Alyssa Lee

Alyssa Lee
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Writing stories that matter and create an impact, giving everybody a voice!

Recapping Will Smith & Chris Rock Oscars Slap & Blac Chyna Calling Out Tyga & Rob Kardashian

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Recapping Will Smith & Chris Rock Oscars Slap & Blac Chyna Calling Out Tyga & Rob Kardashian

While Jason Lee lives his best life in Dubai, DJ Damage and Blue Telusma hold things down in Hollywood, where things have gotten out of hand at the Oscars. Together Blue and Damage recap Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, including responses from the Academy, Jim Carrey and Kevin Samuels. They also get into President Biden signing the anti-lynching bill and Blac Chyna calling out baby daddies Tyga and Rob Kardashian for a lack of child support funds.

Selena Gomez Reveals She Hasn’t Been On The Internet In Four Years Despite Being One Of Instagram’s Most-Followed

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Selena Gomez Blasts Facebook For Spreading COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation: It Will Cost Lives

Selena Gomez Reveals She Hasn’t Been On The Internet In Four Years Despite Being One Of Instagram’s Most-Followed We might need to take a page out of Selena Gomez’s book as she revealed that she has not been on social media, or the Internet in four years. I mean could you imagine not logging in … Read more

Joe Rogan Threatens To Quit $200M Spotify Deal If He Has To “Walk On Eggshells”

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Joe Rogan Calls Himself A Victim Of A Political Hit Job Amid N-Word Controversy

Joe Rogan Threatens To Quit $200M Spotify Deal If He Has To “Walk On Eggshells” Good riddance. Controversial, yet popular Spotify host Joe Rogan is threatening to quit his $200 million deal if he has to allegedly ‘walk on eggshells.’ On a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Podcast,” Rogan discussed the trending podcast industry … Read more

HU EXCLUSIVE: Courtney B. Vance On Importance Of Shows Like 61st Street That Spark Change, Oscars & Mental Health

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HU EXCLUSIVE: Courtney B. Vance On Importance Of Shows Like 61st Street That Spark Change, Oscars & Mental Health

61st Street is an upcoming American legal drama television series created by Peter Moffat and is set to premiere on AMC on April 10, 2022, it is based on a promising young athlete who is throw into the corrupt Chicago police and criminal justice system, following a botched drug bust that left an officer dead.

While speaking to multiple award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance about his upcoming role in #61st street, he shared the importance f continuing to create thought-provoking film and television that will aid in sparking a change in the United States, as long as people of color continue to be treated how they are and subject to brutality, we must continue making art that reflects this and can teach audiences about these systematic issues.

61st street is award-winning already in that it firsthand shows what is happening in America, through different lenses, and the turn of events in the show leaves with you. You can’t just turn it off like the television.

Vance also shared what he does to keep his mental health at its best while working in the industry, and shared his views on the incident between Chris Rock & Will Smith at the Oscars.

Venus And Serena’s Stepmother, Requests Judge To STOP Divorce From Richard Williams, Claims They Have “Sizzling Sex Life”

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Venus And Serena’s Stepmother, Requests Judge To STOP Divorce From Richard Williams, Claims They Have “Sizzling Sex Life” King Richard Williams didn’t ask for all the drama he was thrown into this week, but the legendary father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams is now the center of his own personal dilemma. The Daily … Read more

Industry Source Claims Having Will Smith ‘Removed’ from Oscars Was “Definitely Discussed Seriously”

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Industry Source Claims Having Will Smith ‘Removed’ from Oscars Was “Definitely Discussed Seriously” Last night’s Oscars might have put the award show back on the map, and the show might be over, but the inside chatter has just begun. According to PEOPLE, an inside industry source claims that the show’s organizers allegedly discussed having Oscar … Read more

Latto On Why Some Rappers Don’t Support Her on Hollywood Unlocked With Jason Lee UNCENSORED

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Latto On Why Some Rappers Don’t Support Her on Hollywood Unlocked With Jason Lee UNCENSORED

This week on Hollywood Unlocked With Jason Lee UNCENSORED we got Latto in the building!

After dropping his name in a recent freestyle, Latto joins Jason Lee to reflect on her fast-acquired success since winning Jermaine Dupri’s rap battle reality show ‘The Rap Game,’ and the obstacles she’s faced. From earning a co-sign from Trina early in her career to her infamous “Mulatto” name change, Latto gets into it all. She also gives flowers to Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, and notes that she remains neutral in any beef between the two femcees.

Latto also reveals that she’s been in a private 2-year relationship and dishes on male rappers in her DMs. Before interview end, Latto talks about her next moves in TV and film, and her new album ‘777.’

Howard Stern Says He Was “Disturbed” By Will Smith & Chris Rock Altercation, It’s A “Sign Of Great Mental Illness”

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Howard Stern Says He Was “Disturbed” By Will Smith & Chris Rock Altercation, It’s A “Sign Of Great Mental Illness” Howard Stern couldn’t wait to give his two cents on the incident that went down last night on the Oscars between Will Smith and Chris Rock. “This is a sign of great mental illness when … Read more

Sandra Bullock, Daniel Radcliffe & More At ‘The Lost City Premiere’

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Sandra Bullock, Daniel Radcliffe & More At ‘The Lost City Premiere’

Hollywood Unlocked graced the carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount’s ‘The Lost  City‘ at the REGENCY VILLAGE THEATRE in Westwood as stars gathered to celebrate the premiere of the upcoming romantic comedy.

Starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Brad Pitt, we had a chance the speak to Bullock, Radcliffe, and producer Liza Chasin.

On the heels of revealing she is taking a break from acting, Sandra revealed why she fought so hard to get the film created, and why it is important to balance family and your career as a woman. “Have grace with yourself,” she tells us, as she stuns in her gown!

We also stopped Daniel for a quick chat, who gave us the teas on what it was like to play the villain for once, and he liked it!. Hopefully, he won’t be fighting on the dark lord’s side any time soon!

RELATED: Jamie Lee Curtis On Feeling Confident Without Surgery: ‘Do Things That Will Make You Feel Good About Yourself, Not To Change The Way You Look’ & More At Halloween Kills Premiere

Press play for the full interviews and check out more from ‘The Lost City’ below and in theatres on March 25, 2022!

Brilliant, but reclusive author Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock) has spent her career writing about exotic places in her popular romance-adventure novels featuring handsome cover model Alan (Channing Tatum), who has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character, “Dash.” While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) who hopes that she can lead him to the ancient lost city’s treasure from her latest story. Wanting to prove that he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, Alan sets off to rescue her. Thrust into an epic jungle adventure, the unlikely pair will need to work together to survive the elements and

Jay Z Under Fire For Decision To Host Oscars Party At Troubled Chateau Marmont

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Jay Z Under Fire For Decision To Host Oscars Party At Troubled Chateau Marmont Jay Z is facing some criticism with his  decision to continue hosting his annual Oscar party at the Château Marmont despite the hotel’s troubling past with alleged discrimination and racism. As we reported, a union and picket line will be surrounding … Read more

Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Pedophile Island’ Going On The Market For A Reported $125M

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Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Pedophile Island’ Going On The Market For A Reported $125M

If you are looking to splurge and have some deep pockets then this one could be for you!

The Caribbean island where Jeffrey Epstein is reported to have allegedly trafficked young girls is up for grabs!

The Wall Street Journal reports that Little St. James and Great St. James, which are part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, will be listed for sale at $125 million.

As we reported, Epstein, who is alleged to have killed himself in a Manhattan jail in 2019, purchased Little St. James in 1998. It was dubbed “Pedophile Island.” and included visitors such as the disgraced Prince Andrew, and other notable figures who allegedly engaged in sexual abuse and acts with underage girls.

RELATED: Jeffrey Epstein Associate, Jean Luc Brunel, Found Dead By Suicide In Prison

Great St. James is the larger of the islands, around 165 acres and is close to St. Thomas, it is currently undeveloped. Little St. James, is 72 acres, and houses a main residence, four guest houses, a helipad, private dock, gas station, three beaches, two pools and a gym.

The lawyer who is overseeing Epstein’s estate, Daniel Weiner, claims that proceeds from the sales will be used to pay off lawsuits, fees for taxes, creditors, and liens placed on the properties by US Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George.

Modlin Group and Bespoke Real Estate have listed the Islands.

Check out the Island  below! Bespoke Real Estate

Home Depot Blasted For Schooling Employees On Their ‘White Privilege’

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Home Depot Blasted For Schooling Employees On Their ‘White Privilege’ A Canadian branch of Home Depot is being blasted after it reportedly shared a notice to employees about the benefits of “white privilege.” The checklist that was shared was targeted towards white, male, Christian, cisgender, able-bodied, and heterosexual and was posted at a Home Depot … Read more

Scott Disick Reportedly ‘Can’t Stand Being Around’ Travis Barker, Despite Recent Outing

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Scott Disick Reportedly ‘Can’t Stand Being Around’ Travis Barker, Despite Recent Outing Scott Disick isn’t here for the blended family fun and reportedly can’t stand Travis Barker despite a recent family outing. A source who claims to be close to the situation told Us Weekly that the recent outing was “a rare occasion.” Disick, 38, and … Read more

DISNEY+ ORIGINAL MOVIE “BETTER NATE THAN EVER” AVAILABLE NOW, CHECK OUT NYC SCREENING

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Last night Disney held a New York Special Screening of the new comedy adventure “Better Nate Than Ever,” which will stream exclusively on Disney+beginning April 1!

In attendance, at the event last night at the AMC Empire Theater were the film’s stars Rueby Wood, Aria Brooks, Michelle Federer and Norbert Leo Butz and director/writer/executive producer Tim Federle.

In “Better Nate Than Ever,” 13-year-old Nate Foster has big Broadway dreams. There’s only one problem — he can’t even land a part in the school play. But when his parents leave town, Nate and his best friend Libby sneak off to the Big Apple for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove everyone wrong. A chance encounter with Nate’s long-lost Aunt Heidi turns his journey upside-down, and together they must learn that life’s greatest adventures are only as big as your dreams. Based on the award-winning novel.

“Better Nate Than Ever” stars Aria Brooks (“All That,” “Saved in the City”), Joshua Bassett (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”), Michelle Federer (“New Amsterdam,” “The Defenders”) introducing Rueby Wood as Nate, with Norbert Leo Butz (“Debris,” “Fosse/Verdon”) and Lisa Kudrow (“Friends,” “Housebroken”). Based upon the debut novel by Tim Federle, the film was written for the screen by and directed by Tim Federle (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”) in his feature film directing debut. Marc Platt (“La La Land,” “Cruella”) and Adam Siegel (“Oslo,” “Thunderforce”) served as the film’s producers, with Tim Federle and Pamela Thur (“Hustlers,” “Marry Me”) as its executive producers.

“Better Nate Than Ever” will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning April 1, 2022.

Check out the snaps below!

 

Wack 100 on Ray J, Kim K & Kanye’s “You Know What” Scandal

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This week on Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee UNCENSORED, we are joined by Wack 100!

Joined by his wife Kimberly Jones, celebrity manager Wack 100 sits down with Jason Lee to talk about their “Bonnie & Clyde” style marriage and Wack’s controversial clients – Ray J, The Game and Blueface. While discussing DaBaby and his beef with the LGBTQ community, Wack speaks on the community’s evolution within Hip-Hop. Wack also touches on TDE’s Isaiah Rashad being outed online and Kendrick Lamar leaving the label.

Wack jumps into Suge Knight being accused of killing his artist Tupac Shakur, and recalls his Death Row era and the rebirth with new owner Snoop Dogg. Before interview end, Wack speaks on Ray J’s recent sex tape scandal involving Kanye and Kim Kardashian, and also talks The Game being shunned from the Super Bowl Halftime Show and Blueface’s wild antics!