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Morgan Freeman blamed for granddaughter’s death by killers mother

In an emotional sentencing of the man who killed Morgan Freeman’s granddaughter, the defendant’s family screamed that it was all the famed “Shawshank Redemption” actor’s fault, alleging that he sexually abused the victim when she was younger. “Morgan Freeman molested her and he caused this. He did this,” Lamar Davenport’s mother yelled to a reporter as she was ushered out of court for shouting to her son when Justice Ellen Biben handed down a 20-year sentence. “He’s innocent! It was an accident!” she insisted. The allegations of an affair between Freeman and his step-granddaughter E’Dena Hines were made by the defense during Davenport’s murder trial in Manhattan Supreme Court.Freeman has strongly denied the allegations. Davenport was convicted of stabbing Hines, who was his girlfriend, more than 25 times Aug. 16, 2015, on West 162nd Street. He was in the throes of a PCP-induced rage when he slaughtered Hines in full view of neighbors and pedestrians. In a partial win for the defense, Davenport was found guilty of the lesser included charge of manslaughter. He waived a jury trial, leaving his fate entirely in the hands of Biben. The post Morgan Freeman blamed for granddaughter’s death by killers mother appeared first on Today's Evil Beet Gossip.

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Cardi B, Camila Cabello, and Post Malone among 2019 Grammy Awards performers

The lineup for the biggest night in music has officially been unveiled! The Recording Academy announced Thursday that Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Dan + Shay, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, and Kacey Musgraves are among the first group of performers for the 61st annual Grammy Awards. Those taking the stage are also the night’s nominees, with Cardi B up for Record Of The Year for “I Like It” and Album Of The Year and Best Rap Album for Invasion of Privacy. The rapper is also up for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Maroon 5 for “Girls Like You” and Best Rap Performance for “Be Careful.” Cabello earned two nominations for Best Pop Solo Performance for “Havana” and Best Pop Vocal Album for Camila. First-time nominees Dan + Shay will compete for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Tequila” while another Grammy newcomer Post Malone received four nods, including Album Of The Year for Beerbongs & Bentleys. Musgraves is also in the running for four prizes, including Album of the Year for Golden Hour. Mendes will vie for Song Of The Year for “In My Blood” and Best Pop Vocal Album for Shawn Mendes. Monáe received two nods for Album Of The Year for Dirty Computer and Best Music Video for “Pynk.” Hosted by Alicia Keys, the event will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, airing live on CBS. The post Cardi B, Camila Cabello, and Post Malone among 2019 Grammy Awards performers appeared first on Today's Evil Beet Gossip.

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Paris Jackson Checks Into a Treatment Facility

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – APRIL 08: Paris Jackson attends The Daily Front Row’s 4th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards at Beverly Hills Hotel on April 8, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Paris Jackson is seeking treatment to improve her “emotional health,” People magazine is reporting. “After a busy year of work engagements that took her all over the globe, Paris decided that she needed to take some time off to reboot, realign and prioritize her physical and emotional health,” a source close to the 20-year-old daughter of the late Michael Jackson tells People. “She checked herself into a treatment facility to aid in her wellness plan and is looking forward to coming out of this revitalized and ready to tackle the exciting new projects that await her,” the source added. Through the years, Paris has been open about her battle with depression and anxiety. In 2013, Paris was hospitalized after attempting suicide. Paris later admitted she attempted suicide a number of times during an interview with Rolling Stone in 2017. The post Paris Jackson Checks Into a Treatment Facility appeared first on Today's Evil Beet Gossip.

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Travis Scott spoke with Kaepernick before confirming Super Bowl gig

News that Travis Scott would be performing with Maroon 5 at the Super Bowl first leaked out in December, but three weeks passed before the performance was officially announced. That announcement only came after Scott announced that he and the NFL would donate $500,000 to the nonprofit social justice organization Dream Corps. The move was clearly intended to blunt the criticism Maroon 5 and particularly Scott had received for performing at the game, due largely to the league’s treatment of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has essentially been banished from professional football for taking a knee during the pre-game performances of the national anthem, a move many feel is based in racism. Scott and Kaepernick had at least one phone conversation before the rapper confirmed his Super Bowl appearance, sources tell Variety. A source close to Scott said that while the two did not necessarily agree, they emerged from the conversation with mutual respect and understanding, with the rapper taking the stance that everyone makes a statement in their own way and he felt that the money going toward Dream Corps, combined with the platform provided by the Super Bowl, will do some good. The source also said that Scott would not confirm his performance until the donation was locked in. The post Travis Scott spoke with Kaepernick before confirming Super Bowl gig appeared first on Today's Evil Beet Gossip.

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Tim Tebow gets engaged to girlfriend Demi-Leigh

View this post on Instagram @demileighnp Thank you for saying YES and making me the happiest man in the world. You’re the love of my life, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you. • • ?@kellybramanphotography A post shared by Tim Tebow (@timtebow) on Jan 10, 2019 at 11:24am PST Tim Tebow is engaged to his former Miss Universe girlfriend Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters. The former NFL quarterback reportedly proposed on Wednesday at his family’s farm in Florida. According to PEOPLE, Tim, 31, got down on one knee by a lake during a sunset stroll and Demi-Leigh said yes.  ‘I am usually very private with these things but I am very thankful.’ The former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is known for being a devout Christian, and has said he is saving himself for marriage. Tim presented the pageant beauty with a 7.25-carat solitaire ring while telling his wife-to-be, ‘This ring is internally flawless, just like you.’ The 23-year old beauty is from South Africa but now lives in New York. After the proposal, as a touching surprise organised by Tim, South African singer Matthew Mole appeared and serenaded the couple with their favorite song The Wedding Song. Tim had secretly flown Demi-Leigh’s family over from South Africa to be there for the special moment. They joined his family to watch the proposal from a distance so Demi-Leigh wouldn’t suspect anything. The post Tim Tebow gets engaged to girlfriend Demi-Leigh appeared first on Today's Evil Beet Gossip.

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James Gandolfini remembered at ‘Sopranos’ reunion dinner

At a dinner after Wednesday night’s big “Sopranos” reunion for the 20th anniversary of the show’s premiere, Michael Imperioli gave a toast to the show’s late star, James Gandolfini. At the Del Posto gathering, hosted by HBO chair Richard Plepler, the cast stood as Imperioli said, “Jim, this is for you. Salute.” Plepler told the group — including Gandolfini’s on-screen family, Edie Falco, Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Robert Iler, plus Lorraine Bracco, Tony Sirico, Vincent Pastore, Steven Van Zandt and others — “HBO would not be HBO without ‘The Sopranos.’ We still have the posters on the walls for a reason.” Gandolfini’s son, Michael, was gifted a “Sopranos” letterman jacket. The post James Gandolfini remembered at ‘Sopranos’ reunion dinner appeared first on Today's Evil Beet Gossip.

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Margot Robbie to star as Barbie in live-action Mattel movie

Margot Robbie is allegedly attached to a live-action movie about Mattel’s famous Barbie doll. She will apparently play Barbie, though there is no word on the plot. The movie was supposed to star Amy Schumer and film in June of last year, but Schumer had to drop out, as did Anne Hathaway later. In Schumer’s version, Barbie gets kicked out of her perfect world for not being perfect enough. Mattel is hoping that the movie will spark toy sales again. Barbies have dropped in popularity, and Mattel’s stock prices have hit a 10-year low. Last year they expected to make profits of $913 million, and instead had a loss of $418 million. The post Margot Robbie to star as Barbie in live-action Mattel movie appeared first on Today's Evil Beet Gossip.

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DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg sells Utah cabin for $11.6 million

On a scenic Utah mountain, the 14,100-square-foot home of movie magnate Jeffrey Katzenberg has sold for $11.6 million. The longtime Disney executive, who co-founded DreamWorks SKG in 1994, first listed the property seven years ago for $20.5 million, records show. Set on 1.57 acres, the tree-filled retreat enjoys views of Deer Valley and nearby ski runs. Generous use of wood and stone make for a lodge-vibe interior, which was handled by Naomi Leff. She also designed Ralph Lauren’s Double RL Ranch in Colorado. The post DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg sells Utah cabin for $11.6 million appeared first on Today's Evil Beet Gossip.

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Louvre credits Beyoncé and Jay Z with record visitor total

The Louvre saw a record 10.2 million visitors walk through its doors in 2018 and says Beyoncé and Jay-Z are a big part of the reason why. In a press release touting the number, a 25% increase from 2017, the museum credited the couple’s music video “Apes–t” with driving interest to one of the world’s premier collections of art. “The recovery of tourism in France — especially in Paris — boosted visitor attendance in 2018, as did the flagship exhibition ‘Delacroix (1798–1863),’” museum director Jean-Luc Martinez said. “Elsewhere in the world, interest in the Louvre was bolstered by the Louvre Abu Dhabi (which recently celebrated its first anniversary), and by Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s “Apes–t” video, with its tribute to some of the museum’s greatest artworks.” Released in June as the lead video for the couple’s collaborative album, “Everything is Love,” the sumptuous clip depicts the couple posing alongside some of the most renown pieces from the museum’s collection, including Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” Rosso Fiorentino’s “Pietà” and the “Venus de Milo.” Inspired by the video – and, one assumes, its enormous YouTube view count – the museum launched a 90-minute “Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the Louvre” tour in July. The post Louvre credits Beyoncé and Jay Z with record visitor total appeared first on Today's Evil Beet Gossip.

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Ellen DeGeneres called the Academy to get Kevin Hart reinstated as Oscars host

Ellen DeGeneres is facing widespread backlash on Twitter over her interview with Kevin Hart, in which she dismissed those who have criticized the comic for making homophobic comments as ‘haters’ and ‘trolls.’ Appearing on Friday’s episode of the Ellen DeGeneres show, the veteran talk show host revealed that she has been lobbying the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to again extend an offer to Hart to host the 91st Oscars ceremony next month, as she confessed she ‘really wants him to host’. Two days after he was tapped for the high-profile gig, Hart backed out when some of his tweets deriding homosexuals from a decade ago resurfaced. ‘There are so many haters out there,’ DeGeneres said, referring to Hart’s detractors. ‘Don’t pay attention to them. That’s a small group of people being very, very loud. We’re a huge group of people who love you and want to see you host the Oscars.’   She later doubled down on her argument, saying that ‘trolls’ are going to win if Hart does not host the Academy Awards. After the video of DeGeneres’ interview with Hart went up online, Twitter exploded with messages accusing Ellen of turning her back on the LGBTQ community for the sake of her celebrity pal. ‘I can think of at least 50 openly gay up and coming comedians who deserve your awesome platform more than douche canoe Kevin and his blatant push for the Oscars gig,’ actor Harry Cook tweeted.  AGREED The post Ellen DeGeneres called the Academy to get Kevin Hart reinstated as Oscars host appeared first on Today's Evil Beet Gossip.