Word on the curb is that Keke Palmer joined Eddie Murphy on the set of their upcoming film “The Pickup,” currently being filmed in Atlanta, Georgia. The two hot stars were dressed in identical uniforms as armored truck guards who are about to get caught in the middle of an ATM robbery. No one knows what Murphy and Palmer’s roles in the movie actually are, other than their security guard wardrobes. According to Deadline, the movie is a heist comedy. Other cast members in “The Pickup” include Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch and Jack Kesy. Meanwhile, Essence is reporting that Eddie’s ex-wife, Nicole Murphy’s boyfriend Warren Braithwaite, recently passed away after a battle with cancer. While Nicole hasn’t publicly commented on Braithwaite’s death, other friends have expressed their condolences on Instagram. Nicole and Braithwaite’s relationship became public in July 2023…….
Oprah Winfrey has broken her ties with Weight Watchers. Two months after revealing she used a weight-loss medication while dropping pounds, the billionairess announced she’s leaving the company’s board of directors after nearly 10 years of working with them. Winfrey said in a statement last week, “I look forward to continuing to advise and collaborate with Weight Watchers and CEO Sima Sistani in elevating the conversation around recognizing obesity as a chronic condition, working to reduce stigma, and advocating for health equity.” The TV queen will still host Weight Watchers’ Weight Health event in May. The philanthropist also announced she is donating her financial interest in Weight Watchers to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Sources say the stock in Weight Watchers has plummeted following Winfrey’s departure……
New York City and Atlanta families got together in their respective cities on Feb. 24, for exclusive screenings of Apple TV+’s “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” at AMC Theaters. Both screenings featured the heartwarming introductions of Franklin Armstrong, who became the first Black character in “Peanuts” almost 55 years ago. The exclusive screening in New York City was held at AMC Empire NY and was co-hosted by Harlem’s Fashion Row owner, Brandice Daniel, and her daughter Sky. Attendees at the Big Apple screening included celebrity photographer Johnny Nunez, artist Panama Da Prince, ONE/35 agency CEO Shante Bacon, and their respective families…….
Emmy award-winning journalist, ABC News Live Prime Anchor and New York Times bestselling author Linsey Davis, released her new children’s book “Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before,” on March 5. This is the television personality’s sixth children’s book. “Girls of the World” encourages children to use their voices, talents and intelligence to help the world and raise awareness of girls and all the amazing things they do……