Nicki Minaj Won’t Attend Met Gala Because Of COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement And Safety Of Her Son; Joy Reid Slams Rapper: ‘People Listen To You!’

Kelly Ripa’s coat is taking centre stage.

Shakira is one proud mama and she’s not afraid to show it!

Tom Hanks‘ son Chet Hanks, 31, is getting a lot of attention after admitting he struggled with the fame his 65-year-old dad had while he was growing up, in a new YouTube video. After the actor and musician, whose mother is Rita Wilson, revealed that he didn’t have a “strong male role model” growing up, Tom’s fans immediately came to his defense by sharing comments on social media that included their high opinions of the Forrest Gump star.

Taylor Swift has pulled out of Glastonbury Festival 2022 two years after her 2020 appearance was cancelled due to Covid.The special occasion was said to be a "huge moment" for The Shake it Off singer with it's widely anticipated return set for June 22 to June 26 this year.Many were excited to see Taylor, 32, take to the main stage following an incredible two years in which she has scored four number one albums.Glastonbury has twice been cancelled due to Covid, but Taylor has now apparently said she will give this year's event a miss as she focuses on re-recording her album. A music insider told The Sun: "Taylor politely declined when she was approached because the timing just isn't right at the moment."They added that the superstar is still keen to headline the festival, which is said to be on her bucket list, but that performing isn't top of her agenda at the moment with old albums still needing re-recording.

Aliens have been found aboard the International Space Station.Scientists have discovered three new genetic variants of bacteria inside the manned spacecraft which orbits the Earth 15 times-a-day 250 miles high.The microorganisms were found at separate locations including a special plant growth chamber where researchers have been attempting to cultivate crops in zero gravity conditions. The three strains of Methylobacteriaceae - which are "rod-shaped and capable of movement" - were "previously undiscovered", according to a NASA study published in science journal Frontiers In Microbiology.

She recently spent some quality time with her boyfriend Austin Butler during a trip to north London.ButKaia Gerber was back stateside on Wednesday as she ran errands in New York City.The 20-year-old supermodel put on a stylish display in a brown herringbone coat while strolling into a nearby cafe. Out and about:Kaia Gerber was spotted running errands in New York City on Wednesday afternoonShe layered the coat over a plain white tee and a pair of black bootcut jeans.The daughter of Cindy Crawford pounded the pavement in a pair of Adidas trainers and white socks.

Nicki Minaj‘s husband, Kenneth Petty, 43, may avoid jail time after he plead guilty on Sept. 9th to failing to register as a sex offender in California. The 38-year-old “Super Bass” singer’s husband’s status as a sex offender stems from a 1995 conviction for first-degree attempted rape.

Nicki Minaj is explaining why she won’t be in attendance at this year’s Met Gala.

The “Queen of Rap” sadly won’t be attending the 2021 Met Gala. Nicki Minaj, 38, announced via Twitter on Monday (Sept. 13) that she contracted COVID-19 and won’t be attending this year’s star-studded event in New York. Nicki admitted that she was not vaccinated against the virus, and explained to her followers that the infection was also the reason she skipped out on the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. “I was prepping for vmas then i shot a video & guess who got COVID?” she wrote.

Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender in California.As Pitchfork reports, federal court documents show Petty had initially pleaded not guilty to the single-count indictment in March 2020, but later formally changed his plea on Thursday (September 9). He is scheduled to be sentenced in January 2022.Authorities in Beverly Hills first arrested Petty in November 2019 after learning that he had moved from New York to California, and that he failed to submit his sex offender status in the process.

Sorry, Barbz. Nicki Minaj is no longer performing at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards — and it might be due to the latest development in her husband Kenneth Petty’s legal drama.

Nicki Minaj is out at the MTV Video Music Awards, despite never being officially announced as a performer.The 38-year-old rapper shared Thursday on Twitter that she would no longer perform at the award show, which is scheduled for Sunday, September 12.She announced her sudden departure the same day that her husband Kenneth Petty, 43, pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender in California.

Not the time. Nicki Minaj revealed she will no longer be performing at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards days before the event takes place.

After giving birth to her son last year, Nicki Minaj revealed that she wants to expand her family. The rapper, 38, fielded fan questions via Twitter Q&A on Thursday, Sept. 9, discussing all things family and career. When a fan asked whether her 11-month-old son — whose name she has not yet publicly disclosed but has affectionately nicknamed “Papa Bear”  — would be her only child with husband Kenneth Petty or if she wanted her “family to grow,” Nicki responded with a “grow.”

Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, could face up to 10 years in prison for a sex offender registry mishap, Us Weekly can confirm.

Nicki Minaj‘s latest Instagram Live didn’t go as planned thanks to her son, who’s nicknamed “Papa Bear.” The 38-year-old “Super Bass” singer was speaking to her 156 million Instagram followers on Tuesday, Sept. 7 when her son — who turns 1 at the end of the month — could be heard off-camera banging against something in the house, much to Nicki’s dismay. “Papa, what’s the problem?” Nicki asked her son, who only continued to act up louder and louder.

Queens unite! Nicki Minaj and Rihanna had the ultimate double date with their significant others — and the “Chun-Li” rapper’s baby boy — on Labor Day.

Nicki Minaj and Rihanna were hanging out together on Monday, September 6!

Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty are spending time with A$AP Rocky and Rihanna. In the photos shared on Monday, Minaj and Kenneth hold on to their baby boy while Rocky and Rihanna cozied up on the couch next to the proud parents."#RokNRiha #QueenRih #CaribbeanGirlsRunit Love her downnnnnnn #NewYorkS**t #YKTFV," Minaj captioned the photos of their New York at-home double-date.A post shared by Barbie (@nickiminaj)In another post, Minaj shared a video of her and RiRi blowing kisses at the camera before the Bajan singer said, «Caribbean things, you know what I'm sayin'?» In another video, Minaj and Rihanna's niece, Majesty, gave a shoutout to the  rapper's fans, declaring her love for the «Barbz.»A post shared by Barbie

Rihanna and Nicki Minaj’s son had some sweet bonding time.

Nicki Minaj, 38, and Rihanna, 33, got together over the weekend and fans got a peek into their visit with two new Instagram posts from the rapper.The Queens, New York-bred artist posted a snapshot of the mega-famous stars seated on a couch with their respective partners — Nicki with husband Kenneth Petty, 43, and RiRi with her boyfriend, rapper ASAP Rocky, 32.They were joined by the Anaconda hitmaker's son, affectionately known by the nickname 'Papa Bear,' who's nearly a year old.