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Watch Spice Girls Reunite For Impromptu Show At Victoria Beckham's Birthday
By Logan DeLoye | iHeart.Com
Posh Spice celebrated a birthday milestone on Saturday (April 20) with a legendary party surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Spice Girls!
Victoria Beckham turned 50 years old on Wednesday, April 17th, and commemorated the special occasion with an impromptu performance featuring "Ginger Spice" Geri Halliwell, "Scary Spice" Melanie Brown, "Sporty Spice" Melanie Chisholm, and "Baby Spice" Emma Bunton! The icons proved that "friendship never ends" and partied like it was 1997, recreating their unforgettable "Stop" dance routine for event attendees.
Luckily, Victoria's husband, David Beckham, was present to capture the moment on camera and share it with the rest of the world. The beloved football star (and avid Spice Girls' supporter) posted the dance routine to Instagram with the caption: "I mean come on x," as fans around the world watched in awe.
Posh Spice celebrated a birthday milestone on Saturday (April 20) with a legendary party surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Spice Girls!
Victoria Beckham turned 50 years old on Wednesday, April 17th, and commemorated the special occasion with an impromptu performance featuring "Ginger Spice" Geri Halliwell, "Scary Spice" Melanie Brown, "Sporty Spice" Melanie Chisholm, and "Baby Spice" Emma Bunton! The icons proved that "friendship never ends" and partied like it was 1997, recreating their unforgettable "Stop" dance routine for event attendees.
Luckily, Victoria's husband, David Beckham, was present to capture the moment on camera and share it with the rest of the world. The beloved football star (and avid Spice Girls' supporter) posted the dance routine to Instagram with the caption: "I mean come on x," as fans around the world watched in awe.
The fabulous fashion designer posted a series of snaps from her birthday party including a glamorous photo of all the Spice Girls reunited, a stunning solo pose in a sheer, gathered gown, and memories captured with celebrity friends including Gordon Ramsey, Tom Cruise, Eva Longoria, and more!
"The best gift to be reunited!! Thank you to all my friends and family for celebrating with me. Kisses!"
"The best gift to be reunited!! Thank you to all my friends and family for celebrating with me. Kisses!"
The stunning mother-of-four also gifted followers a family photo before the event with David and sons, Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and daughter Harper, 12, expressing gratitude for her loved ones as she soaks up everything that 50 has to offer!
'American Idol' Judges Discuss
Katy Perry's Potential Replacement
By Sarah Tate | iHeart.Com
As Katy Perry's tenure on American Idol comes to an end, her fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie as well as host Ryan Seacrest are contemplating who could potentially serve as her replacement.
Entertainment Tonight caught up with the judges after Monday's (April 22) show to see who they think could replace Perry when she leaves at the end of the season. One major name that was on everyone's minds was Meghan Trainor, who appeared on the episode as a coach.
"I think Meghan's always been real fun. You know, that's kinda been her brand, to have fun," Bryan said. "[She's] real witty, so certainly."
Seacrest agreed that Trainor was "very good" during her appearance on the show, adding, "Megan is a super talent, too, and she's got a great sense of humor. She's fun and she's spontaneous."
The show's producers are seemingly still in search for Perry's replacement as they will have big shoes to fill given the "Firework" singer served as a judge for seven seasons. Richie said the biggest requirement for whoever takes over for Perry is that they need to be able to have fun and spar with their fellow judges.
"It's gotta be fun, but no ego. Because we're gonna insult each other so much," he said. "And when you're with Luke, he doesn't know he's killin' ya."
Despite Bryan thinking Trainor could be a nice fit, he said that he has at least "10 names" of who he would like to see behind the judge's table. Richie, however, would be interested in having the original American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, return as a judge.
"I've got my list, but Kelly, if you don't have anything else to do, I'd like to drop that out there," he said. "I'm a big fan."
Perry announced last year that she is leaving Idol at the end of the current season after serving as a judge for seven seasons, and she recently shared some of her reasons behind her decision.
As Katy Perry's tenure on American Idol comes to an end, her fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie as well as host Ryan Seacrest are contemplating who could potentially serve as her replacement.
Entertainment Tonight caught up with the judges after Monday's (April 22) show to see who they think could replace Perry when she leaves at the end of the season. One major name that was on everyone's minds was Meghan Trainor, who appeared on the episode as a coach.
"I think Meghan's always been real fun. You know, that's kinda been her brand, to have fun," Bryan said. "[She's] real witty, so certainly."
Seacrest agreed that Trainor was "very good" during her appearance on the show, adding, "Megan is a super talent, too, and she's got a great sense of humor. She's fun and she's spontaneous."
The show's producers are seemingly still in search for Perry's replacement as they will have big shoes to fill given the "Firework" singer served as a judge for seven seasons. Richie said the biggest requirement for whoever takes over for Perry is that they need to be able to have fun and spar with their fellow judges.
"It's gotta be fun, but no ego. Because we're gonna insult each other so much," he said. "And when you're with Luke, he doesn't know he's killin' ya."
Despite Bryan thinking Trainor could be a nice fit, he said that he has at least "10 names" of who he would like to see behind the judge's table. Richie, however, would be interested in having the original American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, return as a judge.
"I've got my list, but Kelly, if you don't have anything else to do, I'd like to drop that out there," he said. "I'm a big fan."
Perry announced last year that she is leaving Idol at the end of the current season after serving as a judge for seven seasons, and she recently shared some of her reasons behind her decision.
Jimmie Allen Felt World 'Just Collapsed,'
He Says In Emotional Interview
By Kelly Fisher | iHeart.Com
Jimmie Allen delivered an in-depth interview about his personal life and career, including his mental health journey following an affair and a lawsuit alleging abuse. Allen posted his conversation with Kathie Lee Gifford on YouTube on Tuesday (April 23).
During the conversation, Gifford asked Allen what began to unravel his career. Allen took pauses as he responded, reflecting on the since-dismissed lawsuit filed in May 2023 by a Jane Doe, a former manager of the Delaware-born singer-songwriter, accusing Allen of assault and sexual abuse.
“I remember I was sitting there and I literally felt like the whole world had just collapsed,” Allen, 38, said as he reflected on the moment the news broke in May 2023. “The first thing my brain goes to is not (to my) career. It’s how (am I going) to provide for my kids. I’m thinking, how do I provide for my family?”
Allen had three children on that day last year. He recently opened up about being a father to six children. His eldest son is Aadyn, who turns 10 this year, followed by his first two children with wife Alexis Gale — whom he married in May 2021 — Naomi Bettie, born in March 2020, and Zara James, born in October 2021. Allen welcomed twins Amari and Aria with another woman while he was split from Gale, who then welcomed Baby No. 3 with Allen, son Cohen Ace James, in September 2023. Allen revealed in his interview with Gifford that he welcomed Amari and Aria with a longtime friend, Danielle, while he was separated from Gale and she was separated from her husband.
“Then it hit me,” Allen said in his interview with Gifford, reflecting on his thoughts of how to provide for his family and business deals canceled amid the lawsuit, which has since been dismissed. “My life insurance covers suicide. And I don’t feel that way now, but in that moment, when you feel like you have nothing…in the midst of a society where it’s no longer innocent until proven guilty. You’re guilty. She said this, so it must be true.”
Allen admitted he began putting bullets in his gun clip when a friend, Chuck Adams, texted him with “freaky” timing:
“Ending it isn’t the answer.” Allen said it was because of Adams’ message that he “just stopped.” He called a friend to come take his gun. Allen credits his family, friends and kids with helping him get through. He also said he went to a retreat and sought therapy during that time.
Earlier this year, Allen and Jane Doe reached a settlement to her claims and his counterclaims and agreed to dismiss them.
Elizabeth Fegan, founding partner of FeganScott, which represented Jane Doe, said in a statement to PEOPLE, in part, that Doe settled “to avoid the trauma of reliving her abuse over the course of a painful trial.”
Allen said in his interview with Gifford that in the future, he aims “to continue with just being honest with myself, and being honest with everyone else.” He said he’s focusing on providing for his kids and writing “purposeful music.”
Watch the full conversation between Allen and Gifford here.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide or is in emotional distress, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Jimmie Allen delivered an in-depth interview about his personal life and career, including his mental health journey following an affair and a lawsuit alleging abuse. Allen posted his conversation with Kathie Lee Gifford on YouTube on Tuesday (April 23).
During the conversation, Gifford asked Allen what began to unravel his career. Allen took pauses as he responded, reflecting on the since-dismissed lawsuit filed in May 2023 by a Jane Doe, a former manager of the Delaware-born singer-songwriter, accusing Allen of assault and sexual abuse.
“I remember I was sitting there and I literally felt like the whole world had just collapsed,” Allen, 38, said as he reflected on the moment the news broke in May 2023. “The first thing my brain goes to is not (to my) career. It’s how (am I going) to provide for my kids. I’m thinking, how do I provide for my family?”
Allen had three children on that day last year. He recently opened up about being a father to six children. His eldest son is Aadyn, who turns 10 this year, followed by his first two children with wife Alexis Gale — whom he married in May 2021 — Naomi Bettie, born in March 2020, and Zara James, born in October 2021. Allen welcomed twins Amari and Aria with another woman while he was split from Gale, who then welcomed Baby No. 3 with Allen, son Cohen Ace James, in September 2023. Allen revealed in his interview with Gifford that he welcomed Amari and Aria with a longtime friend, Danielle, while he was separated from Gale and she was separated from her husband.
“Then it hit me,” Allen said in his interview with Gifford, reflecting on his thoughts of how to provide for his family and business deals canceled amid the lawsuit, which has since been dismissed. “My life insurance covers suicide. And I don’t feel that way now, but in that moment, when you feel like you have nothing…in the midst of a society where it’s no longer innocent until proven guilty. You’re guilty. She said this, so it must be true.”
Allen admitted he began putting bullets in his gun clip when a friend, Chuck Adams, texted him with “freaky” timing:
“Ending it isn’t the answer.” Allen said it was because of Adams’ message that he “just stopped.” He called a friend to come take his gun. Allen credits his family, friends and kids with helping him get through. He also said he went to a retreat and sought therapy during that time.
Earlier this year, Allen and Jane Doe reached a settlement to her claims and his counterclaims and agreed to dismiss them.
Elizabeth Fegan, founding partner of FeganScott, which represented Jane Doe, said in a statement to PEOPLE, in part, that Doe settled “to avoid the trauma of reliving her abuse over the course of a painful trial.”
Allen said in his interview with Gifford that in the future, he aims “to continue with just being honest with myself, and being honest with everyone else.” He said he’s focusing on providing for his kids and writing “purposeful music.”
Watch the full conversation between Allen and Gifford here.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide or is in emotional distress, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
James Fortune Uplifts His Fans With Powerful New Song 'For A Long Time'
By Tony M. Centeno | iHeart.Com
James Fortune returns with his brand new single, and it's iHeartRadio's latest World Premiere.
On Thursday, April 25, the revered gospel singer released his latest song "For A Long Time." The uplifting power ballad is an authentic anthem that will resonate with Gospel and inspirational music lovers. “For A Long Time” is the lead single for the forthcoming homecoming album from his former group FIYA. The song arrives right before Fortune and FIYA's 20th anniversary concert at the Lighthouse Church in Houston.
James Fortune returns with his brand new single, and it's iHeartRadio's latest World Premiere.
On Thursday, April 25, the revered gospel singer released his latest song "For A Long Time." The uplifting power ballad is an authentic anthem that will resonate with Gospel and inspirational music lovers. “For A Long Time” is the lead single for the forthcoming homecoming album from his former group FIYA. The song arrives right before Fortune and FIYA's 20th anniversary concert at the Lighthouse Church in Houston.
2024 marks Fortune's 20th anniversary in the music business and he plans to celebrate throughout the year with a new album and a tour commemorating his latest milestone. Back in January, Fortune reunited with former members of his group, FIYA, to record a homecoming live album featuring a few new songs and several fan favorites from their past.
Since his music ministry’s 2004 debut with You Survived, James Fortune has gone on to record and release The Transformation (2007), Encore (2010), his 2012 albums Identity and Grace Gift, Live Through It (2014) and Dream Again (2019). I Believe (Live), Kingdom Music Vol. I and Live Through It are among the other albums within James Fortune and FIYA's extensive catalog.
Fortune's albums fuse elements of hip-hop beats with uplifting lyrical messages. The knockout combo captures and lures listeners in and provides them with spiritual fuel they may not even know they need. Fortune's musical testimony is truly heartfelt and sentimental.
Listen to James Fortune's new song "For A Long Time" below.
Since his music ministry’s 2004 debut with You Survived, James Fortune has gone on to record and release The Transformation (2007), Encore (2010), his 2012 albums Identity and Grace Gift, Live Through It (2014) and Dream Again (2019). I Believe (Live), Kingdom Music Vol. I and Live Through It are among the other albums within James Fortune and FIYA's extensive catalog.
Fortune's albums fuse elements of hip-hop beats with uplifting lyrical messages. The knockout combo captures and lures listeners in and provides them with spiritual fuel they may not even know they need. Fortune's musical testimony is truly heartfelt and sentimental.
Listen to James Fortune's new song "For A Long Time" below.