Former talk show host Wendy Williams called 911 herself on March 11 from the assisted living facility where she currently resides in New York City. The police decided that Williams did not need any help, however, and stayed with her until the EMTs arrived. Williams also threw a note out the window to members of the media below, and was later taken to Lenox Hill Hospital. On Tuesday, March 11, Wendy called Rosanna Scotto live on “Good Day New York.” Her friend Gina told Scotto that Wendy passed the capacity tests she was given at the hospital with “flying colors.” Wendy said she went to the hospital because “I want to be independently tested.” Scotto then asked Wendy if she needed a sober companion or a financial advisor. Said Williams, “As far as a sober companion, I am not drinking ever in my life. Of course, I need a financial advisor to watch over my money. The guardian person is taking money. I’m waiting to see my lawyer.” Williams went on to tell Rosanna that the fifth floor where she lives is the memory unit, a specialized care area for those dealing with memory-related challenges and needs. “I’m not allowed to go out,” said Wendy. “I have to be escorted to the third floor to go to the gym. It has to be approved by my guardian person.” The TV personality continued that she has a landline, while her guardian has her phone. Looking toward the future, Williams said, “I want to stay in New York, go back to work and get out of this guardianship.” Ending the call, Rosanna told Williams, “We’ll have you on the show,” to which she answered, “I would love that. What would I wear? My clothes are in storage.” The ladies told each other, “I love you” and ended the call. Williams is scheduled to do a phone interview with “The View” on March 14 …….
According to various reports, former Vice President Kamala Harris is contemplating a run for governor of California and plans to make her decision by the end of the summer. Harris told several people at a recent pre-Oscar party what her planned timeline is to gear up for this endeavor. She would be entering the race to succeed current California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is unable to run for another term by law………
Tongues are wagging that Jaden Lucas Miller has joined the cast of the new primarily Black soap opera “Beyond The Gates,” which is currently in its third week on CBS at 2 p.m. ET. Miller’s character Tyrell was introduced on the daytime series on March 10 as a quiet, thoughtful character with a quirky endearing side often seen playing chess or reading a book. “Beyond The Gates” is set in a leafy Maryland suburb outside of Washington D.C. and is one of the most affluent Black counties in the nation. The show also stars Clifton Davis and Tamara Tunie, among others ………
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Melba’s Restaurant in Harlem was the hottest spot in town the weekend of March 7. Celebrities and dignitaries who were seen in the chic eatery included Kevin Hart, former governor/mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo, and talk show host Tamron Hall, who had a book signing of her new children’s book at Abyssinian Baptist Church …