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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: Priyanka Chopra Jonas calls daughter Malti 'a light of our lives'
June 20 (UPI) -- Priyanka Chopra Jonas says her daughter Malti is "a light of our lives." The actress, 42, discussed Malti, her 3-year-old daughter with her husband, singer Nick Jonas, when she stopped by The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday to discuss her new movie Heads of State. "She's precocious. She is funny. She's a little comedian and she knows she's funny, so that's even better," Chopra Jonas said. "But, yeah, she's just such a light of our lives right now. This is an amazing season for us." Malti was born in 2022 via surrogate. Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas, 32, married in 2018. "It's lovely not to have found your person," Chopra Jonas previously said on the Jennifer Hudson Show. Chopra Jonas also shared on Tonight that she "had a great time" filming Heads of State opposite Idris Elba and John Cena. In the film, Elba plays British prime minister Sam Clarke, while Cena portrays Will Derringer, an actor and the U.S. president. Chopra stars as Noel Bisset, the M16 agent who rescues the pair after their plane is attacked. "I have to bring them to safety, and we have a lot of fun stuff -- explosions and fun things that happen while we're doing it," she told Fallon. Heads of State begins streaming on Prime Video July 2.
UPI
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Priyanka Chopra Jonas calls daughter Malti 'a light of our lives'
June 20 (UPI) -- Priyanka Chopra Jonas says her daughter Malti is "a light of our lives." The actress, 42, discussed Malti, her 3-year-old daughter with her husband, singer Nick Jonas, when she stopped by The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday to discuss her new movie Heads of State. "She's precocious. She is funny. She's a little comedian and she knows she's funny, so that's even better," Chopra Jonas said. "But, yeah, she's just such a light of our lives right now. This is an amazing season for us." Malti was born in 2022 via surrogate. Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas, 32, married in 2018. "It's lovely not to have found your person," Chopra Jonas previously said on the Jennifer Hudson Show. Chopra Jonas also shared on Tonight that she "had a great time" filming Heads of State opposite Idris Elba and John Cena. In the film, Elba plays British prime minister Sam Clarke, while Cena portrays Will Derringer, an actor and the U.S. president. Chopra stars as Noel Bisset, the M16 agent who rescues the pair after their plane is attacked. "I have to bring them to safety, and we have a lot of fun stuff -- explosions and fun things that happen while we're doing it," she told Fallon. Heads of State begins streaming on Prime Video July 2. Nick Jonas turns 30: a look back
Refinery29
3 days ago
- Business
- Refinery29
New York Thrives on Latine Culture — But Gentrification Is Pushing Our Shops Out
On the evening of Saturday, May 17, Puerto Rican-owned Buddies Coffee in Williamsburg, Brooklyn closed its doors for good. The closure came three months after co-owner Rachel Nieves posted a TikTok revealing that her landlord planned to raise rent and open another cafe next door. The post generated an outpouring of support; soon, Buddies had lines out the door, an endorsement from Joe Jonas, and an appearance from Nieves on the Jennifer Hudson Show. Yet it wasn't enough to save this small business from the perils of gentrification. Buddies' story echoes the struggles faced by Latine-owned businesses all over New York City. 'We as Latines are facing serious challenges today, many of them created by those in power,' Giovanni Gonzalez, founder of the Latine empowerment nonprofit La Gesta, tells Refinery29 Somos. 'They want to hurt our pride and downplay our presence because our light is inevitable and undeniable.' Gonzalez works closely with Toñita's, also known as the Caribbean Social Club, the last remaining social club in the historically Puerto Rican neighborhood of Los Sures, South Williamsburg. In 1974, María Antonia Cay — better known as Toñita — opened the space as a refuge for recently-arrived Puerto Ricans. Since then, it's become an institution among Latines of all backgrounds and remains a homebase for mutual aid efforts, with Toñita cooking for the unhoused population in Los Sures once a week. But as the neighborhood's demographics change, it's become increasingly difficult to stay afloat — even as the club counts Bad Bunny among its regulars. ' "They want to hurt our pride and downplay our presence because our light is inevitable and undeniable." Giovanni Gonzalez ' 'If our businesses were in a fully Latine community, we would not be struggling,' Kalima DeSuze, MSW, the owner and founder of Cafe Con Libros in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, tells Somos. 'Because of the ways our communities are shifting and changing, you could be in a community and somebody could open up the same exact business, right next door. You could be doing the same thing that they're doing, but their business, depending on their race and ethnicity, automatically gets more credibility.' According to a May 2024 report from the New York City Economic Development Corporation, new businesses are opening in North Brooklyn faster than any other area of the five boroughs. Toñita has called North Brooklyn home for 51 years. She's been offered $9 million to give up her Caribbean Social Club, and despite costs reaching an all-time high, Gonzalez says she's standing her ground. 'It may look like her business is at risk, it being the last social club remaining in a gentrified Williamsburg,' he says. '[Toñita] brushes this off like lint on her shoulder, as if the weight of history she carries makes her immune to pressure. This isn't just a bar — it's a living altar of resilience, culture, and community. No amount of money or intimidation can compete with that kind of purpose.' Gentrification has required Latine businesses to become more active on social media, the predominant business discovery platform for New York City transplants. Marketing-savvy Latines have found creative ways to service the businesses they see as vital to their communities. Paulina Montiel is the co-founder of Migo Events, a New York City-based organization that hosted the city's first-ever Mexican Restaurant Week in 2024, which provided social media-driven promotion to Mexican restaurants across the boroughs. 'When we partner with local businesses, we try to teach them [about] social media,' she tells Somos. 'I'll go to cafes like Xoco-latte Bushwick, and I always tag them and tell people about them. Even if it means one person comes, two people come, they usually come back.' ' "Because of the ways our communities are shifting and changing, you could be in a community and somebody could open up the same exact business, right next door. You could be doing the same thing that they're doing, but their business, depending on their race and ethnicity, automatically gets more credibility." Kalima DeSuze ' DeSuze notes that when people of marginalized identities open a business, they're expected to go above and beyond in ways their white, non-Latine counterparts are not. 'I can't just be a bookstore,' she says. 'I have to be fighting to close the income gap, I need to try to close the reading gap, I need to make sure that people learn how to speak English and know their rights. … What then happens for businesses of color is that we take on the responsibility of the world, and then we end up getting burnt out.' Toñita's and Cafe Con Libros demonstrate the magic that can happen when a Latine business defies those expectations. Instead of attempting to solve every problem faced by Latines, Toñita and DeSuze focus on the professions they know and love. This allows them to create more genuine connections with regulars and new visitors alike. 'Spaces like these are what true community growth is all about, especially in cities where money and selfishness rule,' says Gonzalez. 'Businesses like Toñita's are worth preserving and fighting for because they remind us what it means to be human.' It can be easy for Latine businesses to fall into the trap of trendy, Instagram-friendly renovations, especially in the cutthroat New York City market. It might attract new customers in the short term, but Montiel sees value in maintaining a business's original structure and design, whether it's photos of la patria on the walls or those plastic tablecloths. 'That's what makes us feel like we're back at home,' she says. ' "Investing in us is going to have the same outcome as investing in other cultures." Paulina Montiel ' Spending money at these businesses is great, but it's not the only way to support. 'Even if someone leaves us a Google review, do you know how big that is? That's huge for us, huge for any business,' DeSuze says. She also recommends spreading the word about events hosted at your favorite spots, like the second annual Toñita Fest on Sunday, June 22. Gonzalez calls the block party-style event 'an annual celebration meant to keep spreading the word, and help a small club in the heart of Williamsburg become bigger than life.' He's currently raising money to cover its packed itinerary of cultural programming. Montiel says Migo Events will continue to show up for New York City's Latine businesses through its upcoming lineup of events. 'That's the goal, I think, of preserving these businesses: being yourself, pushing yourself into white spaces or spaces that other cultures have broken into, and showing that we have the same capabilities,' she explains. 'Investing in us is going to have the same outcome as investing in other cultures.'
News18
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Love Island USA Introduces First Five Male Contestants For Season 7
Last Updated: Love Island USA season 7 is bringing yet another set of singles in their twenties ready to mix, mingle, and maybe find love in a villa in Fiji. Once again, it's time for another sizzling summer in Fiji with Love Island USA. The hit dating reality show, which is based on the British series Love Island, is back for its seventh season. It brings yet another set of singles in their twenties ready to mix, mingle, and maybe find love in a villa in Fiji. On Thursday, May 29, the show released the first look at the 10 islanders of season 7 of Love Island USA. Let's meet with the five male contestants to be seen on the new season of the dating reality show, breaking and mending hearts. Ace Greene Ace is a 22-year-old content creator from Los Angeles, California. He identifies himself as a 'short king" and is a DJ, comedian, model, choreographer, YouTuber, and professional party host, as per his website. He also owns a dance academy. Last year, he was interviewed on the Jennifer Hudson Show. Ace has over 790,000 followers on Instagram. Austin Shepard A native of Northville, Michigan, Austin is a pool technician. The 26-year-old recently moved to Florida, and as a side quest, he loves petting zoos. He is also a content creator known for his jovial spirit and is obsessed with parties. Austin has over 4,000 followers on Instagram. Jeremiah Brown 25-year-old Jeremiah is from Seattle, Washington. He is into video games and is professionally a model. He has starred in various brand campaigns, including one by Adidas. With over 6,000 followers on Instagram, Jeremiah is an emotional type of guy who is not afraid of crying in front of anybody. He describes himself as a 'communication nerd." Nicolas Vansteenberghe Nicolas is a registered nurse from Jacksonville, Florida. He completed his studies at Florida Atlantic University and also works as a fashion model. He describes himself as 'adventurous" and has a fan following of over 20,000 on Instagram. Taylor is a model from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is a cowboy and was on horses even before he could walk properly. Taylor has modelled for popular brands such as Louis Vuitton, Stetson, Timberland and Levis. The 24-year-old is quite popular on social media, with a following of over 20,000 on Instagram. Love Island USA season 7 is set to premiere on Peacock on Tuesday, June 3 at 9 PM ET. New episodes will air every day except for Wednesdays. Ariana Madix is returning as the show's host, while comedian Ian Sterling will narrate all the juicy updates of season 7. First Published: June 03, 2025, 13:17 IST
New York Post
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Eddie Murphy reveals his son has married Martin Lawrence's daughter: ‘We're in-laws'
Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are in-laws! The 'Daddy Day Care' star, 64, revealed his son Eric Murphy recently tied the knot with the 'Bad Boys' actor's daughter Jasmin Lawrence. 10 Eddie Murphy on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show.' Jennifer Hudson Show/Youtube 'Actually, they got married, like, two weeks ago,' Murphy said while on Thursday's episode of 'The Jennifer Hudson Show.' 'They went off…. Everybody was making the big wedding plans, and they decided they wanted to do something quiet with just the two of them.' The comedian joked that he and his 'Boomerang' and 'Life' costar, 60, are now bound by marriage. 'Yeah, we're in-laws,' said Murphy. 'And he doesn't have to pay for that big wedding now.' 10 Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence. Variety via Getty Images 10 Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix's 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.' FilmMagic When host Jennifer Hudson, 43, who the actor starred in 'Dreamgirls' with, asked if Murphy belted out any tunes at the wedding, he reiterated that the ceremony was private between the newlyweds. 'No, they didn't have a wedding. They went off and they got married at the church. They just had the two of them and the preacher,' Murphy stated. 'They had a quiet little thing. So I think we'll have like a big party or something.' While they have festivities to plan, the 'Beverly Hills Cop' vet is also planning what's next in his and Lawrence's professional life. 10 Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence. jasmin_lawrence/Instagram 10 Eric Murphy and Jasmine Lawrence in June 2024. jasmin_lawrence/Instagram 'There's a bunch of ideas that we have,' he said. 'There's one thing: 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.' It's a movie from the ʼ60s. I want to remake it and do with all the funniest, like a who's who of Black comedy. That's what I want to do. And, of course, Martin would be in that.' Eric, 35, who Murphy shares with ex-wife Paulette McNeely, and Jasmin, 29, Lawrence's eldest daughter with his ex-wife Patricia Southall, first started dating in 2021. Eric debuted their romance on Instagram that June with a sweet selfie of the two. 'Head over heels in LOVE with YOU @jasmin_lawerence,' he wrote at the time. '#myotherhalf #equallyyoked #iloveyou.' 10 Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence's kids got engaged in November. Jennifer Hudson Show/Youtube 10 Iyanna Faith Lawrence, Shamicka Gibbs, Martin Lawrence, Jasmine Page Lawrence and Amara Trinity Lawrence attend the Los Angeles premiere of Columbia Pictures' 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' at the TCL Chinese Theatre on May 30, 2024 in Hollywood. Getty Images A month later, Jasmin gave the love right back, gushing on Instagram: 'Happy birthday, my love! I'm so incredibly blessed to know you, to love you, and to have you by my side.' In 2022, the actress told Daily Pop that growing up in a similar situation as Eric bonded the two. 'There's so much that I don't have to explain, he just gets,' Jasmin expressed. 'And that's really, really nice.' 10 Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy during the 2003 NBA Playoffs. NBAE via Getty Images She added, 'I think we just balance each other out really, really well…so it's a good match.' In 2024, the couple got engaged in a room with dozens of candles, white roses and a giant heart hanging on the wall. 'God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny,' Jasmin wrote on Instagram at the time. 'We couldn't be more excited for this next chapter. Special thank you to everyone who made this moment so magical.' 10 Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence in the 1999 movie 'Life.' Getty Images And both Murphy and Lawrence couldn't be happier that their children have found love together in real life. 'It's beautiful,' the 'National Security' alum told E! News in September 2024. 'They both are beautiful, young adults and they get along so well.' Lawrence added, 'Whoever would've thought that my child and Eddie's child would get together? It's just what it is.' Murphy, meanwhile — who is dad to 10 kids total – is looking to once again run daddy daycare. 10 Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence with their kids. Jennifer Hudson Show/Youtube 'Just our gene pool is going to make this funny baby,' he teased with CBS Mornings in July 2024. 'If they ever get married and have a child, I'm expecting the child to be funny.'
