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Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex addressed the feud rumors between him and his older brother, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge in Harry and Meghan: An African Journey, saying they were “on different paths.”
The documentary that aired in the U.S. a week ago followed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, as they toured Africa along with their son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
We learned a lot by watching the program and since it aired we’ve learned of “one very good reason” the brothers may be headed in different directions. Continue reading to find out why a royal expert says they’re forging their own, separate ways with the monarchy.
Prince Harry’s one-on-one interview with British journalist Tom Bradby — a man the royal’s known for years — happened next to a bonfire in Africa while the Duke of Sussex fielded questions about his late mother, Princess Diana, — he called her death “a wound that festers” — and revealed the terrible way he remembers her.
After opening up about her and saying he’d protect his family, Bradby asked Prince Harry about an alleged rift between him and Prince William.
“Part of this role and part of this job and this family being under the pressure that it’s under… inevitably, you know, stuff happens,” he said.
The 35-year-old admitted there’s been some tension between him and his brother. He also said they’re headed in different directions but at the end of the day the two men are still brothers who will always be there for one another.
“But, look, we’re brothers. We’ll always be brothers. We’re certainly on different paths at the moment but I will always be there for him and, as I know, he will always be there for me,” Prince Harry told Bradby.
He continued, “We don’t see each other as much as we used to because we’re so busy, but I love him dearly. The majority of stuff is created out of nothing.”
Prince Harry ended the discussion on the topic by saying this: “But as brothers, you have good days and you have bad days.”
The Duke of Sussex didn’t outright say whether or not he and Prince William had been fighting but he did make it sound like they’ve had their differences. And to be honest, that seems pretty typical. What siblings haven’t argued from time to time?
So, what’s the “one very good reason” Prince Harry and Prince William are “on different paths”? Their place in the line of succession to the throne.
According to Marlene Koenig, author and royal family expert, “William and Harry are on different paths for one very good reason: William is second in line to the throne,” she told Express.
“He is going to be king. His future is being mapped out,” she explained. “Harry will be the younger son of a king with a different trajectory.” Prince William’s standing means he has less freedom to explore as opposed to Prince Harry.
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With the birth of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis — Prince Harry dropped down to sixth in the line of succession with Archie behind him. Being in sixth place allows him some wiggle room to explore a wider variety of things — even show more PDA with the Duchess of Sussex in public — and naturally, follow a path unlike that of his brother.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been going through it lately, and Meghan in particular has found it difficult to deal with non-stop negative press. Which is something she made super clear in a heartbreaking interview about how she's "not okay." And while no one truly knows what's going on BTS of the royal family, it looks like Kate Middleton is doing her best to help.
A source tells Us Weekly that Kate "hates seeing" Meghan and Harry "so miserable," but at the same time she doesn't want to get too involved. “While Kate’s concerned about Harry and Meghan’s well-being, she tries to stay out of the drama,” the source explains.
To make matters more tense, there's speculation of a royal rift between William and Harry, something Harry touched on in a recent interview. But Us Weekly's source says Kate “hopes William and Harry will eventually heal the rift and let bygones be bygones. The way she sees it, life’s too short to make enemies–especially with loved ones. She’s very levelheaded like that. Kate’s a family girl.”
This news follows a comment from royal expert and author Phil Dampier, who told The Express, “Behind the scenes, I’m told Kate is doing her best to bring everyone together and help Meghan. None of them want to let the Queen down so Kate is trying to patch things up in private. I’m told she has reached out to Meghan and spoken to her on the phone. Kate feels sorry for her and knows that Meghan is struggling.”
Cuba Gooding Jr. definitely made contact with the backside of a TAO nightclub server -- that's clear in this surveillance video, but it could still be key in helping the actor beat the charges.
TMZ's obtained security footage of the alleged butt-touching incident that got Gooding indicted on 2 of the 6 counts he's facing. Natasha Ashworth claims he used his right hand to pinch her right buttock as he was walking past her at TAO in NYC ... around 4:20 AM on Oct. 24, 2018.
Two camera angles back up much of Ashworth's account of what went down. After the initial contact, you can see she's agitated and there's a heated convo. She claims she told Gooding not to touch her butt, and he replied, "Aw, that's no fun, and I didn't, I touched your back."
The video shows Cuba attempting to point out where he claims he touched her. However, as prosecutors said in the indictment ... you see Natasha grab his arm and motion him away.
What's NOT clear from the video is what kind of contact Gooding made with Natasha's backside -- a glancing touch, a pat or the "pinch" she and prosecutors allege. That could help the Oscar winner if this goes before a jury, where prosecutors would have to prove the allegation beyond a reasonable doubt.
On the other hand, Gooding is charged with sexual abuse in the third degree and forcible touching -- and a jury could see the contact constituting the latter.
His attorney, Mark Jay Heller tells us, "This is a bogus butt grope claim. The video proves Cuba is innocent beyond a reasonable doubt."
Gooding will be in a Manhattan courtroom Thursday to be arraigned on counts 5 and 6 -- related to a separate accuser.
TMZ broke the story, there's also security footage of the rooftop bar incident from this past June which resulted in the initial indictment. You'll recall, that accuser claims Gooding touched her breast.
He's pleading not guilty to all 6 counts.
As we first reported ... Ashworth is also suing Gooding Jr. for assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Her attorney, Joshua Kleiman, declined to comment on the surveillance video.
Cuba Gooding Jr. definitely made contact with the backside of a TAO nightclub server -- that's clear in this surveillance video, but it could still be key in helping the actor beat the charges.
TMZ's obtained security footage of the alleged butt-touching incident that got Gooding indicted on 2 of the 6 counts he's facing. Natasha Ashworth claims he used his right hand to pinch her right buttock as he was walking past her at TAO in NYC ... around 4:20 AM on Oct. 24, 2018.
Two camera angles back up much of Ashworth's account of what went down. After the initial contact, you can see she's agitated and there's a heated convo. She claims she told Gooding not to touch her butt, and he replied, "Aw, that's no fun, and I didn't, I touched your back."
The video shows Cuba attempting to point out where he claims he touched her. However, as prosecutors said in the indictment ... you see Natasha grab his arm and motion him away.
What's NOT clear from the video is what kind of contact Gooding made with Natasha's backside -- a glancing touch, a pat or the "pinch" she and prosecutors allege. That could help the Oscar winner if this goes before a jury, where prosecutors would have to prove the allegation beyond a reasonable doubt.
On the other hand, Gooding is charged with sexual abuse in the third degree and forcible touching -- and a jury could see the contact constituting the latter.
His attorney, Mark Jay Heller tells us, "This is a bogus butt grope claim. The video proves Cuba is innocent beyond a reasonable doubt."
Gooding will be in a Manhattan courtroom Thursday to be arraigned on counts 5 and 6 -- related to a separate accuser.
TMZ broke the story, there's also security footage of the rooftop bar incident from this past June which resulted in the initial indictment. You'll recall, that accuser claims Gooding touched her breast.
He's pleading not guilty to all 6 counts.
As we first reported ... Ashworth is also suing Gooding Jr. for assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Her attorney, Joshua Kleiman, declined to comment on the surveillance video.
Cuba Gooding Jr. definitely made contact with the backside of a TAO nightclub server -- that's clear in this surveillance video, but it could still be key in helping the actor beat the charges.
TMZ's obtained security footage of the alleged butt-touching incident that got Gooding indicted on 2 of the 6 counts he's facing. Natasha Ashworth claims he used his right hand to pinch her right buttock as he was walking past her at TAO in NYC ... around 4:20 AM on Oct. 24, 2018.
Two camera angles back up much of Ashworth's account of what went down. After the initial contact, you can see she's agitated and there's a heated convo. She claims she told Gooding not to touch her butt, and he replied, "Aw, that's no fun, and I didn't, I touched your back."
The video shows Cuba attempting to point out where he claims he touched her. However, as prosecutors said in the indictment ... you see Natasha grab his arm and motion him away.
What's NOT clear from the video is what kind of contact Gooding made with Natasha's backside -- a glancing touch, a pat or the "pinch" she and prosecutors allege. That could help the Oscar winner if this goes before a jury, where prosecutors would have to prove the allegation beyond a reasonable doubt.
On the other hand, Gooding is charged with sexual abuse in the third degree and forcible touching -- and a jury could see the contact constituting the latter.
His attorney, Mark Jay Heller tells us, "This is a bogus butt grope claim. The video proves Cuba is innocent beyond a reasonable doubt."
Gooding will be in a Manhattan courtroom Thursday to be arraigned on counts 5 and 6 -- related to a separate accuser.
TMZ broke the story, there's also security footage of the rooftop bar incident from this past June which resulted in the initial indictment. You'll recall, that accuser claims Gooding touched her breast.
He's pleading not guilty to all 6 counts.
As we first reported ... Ashworth is also suing Gooding Jr. for assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Her attorney, Joshua Kleiman, declined to comment on the surveillance video.
Daenerys from Game of Thrones.
Source: HBO
HBO has confirmed details of a new "Game of Thrones" prequel called "House of the Dragon."
The cable network announced Tuesday that it has ordered 10 episodes of the spinoff series based on George R. R. Martin's companion book "Fire & Blood."
Taking place 300 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," the series will depict the stories of the Targaryen kings who had long ruled Westeros.
Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan Condal will partner as showrunners, according to the premium cable channel, with both also poised to work as executive producers alongside Martin and Vince Gerardis.
"The 'Game of Thrones' universe is so rich with stories," Casey Bloys, president of HBO programming, said in a statement.
"We look forward to exploring the origins of House Targaryen and the earlier days of Westeros along with Miguel, Ryan and George."
Sapochnik, who directed six episodes of the flagship show — including "Battle of the Bastards," which is IMDB's highest-rated episode — will direct the "House of the Dragon" pilot.
The announcement comes shortly after reports emerged on Tuesday that the cable network had scrapped another spinoff series of "Game of Thrones."
A much-anticipated prequel starring Naomi Watts was reportedly axed after HBO opted not to commission a full series.
HBO has always been known for its heavily curated content. Shows like "Vinyl" and "Hung" were canceled because they were not as strongly received by viewers as other shows, despite millions of dollars' worth of investment and critical acclaim.
The premium cable service has put much of its production power behind new shows like "Watchmen," which debuted earlier this month to favorable reviews, as well as new seasons of "Westworld," "Barry" and "Last Week Tonight."
— CNBC's Sarah Whitten contributed to this report.
Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, who is best known for his role as Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died at age 77, his family said in a statement Tuesday.
His manager Alex Goodman told The Associated Press that Witherspoon died in his Los Angeles home late Tuesday. No cause of death was released. The family said in a statement to Deadline that Witherspoon, who was born Jan. 27, 1942, is survived by his wife, Angela, and sons JD and Alexander and a large extended family.
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“We are all in shock, please give us a minute for a moment in privacy and we will celebrate his life and his work together. John used to say ‘I’m no big deal’, but he was huge deal to us,” the statement said. The family also announced Witherspoon's death in a tweet from his official Twitter account early Wednesday.
“He was a Legend in the entertainment industry, and a father figure to all who watched him over the years. We love you “POPS” always & forever,” they said.
Witherspoon began his career appearing in 1970s TV shows, such as "Barnaby Jones" and "The Richard Pryor Show," NPR reported. He also performed on "The Wayans Bros." television series and voiced the grandfather in "The Boondocks" animated series.
His most recognizable role was "Pops," Ice Cube's father in the stoner comedy "Friday" and its two sequels. He played a crude but affectionate father trying to guide his son to be better. Witherspoon’s film roles also included "Vampire in Brooklyn" and "Boomerang," and he was a frequent guest on "Late Show with David Letterman."
“I’m devastated over the passing of John Witherspoon. Life won’t be as funny without him,” Ice Cube said on Twitter late Tuesday.
Regina King, who appeared as Witherspoon's daughter in "Friday" and also voiced both of his grandsons in "The Boondocks," called him her "comedic inspiration" on Twitter.
“My dad, my grandpa, my comedic inspiration! I love you Spoons! Rest In Paradise, King,” she wrote early Wednesday.
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JD Witherspoon, the actor’s son, tweeted that he was happy for all the great times he and his dad had together.
"We'd roast each other like homies more than Father & Son, and I really liked that. He was my best friend & my idol," JD Witherspoon posted. "Love U Dad...I'll miss u."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, a notable figure in the "Friday" franchise and voice actor in the animated series “The Boondocks," died at his home Los Angeles Tuesday at the age of 77, his family said.
Manager Alex Goodman confirmed the news.
"It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died today at his home in Sherman Oaks at the age of 77," Witherspoon's family said in a statement from Goodman to NBC News.
"He is survived by his wife Angela, and his sons JD, Alexander, and a large family. We are all in shock, please give us a minute for a moment in privacy and we will celebrate his life and his work together. John used to say 'I'm no big deal', but he was huge deal to us.”
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Witherspoon was born in Detroit in 1942 as John Weatherspoon and launched a stand-up and comedy career that began in the late 1970s with television roles, according to the online news site Deadline, which reported Witherspoon's death earlier Tuesday evening.
He appeared in 1980's "The Jazz Singer." He starred as John "Pops" Williams in "The Wayans Bros." television show and as Mr. Jackson in “Boomerang,” among many other film and TV roles.
Witherspoon played the father figure Mr. Jones alongside Ice Cube in the 1995 hit "Friday" and reprised his role in sequels "Next Friday" and "Friday After Next."
Witherspoon also appeared in the 1995 Eddie Murphy film "Vampire in Brooklyn," in which he played Silas Green, and in the 1988 film "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka." He also was a voice actor in the animated series “The Boondocks.”
He also appeared on "The Tracy Morgan Show" and more recently played Lloyd in the "Black Jesus" television series, according to film database IMDB.
The comedian Sinbad was among those mourning Witherspoon’s death Tuesday night, tweeting that the actor and comedian was an inspiration and "one of my early heroes and a beautiful person." Arsenio Hall said it was "heart wrenching news" and called Witherspoon "one of our comic brothers."
Oscar-winning actress and director Regina King tweeted: "My dad, my grandpa, my comedic inspiration! I love you Spoons! Rest In Paradise, King."
Director and producer Judd Apatow called Witherspoon “Pure funny” and “Hilarious and always kind.”
Comedian and actor David Alan Grier tweeted: "RIP my brother. You will be missed. Mannnnnnn this is a hard one."
Diana Dasrath is Entertainment Producer and Senior Reporter for NBC News covering all platforms.
Kanye West and his Sunday Service choir brought "Jesus Walks" to the heavens Monday night.
The "Jesus Is King" singer, along with 100 members from his choir, performed songs from his new album and answered questions about his "born-again" conversion to Christianity in "Airpool Karaoke" with James Corden on "The Late Late Show."
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"God's always had a plan for me," West said, adding that he believes he went through years of struggle, debt, and a mental breakdown on a public stage, "so now when I talk about Jesus saved me, more people can relate to that experience."
West said that when he infamously ran on stage at the 2009 MTV Awards holding a Hennesy bottle, "there's a lot of people that was praying for me," adding, "I actually made it this far not listening to anybody, but it's God that said, 'Are you ready to be of service to Him."
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The "Yeezy" shoe creator said his marriage to the "Keeping Up with Kardashians" star is "heavenly." He also shared that when his four kids are in bed and his wife, Kim Kardashian, is watching "Dateline," he reads the Bible daily before going to sleep.
Following the release of his new gospel-rap album and a year of Sunday Service events, Corden asked, "So you think your spiritual awakening is...?"
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"Part of my success," West answered. "Absolutely. He's showing off...Now I get to work for God and he's showing out. Kanye West works for God!"
Complex projects West will reclaim his throne at the top of the charts with the debut of his ninth album, which dropped Friday.
That new trailer for The Mandalorian isn't the only Star Wars news to come out tonight, as Disney has announced that a planned feature film trilogy from David Benioff and D.B. Weiss is now off. The deal was announced with much fanfare about a year and a half ago with plans to release the first movie in 2022, but in the time since, Lucasfilm released Solo: A Star Wars Story to disappointing results, Benioff and Weiss signed a huge overall deal with Netflix worth a reported $200 million and the Game of Thrones finale happened -- some of us have different feelings about that.
According to the pair in statements released to Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter, the problem is just one of those things: "there are only so many hours in the day, and we felt we could not do justice to both Star Wars and our Netflix projects."
Other things that have changed include the details around Disney+, and that Marvel boss Kevin Feige is working on a Star Wars project, in addition to the planned trilogy helmed by Rian Johnson. While this trilogy may be on ice, we'll see even more in that world over the next few years, even after The Mandalorian debuts on November 12th, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hits theater screens on December 20th.
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Get ready for cuteness overload!
Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and their two kids, Luna and Miles, graced the cover of Vanity Fair's December 2019 issue, which was released on Monday. The family photo showed the 40-year-old EGOT winner kissing the 33-year-old cookbook author's cheek while their little ones snuggled up next to them. The kiddos certainly stole the show, too. Their 3-year-old daughter gave a sweet smile as she playfully kicked up her foot for the camera. Just like her mom, she was also a total fashionista, wearing a dress by AMAI. As for her 1-year-old baby brother, he looked adorable as he posed in his diaper and nestled in his dad's arms.
The cover wasn't the only precious pic in the issue. There were also photos of the family members enjoying an impromptu dance party in their backyard, dressing up in costumes and enjoying a bubble bath. What's more, there was a sweet snapshot of Legend and his son sitting at the piano.
In addition, readers got a small glimpse into the family's household. For instance, the writer set the scene of a typical Sunday afternoon. According to the magazine, Luna was "running away" from her baby brother, "who desperately wants to hug her." The little lady also wore a bright orange, one-shoulder bathing suit and asked her dad to put on his trunks. Apparently, the "All of Me" artist had promised to take her for a swim after her nap. But after they jumped in and found the water to be too cold, they decide to give it another go the next day.
"Did you hear that? It will be better tomorrow," Legend told Luna. "Tomorrow, we rise and shine."
Luna also revealed what she wanted to be for Halloween this year, claiming she hoped to dress up as a good fairy. When Teigen questioned this decision, noting Luna had previously expressed desire to be Darla from The Little Rascals, her firstborn, as the writer put it, gave "her best attempt at an eye roll."
"I hate pretending that we do it on our own," Teigen said after a nanny put0 her son down for a nap. "We have daytime help, nighttime, weekend. I don't know how my mom did it."
Family was certainly a focus of the cover story. During their interviews for the piece, Legend and Teigen opened up about their upbringings and the hardships they both had to overcome. They also talked about several other topics, including who they planned to vote for in the 2020 presidential election, Teigen's Twitter feud with president Donald Trump and her battle with anxiety. According to Vanity Fair, Teigen said her anxiety can prevent her from holding onto memories, whether they be good ones or bad ones. For instance, her wedding day is reportedly a blur as is the time in high school when her mother went to Thailand and didn't come home for years. In addition, the two stars talked about their relationships with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.
"I'm not trying to disown Kanye because I still love him and love everything we've done together creatively," Legend told the publication. "But we were never the closest of friends."
To read their full interview and see more family pics, check out Vanity Fair's December 2019 issue.