It’s no wonder that Mikey Madison is in the thick of deep cleaning her home. After spending much of 2024 on the road with her breakout smash of a movie “Anora,” and staring down the gauntlet of early 2025 awards season, Madison is finally spending some more time in her hometown of Los Angeles. Every little bit of zen is going to count in the weeks ahead.
“I think that there is something to be said about returning to your space and somewhere that feels comfortable and safe for you,” Madison says. “And my home is definitely that for me, which is why I’ve been frantically reorganizing and cleaning and tidying and all that stuff because it’s important.”
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“I’m at a point in my career where I’m humble enough to know when to be done,” the 7-time Olympic gold medalist said. In the interview with the outlet, Biles — who has previously played coy about her gymnastics future — revealed that the chances of her representing Team USA in 2028 are very slim.
“Because I’ve accomplished so much, there’s almost nothing left to do, rather than to just be snobby and to try again and for what? I’m at a point in my career where I’m humble enough to know when to be done,” the 7-time Olympic gold medalist said.
“More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt. She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family,” Jolie’s lawyer James Simon said in a statement to CNN on Monday. “This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago. Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.”
The former couple met while co-starring in the 2005 movie Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Pitt was still with his first wife, Jennifer Aniston, at the time. He divorced her and, shortly after, began a relationship with Jolie.
In 2005, Pitt accompanied Jolie to Ethiopia to adopt daughter Zahara, now 19, (Jolie was already mom to son Maddox, now 23). And in 2006, the pair welcomed Shiloh, now 18. They later adopted son Pax, now 21, and welcomed their fraternal twins, Knox and Vivienne, now 16. Jolie and Pitt finally married in 2014, at their Château Miraval winery in France. But in September 2016, the Maleficent star filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
Over the years, more details about the actors’ sudden separation have been revealed, including an incident that happened on a private plane—in which Pitt allegedly acted violently toward Jolie and their kids.
While both actors have stayed mostly silent in public about the details of their yearslong divorce, Jolie opened up in a rare, candid interview last year about the physical pain she went through when she and Pitt separated. “My body reacts very strongly to stress,” the Maria star told WSJ. Magazine. “My blood sugar goes up and down. I suddenly had Bell’s palsy six months before my divorce. In 2019, a judge declared Jolie and Pitt divorced and single, but the issue of splitting their assets and agreeing on custody of their six children remained.
While the fine print on Jolie and Pitt’s custody agreement has not been publicly revealed, their legal battle has been so long that most of their kids are now over 18, negating the need for a custody agreement for them. Shiloh, the actors’ oldest biological child, recently had her father’s last name legally removed from her own, and she is now known as Shiloh Jolie (rather than Shiloh Jolie-Pitt). Zahara and Vivienne have also stopped using his surname.
HBCU marching band planning to perform at Donald Trump’s second inauguration raises $100,000 on GoFundMe.
As Inauguration Day looms, more details about appearances, performances, and coinciding events, including those featuring Black folks, have been announced.
On the eve of Donald Trump’s second inauguration, Jan. 19, 2025, the Black Conservative Federation is hosting a ball featuring celebrity appearances from Waka Flocka Flame, Antonio Brown, Fivio Foreign, and more. The Legacy of Freedom Ball promises to treat attendees to “an evening of elegance and unparalleled celebration” as they commemorate the 60th presidential inauguration
Rapper Waka Flocka Flame was criticized online earlier this year for declaring his loyalty to Trump in social media posts, even amid the incoming president’s conviction on 34 felony counts earlier this year.
“Trump still my president,” he began in a post on X in July. “I don’t have to stand with a red hat or dance [on] stage for money in my pockets,” he continued. “[It] Didn’t push me [in] this direction. This is my choice like I choose not to eat pork, but do that make me hate pork lovers or disrespect their character…nor will I act like.”
Meanwhile, on the day of the inauguration, the “Mean Green Marching Machine” HBCU marching band from Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is planning to perform.
However, despite receiving a formal invitation from the incoming president to the gig, the band must raise the travel funds themselves. They have launched a GoFundMe asking for $120,000 to cover their expenses. So far, they’ve managed to raise just over $100,000 of what they’re asking for.
“This is not just a moment of pride for our university but for the entire state of Mississippi,” Dr. Jerryl Briggs, MVSU President, said in a statement.
“It is an opportunity to showcase our legacy, celebrate our culture, and invest in the future leaders of our community,” he continued. “This participation allows students to engage in the peaceful transition of power and gain global exposure while celebrating the university’s 75th anniversary.”
From Threads to Facebook to posts on X and beyond, many have weighed in to express their concern, disappointment, and criticism of the band’s involvement in Trump’s inauguration, given how many of his cabinet’s supposed policies could impact the marginalized and people of color. The Mean Green Marching Machine band is an accomplished and celebrated band whose talent has brought them to stages all over the country. To date, they have performed at NBA games, the Rose Bowl parade, New Orleans Mardi Gras parades, the National Showband Battle of the Bands, and more, WJTV reported.
The band also has a history of appearing at presidential inauguration-related events. In 1969, their band marched in President Nixon’s inauguration parade.
With multiple Oscar wins under his belt and tons of love from the Academy over the years, it’s hard to dispute that Denzel Washington is one of the greatest actors of all time. He’s stepped into more than his fair share of iconic roles, including playing Malcolm X in the biopic of the same name from Spike Lee, as well as starring as Alonzo Harris in Training Day with Ethan Hawke, and most recently playing Macrinus in Gladiator 2 opposite Paul Mescal. Now in the later stages of his career, Washington is taking on a new role. A Facebook post from Christopher Bryant announced that Washington had been baptized and had also received his license as an ordained minister, which comes not long after Washington told Esquire that he’s unafraid to display his religion proudly and publicly, even if it means he won’t win another Oscar.
Before his recent role as Macrinus in Gladiator 2, the historical epic/legacy squeal from Ridley Scott, Washington reprised his role as Robert McCall for the third and final time in The Equalizer 3, the action thriller that grossed $191 million at the worldwide box office. This was two years after his role as Macbeth in The Tragedy of Macbeth, which netted him yet another Oscar nomination for his performance in an already impressive resume. The Tragedy of Macbeth is streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. Earlier in 2021, before starring as Macbeth, Washington teamed up with Rami Malek and Jared Leto for The Little Things, the police procedural that’s currently lacking a streaming home and is only available to rent or purchase on Prime Video.
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Gladiator 2 passed American Gangster not long ago to become the highest-grossing movie of Denzel Washington’s career; the 2007 crime thriller finished its theatrical run with $267 million globally, $150 million behind the current total of Gladiator 2. The third-highest-grossing movie of Denzel Washington’s career is Safe House, the action epic in which Washington stars alongside Ryan Reynolds, which grossed $207 million at the worldwide box office. Philadelphia and The Equalizer occupy the #4 and #5 spots on the list, with $201 million and $192 million, respectively.
Simone Biles isn’t just wearing her heart on her sleeve ― she’s doing it across her entire outfit.
The Olympic gymnast stole the spotlight at Thursday’s game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears, where she wore a sweatshirt and matching trousers splashed with images of her husband, Bears safety Jonathan Owens.
The NFL shared photos and video on Instagram of Biles entering Chicago’s Soldier Field in the eye-catching ensemble, which was custom designed by Kelly Daley, prior to kickoff.
After waving to fans, she and Owens shared a quick smooch.
She told Olympics.com this week that Thursday’s outfit was her “favorite one so far,” and acknowledged that she typically gave designers free rein with regard to their creativity.
“Honestly, I reach out to some of the creators that make the apparel, and I have no ideas,” she said. “I let them kind of freeball it, and I say, ‘Surprise me.’ And then that’s how I piece them together.”
Unfortunately for Owens, his wife’s stylish support did little to boost his team’s luck, as the Seahawks went on to defeat the Bears 6-3.
Biles and Owens went public with their romance in 2020 and were married in April 2023.
Tributes are being paid to Canadian model and actress Dayle Haddon, who has died at the age of 76 from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Haddon, renowned for her long career promoting L’Oréal and acting in films such as Cyborg and Bullets Over Broadway, passed away on Friday while staying with family at her daughter’s home in Pennsylvania over Christmas.
Her daughter is married to actor Marc Blucas, best known for his role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Australian news outlets reported that Haddon was found in a second-floor bedroom at the scene.
Haddon’s career spanned decades, and she was celebrated for breaking barriers in modeling and acting, leaving behind a lasting legacy.
Detective sergeant Jonathan Koretzky told CBS News: “Preliminary investigation is showing that a heating unit malfunctioned exposing a large amount of carbon monoxide within the carriage house.”
As well as modelling in Playboy and Vogue, Haddon represented Revlon, Estée Lauder, Clairol, and Max Factor.
In addition, she wrote Ageless Beauty: A Woman’s Guide to Lifelong Beauty and wellbeing, while her 25 acting credits began with Disney film The World’s Greatest Athlete in 1973.
Ryan Haddon, her daughter, paid tribute on social media, writing: “The bright light that is Dayle has dimmed in this Earthly realm.
Championship boxer Paul Bamba has died at 35, his manager Ne-Yo confirmed on Friday, Dec. 27.
In a statement shared to Instagram, the 45-year-old singer and manager, along with Bamba’s family, confirmed the boxer’s death.
“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved son, brother, friend and boxing champion Paul Bamba, whose light and love touched countless lives,” the statement began.
