm a really good girlfriend — I always put all that first in my life. I'm definitely the person who would make him his favorite dinner to come home to. I love to cook, so we make dinner at home a lot and watch movies," she boasted.

Can anyone go the distance in Hollywood?!

 

Report: Kris Jenner Cuts Scott Disick From Keeping Up With The Kardashians

Posted on Tue Sep 19th, 2017 1:00pm PDT       By X17 Staff


He better hope he invested well!

Kris Jenner has decided to fire Scott Disick from Keeping Up with the Kardashians, now that his relationship with baby mama Kourtney Kardashian is strained, Radar reports. The momager "gently let go" the father-of-three, and after this season, he's going to be officially unemployed.

"Kris told him that they’ll see through the existing commitments — including his fulfillment to film various appearances on Keeping Up with the Kardashians — then that’s it, he’s done,” a source dished to the outlet.

"Scott knew this day was coming once Kourtney officially moved on and got serious [with Younes Bendjima.] Still, he is shocked to the core. This is his cash cow, and with the way he spends money there’s no way he’ll be able to afford for long his current lifestyle," the source added.

His new girlfriend Sofia Richie has a TON of cash from her superstar father Lionel, so he should do his best to hold onto her! That said, Sofia's big sis Nicole Richie is doing her best to torpedo the new romance.

"Sofia thinks that she is in love with Scott. He took her on a road trip north and she told her family he is one of the most romantic men she's ever been with and that he is an 'incredible lover.' But Sofia gets obsessed with every single guy she is with," an insider dished.

"Nicole is trying her best to keep her sister away from Scott, because she thinks that Scott is using Sofia to get back at Kourtney for leaving him for Younes. And he obviously is! Nicole thinks that Sofia is setting herself up by getting involved with someone from the Kardashian clan. She does not want her sister to end up with a broken heart, but knows that it is just a matter of time before he screws her over," the insider noted.

The Lord should have never messed around and screwed up a good thing!

 

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