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Charity Lawson is making some tough decisions. On Monday night's episode of , the child and family therapist had to suffer through the dreaded two-on-one date as she struggled to choose the four men she'd take to Hometowns.The New Orleans-set week started on a high note for Charity, as she treated Joey to a horse-drawn carriage around the city.

NeNe Leakes is speaking out following the arrest of her son, Bryson Bryant.During a recent appearance on Carlos King's  podcast, the former  star shared how her son is doing amid the legal turmoil.«I spoke to him on the phone. I think he's doing OK,» NeNe said of the 33-year-old, whom she shares with her ex, Calvin Bryant. «He needs rehabilitation, he needs a lot of counseling.

are back to being animated in the latest feature film,, with Ice Cube as one of the many A-list stars lending his voice to the cast. While speaking to ET's Will Marfuggi about the upcoming theatrical release, the 54-year-old performer opens up about his friendship with co-writer, co-director and co-executive producer Seth Rogen and shares an update on the status of the long-awaited sequels in the and film franchises. In the latest installment in the movie franchise, Cube voices the villain, Superfly, a mutant fly who wants all mutants to have dominance over humans. And for the performer, it was exactly the kind of character he likes to play. «You want to do characters that make an impact,» he says.

Margot Robbie brought to the big screen, Tyra Banks was channeling her inner doll. Banks threw it back with a silly Instagram pic on Thursday, channeling her character, Eve, from for a funny reaction to Greta Gerwig's new movie.

Samuel L. Jackson opted to go the nontraditional route for Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson's wedding gift. In an interview with , the 74-year-old actor recalled his present to the now-exes when they tied the knot in 2008.«My wedding gift to them was a beehive.

Serena Williams is busting a move with her bump. The pregnant tennis star couldn't help but dance while filming a recent project, showing off her bare belly during a cute impromptu moment on set. Wearing a yellow two piece that shows off her growing baby bump, Williams begins slowly circling her hips before eventually breaking into a twerk.

Cardi B doesn't mind spending  when it comes to her kids!In a recent interview with the, the 30-year-old rapper dished about the perks of her wealth. The «Up» singer admits that as of 2018, she was being booked for $700,000-$800,000 to play a show.

Drake got up close and personal with rapper Sexyy Red during his Tuesday stop on his It's All a Blur tour.The 36-year-old took to his Instagram Story to share a photo with the St. Louis rapper taken backstage at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder continues as police continue to search for answers nearly 30 years later.The Las Vegas Metro Police confirmed to ET that a search warrant was served at a home in Henderson, Nevada Monday as part of the ongoing investigation into Shakur's death. The LVMPD declined to comment further.Shakur was shot multiple times in Las Vegas in 1996 while leaving a boxing match at the MGM Grand Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.The «Dear Mama» rapper was in a car with Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight when a white Cadillac pulled up beside them and began shooting out of the back window, killing Shakur.While authorities believed at the time that the 25-year-old rapper was the intended target of the shooting, the investigation remains unsolved, with police continuing to search for answers as to who killed the GRAMMY-nominated musician.Shakur was one of the most popular rappers in the world when he was killed, selling over 75 million records worldwide — and became a legend after his death, with dozens of posthumous albums, books, documentaries and films released about him and his untimely death.

Al Roker is pushing back at dermatologists' recommendation. During Tuesday's episode of the show, the 68-year-old weatherman, along with Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones, welcomed on Shop TODAY editorial director Adrianna Brach, who managed to shock Roker by revealing how often dermatologists recommend people shower.When Brach gave the anchors multiple choices to answer the question, Roker was quick to say, «I don't care what they say, I'm going to say A,» putting himself firmly in the shower every day camp.Brach surprised Roker then when she revealed that dermatologists actually recommend that people shower two to three times per week, not every day.«It does depend on the person.

Tupac Shakur. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Monday searched a home in Henderson, less than 20 miles from the Las Vegas Strip where Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting in September 1996. He was 25.«LVMPD can confirm a search warrant was served in Henderson, Nevada on July 17, 2023, as part of the ongoing Tupac Shakur homicide investigation,» Las Vegas police said in a statement.

Jamie Foxx's recovery is looking good! A source tells ET that the 55-year-old actor is «doing so much better and is getting back to being himself» after his hospitalization for an undisclosed medical condition was first revealed back in April. «He has been talking to people about his work projects and looking forward to the future,» the source adds. «He feels grateful that his recovery has been going well.»Fans have been privy to Foxx's better health, as the actor has recently been seen on the move in Chicago, Illinois, where he has been recovering. The actor was spotted for the first time since his hospitalization in early July when he was seen cruising along the Chicago River in a large boat.

Charity Lawson has some regrets. At the conclusion of Monday night's episode of , fans got a peek at what's to come on the rest of the season, and it's safe to say the drama's only getting started.All is well at the start of the preview, as Charity says, «This is what I've been waiting for my whole life.

Queen Latifah has done a lot over her 30-year career and she's celebrating some major milestones!Among her many accolades? The beloved «First Lady of Hip-Hop» made history in April when she became the first-ever female rapper to be inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry with her classic 1989 debut album, .On April 12, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced that Queen Latifah is among several music icons, including Madonna («Like a Virgin»), Mariah Carey («All I Want for Christmas Is You») and 22 others whose musical recordings will be preserved in the Library of Congress for 2023.«The National Recording Registry preserves our history through recorded sound and reflects our nation's diverse culture,» Hayden said at the time. «The national library is proud to help ensure these recordings are preserved for generations to come, and we welcome the public's input on what songs, speeches, podcasts or recorded sounds we should preserve next.

Charity Lawson got an unwelcome surprise on Monday's episode of . After sending the season's most controversial contestant home, the child and family therapist was none too pleased to see him make a reappearance at the cocktail party, putting a damper on what had been a near-perfect week.Everything started out well for Charity and her suitors in Stevenson, Washington, though Brayden was still bitter over how last week went down.When Dotun landed the one-on-one date, he was feeling «amazing,» but things took a turn when he learned he'd have to conquer one of his biggest fears: heights.

WCBS' statement, Finch died at a local hospital, although the cause of her death has not been determined.«Elise has been a friend and team member at WCBS for 16 years. Elise was a gifted and consummate professional who took great care with her work,» the station said in announcing her death. «She was also a wonderful ambassador in the community, including her hometown of Mount Vernon.»The statement continued, «Above all, Elise was a fiercely loving and devoted mother to her daughter Grace and wife to Graig Henriques, who is a photojournalist at WCBS.»Colleagues remembered Finch, who last appeared on WCBS's newscast on Friday, July 14, as a beloved coworker and friend.«Her dedication to the job was truly evident every day, every major weather event Elise reported on-many in the elements,» Mary Calvi said in a broadcast tribute that aired Monday morning.

JAY-Z's mom, Dr. Gloria Carter, and her new wife, Roxanne Wiltshire, wore matching smiles as they walked their first red carpet as a married couple. The pair, who got hitched earlier this month, attended the Shawn Carter Foundation's 20th Anniversary Black Tie Gala on Friday, where they posed for photographs arm-in-arm.Carter, 72, wore a sleek black tuxedo jacket with leather lapels, a gray silk scarf under her collar and a fashionable pair of black glasses.

Gabby Douglas is back! The Olympic Gold medalist has announced that she's returning to gymnastics and gearing up for a 2024 Olympics run. The 27-year-old athlete took to Instagram on Thursday after a lengthy hiatus, sharing a pair of black-and-white images of herself leaping high above a balance beam. In the caption, she reflected on her social media absence and «facing darkness and fears.» Douglas said that she «did a lot of journaling, reflecting, soul searching» since stepping away from the platform last year, only to find herself «back where it all began.» «It’s so easy to suppress and run away from facing darkness and fears,» she confessed.

Jimmie Allen is countersuing the two women who accused the country singer of sexual assault.In new court documents obtained by ET, Allen denied all allegations, claiming that one of the accusers defamed him and that the other took his cell phone without his permission.Allen responded to the lawsuits in the docs, filed in a Nashville federal court Thursday — the first case claims he repeatedly assaulted an unnamed «Jane Doe» on his management team, while the second claims he assaulted another woman in a Las Vegas hotel room and secretly recorded the encounter.In the case of Allen's former day-to-day manager, the «Down Home» singer's attorney's claim that she defamed him by making «deliberate, intentional, malicious, and willful» statements in  beyond what is included in the lawsuit. In the report published by the outlet in May, the woman claims that during a work trip to Los Angeles in March 2021, Allen allegedly raped her following his appearance as a celebrity guest on . She claims that after a business dinner and the  taping, she woke up naked in her hotel room in pain, bleeding and not remembering anything of what happened the night prior. The woman claims Allen was lying next to her in bed, and insisted she take a Plan B pill.

Kelly Rowland is owning up to her mistakes. During an interview on the podcast, the 42-year-old singer recalled the time she accidentally let it slip that Beyoncé and her husband, JAY-Z, were expecting a daughter. The incident happened in 2011, when, according to , Kelly told Bang Showbiz that the dad-to-be was «going to buy that little girl every single thing possible,» before adding of the baby on the way, «She won't be spoiled but she will be very well looked after.»More than a decade later, when host Billy Mann inquired as to Kelly's biggest mistake during an interview, she was quick to point to the accidental sex reveal.«Oh my God. When I made a mistake and told the sex of [Beyoncé]'s baby when she was pregnant with Blue,» Kelly said.

Naomi Osaka is sharing the first photos of her newborn daughter, just days after news broke that the 25-year-old tennis pro welcomed her first child with rapper Cordae.Osaka began the photo slideshow with a look at the little one. While her face wasn't visible, the baby girl's adorable outfit was! Dressed in a zip-up onesie, the newborn's tiny arms and feet could be seen in the garment, which was decorated appropriately with pink and green tennis rackets and little green tennis balls. Also featured in the post were photos of Osaka still pregnant, as well as a snap of her in the hospital ahead of giving birth.

Shakira and Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Shakira, 46, and Butler, 33, were spotted enjoying a low-key dinner in London at Novikov Restaurant & Bar on Wednesday evening, arriving separately just after 10 p.m. The pair also went their separate ways at the end of the night — just minutes apart, around 1:30 a.m.

H.E.R. is going to do, it's wow a crowd.The 26-year-old singer delivered a stunning performance during Wednesday's 2023 ESPY Awards, playing her latest single, the elegant power ballad «The Journey,» as a tribute to the 30th anniversary of basketball coach Jimmy Valvano's inspirational speech at the first ESPYS in 1993 when he was terminally ill with cancer.Valvano was an American college basketball player, coach and broadcaster who served as head coach at North Carolina State University and led his team to win the 1983 NCAA men's basketball title against the heavily favored Houston Cougars.Per , Valvano's famous speech implored the audience to laugh, think and cry each day. He also announced the formation of the V Foundation for Cancer Research, whose motto would be «Don't give up.

Keke Palmer isn’t letting any distractions get in the way of celebrating her recent Emmy nomination. On Wednesday, it was announced that the 29-year-old star is nominated for the Outstanding Host For a Game Show Emmy for her work on NBC's Password. Palmer posted a photo of herself to Instagram with the caption, "@jimmyfallon woohoo!!! Thanks for the nomination @televisionacad ❤️.”A post shared by BIG BOSS

Chanel Iman showed off her gorgeous growing belly amid her pregnancy while modeling swimwear for Cupshe at the brand's Miami Swim Week show.The 32-year-old model looked happy and glowing as she rocked a green bikini and mini sarong for one look. In another, she donned a beige colored one-piece with cutouts and a white floor-length sarong. Iman is currently expecting her third child.

Tiffany Haddish is getting spooky with ET. Ahead of the release of Haddish's  movie later this month, ET's Kevin Frazier went on a tour of haunted New Orleans with the actress.While walking through a cemetery, Haddish told ET why she initially believed her real-life house was haunted.«My house, I just bought this house not too long ago. It was built in 1923.

Jamie Foxx is recovering and rehabilitating after suffering an unknown medical emergency last month that left him hospitalized in Atlanta.Jamie's health condition has been subject to rumors and speculation, and wildly varying reports have emerged regarding his condition and his recuperation.Meanwhile, many of his famous friends and colleagues have been keeping in touch, sharing their love and prayers and working with Jamie amid his health scare.ET is taking a look back at the Oscar winner's unspecified medical complication, from when news first broke that he'd been hospitalized through the most recent reports that he's at a physical rehabilitation facility in Chicago and his first sighting since hospitalization.On April 12 — one day after Foxx was spotted on the set of his most recent project, Back in Action — the actor's daughter, Corinne Foxx, revealed that her father had experienced a health scare, and was on the road to recovery.«We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,» Corinne began the message, written on behalf of the Foxx family. «Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery.»The 29-year-old actress continued, «We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers.

Ne-Yo is a proud dad. The 43-year-old R&B singer shared a rare photo with all seven of his children to Instagram on Friday, reflecting on his most important role in life with a heartfelt caption. «I’m a FATHER before I’m anything else.

Jamie Foxx is spreading some happy summertime vibes in his first Twitter message since being hospitalized for a «medical complication» in April.The 55-year-old actor, whose hospitalization in Atlanta for an undisclosed medical condition first surfaced on April 12, posted a tweet on Sunday after his first sighting since his health battle was revealed. «Boat life. Celebrating summer with @brownsugarbbn,» the tweet reads.

Nicki Minaj is enjoying a «full circle» moment. The «Super Freaky Girl» rapper couldn't help but fangirl at Sunday's film premiere in Los Angeles, hitting the pink carpet to celebrate her contribution to the movie's soundtrack: . «I am so excited to be here and be a part of this entire moment,» Minaj gushed to ET's Will Marfuggi at the event, held at L.A.'s Shrine Auditorium. «I'm glad that they thought of me because I'm excited just like everybody else is excited to see this movie.» Of course, Minaj was a natural fit for the project, as she's long channeled the iconic doll in her public persona.