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Jay-Z Shot a Music Video at This L.A. Home in 2000. Now It Can Be Yours for $9 Million.

The billionaire rap mogul filmed the video for his single “i just wanna love u (give it 2 me)” at this david hertz-designed contemporary residence in bel air., demetrius simms, demetrius simms's most recent stories.

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Set back on Stradella Road and built with using an array of sustainable elements, the gated residence was built in 1998 and overlooks the Stone Canyon reservoir. Jay-Z and other stars like Jermaine Dupri were filmed in different parts of the almost 6,800-square-foot home for the music video, giving fans a glimpse into its five-bedroom, six-bath layout. Steven Kirshbaum of The Agency holds the listing. 

Among the home’s most distinctive details are its open-plan layout that emanates from a large, curved wall that makes a single arc from the front to rear; a linear skylight that spans the length of the house, pouring light down on art-friendly walls and a glass-enclosed stairwell; and a central tower that houses a mesh-encased. Throughout the home are a mix of wood and concrete floors alongside wood-beamed ceilings and a total of four fireplaces. It factors in sustainable features, too, like a solar chimney, heat mirror glazing, and solar radiant heating.

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The home’s free-flowing living spaces, which orbit around a trio of illuminated columns next to a sculpted wood wet bar, include a double-height living area, a dining space, and a skylight-capped kitchen with glossy black counters set against a shimmering stainless-steel backsplash behind the stovetop. Other key areas found on the main level include an office/library, a wine room, two ensuite bedrooms, and a laundry room.

The main floor spills out to a panoramic-view backyard. Quiet relaxing and entertaining are both a breeze thanks to a built-in bar and barbecue area, a covered dining terrace, and a tree-shaded patio with a firepit that overlooks the reservoir. A Zen-like pool and spa are featured nearby among a manicured landscape that includes lush grass, flagstone terracing, and a specimen bonsai tree.

Having exceptional taste in accommodations, Jay-Z also featured  this massive penthouse  in New York City in his “Blue Magic” music video from 2007. 

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Demetrius Simms is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men's Health, Complex…

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Take a peek inside Jay-Z and Beyoncé's €3 million luxury vacation aboard 136m FLYING FOX

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By Nina Done   16 September 2021

Star couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé eschewed the Illustrious Met Gala to celebrate her 40th birthday in supreme style onboard the largest and most expensive charter yacht in the world, the 136m/446ft Lurssen megayacht FLYING FOX for a luxury vacation in the Mediterranean. 

Beyoncé recently shared images of her family enjoying their vacation onboard this iconic superyacht, which certainly enjoys a star power of its own, boasting a huge array of spectacular amenities across 6 vast decks.

The yacht's graceful exterior curves are penned by the renowned Espen Øino, whilst her interiors are the brainchild of Mark Berryman Design.

Her interiors showcase a contemporary minimalist vibe, with influences from Japanese culture which follow through into her stunning accommodation areas.

She sleeps up to a whopping 25 guests on charter in 10 gorgeous suites, including an impressive upper deck Owner's apartment featuring a his and hers dressing room leading to a large bathroom with an oval stone tub, as well as a 105m² cabin with adjacent work spaces, saloon and dining area, topped off by a wraparound private terrace with spa pool and sunpads.

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It's hard not to get excited when talking about FLYING FOX's unbelievable features. The jewel in the crown has to be her 400m² multi-level wellness centre offering guests everything from a spa pool which turns from hot to ice cold in minutes – ideal for plunging into after a steamy session in the Hammam, a beauty therapy treatment room with all the latest gadgets for sublime facials and massages, a full-blown dive centre with air nitrox and onboard decompression chamber, to a cryo-sauna where guests can reinvigorate tired muscles at an icy -110 degrees.

Additional onboard highlights include a vast adjustable height 12-meter swimming pool with jets, two certified helipads, with one doubling as a dance floor with a DJ booth located in the mast alcove, soundproof movie theatre, fully-equipped gymnasium and glorious double-height mezzanine-style main salon.

Her waterside level beach club provides access to a vast 22.5m swim platform, providing the perfect base for launching the yacht's veritable armada of toys, from seabobs to flyboards.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s entourage would certainly be dwarfed by the yacht's highly-professional crew of 55, all of whom are trained for multiple roles in order to staff the various amenities found onboard, including the yacht's very own hospital wing.

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Offering an endless variety of alluring destinations, the glittering Mediterranean is a yacht charter's paradise, where idyllic lush island clusters are often only a champagne cork's pop away from glamorous yacht clubs and Michelin-starred restaurants. Promising memorable vacations whatever destination you decide on, the Mediterranean is a world-class of its own.

If you need some help planning your luxury yacht charter, take a look at our  Mediterranean yacht charter guide , which has plenty of useful information, as well as a number of fantastic sample itineraries for inspiration. 

If you’d like to learn more about chartering motor yacht FLYING FOX, please contact your yacht charter broker .

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25 Music Videos With Rappers On Boats

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Last week we showed off one hip-hop music video mainstay, the '64 Impala. Now, we're looking into boats. They've been all over rapper's videos, from Biz Markie in the '80s to Macklemore this year. And why not? Standing on top of a boat and rapping directly into the camera screams, "I'm a big deal," or in the words of The Lonely Island, "If you're on the shore, then you're sho' not me." Add bonus points if it's topped with a mass of big bootied females with little bikinis. Ignore the fact that most of these rappers don't actually own the vessels. Watch the art of water stunting with 25 Music Videos With Rappers on Boats.

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Jeremih f/ Ludacris "I Like"

Ludacris has his product placement down, even on guest spots. Shilling liquor + chillin' on a boat = quintessential rap video.

Rick Ross f/ French Montana "Straight Off the Boat"

When Rick Ross and French talk about straight off the boat, they're talking about bricks. When we talk about straight off the boat, we're talking about ourselves after a day of getting drunk, tubing and catching fish. How's that for real?

50 Cent "Just a Lil Bit"

In this video 50 goes down to a beach paradise with three video vixens to seduce and rob the unsuspecting, including an old dude on a boat. There's a hustler's ambition.

Kanye West f/ Young Jeezy "Amazing"

You can't hole yourself up in Hawaii without venturing out to the ocean. Kanye doesn't look too stoked to be on that boat, though. Maybe him and Drake's low-key rivalry is really about who can look like they're more miserable while doing fun things.

P-Square f/ Rick Ross "Beautiful Onyinye"

P-Square is from Nigeria, but ask Ricky Rozay and the duo is from the country of Africa. He obviously didn't lead the geography class while working as a prison guard.

Pusha T "Can I Live"

The best part of videos on boats? The women sure as hell aren't going to be wrapped up in sweaters.

T.I. f/ Lil Wayne "Wit Me"

Unfortunately, to get to the boat, you have to watch Lil Wayne and his stupid-ass bright Trukfit hat for a few minutes.

J. Cole f/ Trey Songz "Can't Get Enough"

Don't let your girl on board with J. Cole. He has a penchant for stealing  and a boat would only reduce the challenge. You should probably keep her away from Trey Songz, too.

Theophilus London "I Stand Alone"

And the award for smallest boat in a rap video goes to Theophilus London. With all the traveling he does, we doubt he goes by dinghy often.

Rick Ross f/ Wale & Drake "Diced Pineapples"

Of course Drake doesn't get on the boat. That would be too fun. Singing alone on a cliff is a TDM (Total Drake Move).

B.G. f/ Hot Boys and Big Tymers "Bling Bling"

Sorry, B.G., but the most memorable thing about this track is Lil Wayne. It introduced the world to a future icon and slang term for white people to ruin.

Jay-Z "In My Lifetime"

Jay-Z couldn't pull the coolest boats early in his career, but that didn't last long. He and Bey could probably buy a Carnival Cruise ship, if they wanted to.

Big Timers, Baby f/ Boo and Gotti "Oh Yeah!"

Nothing says big tyme like a boat with your group's name on it. Why they would take it to Alaska is beyond us.

Mobb Deep f/ Nas "It's Mine"

The Mobb went into the deep blue sea. It seems right that they brought another one of Jay-Z's former foes with them.

Rick Ross f/ Triple C's & Magazeen "Yacht Club Remix"

We like to imagine that Rick Ross is in a Maybach or on a boat at all times, just like he likes to imagine he was/is a coke dealer.

Akon f/ Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne "I'm So Paid"

We still can't believe Akon being famous was a thing. Try to listen to any of his hits and tell us they aren't more dated than jokes about LeBron being unclutch.

Flo Rida "Wild Ones"

What's more Florida than an airboat? Flo Rida blows hot air up people's asses in the club and in the swamp.

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis "Can't Hold Us"

Nobody, even Macklemore, expected him to blow up like he did before "Thrift Shop" dropped. With his second Billboard-topping single, "Can't Hold Us", he showed he can play with the big kids of rap, boats and all.

2 Chainz "I'm Different"

Ain't nobody got time to actually put a boat in water. When Chainz says he's ridin' 30s, he's talking about 30-foot floaters.

Young Bleed f/ Master P and C-Loc "How Ya Do That"

Is that Deebo from "Friday" in the beginning of the video? Good luck getting past him and into Master P's party. Make 'em say ough!

Biz Markie "The Vapors"

Girls used to front on Biz and his crew before they made it. When the Juice Crew starting rapping on boats, the same honeys began to come around and get "the vapors."

Huff 'N Doback "Boats 'N Hoes"

The classic song and one of the highlights from Step Brothers. Also, highly offensive. We're still waiting on Prestige Worldwide's next video.

Notorious B.I.G. "Hypnotize"

It's hard to watch anything other than Puff acting a fool beside Biggie. This is what Suge Knight was talking about at the '95 Source Awards .

Jay-Z "Big Pimpin'"

Jay-Z didn't always have great style. It's hard to look bad on a yacht, but that bucket hat certainly isn't helping. Is he more embarrassed about that or the crass lyrics, which he admitted were harsh in a Wall Street Journal interview.

The Lonely Island "I'm On a Boat"

The Lonely Island made fun of the nautical dick-swinging in rap videos by doing the only thing more obnoxious: yelling about it. Because just showing off the boat was much subtler.

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All the luxurious details on Beyonce and JAY-Z's $2M-a-week superyacht

JAY-Z and Beyonce are making waves in Europe, and they're doing it in luxury. 

Recent paparazzi photos show the superstar couple and their children cruising off the coast of Croatia aboard an incredibly extravagant yacht named Lana. 

Imperial Yachts, which charters the floating mansion, calls it "one of the most luxurious superyachts in the world."

It can be yours for merely $2 million a week. 

According to Imperial, Lana is brand new and loaded with opulence. 

The ship fits up to 12 guest and accommodates a crew of 34 — that's almost three crew members per guest. Longer than a football field, Lana boasts seven VIP rooms and one primary suite. 

Amenities include a pool, a gym, a theater, a spa with professional masseuses, a helipad and more. It's also fully equipped with a slew of water toys, such as jet skis, wakeboards and fishing equipment. Those hoping to play a round of golf can use the sea as their own personal driving range, as the ship will supply guests with clubs and biodegradable golf balls. 

This is the kind of "hard knock life" we can all get behind.

Singer abruptly walked off 'Today' gig over dressing room

Kelly Rowland was just not destined to guest host the "Today" show.

According to a new report, the former Destiny's Child singer was set to fill in for Jenna Bush Hager in the fourth hour of "Today" on Feb. 15, 2024, but she instead walked off the set because she was unhappy with her dressing room, Page Six reported. Kelly's abrupt departure left "Today" in a bind, as producers scrambled to find a last-minute replacement.

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Kelly Rowland appeared on "Today" as a guest in the 8 a.m. hour to promote her Tyler Perry-produced Netflix movie "Mea Culpa." (She stars in the film, which she also produced.) She was also set to guest host the fourth hour of the show with Hoda Kotb. However, Kelly decided to pull the plug on the hosting gig because she and her team were displeased with her dressing room — Team Kelly apparently wanted the bigger dressing room Jennifer Lopez was occupying at that moment. 

"Kelly and her team were not happy. They did not like the dressing room, so they decided to pull her off the show, leaving Hoda without a guest host for the 10 a.m. hour," a source told Page Six.

Kelly Rowland's sudden exit stunned "Today" show producers.

"She's beloved at 'Today.' She was getting the full hour, and Hoda's the biggest hype woman on the planet! It made no sense," a source said, adding that Kelly and her team were playing a game of "musical dressing rooms." The Destiny's Child singer "didn't like the one she was in."

"Today" dressing rooms are known to be some of the smallest in the business, and Page Six's source even compared them to "glorified closets."

"They're not nice. It's the oldest building. There are major space limitations, [it's] not glamorous. It's not fresh flowers and candles and gourmet food. It's basically [a] white box," the insider said.

It seems that Kelly Rowland was offered multiple dressing room options, including a large utility makeup and hair area.

"They didn't want that. [The show] basically offered up as much as possible, but they weren't happy with it, so they walked and they left," the Page Six source said.

Amid the drama, singer Rita Ora volunteered to step in. The "For You" singer took over the spot intended for Kelly Rowland — and delivered a flawless performance!

Congressman sinks impeachment bid after casting vote from wheelchair, plus more reactions

A vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed in the House of Representatives after some unanticipated dramatics. Due to the hospitalization of Democratic Rep. Al Green, Republicans believed they had the votes to impeach the cabinet member. However, the Texas congressman stunned his colleagues after rushing back following abdominal surgery to vote "no," all while sitting in a wheelchair and wearing hospital scrubs. The vote failed 216-214. Four Republicans joined the Democrats in their "no" votes, but one of those votes was done as a procedural matter so that the vote can be brought up again.

Following the House drama and the unsuccessful vote, many in the House chambers reacted. From his hospital bed, Al Green, himself, told The New York Times, "I was determined to cast the vote long before — I had no idea how close it was going to be. I didn't come assuming that my vote was going to make a difference. I came because it was personal." 

Keep clicking to see how others in Congress are reacting….

"The sham impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas was demanded by Donald Trump and is being led by Marjorie Taylor Greene. What does this have to do with fixing the challenges at the border? Absolutely nothing." —Rep. Hakeem Jeffries via CNN

"There was a motion to recommit. That means that we can bring the Articles of Impeachment back to the floor maybe as early as next week. So, this is not over yet." —Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

"Welcome to another week of Impeachment Unlimited. Having no legislative accomplishments to show for their 14 months in power, Republicans are voting on yet another pointless resolution. These are not serious people." —Rep. Adam Schiff

"Last night was a setback but democracy is messy. We live in a time of divided government. We have a razor-thin margin here and every vote counts. Sometimes when people show up when they're not expected to be in the building it changes the equation. We have a duty and a responsibility to take care of this issue…We will pass those articles of impeachment. We'll do it on the next time round." —House Speaker Mike Johnson

"Wouldn't it have been nice to still have Kevin McCarthy in the House? Never thought you'd hear me say that. But McCarthy after being dislodged as speaker took his marbles and went home, he would have been a reliable vote for impeachment, but if we wasn't speaker, he wasn't willing to stick around…  the abject selfishness of Kevin McCarthy contributed to this result" —Rep. Matt Gaetz via Newsmax

"This is a not a high crime or misdemeanor. This is not an impeachable offense. This is a policy difference … it's wrong, and we should not set this precedent." —Rep. Ken Buck

"The Trump-Putin-maga faction, headed up by the distinguished gentlelady from Georgia, has been given this worthless trinket on a consolation prize, the opportunity to bring a slapstick impeachment drive against a cabinet member of unimpeachable integrity who has obviously committed no treason, no bribery, no high crimes, not misdemeanors, nothing indictable or even in-dict-able, if you prefer." —Rep. Jamie Raskin

"Secretary Mayorkas is guilty of maladministration of our immigration laws on a cosmic scale. But we KNOW that's not grounds for impeachment, because the American Founders specifically rejected it." —Rep. Tom McClintock

"This is insanity! We are on the floor! MAGA Mike is upset he can't deliver for daddy Trump and holding us on the floor where the vote is tied 215-215 which means the BS impeachment fails!" –Rep. Jasmine Crockett

"When you have no record of accomplishment to run on, nothing on education, nothing on health care, nothing about creating jobs, nothing on the environment, nothing about keeping people safe, this is what you do. You put on a circus. And that's why we're here today" –Rep. Joaquin Castro

"Welcome to the Marjorie Taylor Greene impeachment show. She has been leading these efforts to impeach Secretary Mayorkas and the President, all to help Donald Trump's campaign. Her insanity must be stopped." —Rep. Robert Garcia

"With a tight majority these things happen. Still doesn't mean I'm not annoyed and deeply disappointed and angry. But I do think he will be impeached within the next month or two." —Rep. Pat Fallon via the Texas Tribune

"The impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas was nothing but a baseless, political ploy to help Donald Trump in the 2024 Election. Tonight, we defeated this sham impeachment and protected the rule of law, the solemn power of impeachment, and our Constitution." —Rep Dan Goldman

The best pictures of a popular singer-actress dressed down in Beverly Hills

Music and TV star Selena Gomez stepped out in Beverly Hills with a good friend on Dec. 19, 2023, treating herself to jewelry and sushi. Keep reading to see the best photos from their outing, which came days after after the Rare Beauty founder made headlines for a dinner appearance with pal Taylor Swift in New York City after confirming she's been in a relationship with songwriter and music producer Benny Blanco…

Girls' day out

Music and TV star Selena Gomez and pal Anna Collins, a model and artist, spent a day out in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. The dressed-down friends went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar.

Keeping it casual

Music star and "Only Murders in the Building" actress Selena Gomez and friend Anna Collins, a model and artist, spent a day out in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. The buddies went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar.

Music and TV star Selena Gomez enjoyed a green drink as she and pal Anna Collins, a model and artist, spent a day out in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. The dressed-down friends went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar.

Keeping it loose

Selena Gomez spent a day out in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. She and pal Anna Collins went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar.

Sipping while shopping

Selena Gomez sipped a green drink while out and about in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. The music and TV star went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar with pal Anna Collins.

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Oscar winner and long-term partner 'exchanged vows' for their three kids before he died following a secret years-long battle with ALS: Report

Sandra Bullock and longtime partner Bryan Randall were every bit a husband-wife team despite not being legally married. In fact, they were so committed that they reportedly "exchanged vows" in 2017.

On Aug. 8, DailyMail.com published a video of the couple dancing on the beach in the Bahamas allegedly following an intimate ceremony during which they exchanged vows.

"They really did this for the children, to kind of seal the deal and show them this was a forever thing. After the ceremony [Sandra's kids] Louis and Laila started calling Bryan dad," a source shared. 

The Academy Award-winning actress and began dating the model-turned-photographer in 2015 after they met when he photographed her son's birthday party. Although Sandra has spoken publicly about never wanting to marry again, she called Bryan "the love of my life" on a 2021 episode of "Red Table Talk."

"We share two beautiful children — three children, [including Bryan's] older daughter. It's the best thing ever," she said. At the time, she didn't reference his health issues. 

Bryan passed away on Aug. 5 following a secret three-year battle with ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. He was 57.

While Sandra's sister said the actress was there until the end, an insider told DailyMail.com that Bryan's illness did strain their relationship. But they were "more together than ever" at the time of his death, the insider added. Sandra also arranged and paid for his around-the-clock care. 

Interestingly, split rumors had surrounded the couple for the better part of a year, largely due to the fact they hadn't been seen together in public for a while. That speculation actually helped them keep his health battle private. 

"Sandra kept Bryan hidden away in the back of the house. It's so big that you could conceal what was going on with him but towards the end she really didn't let people into the home beyond the doctors and nurses who were looking after him," the insider said. "It was quite convenient for them to have these rumors that they'd broken up because it helped conceal what was really going on. It was easier to let people assume they hadn't seen him because they were no longer together."

A separate source noted, "The relationship was absolutely strained by it, and it was really hard for the children. He had been living in one of her Malibu properties for a while just because it was nicer for him to be there, by the ocean, and I think some people assumed they had split because it looked like they were living separately, but there weren't. She'd have the house stocked up with everything he needed, and his nurses would go there."

According to a statement from Bryan's family released after his death, "Bryan chose early to keep his journey with ALS private and those of us who cared for him did our best to honor his request." The statement continued, "We are immensely grateful to the tireless doctors who navigated the landscape of this illness with us and to the astounding nurses who became our roommates, often sacrificing their own families to be with ours. At this time we ask for privacy to grieve and to come to terms with the impossibility of saying goodbye to Bryan." The statement was signed by, "His Loving Family."

Singer's nanny killed in freak accident after elderly driver crashed SUV into reception area at car dealership

Yadira Calito — who nannied Katharine McPhee and David Foster's son — died in a freak accident after she was run over by an SUV at a car dealership in the Los Angeles area.

According to reports, an unnamed 84-year-old woman went to a San Fernando Valley car dealership on Aug. 11 to get her Toyota RAV4 serviced. She then somehow hit the gas pedal rather than the brakes, launching her vehicle from the service bay driveway into the customer reception area.

Yadira, who was at the dealership, suddenly found herself pinned under the car and was dragged for about 20 feet, TMZ reported. Kat and David's nanny was eventually freed from under the car and, according to DailyMail.com , an off-duty nurse started performing CPR on her before emergency services arrived. 

The nanny to Kat and David's 2-year-old son, Rennie, was eventually transported to a hospital in critical condition but later died. 

Two men working at the dealership were also injured in the shocking incident, but their injuries were not life-threatening. The driver of the car stayed on site to answer authorities' questions and declined to be taken to the hospital. She was not arrested.

Images from the crash — which occurred around 9 a.m. — show the white SUV parked among shattered glass. 

Upon learning about Yadira's injuries and death Katharine — who found fame as a runner-up on "American Idol" in 2006 — canceled two shows in Asia, where she was touring with her Grammy-winning husband. 

"Dearest Jakarta fans, it's with heavy heart I announce I have to miss our final two shows of our Asia run," she  wrote on Instagram  on Aug. 11 without providing further details. "David and I have had a horrible tragedy in our family and at least one of us need to get back home to our family." 

She added, "Please know how sorry I am and how much I wish to return one day and perform for you all. Love Katharine." 

The songstress flew back to Los Angeles the same day. TMZ reported that the superstar couple considered Yadira "family." After several celebrity friends, including David's ex-wife Linda Thompson, commented with well wishes, Kat disabled the comments section of her Instagram.

On Aug. 17, the car dealership, Hamer Toyota, issued a statement about what happened. "We extend our deepest condolences to Yadira's family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. The loss of such a vibrant life in such tragic circumstances is a heavy burden to bear, and we share in their grief," the dealership's director of communications told Us Weekly. 

"At Hamer Toyota, we take the safety of our customers and our community very seriously. We are fully cooperating with the Los Angeles Police Department as they conduct their investigation into this unfortunate event," the spokesperson added. "Our commitment is to ensure transparency, assist the LAPD in every possible way, and to learn from this incident so we can prevent such tragedies in the future. In these moments of profound sadness, we ask our community to join us in remembering Yadira and extending our collective support to her loved ones."

Viral tanning salon mom reveals why she's running for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida as a Republican

Remember "Tan Mom"? In 2012, she went viral after she took her 5-year-old daughter to a New Jersey tanning salon. Now the pop culture personality — whose real name is Patricia Krentcil — is running for office.

On Jan. 15, 2023, Patricia filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida,  TMZ  confirmed. She's challenging incumbent GOP senator Rick Scott in the 2024 election — and she's running as a Republican despite not exactly following the party line on multiple issues, especially amid a controversy-filled political climate in Florida, where she now calls Boca Raton home.

Patricia spoke to "TMZ Live" to explain why she's running, explaining that she's not a fan of some of Republican governor Ron DeSantis's controversial policies and thinks others in her party feel the same way.

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"I was blessed and was able to be a part of raising money for the Sunshine Cathedral in Florida. I saw the amazing work they had done and it really impressed me," Patricia told TMZ, referring to the Ft. Lauderdale church with a ministry based in progressive Christianity that has a constituency of same-gender and gender non-conforming people and prides itself on being a safe and open community for LGBTQ+ people to worship.

Patricia also said she's concerned about the banning of books in her new home state. "I was horrified about the book banning [in schools] in Florida … just a lot of the episodes that are going on here," she told TMZ. "And nobody is addressing them."

She also said Medicaid was an issue for her, as she believes it's "just being abominably banished for the elderly especially. That's three reasons I started doing this," she added of what sparked her interest in going to Washington.

During their chat, TMZ founder Harvey Levin pointed out that Patricia's positions make her sound more like a Democrat than a Republican. But according to her, she's running as  Republican because "I've always been a Republican and my feeling and my issues may sound more Democratic but I am a Republican through and through," she insisted.

"I'm trying to embrace it for people who realize the situation at hand, more today than it ever was, and maybe if I sound more like a Republican, Republicans need to take this not for granted," she continued.

She's hoping people will see her in a new light. "I don't want to be known as what I was as 'Tan Mom.' I've grown and I'm here to help and want to help people that are struggling," she said. "And maybe more Republicans should have a different taste in their mouth when they're trying to help people in the world today."

Patricia further told TMZ, "I know that I am different. And I have suffered for it. But us all being different is what makes this country so amazing and unique."

According to the New York Post , her candidacy comes as she's starring in the TV docuseries "Tan to 10," which chronicles her efforts to stop tanning and change her life. Patricia – who went to rehab for alcohol addiction in 2013 – named her producers Gregg Maliff and Adam Barta as her campaign managers.

Princess of Pop and actor-trainer husband of 14 months are divorcing

Britney Spears and her husband of 14 months, Sam Asghari, are divorcing.

TMZ reported on Aug. 16 that the duo separated the previous week after a "nuclear argument" during which Sam confronted her over unconfirmed rumors that she'd been unfaithful . 

"It's only a matter of time before Sam files for divorce," a source shared.

Sam filed for divorce later the same day, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split and listing July 28 as their date of separation. In court documents, he's asking for spousal support and attorneys fees.

The writing was seemingly on the wall, as reports of blowout fights and arguments between the two have been floating around for several months. In May, a TMZ documentary claimed their marriage was in "deep trouble" and that Sam was rarely staying in their home. Britney even ditched her wedding ring during a spring vacation in Puerto Rico.

Sam was simply at his "wits' end" with Britney's often erratic behavior , the webloid reported. 

Publicly, though, Sam has backed his wife, recently defending her following a physical incident with an NBA player in Las Vegas in July.

Britney and Sam met in 2016 when he starred in one of her music videos. They quickly began dating and became rather inseparable. The couple got engaged in the midst of her conservatorship battle , and they eventually tied the knot in June 2022.

Prior to their 2022 wedding, the "Toxic" singer's lawyers set up an "ironclad prenup" to ensure the finances and assets Britney had going into the marriage would remain hers should she and Sam ever call it quits. Britney has an estimated net worth of $60 million. Regardless, it's believed that she will likely settle things with Sam financially. Divorce docs hint at a potential prenup challenge, TMZ reported, with Sam's attorney noting the actor-trainer "has yet to determine the full nature and extent of the separate property assets and obligations of each party" and that "There are various items of community and quasi-community assets and debts, the full nature and extent of which are unknown to [Sam] at this time."

Her crumbling marriage is just  one piece of the troubling puzzle involving the Princess of Pop. According to a February TMZ  report, those close to Britney  felt an intervention was direly needed  because people around her had become deeply alarmed by what TMZ described as "her erratic, volatile behavior." A source told the webloid that the singer was taking medications that "hype her up" — but not taking the medications that stabilize her — and that she'd been "flying off the handle" with increasing regularity. But an intervention was suddenly scrapped, TMZ reported, after Britney caught wind of it. "I'm afraid she's gonna die," one source in regular contact with Britney told TMZ at the time. 

'Fast & Furious' star sues The Home Depot for $450M for discriminating against him

Singer-actor Tyrese Gibson is accusing The Home Depot of discrimination and racial profiling after an incident in February that occurred at one of the brand's California stores.

On Aug. 9, the "Fast & Furious" franchise star and two other plaintiffs — Eric Mora and Manuel Hernandez, craftsmen who've provided construction services to the singer-actor — filed a lawsuit claiming "outrageous discriminatory mistreatment and consumer racial profiling" at a Home Depot in West Hills, California, on Feb. 11, 2023.

NBC News reported that in the complaint, Tyrese says he, Eric and Manuel went to The Home Depot together to buy some materials for a project they were doing at his home. A cashier allegedly took 20 minutes to ring up the items. Meanwhile, other shoppers began recognizing and approaching the actor, prompting him to wait in his vehicle to prevent a disturbance. Before he went outside, Tyrese told the cashier that the craftsmen with him would complete the sale on his behalf. The suit claims Eric and Manuel were not allowed to do so, which led Tyrese to come back inside to show ID so they could finish the transaction. He asked to speak to a manager, who allegedly refused.

"The actions of the cashier and manager were discriminatory based on race and origin," the complaint states. "There is no other plausible explanation for the mistreatment of Plaintiffs. The transaction was refused, despite Gibson's repeated authorizations, because of Plaintiffs' skin color and, in the case of Mora and Hernandez, also because of their national origin."

The suit calls the "humiliating and demeaning" interaction "a clear and deplorable instance of discriminatory mistreatment and consumer racial profiling" and further alleges that The Home Depot has "doubled down, lawyered-up" instead of holding itself accountable for what transpired. In short, The Home Depot "invited this civil rights lawsuit," the complaint further alleges. "This is the absolute height of hypocrisy for a company that disingenuously promotes itself to the world as 'an environment of mutual respect that is free of harassment and discrimination.'"

According to court documents, the three plaintiffs are seeking more than $1 million in damages, which Entertainment Weekly reported is how much Tyrese estimates he's spent at The Home Depot over the years, plus statutory damages, attorney's fees, punitive damages, a declaratory judgment confirming that The Home Depot's actions violated California's Unruh Civil Rights Act, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest and also "such other relief as the Court may deem just and proper."

The actor's team released a statement on his Instagram page on Aug. 11 alongside a video of Tyrese speaking to The Home Depot staff inquiring about their policies. According to the social media post, they're seeking a total of $450 million in damages.

"Craftsmen Eric Mora and Manuel Hernandez are an integral part of my team and have made significant contributions to my visions for over a decade. Together, we ardently uphold our commitments to civil rights, promoting empathy, and understanding," the statement began. It continued, "The Home Depot, we envision a world free from discriminatory practices and consumer racial profiling. Just as I have done for the past 20-plus years, I pledge to continue to utilize my platform to empower the voiceless, fostering a spirit of unity and hope, while illuminating our shared path forward."

The Home Depot claims they've tried to address what happened: "Diversity and respect for all people are core to who we are, and we do not tolerate discrimination in any form," a company spokesperson told Today.com in a statement on Aug. 11. "We value Mr. Gibson as a customer, and in the months since this happened, we've reached out to him and his attorneys several times to try to resolve his concerns. We will continue to do so."

TV star leaves ESPN after settling lawsuit over Obama race and COVID vaccine comments

After 16 years, Sage Steele has left ESPN so that she can exercise her First Amendment rights "more freely," the broadcaster said. The ex-"SportsCenter" host and her former company both confirmed the news on Aug. 15.

"Life update. Having successfully settled my case with ESPN/Disney, I have decided to leave so I can exercise my first amendment rights more freely. I am grateful for so many wonderful experiences over the past 16 years and am excited for my next chapter!" she shared on social media.

In a statement, ESPN said the company and Sage "mutually agreed to part ways," adding, "We thank her for her many contributions over the years."

The announcement comes after Sage settled a lawsuit with the company that she filed in 2022. In that suit, she claimed ESPN violated her First Amendment rights as well as Connecticut free-speech laws when she was suspended over public comments she made about the network's COVID vaccine policy and former President Barack Obama's racial identity.

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It all began when Sage was a guest on a September 2021 episode of the "Uncut With Jay Cutler" podcast. She said she'd just been vaccinated against the coronavirus but called ESPN and parent company The Walt Disney Co.'s corporate vaccine mandate "sick" and "scary to me in many ways."

She also shared on the podcast that she felt late TV journalist Barbara Walters had belittled her for identifying as biracial. (Sage's father is Gary Steele, the first Black football player at U.S. Military Academy West Point, and mother is Mona Steele, who is white.)

Sage said that after the founder of "The View" asked her what race she'd choose on the census and she responded, "well, both," Barbara made a comment about Barack choosing Black. "And I'm like, well, congratulations to the president," Sage said on the podcast. "That's his thing. I think that's fascinating considering his Black dad was nowhere to be found but his white mom and grandma raised him. But hey, you do you. I'm going to do me."

In the wake of her podcast comments, ESPN took her off the air for 10 days and pulled her from several big assignments at the network. "At ESPN, we embrace different points of view — dialogue and discussion makes this place great," the company said in a statement. "That said, we expect that those points of view be expressed respectfully, in a manner consistent with our values, and in line with our internal policies."

Sage issued an apology, saying in a statement, "I know my recent comments created controversy for the company, and I apologize. We are in the midst of an extremely challenging time that impacts all of us, and it's more critical than ever that we communicate constructively and thoughtfully."

In her lawsuit, which was filed in 2022, her lawyers accused ESPN of relying "on the misleading characterizations of her comments" and said her employer "forced her to apologize, allowed media to destroy her, and let media reports that she had been suspended go unchallenged, and allowed Steele's colleagues to defame her in violation of company policy without so much as a reprimand."

The Associated Press reported that in June 2023, court documents showed that ESPN offered to settle Sage's claims for $501,000.00 plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Details on their settlement terms, however, were not made public when Sage and the company announced they'd parted ways in August.

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Beyoncé And Jay Z Yachting In Croatia With Their Kids

The carter family cruises croatia: jay z, bey, blue, rumi and sir spotted yachting.

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Which means we’ve also arrived to the time of year when Beyoncé and Jay-Z like to board a yacht with their closest friends and family and sail far away from us peasants…

The Carters were joined by their long-time security Julius de Boer, who was photographed chatting it up with hubby Hov.

According to photographers, Jay, Bey, Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir all JUST arrived at the Croatian airport in Dubrovnik and immediately boarded this luxury yacht named Faith.

Looks like the kids headed straight to the pool to cool off.

Listen, this is the kind of relaxation we wish we could afford and Bey definitely deserves this rest after dropping all that Renaissance heat on us last month!

Looks like Blue Ivy was jammin’ on that thing. What do you think they’re listening to aboard this yacht? Is it the rest of the unreleased Renaissance acts? Maverick City for the family? Classic Hov cuts?

This looks like the Carters waiting for a good chef-cooked meal. Lobster and crab claws coming right up?

Clearly the Carter family yacht cruise is a great annual tradition for Bey and Hov and the kiddos. What are some of your family’s traditions that you look forward to every year?

We know we’re hype because it’s only a matter of time before Bey drops some yacht photoshoot hotness and we can stop squinting at these paparazzi long lens pics!

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Inside Beyonce and Jay Z’s incredible $2.75 million-a-week superyacht

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Power couple Beyoncé and Jay Z have been cruising the waters of the Mediterranean on board a $2.75 million-a-week superyacht.

The stars, who are estimated to be worth a combined $1.92 billion, celebrated Beyoncé’s 39th birthday aboard the incredible boat with their children, Blue Ivy, 8, and twins, Rumi and Sir, 3.

The Sun reports Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted doting on their kids off the coast of Cavtat, Croatia.

They have been cruising around on the 106m long and 13m high luxurious yacht Lana for Beyoncé’s week-long birthday bonanza holiday.

Built by an Italian shipyard, Lana is one of the most impressive superyachts on the water.

Inside there are eight staterooms and one master suite, each with an ensuite and decorated in an individual colour scheme.

Lana also has plenty of entertainment to keep her VIP guests occupied during their stay.

There is a luxurious spa with treatment rooms to unwind and indulge, a well-equipped gym with professional trainers, a cinema room with an impressive audio system and an outdoor pool to savour sunny days.

The superyacht also has a unique Beach Club and two folding terraces, which offer all the state-of-the-art toys including jet skis, wakeboards, SEABOBs, waterskis, inflatable paddleboards and fishing equipment.

Lana can also host up to 34 crew to make sure the Knowles-Carter clan has their every need catered to.

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The Crazy In Love hitmakers headed out on one of Lana’s speed boats during the seven-day jaunt in Croatia with their youngest two children.

The family protected themselves from coronavirus by wearing face masks when on dry land, with Beyoncé’s mask sporting a white-lined smile across it.

The break came after Beyoncé was recently spotted filming in the Hamptons and the release of her visual album, Black is King on Disney+.

The entertainer spoke about Black Is King in an interview with Good Morning America and revealed all the work that went into it.

She said: “It’s been a year in the making. I worked with a diverse group of very gifted directors, actors and creatives from all over the world to reimagine the story of The Lion King .

“The narrative story unfolds through music videos, fashion, dance, beautiful natural settings and raw, new talent.

“But it all started in my backyard. So, from my house to Johannesburg, to Ghana, to London, to Belgium, to the Grand Canyon. It was truly a journey to bring this film to life.”

It was Beyoncé’s first visual album since Lemonade in 2016, which topped many best albums list.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission

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The 10 best Jay-Z music videos of all time

Jay-Z is the wealthiest man in hip hop (now that Kanye’s net worth has dropped), and since 1995, Hov has been bringing us quality music. From Reasonable Doubt to 4:44 , the Brooklyn rapper has been around since the days of Big Daddy Kane and Biggie Smalls. As one of the first artists from the genre to achieve billionaire status, Hov (real name Shawn Carter) is considered to be one of the best rappers of all time.

Born and raised in the drug-infested Marcy Projects, a public housing scheme located in Bedford-Stuyvesant of Brooklyn, Carter was raised by his mother. Brooklyn was a musical hotspot during the late 1980s and early 1990s, especially for hip hop. As an adolescent, Carter attended George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School along with rappers The Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes .

In 1995 Jay-Z, along with Dame Dash, created Roc-A-Fella Records to release his debut album, Unreasonable Doubt, and since then, Jay-Z has dominated hip hop. With his final musical endeavour being his 2017 album, 4:44 , Jay-Z’s rap career was around 22 years in length.

With his undeniably prolific career lasting over two decades. In this article, we’re going to look at his ten best music videos of all time.

The 10 best Jay-Z music videos of all time:

10. ’99 problems’ (2003).

’99 Problems’ was released as the third single for Jay-Z’s eighth project The Black Album. With a hard-rock edge, the 2003 single lyrically interpolated Ice-T’s ’99 Problems’ from his 1993 album, Home Invasion . Produced by Rick Rubin, Carter called upon 1980s legend to help him achieve the old-school New York boom-bap sonics that he had grown up listening to.

For this single, Rubin utilised multiple tracks to create the instrumental, including, ‘The Big Beat’ by Billy Squier, ‘Long Red’ by Mountain, and ‘Get Me Back On Time’ by Wilson Pickett. The music video was filmed by Joaquín Baca-Asay and directed by Mark Romanek. It was recorded across several locations, including Marcy Houses, the Brooklyn Bridge and Flushing Avenue.

9. ‘Excuse Me Miss’ ft Pharrell (2002)

This 2002 track was one of many that Jay-Z made alongside the iconic Virginia production duo The Neptunes. One of Carter’s smoother singles, ‘Excuse Me Miss’ was released as the third single for his seventh studio album, The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse . With flanged strings and additional vocals from Pharrell, the single debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.

Directed by Little X and produced by Ericka Danko, the video follows Jay-Z’s mafioso aesthetic and features Carter in a leather chair smoking a cigar. The video’s primary focus is a party that sees Jay-Z and Pharrell wearing tailored suits, as well as females wearing fur coats and haute-couture. The thematic focus is on wealth.

8. ‘Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)’ ft Amil Beanie Sigel (1999)

This track was the lead single of Jay’s 1999 album, Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter . Produced by the iconic East Coast beatmaker Rockwilder, the song sees Jay promote two of his labelmates, his close friend Beanie Sigel and his failed female protégé Amil. The latter would later be dropped from Roc-A-Fella and would be succeeded by billionaire pop star Rihanna.

Directed by David Meyers and produced by Tom Fanning, the video of this 1999 single sees a pre-mafioso, Jay-Z. Prior to his 2001 album, The Blueprint, Carter had a quintessentially New York aesthetic, including baggy trousers, leather baseball jackets and Timbaland boots. The visuals for this song see him and his counterparts take over a club as VIP.

7. ‘Money, Cash, Hoes’ ft DMX (1998)

Released as the third single for Carter’s third album Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life , the Swizz Beatz-produced track, features the late Yonkers rapper DMX as well as Beanie Sigel and Jay-Z’s childhood friend and protégé Memphis Bleek. This pure New York track was featured on the soundtrack for the movie The Corruptor . Swizz sampled a sound effect from the 1989 Sega video game Golden Axe for the instrumental.

Malik Sayeed directed the music video and sees Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, and Memphis Bleek deliver their verses in a dystopian, dungeonesque room. However, the video is interwoven with scenes from the movie based in New York. As such, the video also features a lot of B-roll footage of the city.

6. ‘Dirt Off Your Shoulder’ (2003)

One of Jay-Z’s most legendary tracks, ‘Dirt Off Your Shoulder’ was one of the big hits of Carter’s 2003 project, The Black Album. Produced by Timbaland, the song was released as the second single for the body of work and was certified two times platinum by the RIAA.

The steely visuals were directed by Dave Meyers. The music video features Jay-Z wearing all black throughout and a cool blue filter creating an industrial look across the entire video. Filmed in New York, some special effects see the viewer transported through a microphone and out of the radio.

5. ‘Izzo (H.O.V.A.)’ (2001)

‘Izzo’ is one of Jay-Z’s catchiest tracks of the 2000s, featuring a sample of ‘I Want You Back’ by The Jackson 5. Produced by Kanye West, the song was recorded at Baseline Studios in 2000. ‘Izzo’ was released as the lead single of The Blueprint.

Dave Meyers directed the music video and sees cameos from Beyonce, Nelly, Biggs and Damon Dash. Although ‘Izzo (H.O.V.A)’ was the album’s lead single, it wasn’t the first track from the album released to radio. The infamous Jay-Z diss-track ‘Takeover’ was the first album cut given to radio

4. ‘I Just Wanna Love You (Give It 2 Me)’ (2000)

Another Hov track that was made alongside the iconic Virginia production duo The Neptunes, ‘I Just Wanna Love You (Give It 2 Me)’ is a legendary song most known for Pharrell’s chorus “I’m A Hustler Baby!” The track was another single released before Carter’s mafioso era.

Directed by David Meyers, the visuals for ‘I Just Wanna Love You’ sees cameos from rappers Lil’ Kim, Lil’ Cease, Damon Dash, Beanie Sigel, and Memphis Bleek. The love track inspired Britney Spears to work with The Neptunes in the early-2000s.

3. ‘Big Pimpin’ ft UGK (1999)

Produced by Timbaland, this track sampled ‘Khosara Khosara’, an instrumental flute piece performed by Hossam Ramzy. For ‘Big Pimpin’, Carter called on the Texas rap duo UGK. Comprised of Pimp C and Bun B, the track provided their first big breakthrough. Although Pimp C didn’t initially want to record the track, it eventually peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received platinum certification making it UGK’s most successful track ever.

Directed by the iconic Hype Williams, the music video for Big Pimpin was shot in Trinidad during its Carnival and sees Bun B and Jay-Z partying on a lavish, luxurious-looking yacht. Pimp C’s verse was filmed in Miami Beach, Florida.

2. ‘Show Me What You Got’ (2006)

From the rapper’s 2006 self-proclaimed comeback album Kingdom Come, ‘Show Me What You Got’ was released as the lead single for the project. Produced by Just Blaze, the high-energy song samples the classic b-boy anthem by John Pate, ‘Shaft In Africa’, as well as ‘Darkest Light’ by the Lafayette Afro-Rock Band.

The track’s iconic music video, directed by F. Gary Gray, was made to mirror several James Bond films and features scenes that see Carter in a car chase, a speed boat chase, and a high-stakes card game. Referencing Golden Eye, You Only Live Twice and Casino Royale. The video features Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. and was an integral part of Carter’s ‘Ace Of Spades’ champagne rollout. The video was filmed in Monaco and parts of Southern France.

1. ‘No Church In The Wild’ ft Kanye West & Frank Ocean (2012)

‘No Church In The Wild’ could arguably be named one of the greatest hip-hop tracks of all time. The instrumental (produced by Kanye West) is dramatic, tense and ultimately suits Jay-Z very well. Featuring the smooth vocals of Frank Ocean, ‘No Church In The Wild’ was one of the seven singles released for Jay-Z and Kanye’s collaborative megaproject, Watch The Throne.

Put out in 2012, the music video for this single was filmed in the Czech Republic, with the majority of filming taking place around Prague’s Jan Palach Square and National Theatre, as well as near their Škoda Palace. The video depicts a riot between civilians and police with Molotov cocktails and more. Directed by the well-known cinematographer Romain Gavras the drama-filled visuals watch like a movie.

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Beyoncé and JAY-Z are making the most of a stunning summer night.

The superstars enjoyed a dreamy boat ride together at sunset, as seen in new photos and a video shared by Beyoncé on Instagram.

The music icon, 42, posted a playfully edited recap of their day at sea that included clips of the beautiful scenery as well as of the pair walking along a dock, lounging topside and Beyoncé modeling her look.

She donned a white lace dress and black-and-white printed headscarf with a few blonde curls peeking out, complemented by vintage-style white sunglasses and a red lip.

The video also included snaps of the items they enjoyed on board including cherries, an icy beverage and a fruit plate.

The montage was set to Beyoncé's song "Bodyguard" off her latest album Cowboy Carter. The verse of the acoustic track she chose to feature includes the lyrics, "So sweet. I give you kisses in the backseat. I whisper secrets in the backbeat. You make me cry, you make me happy, happy"

The couple, who celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary in April, are no strangers to a summer vacation done right.

During a break from her  Renaissance World Tour  last summer, they were spotted enjoying some downtime on a two-day trip to Lake Como, Italy. There they had a relaxing dinner with friends and spent time at a luxury resort. The Roc Nation founder, 54, was seen shooting hoops and exploring the lake on a boat with pal  Jack Dorsey .

The pair are lovers of la dolce vita. They also vacationed on a yacht off Italy's Amalfi coast and enjoyed a trip to the island of Sardinia for Beyoncé's birthday in recent years.

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Everything You Need to Know About Jay-Z’s “Black Friends ” Music Video

Jay-Z has been known for thinking outside of the box when it comes to his music videos. There was the performance art piece for “Picasso Baby” with Marina Abramovic, the black and white comic tackling racism for “The Story of O.J.,” and now, for his latest single “Moonlight,” a reimagining of Friends with an all-black cast.

The video, which as of now is only exclusively available on Tidal, features an all-star cast of African-American actors reenacting a scene from the Friends episode “The One Where No One’s Ready.” In the short clip, Insecure ’s Issa Rae plays Rachel, Girls Trip breakout star Tiffany Haddish is Phoebe, Dear White People ’s Tessa Thompson is Monica, Get Out ’s Lakeith Stanfield takes over Chandler, and The Carmichael Show ’s Lil Rel Howery and Jerrod Carmichael play their versions of Joey and Ross. The video seems to have been shot on the same set as the original show and even features a reimagined montage of Friends ’s iconic opening credits.

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But the short film, directed by Master of None cocreator Alan Yang, is more than just a word-for-word reenactment of a Friends episode with a black cast. In the middle of the clip, a director yells “cut,” and Carmichael goes off the set to talk to comedian Hannibal Buress, who has no qualms with calling the whole project “garbage.” “It was just episodes of Seinfeld but with black people,” Buress says. “Who asked for that?” Carmichael defends the show as something he thought could be seen as subversive. Buress then teases him whether a black Full House reboot is next.

Their exchange is being viewed by some as a meta nod to the long-held view that Friends was actually a “white version” of the show Living Single which premiered in 1993, about a group of six friends who all live in the same Brooklyn townhouse. In January, Queen Latifah, one of the former stars of Living Single , explained why that theory first took off: “It was one of those things where there was a guy called Warren Littlefield, who used to run NBC, and they asked him, ‘When all the new shows came out, if there was any show you could have, which one would it be?’ And he said, Living Single . . . and then he created Friends ,” she said on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen . “But Friends was so good; it wasn’t like we hated on it or anything.”

The clip then shows Carmichael walking off in a daze to a park, while we hear Jay-Z rap a verse from “Moonlight” that says, “We stuck in La La Land / Even when we win, we gon’ lose,” a reference to when Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway mistakenly announced La La Land as the Best Picture winner at this year’s Oscars, even though Moonlight had actually won the award. And just in case you didn’t hear the lyrics, the whole thing ends with Beatty and Dunaway’s bundled up announcement, playing over a full moon. For now, the music video for “Moonlight” is available only on Tidal, but stay tuned. According to director Yang, the clip will be out “everywhere” sometime this week.

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Eve defends Jay-Z’s advice as truth; Ends billionaire husband myth [VIDEO]

Eve defends jay-z’s advice as truth; ends billionaire husband myth.

H ip-hop icon Eve recently sat down with The Breakfast Club hosts DJ Envy, Charlamagne Tha God, and Jess Hilarious to talk about her life, career, and recent memoir Who’s That Girl? . The discussion touched on a range of topics, including her rise to fame, her husband’s financial status, and a memorable conversation with Jay-Z that she now co-signs as “facts.”

Also, Eve opened up about her experience as a mother, emphasizing how her life has changed after giving birth. She expressed the joys and challenges that come with motherhood, mentioning how it has impacted her work-life balance and mental well-being.

Jay-Z’s Advice to Eve: A Lesson in Managing Expectations

During the interview, Eve recalled a phone call from Jay-Z on the day her debut album Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady dropped in 1999. According to Eve, Jay-Z congratulated her. However, he followed with a statement many would see as cautionary: he told her not to get her hopes up too high because female rappers “don’t really do that well” in the industry.

However, Eve didn’t interpret the comment as negative. In fact, she explained that Jay-Z was simply trying to offer her a dose of reality. “It was facts,” Eve said. Thus, clarifying that Jay-Z wasn’t trying to be harsh or discouraging. Instead, he was tempering her expectations in a male-dominated industry.

Eve went on to say that she didn’t feel disheartened by his advice. Actually, she found it useful. “It wasn’t in malice or to be mean,” she added. Jay-Z’s words, according to Eve, were more about being prepared for the challenges ahead. As a result, she now views as wise counsel given the reality female rappers have historically faced in achieving lasting success.

Eve’s Breakout Success

Despite Jay-Z’s warning, Eve’s debut album did exceptionally well, selling 213,000 copies in its first week. It has since been certified double platinum. That’s a milestone many artists strive for throughout their careers. Eve’s success story became one of the major achievements in hip-hop. As a result, she solidified her place as a trailblazer for women in the genre.

Eve reminisced about her time with Ruff Ryders, reflecting on the strong bond she shared with her label mates. DMX, The L.O.X. (Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch), and Drag-On looked out for her. She called them her family, emphasizing the deep connection and camaraderie that have lasted over the years. This gave her a sense of belonging and a support system that helped her navigate the ups and downs of her career.

Her career soared through the early 2000s, thanks to hits like “ Let Me Blow Ya Mind ,” featuring Gwen Stefani, and “Who’s That Girl,” which remains an anthem for her fans. Eve defied the odds in an industry that wasn’t always kind to female MCs. Thus, using Jay-Z’s cautionary advice as fuel for her rise.

Debunking the Billionaire Husband Myth

In addition to revisiting her conversation with Jay-Z, Eve also used the interview to address rumors about her husband, Maximillion Cooper, being a billionaire . The couple has been together since 2010 and tied the knot in 2014. Cooper, a British entrepreneur and founder of the Gumball 3000 car rally, has often been the subject of speculation regarding his wealth.

Eve laughed off the rumors, calling them entirely false. “He’s not a billionaire. People put more on him than what he is,” she clarified, adding that the myth likely arose because he’s British and white. Eve admitted that she had no idea where the narrative started but emphasized that she never made claims about his wealth .

A Balanced Partnership

Though Cooper may not be a billionaire, Eve shared that their relationship is built on mutual respect and love, not financial status. She praised her husband for his support, particularly as she transitioned into motherhood with their first child together, a son named Wilde Wolf. Their relationship, according to Eve, has been a source of stability and happiness in her life. As a result, her journey with him has been one of balance and personal growth.

Eve was candid about her battle with alcoholism, saying it was one of the most difficult periods in her life. She credits her sobriety to her determination to change and her support system, which includes her husband and close friends. She stressed the importance of seeking help and how getting sober helped her transform her personal and professional life.

Eve’s Influence in Hip-Hop and Beyond

Eve’s candid interview on The Breakfast Club comes as she promotes her new memoir Who’s That Girl? , in which she reflects on her life, career, and experiences as one of hip-hop’s most prominent female figures. Known for her raw talent, versatility, and powerful voice, Eve has carved out a successful career that spans across music, film, and television.

Throughout her career, Eve has been an outspoken advocate for women in hip-hop. Thus, pushing back against the industry’s barriers and encouraging more inclusivity. Her story highlights the challenges many women face in navigating the male-dominated rap world and serves as an inspiration for future generations of female artists.

Conclusion: A Journey Defined by Resilience

Eve’s reflection on Jay-Z’s advice and her husband’s wealth is a testament to her resilience and self-awareness. Despite facing challenges both in her career and personal life, Eve has managed to thrive, consistently proving that her place in the industry is well-deserved. From her debut album’s success to her continued influence in the culture, Eve’s journey has been one of overcoming obstacles and staying true to herself.

As she continues to reflect on her career and life in her new memoir, Eve stands as a powerful figure in hip-hop who refuses to be boxed in by the industry’s limitations or public misconceptions. Her story reminds us all of the importance of authenticity, perseverance, and staying grounded, no matter the circumstances.

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