Kendrick Lamar Makes Serious Statement at 2016 Grammy Awards

Kendrick Lamar made quite a statement at the 2016 Grammy Awards.

The superstar, who was nominated in 11 categories and who took home the trophy for Best Rap Album, came out on stage in chains, with four black dancers behind him, for a rendition of "The Blacker the Berry."

The backup dancers infused elements of African traditional dance into the politically-charged performance, with Lamar concluding via a fury of verses.

At one point, the lights dimmed and a large image of Africa appeared, emblazoned with the word Compton.

It wasn"t exactly subtle.

But it was awfully impressive.

Just how memorable was Lamar"s set?

Adele performed after the rapper and ended her time on stage by saying, "Kendrick, you"re amazing."

Lamar likely gave the best, most impassioned performance of the night, but these others stood out as well:

• Justin Bieber showed off impressive vocal range with an acoustic rendition of "Love Yourself."


• Lady Gaga paid amazing tribute to David Bowie with a nine-song medley.

Click on the links above to relive those moments and then click Play below to see how Kendrick Lamar truly stopped the show.

Prepare to be blown away in 3… 2… 1…

Duggar Family Denies Jana Spinoff, Josh Settlement in Statement

Despite reports that Jana Duggar is getting her own TLC spinoff show, the 19 Kids & Counting family has put out a statement denying this.

Moreover, the family blog takes issue with recent rumors that the Duggars and/or TLC settled with Josh Duggar’s sexual assault accuser.

A production source close to TLC and the family confirmed – or so we thought – that a Jana Duggar spinoff was in the works in Arkansas.

Other reports didn’t go quite that far, but suggested there was indeed a new show centered around the famous family, including Jana.

Starring role or not, Jana – a 26-year-old, beautiful, single young woman untainted by scandal – seemed like the perfect choice to focus on.

She’s everyone’s favorite Duggar, after all. Well, at least here at THG.

Viewers are still very interested in their lives, especially “Cinderella” Jana, who is said to be eager to start her own family and have kids.

Since Jana’s “younger sisters are already married and have families of their own,” the reality star has started to “compare herself to them.”

As such, she is ready for her own life and house, and the alleged new show made us wonder if TLC planned 19 Kids’ return all along.

Is this all too good to be true, and ultimately premature, however?

According to the Duggar Family Blog, NOTHING is confirmed right now, and the Duggars have been staying deliberately mum on the topic.

A statement on the site acknowledges, accurately, that “fans are eager to see this super-sized clan reclaim its place in the TLC lineup.” 

However, “[a]s of right now, there has been no official, public word from either TLC or the Duggar family regarding [a possible new show].”

The statement did admit that “a few individuals claim to have seen them filming around Northwest Arkansas” with a TLC crew. However:

“If and when an announcement is made,” the conservative brood promises, the official site “will share all the details” with Duggar Nation. 

So … perhaps they’re just delaying the official announcement?

The Duggars’ blog also addressed the rumor that TLC paid off Danica Dillon to make her sexual assault lawsuit against Josh disappear.

Dillon “will bear her own costs and fees in this matter and that no one has or will pay her any money to resolve this matter,” the Duggars said.

That denial was just that – a denial. As far as the Duggar family’s future on TLC is concerned, we still think there’s something in the works.

What about you? Hit the comments below and let us know!

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Steven Avery Issues Statement to Supporters: I Am Innocent!

Even if you haven’t watched Netflix’s wildly popular documentary series Making a Murderer, you’re probably at least passingly familiar with the strange story of its subject, Steven Avery.

After being falsely convicted of sexual assault in 1985, Avery served 18 years behind bars before his conviction was overturned on the strength of new DNA evidence.

Before he was able to follow through with his planned $ 36 million civil suit against law enforcement officials in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Avery was arrested for the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach.

Following a controversial trial that prompted countless allegations of corruption, Avery was found guilty and has been behind bars ever since.

Bizarrely, prison officials have prevented Avery from speaking to the press in the weeks since Making a Murderer renewed the public’s interest in his case, but the 53-year-old has found ways to make his voice heard.

Avery has filed an appeal, and he may soon get a chance to testify on his own behalf, but in the meantime, his new lawyer, Kathleen Zellner, is doing the speaking for him. 

Last week, a letter that Avery wrote to a local reporter was published in a Wisconsin newspaper and quickly went viral. 

Perhaps noting the overwhelmingly favorable response online, Avery decided to issue his first formal statement since Murderer aired.

Unable to address the public directly, Avery apparently passed a handwritten note to Zellner during their most recent visit.

She posted a photo of the note on her Twitter page on January 29. It reads simply:

“To my supporters: I want every forensic test possible done b/c I am innocent.:

Along with the image of the note, Zellner tweeted, “Third visit WCC: SA thrilled about chance of new forensic testing — like innocent men always are. #MakingAMurderer.”

The same day the note was posted, Zellner was interviewed for a Dateline NBC special about the Avery case, in which she stated that she’s confident that advances in forensic science will exonerate her client.

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Steven Avery Issues First Statement About Making a Murderer: The Killer is Still Out There!

Last month, the 10-hour Netflix documentary series Making a Murderer became a surprise hit for the streaming service, generating a powerful response from viewers and spawning dozens of conspiracy theories online.

While it initially seemed that the story wrapped up eight years ago, when Steven Avery was (perhaps wrongly) convicted of the murder of Teresa Halbach, several new developments have emerged in recent weeks that may have left the filmmakers with enough material for a sequel – and Avery with enough new evidence for a new trial.

First we learned that Avery shared his theory on who killed Halbach back in 2009, but the information was ignored by investigators.

Shortly thereafter, it was revealed that a juror in the case had ties to the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department – one of many conflicts of interest  – and possible instances of corruption – in Avery’s trial.

Now, Avery has filed an appeal and landed himself a new, high-profile lawyer in Chicago-based attorney Kathleen Zellner, a specialist in such cases.

While it remains to be seen if Avery will get a new trial, he and Zellner are already hard at work convincing the public of his innocence.

First, Zellner tweeted a letter from special prosecutor Ken Kratz in which the DA asks Avery to confess so that he cash in by writing a book.

Now, a reporter in Milwaukee is sharing some of the information contained in a letter that she received from Avery, which constitutes the 53-year-old’s first communication with the public since Making a Murderer made him famous.

“The real killer is still out there,” Avery wrote to WISN reporter Colleen Henry.

“Who is he stalking now? I am really innocent of this case and that is the truth!!! The truth will set me free!!!!!!!”

The full contents of the letter have not been released to the public, but Avery reportedly spends much of the three-page missive responding to recent allegations of abuse from ex-fiancee Jodi Stachowski.

Stachowski supported Avery throughout his trial, but recently did an about-face and gave several interviews in which she stated that she believes he is guilty.

It is not known at this time if Henry will eventually publish Avery’s letter in its entirety.

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Jimmy Fallon: NBC Issues Statement About Host"s Drinking Problem

Back in October, Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon severely injured his hand for the second time in six months after he took a tumble while swigging Jagermeister during an event at Harvard.

On its own, the accident would’ve hardly been newsworthy, but coming on the heels of rumors about Fallon’s hard partying, as well as a bizarre incident in which he chipped a tooth last August, the fall prompted questions and concerns about Jimmy’s drinking habits.

Shortly after news of Fallin’ Fallon went viral, a rumor that NBC execs were planning to ask Jimmy to got to rehab during the show’s next hiatus began to circulate online.

That didn’t happen (as far as we know), but the fact that the network never came out and denied the reports led many to believe that some higher-ups were, in fact, worried about Fallon’s drinking. 

Yesterday, some of Fallon’s bosses finally spoke out on the matter at a press event for members of the Television Critics Association, and their were comments were…confusing, to say the least.

“He’s good. He doesn’t have a drinking problem,” said NBC Entertainment chairman Greenblatt. “He goes out and has fun. He’s had some accidents. Aside from that, he’s in better shape than he’s ever been.” 

Perhaps sensing that the crowd could detect the odor of BS emanating from his comments, Greenblatt added:

“Always, we are worried about his safety. There’s been conversations about that. The stories are exaggerated about this.”

So there you have it. Jimmy Fallon’s not a drunk! He just has the occasional accident while he’s “having fun,” and his bosses frequently worry about his health and safety!

Yeah, we predict you’ll tune in to see co-host Steve Higgins temporarily sitting in for Fallon sometime in the next year.

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Khloe Kardashian Releases First Statement Since Lamar Odom Hospitalization

Over the past several days, we’ve heard from nearly every member of the Kardashian-Jenner family in regard to the tragic Lamar Odom situation.

Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian and Kim Kardashian have all issued statements on social media in support of their troubled loved one.

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And now Khloe Kardashian has done the same.

Khloe, who is technically still married to Lamar, flew immediately to her estranged husband’s hospital bedside in Las Vegas as soon as she learned he had fallen into a coma.

She remained there all of last week and is expected to continue to support Odom now that he’s been transported to Los Angeles.

“The past week has been incredibly difficult,” Khloe wrote this morning on her official website.

“I am so thankful to family, friends, and fans, who have sent nothing but prayers and well wishes to Lamar. I also want to take a moment to thank everyone at Sunrise Hospital, including the amazing doctors and nurses for their kindness and diligent work.

“Under their amazing care, incredible strides have been made.”

Just a few days ago, Odom’s odds of survival were placed at a mere 50%.

He may still need a kidney transplant and there’s a long road to recovery ahead. But at least there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic.

“You can never be prepared for an experience like this, but without the outpouring of love and endless prayers that Lamar has received and the strength I was given from my loved ones, it would have been difficult to endure,” Khloe added, concluding:

“Thank you for your continued support. God is great!!!”

These words mark the first time the 31-year old reality star has spoken in public since Odom was found unconscious on October 13 inside a VIP suite at the Love Ranch South brothel in Pahrump, Nevada.

As his legal wife, Khloe was in charge of all medical decisions until Odom was deemed healthy enough to make his own choices.

“Khloe is committed to staying with [Lamar],” a source told Us Weekly, adding of the days ahead and also behind:

“It’s a slow process, but Khloe [has been] there every step of the way…It’s all been so draining and emotional.”

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Jim Carrey Releases An Official Statement On Girlfriend"s Reported Suicide

Jim Carrey released the following statement on his on-and-off girlfriend’s tragic death:

“I am shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of my sweet Cathriona. She was a truly kind and delicate Irish flower, too sensitive for this soil, to whom loving and being loved was all that sparkled. My heart goes out to her family and friends and to everyone who loved and cared about her. We have all been hit with a lightning bolt.”

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Bobby Brown Believes Nick Gordon Is To Blame For Bobbi Kristina"s Death — Read His Latest Statement HERE!

For those following Bobbi Kristina‘s death, you may not be surprised to hear this.

In a new statement made through his lawyer on Monday, Bobby Brown is making it crystal clear that Nick Gordon is to blame for his daughter’s tragic passing.

And this is just two days after it was revealed Bobbi’s cause of death has been determined!

We doubt that’s a coincidence!

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On behalf of Bobby, his lawyer shared:

“In regards to the civil litigation, we believe we know who harmed Bobbi Kristina Brown and his name is Nick Gordon. Mr. Gordon made headlines when he filed his Motion to Dismiss the lawsuit pending in Superior Court that seeks to hold him responsible for 40 Million Dollars in damages. However, the Motion was frivolous and instead of having it heard by the Court, he has chosen to withdraw the Motion, ending that matter so that he could avoid having to give his deposition which was scheduled for the day he withdrew the Motion. Mr. Gordon will now have to give his deposition under oath. I am not shocked at the withdrawal, as we must keep in mind that Gordon filed a lawsuit to remove Bobby Brown as Bobbi Kristina’s guardian, only to withdraw that lawsuit in DeKalb County Probate Court once he was served with a deposition notice. He could have pressed forward with that lawsuit and told us under oath what he believed happened to Bobbi Kristina, but he chose to go in another direction.”

To refresh your memory, Bobbi’s estate filed a $ 40 million lawsuit against Nick, alleging that not only did he get violent with her, but even stole her money while she was in a coma.

So now it sounds like they definitely have their suspicions about why Nick won’t give a deposition. Bobby’s lawyer also continued:

“I look forward to having the Court hear the evidence in the civil lawsuit and hopefully the criminal action very soon.”

Wow.

Well, we’re just glad this investigation is being taken seriously, and depending on how it plays out, Nick might just have to give his deposition under oath.

What do U think about it all???

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