December 7, 2020 • No Comments • Entertainment News

John Shearer/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — Natalie Desselle-Reid, the actress who starred alongside Halle Berry in the 1997 comedy B.A.P.S., has died at the age of 53.

The news of her death was shared on her Instagram page as well as reported on TMZ.

“It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beautiful Natalie this morning,” a post on her account read. “She was a bright light in this world. A queen. An extraordinary mother and wife.”

“Her diverse career touched so many and she will be loved forever,” the statement continued. “Naturally, we are grieving and processing this profound loss and we thank you in advance for respecting our privacy at this extremely difficult time.”

TMZ reports that Desselle-Reid passed away after a long battle with colon cancer.

Fellow actress Holly Robinson Peete also shared the news on Monday in a heartfelt message. 

“Just absolutely decimated by this news…Actress Natalie Desselle, a bright shining star passed away this morning,” she tweeted. “I got to know her when my mom was managing her. She will be so missed…sending out prayers to her children and husband. Rest In Peace, Sweet Girl.”

During her acting career, Desselle-Reid had many starring role in Black films, including B.A.P.S., Def Jam’s How to Be a Player and Brandy’s version of Cinderella. Other credits include Family Matters, Eve,  Madea’s Big Happy Family, Set It Off, ER, and more.

By Candice Williams
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December 7, 2020 • No Comments • Entertainment News

Photo by:E! Entertainment(LOS ANGELES) — (NOTE LANGUAGE) The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the Kardashians’ Christmas Eve party.

Khloe Kardashian broke the news Sunday night, after a fan asked if the family was still planning to hold their annual bash.

“The Covid cases are getting out of control in CA. So we decided that we’re not doing a Christmas Eve party this year,” Khloe tweeted. “It’s the first time we will not be having a Christmas Eve party since 1978 I believe. Health and safety first though! Taking this pandemic seriously is a must.”

Out of anyone in the family, Khloe knows the virus is no joke. As seen on Keeping Up with the Kardashians this season, she was diagnosed with COVID-19 back in the spring and experienced a variety of symptoms including coughing, hot and cold flashes, headaches and shaking.

Khloe added, “Next year, our Christmas Eve party is going to be so f****** fire! Covid better be gone by next Christmas.”

The Kardashians previously came under fire for going on an island getaway in celebration of Kim Kardashian West’s 40th birthday in October. Around 20 to 25 people went on the trip; Kim said they had all been tested and quarantined prior to traveling.

By Andrea Tuccillo
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Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — In a cheeky video, Netflix announced an all-star comedy special called Death to 2020. “The creators of Black Mirror couldn’t make this year up,” a title card reads, “But they do have something to add.”

The producers call Death to 2020, “A Netflix comedy event that we’re still making…and that you’ll never forget — from the year you really don’t want to remember.”

Samuel L. Jackson, Hugh Grant, Lisa Kudrow, Leslie Jones, Kumail Nanjani, Tracy Ullman, Cristin Miloti and more have signed onto the special, which the streaming service promises to, “[tell] the story of the dreadful year that was — and perhaps still is?”

In a statement, Netflix said, “This landmark documentary-style special weaves together some of the world’s most (fictitious) renowned voices with real-life archival footage spanning the past 12 months.”

By Stephen Iervolino
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