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Usher’s BET Lifetime Achievement Award speech was heavily censored.The singer was given the award in Sunday’s ceremony (June 30), where he also won the award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist and was nominated for three others.However, viewers weren’t sure what he was saying in his acceptance speech after he swore in reference to his estranged father, leading to BET censoring him.Many of them took to X/Twitter to voice their frustration or poke fun at BET, with journalist Philip Lewis simply asking why the US is “so weird about curse words.”why is America so weird about curse words! #BETAwards— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 1, 2024The censor person in the back during Usher speech #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/cVjmXMfWOO— LENA (@_sdm26) July 1, 2024 Fortunately, however, the mics were on during his tribute performance, which featured an all-star group of singers covering some of Usher’s biggest hits.

Snoop Dogg live on air earlier this month.Meteorologist and news anchor Barbie Bassett has not been seen on air for the NBC affiliate WLBT since 8 March, according to Deadline (as reported by The Independent). The website claims that during her last appearance on the channel’s morning show Bassett caused controversy while she and other team members were discussing Snoop Dogg.Joining in a chat about Snoop’s line of wines, Bassett is reported as quoting the rapper, saying: “Fo shizzle, my nizzle.” The reference came up when the idea of a collaboration between the ‘Doggyland’ rapper and a newsroom journalist was raised – see the tweet below for a video clip of the incident from Huffpost’s Philip Lewis.Longtime Mississippi news anchor appears to no longer be employed with the news team after saying, "Fo shizzle, my nizzle" on airhttps://t.co/O5tFTsac1g pic.twitter.com/hs01IyVQaL— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) March 24, 2023“Nizzle” is commonly cited as slang for the N-word.This was not the first time that Bassett has caused controversy either, according to reports.

performed her hit song “Straight Up” from the 1988 album Forever Your Girl during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, complete with a tap break. If you mostly recognize as a judge on shows like and , well, consider this performance an example of her credentials. Dressed in a gold bodysuit, Abdul stunned the audience with her moves—especially rapper , who can be seen dancing enthusiastically among the crowd. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Flavor Flav isn't the only one who loved Abdul's performance.

Jimmy Kimmel is facing heavy criticism online after gatecrashing Quinta Brunson’s Emmys acceptance speech. Brunson won an Emmy Award for her writing on the comedy series Abbott Elementary. She was introduced by actor Will Arnett, who dragged Kimmel onstage as part of a bit – the host pretended to have passed out after drinking too many skinny margaritas upon losing in his own category.

Dave Chappelle has refused to have his name attached to a new performing arts theater at his old high school after student backlash to his comedy special The Closer.

Blue Ivy had a classic embarrassing dad moment with her father Jay-Z at the NBA playoff game between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics. During the game, in which the Warriors triumphed over the Celtics, 24-time Grammy Award-winner Jay-Z was introduced on the jumbotron. The “99 Problems” rapper put his arm around his 10-year-old daughter, who appeared to try and pull it away before smiling.

Blue Ivy Carter and dad Jay-Z shared a heartwarming moment as she became embarrassed as he was announced to the crowd at the NBA Finals game between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics at the Chase Center in San Francisco Monday.Journalist Philip Lewis shared a clip of the exchange, writing, 'To us: Jay Z, the all time rap legend; To Blue Ivy: embarrassing dad.'In the clip, the rap icon was being given a deluxe introduction when he put his arm around her and gave her a kiss as she seemed sheepish amid the attention they were receiving. The latest:Blue Ivy Carter, 10, and dad Jay-Z, 52, shared a heartwarming moment as she became embarrassed as he was announced to the crowd at the NBA Finals game between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics at the Chase Center in San Francisco MondayThe famed father and daughter matched at the game in dark ensembles.Jay-Z donned a button-up black top over a black t-shirt and black pants with white sneakers, accessorizing with black sunglasses and a gold watch.

A family have told of their shock after their dad's personality change turned out to be an early sign of a fatal illness.