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Keri Lewis hits backs at Toni Braxton's alimony claims against him

Jill Ann Spaulding/FilmMagicAfter Toni Braxton revealed on Jada Pinkett Smith‘s Red Table Talk that she resented having to pay alimony to ex-husband Keri Lewis after their divorce, Lewis is hitting back, saying Braxton needs to put some “respeck” on his name.

In an lengthy statement posted on Instagram, Lewis clarified the former couple’s alimony arrangement, saying he was paid per the prenuptial agreement that Toni had him sign.

“Toni’s attorney’s suggested she have a prenuptial agreement put in place prior to our wedding, and they drafted one as they saw fit,” he wrote.

“Because of my love for her and being optimistic of marriage lasting forever, I didn’t feel the need to have an attorney, as I wasn’t going to contest anything in the prenup,” he continued. “Fast-forward to 2012 after separating…Toni mentioned to me that the payments set in the prenup would start being deposited into my account. I received alimony for around three years between 2012 and 2014.”

After Keri offered some backstory on his alimony payments, the Mint Condition singer went on to express his frustration with Braxton’s comments.

“Intentionally or not, Toni’s comments have left people with the feeling that we had some sort of legal battle that resulted in her having to pay alimony,” he wrote. “With all due respect, I don’t see that situation in the same light.”

He then pointed out that Braxton crossed the line when she referred to him in a derogatory way.

“While I often did not agree with the creative liberties that were taken in representing our relationship,” he said, “we are raising two sons and it can never be to the degree of her referencing me as a b****. That’s a problem.”

Braxton has yet to publicly respond to Keri’s comments.

Travis Scott hits number one with “Sicko Mode”

David LaChapelleTravis Scott hit number one on the Billboard 100 for the first time in his career with “Sicko Mode” featuring Drake and Skrillex, and he’s thrilled.

“I’m truly lost for words and honestly owe it all to the fans,” La Flame commented on Instagram. ”The journey been very deep and took a lot. Thank you God.”

Scott also thanked Drake, writing, “Thank u bro for rocking with the vision since day one.”

“Sicko Mode” has also been number one for six weeks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts.

Scott also has the number one album, Astroworld. He’s the third artist to rule the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 album chart simultaneously this year, following Drake and Camila Cabello.

The 26-year-old rapper is continuing his Astroworld: Wish You Were Here tour, which runs through December 22 in Portland. It was announced Tuesday that he’ll perform at the first Lollapalooza Stockholm, which will be held June 28 and 29, 2019 in Sweden.

Scoreboard roundup — 12/3/18

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores for Monday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Oklahoma City 110, Detroit 83
Denver 106, Toronto 103
Washington 110, NY Knicks 107
Golden State 128, Atlanta 111
Cleveland 99, Brooklyn 97
L.A. Clippers 129, New Orleans 126
Minnesota 103, Houston 91

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Tampa Bay 5, New Jersey 1
Nashville 2, Buffalo 1
Dallas 4, Edmonton 1

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Final Philadelphia 28 Washington 13

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
(4) Virginia 83, Morgan St. 45
(10) Michigan St. 90, (18) Iowa 68
(11) Florida St. 83, Troy 67
(12) Wisconsin 69, Rutgers 64

Chloe X Halle are very excited about the return of “grown-ish”

Robin Harper/Parkwood/PictureGroupAfter beginning as recurring characters on grown-ish, Chloe X Halle have been elevated to regulars on the sitcom, and they’re very excited about season two, premiering in January.

The Beyoncé proteges portray twin track stars Jazlyn and Shylar in the black-ish spinoff, which stars Yara Shahidi.

Chloe, 20, and her sister Halle, 18, began shooting the new season after wrapping up the Beyoncé/JAY Z On The Run II tour last month. They felt grown-ish was destined for success when they began shooting season one.

“You could just feel the love and the positive energy whenever we would film,” Chloe tells ABC Radio. “You just knew it was going to be something pretty special and when it premiered, and seeing how the world reacted to it, that was just confirmation.”

“We love Kenya Barris,” she continues. “We’re so grateful that he allowed us to be on that show and play Jazlyn and Skylar. They’re like our alter egos. They’re so sassy, and we just love our cast mates.

Chloe X Halle released their debut album, The Kids Are Alright, in April. They’ve received numerous award nominations, including Best Album at the Soul Train Awards, Best Group at the BET Awards, and Outstanding New Artist at the NAACP Image Awards. They’re also being called positive role models. Chloe says they’re humbled by the praise.

“That still stuns me because my sister and I are just two regular girls from Atlanta who love music and entertaining,” she says. “To even be put up on that pedestal saying we’re role models is truly inspiring to me. It makes me want to do better.”

You can see Chloe X Halle in season 2 of grown-ish, premiering January 2 on Freeform.

Chicago Bulls fire Fred Hoiberg, name Jim Boylen head coach

Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — The Chicago Bulls have fired head coach Fred Hoiberg after a 5-19 start to the season.

Hoiberg coached the team starting in 2015, leading them to a playoff appearance in 2016.

Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson thanked Hoiberg for his time with the team, and insisted the move was not about the team’s poor start to the season.

“At media day, [General Manager Gar Forman] and I spoke about how we weren’t going to evaluate things based on wins and losses,” he told reporters. “This decision was not based on our record.”

The Bulls have started the season missing some key players, including starting point guard Kris Dunn and small forward Lauri Markannen who only made his season debut on Dec. 1. Paxson also told reporters the injured players were not an excuse.

“What we’re lacking is kind of an energy and spirit about our team and we need to get that back,” he said. “It’s not as simple as saying we would’ve gotten that with healthy players, with Lauri coming back, Kris Dunn coming back, Bobby [Portis] coming back. It wasn’t going to be that simple.”

Assistant coach Jim Boylen has been tapped to replace Hoiberg as head coach on a long term basis, and not just as an interim coach.

“I think it sends a message to the team that they have faith in me,” he told reporters. “We’re going to try to build this thing from where Fred had it.”

Boylen has served with an assistant for several NBA teams, including the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs. His only prior head coaching experience was for four seasons at the University of Utah.

Boylen will most likely want to start with improving the team’s offense. The Bulls are 28th in points per game with 103.4.

Purple Reign: A movie inspired by the music of Prince is now in development

The Prince Estate. Photographer Nancy BundtPrince fans can look forward to a new movie featuring his music.

Universal Pictures is developing a movie with an original story, which will use classic songs from the Minneapolis icon, according to Variety. The movie will not be based on Prince’s life, like Purple Rain — instead, Prince’s estate is working with the studio to create a film similar to the 2008 movie Mamma Mia. That featured an original story, soundtracked by the music of the Swedish pop group ABBA.

Troy Carter, who has managed Lady Gaga, John Legend, Miguel, Eve and other stars, is the entertainment advisor to the estate, and will serve as one of the executive producers.

LL Cool J hosts “A Home for the Holidays” special

Robert Voets/CBSLL Cool J is hosting the 20th anniversary of CBS’ A Home for the Holidays special, which spotlights families whose lives have been changed by adoption from foster care.

In addition to new inspirational stories from families touched by adoption, the special will also offer an update on some families who were featured on the special in years past.

A Home for the Holidays with LL Cool J airs on Friday, December 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Over the weekend, the legendary rapper/actor and his wife, Simone, hosted their annual Jump and Ball Foundation charity event in Manhasset, NY. LL began the organization in 2005 to provide summer camp for youth from the borough of Queens, New York, where he grew up.

Rihanna announces Savage x Fenty pop-up stores for the holidays

Dave Benett/Getty Images for Savage X FentyRihanna wants her fans to give her lingerie for Christmas.

RiRi announced on Instagram that she’s opened four pop-up stores. The post was accompanied by a sexy photo of her clad in Savage x Fenty.

“Come by one of the @savagexfenty pop-up shops for all the Xclusives and new releases in NYC, Mall of America, San Jose, and Vegas!!,” the Ocean’s 8 star commented. “Head to http://www.savagex.com/store-locations for more details #SavageXPopUp”

While the “Rude Boy” singer is promoting her lingerie, the Rihanna Navy is waiting for the release date of her upcoming movie, Guava Island, which she filmed in Cuba with Donald Glover. Glover debuted a trailer for the film one week ago at the PHAROS Festival in New Zealand but so far, no information is available about when it will premiere.

Diddy says “it's beautiful” being a “daddy mommy” for his children following Kim Porter's passing

David Becker/Getty Images via ABCFollowing Kim Porter‘s passing earlier this month, Diddy is now serving as a “daddy mommy” for their children, and he says, “It’s beautiful.”

The Bad Boy Entertainment CEO posted videos of him on Twitter driving with his kids, calling himself a “daddy mommy.”

“So this daddy mommy thing, it’s beautiful,” Diddy said. “Love it. You just have to get up early in the morning. Like, real early,”

“When y’all hear me say ‘daddy mommy,’ all my single mothers — they know what that is,” the media mogul added. “Even some single fathers. Gotta step up and play both roles. The mothers do it all the time.”

Porter gave birth to their 20-year old son, Christian, and their 11-year-old twin daughters Jessie Jamesand D’Lila Star. Diddy also adopted 27-year old Quincy, Porter’s son with Al B. Sure!

Diddy has two more children from other relationships: Justin 24, and Chance 12.

Porter died of cardiac arrest November 15 at her home in Toluca Lake, California. She was 47. More than a thousand mourners attended the November 24 funeral in Columbus, Georgia, including Mary J. Blige, Kimora Lee Simmons, Usher, DJ Khaled, NeNe Leakes, Lil Kim and Faith Evans.

Cardi B skips court for strip club assault case; ordered to appear Friday or face arrest

ABC/ImageGroupLAAfter failing to appear at a hearing today in New York City regarding charges of assault in a strip club, Cardi B may face arrest if she doesn’t appear in court Friday.

Although Cardi’s legal team was present at the hearing, the judge ordered her to appear in person Friday, or a bench warrant will be issued.

The “I Like It “rapper is charged with assault and reckless endangerment for allegedly throwing bottles at two female bartenders August 29 at the Angels Strip Club in New York City. The bartenders are sisters named Jade and Baddie Gi. Cardi’s nemesis, Nicki Minaj, features them in her latest video, “Good Form.”

It’s rumored that the alleged violence occurred because Cardi suspects that Jade slept with her husband, Offset.