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For this year’s Super Bowl — the NFL’s 55th and the pandemic’s first — R&B genius Jazmine Sullivan and actually great country singer Eric Church combined forces like a musical Voltron to perform the national anthem before kick-off. This performance comes a month after the release of Sullivan’s album Heaux Tales, and while “The Star-Spangled Banner” is no “Girl Like Me,” the duo gave a beautiful, refreshingly low-key rendition. The pair went for a relaxed tempo and gave a warm, earthy performance. These are the sorts of adjectives one normally doesn’t use to describe a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Basically, it was the spiritual opposite of Lady Gaga’s Evita-fication of it from the inauguration. All we’re saying is, they should teach those harmonies along with the lyrics to kids as soon as they enter grade school. We hope you all clapped twice as loud alone in your socially … [Read more...] about Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church Are the Best Anthemic Crossover Event Since Stars and Stripes

February 08, 2021 - 09:09 GMT Gemma Strong Jessica Alba announces sad family news as she reveals her dad, Mark Alba, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer Jessica Alba has shared some upsetting news with her fans.The Sin City actress revealed on Sunday that her father has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer – but both dad and daughter are staying positive in light of the diagnosis. MORE: Jessica Alba's bikini body sparks major fan debate Loading the player... WATCH: Jessica Alba dances around the living room with her dad Jessica, 39, took to Instagram to share a sweet video showing the pair dancing around together in the living room. MORE: Jessica Alba reveals she's been going to counselling with oldest daughter She wrote: "My #papasito is about to SLAY #thyroidcancer - starting his radiation therapy mañana. #LetsGo @markdalba #yougotthis." Jessica Alba pictured with her daughters, Honor and Haven Jessica and Mark … [Read more...] about Jessica Alba announces upsetting family news – famous friends reach out

Photo: D Dipasupil/FilmMagic The following essay is an excerpt from comedian and Good Girls star Retta’s new memoir, So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know, out May 29. One day in the fall of 2005, I was sitting on my couch, eating Cabaret crackers and watching TV, when I got a call from my manager. “This is big,” he said. Mmm-hmm. I wasn’t falling for that old line. Last time I heard that, I was sent to audition for a part on a kid’s show … with no lines. How do you audition for a part with no lines? Exactly. “Are you sitting down?” I was sitting down. I’m always sitting down. I’d just bought a used DVD set of The Shield and was deep into the corruption of the LAPD Rampart Division. I was on about my 435th episode watching Michael Chiklis, aka The Commish, perpetrate some helluh shady shit. Yo, that show was deep. Rill deep. So, yeah, I was sitting. “This is really  big.” Alright. … [Read more...] about The Story of How Retta Screwed Up Her Audition for Effie in

February 09, 2021 - 11:38 GMT Bridie Wilkins Kate Middleton's brother-in-law James Matthews house: see where Pippa Middleton's husband previously lived in Mayfair, complete with seven storeys and 21 rooms. Kate Middleton's brother-in-law James Matthews, married to Kate's sister Pippa, previously lived at a truly jaw-dropping townhouse in London's Mayfair. Hedge fund manager James bought the home when he was 22 with his brother in 1998 for £1.75million. When he sold it in 2006, it went for £12.75million and by 2017, it had skyrocketed to an estimated worth of £40million.SEE: Inside Kate and Pippa Middleton's former £1.88million London flat Loading the player... WATCH: The most memorable moments from Pippa and James Matthews' wedding The Grade II-listed property is situated on one of the most affluent roads in the neighbourhood, so it's no surprise that it comes with a hefty price tag, but what's inside is pretty hard to … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton’s brother-in-law James Matthews’ £40million home is astonishing

February 08, 2021 - 12:50 GMT Bridie Wilkins The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have so much space to play in the snow on the Queen's Sandringham Estate. Prince William and Kate Middleton are currently staying at their country home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk on the Queen's Sandringham Estate, along with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. It is located just two miles from Sandringham House where the Queen typically takes up residence over Christmas, and new photos shows that the children certainly have plenty of space to play there in the snow. SEE: Inside the Queen's beautiful home, Sandringham House Sandringham House A series of three images were shared on the official Royal Family Twitter account, giving a look at the building, as well as the view at sunset and the enormous gardens. The series was captioned: "Crisp … [Read more...] about Prince William and Kate Middleton’s children have the perfect place to play in the snow