Katt Williams Challenges Existence Of Cancel Culture, Says “Cancellation Doesn’t Have Its Own Culture”

Mary J. Blige will be hitting the stage on Sunday, Feb. 13 alongside Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar for the Super Bowl’s first-ever rap-themed halftime show.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton brought the best of both worlds to the Bud Light Music Fest on Feb. 11! The married couple headlined night two of the event, which took place at Crypto.Com Arena two days before the Super Bowl. The stars each performed some of their solo hits, as well as some of their popular duets. Of course, Gwen was the center of attention in her fabulous look.

Rihanna showed off her baby bump at her Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin party in Los Angeles! The 33-year-old style icon has been making maternity style entirely her own since announcing her pregnancy with boyfriend A$AP Rocky — and her Feb. 11 soirée at the Goya Studios was no exception. RiRi opted for a green colored chain top that was totally backless, allowing her baby bump to peak through the front as the two shared a romantic snuggle on the carpet.

Three people have been shot outside a celebrity-packed party thrown by Justin Bieber in Los Angeles on Friday night (February 11) following the pop star’s concert. Multiple gunshots were fired after a fight erupted outside the restaurant The Nice Guy, according to a police statement obtained by HollywoodLife. The three victims — a 19-year-old male, 24-year-old male and 60-year-old male — were wounded and taken to a nearby hospital where they remain in stable condition. The shooter or shooters are still on the loose and no arrests have been made, according to police. The incident is not gang related. HollywoodLife has reached out to Bieber’s reps for a statement.

Sasha Urban editorAlyssa Milano is still considering a run for congress. Milano first confirmed in June that she was looking at mounting a campaign in 2024 for California’s very red fourth congressional district seat.However, she now tells Variety that she doesn’t actually think she could win. But no matter.“My thought is, even if I’m not winning, which I don’t think I can, I can collect data for the next candidate,” Milano said Thursday night at GLAAD and the National Football League’s “Night of Pride” event.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorKanye West made a surprise appearance at a preview of the Netflix docuseries “Jeen-Yuhs” at Citizen News in Hollywood on Friday night.Celebs in the 300-strong audience at the Super Bowl Weekend event included Taraji P. Henson, Offset, Usher and Roddy Rich and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. and co-president Valeisha Butterfield Jones.West arrived at about 8:15.

Manori Ravindran International EditorAmélie van Elmbt and Maya Duverdier’s documentary “Dreaming Walls,” about the legendary Chelsea Hotel in New York and its controversial renovation, has unveiled a trailer.The film world premieres in the Panorama section of the Berlinale on Saturday.The Chelsea Hotel, an icon of 1960s counterculture, was a haven for famous artists and intellectuals including Patti Smith, Janis Joplin and the superstars of Warhol’s Factory. However, the building’s lengthy renovation into a luxury hotel, which has spanned more than 10 years, has been a source of ongoing frustration for its tenants, as dozens of them, many in their later years, still live amid scaffolding and constant construction.

Saturday AM Update: Refresh for more analysis and chart Two major studios this weekend took a bold swing and decided to go after the challenged older female demo over Valentine’s Day weekend in a continued pandemic, and while the results were in line with projections, they wouldn’t be anything to brag about in a pre-pandemic marketplace. It’s also the hardest weekend for moviegoing with Super Bowl on Sunday.

The latest movie from French filmmaker Claire Denis, Fire (or Both Sides Of The Blade), premieres tonight at the Berlin International Film Festival.

ADELE was wearing an eye-watering £2.2million worth of jewellery during her Graham Norton appearance. The pop singer made sure she was dripping in diamonds - including her £740,000 'engagement ring' - before heading to a gay club in London. Adele, 33, donned a stunning £1.5million jewellery set for her night out on the town on Thursday, where she was seen pole-dancing at G-A-Y.

JAMES Argent has been seen for the first time since he was rushed to hospital after an emergency at his home. The ex-Towie star took a taxi to a local lake where he was seen feeding the ducks with a Nando's pitta bread. We told yesterday how the TOWIE star’s worried pals were forced to call 999.

Amy Hart has opened up on her egg freezing journey, explaining that she can't see herself going through the process again.The 29 year old just finished another round of freezing her eggs in a bid to ensure she can have biological children in the future. However, the former Love Islander was left disappointed after only being able to get seven eggs collected, bringing her total up to 12. Now, the reality star has spoken out on how tough the process was this time and has told OK! Online that she won't be going through this again.

Kate Lawler has recalled the "dark times" she has experienced during her first year of motherhood on social media. The former Big Brother star, 41, took to Instagram to share a collection of adorable snaps in order to mark her daughter Noa's first birthday on Friday 11 February.

Matthew Perry will be opening up his life in a new memoir.

Bella Hadid is strutting her stuff!

David and Victoria Beckham are doting parents to four children, including daughter Harper, and on Saturday they delighted her with a new addition to the family.PHOTOS: David and Victoria Beckham's 10 sweetest moments with mini-me Harper SevenVictoria took to Instagram to reveal that the family had welcomed a pet rabbit, and Harper couldn't have looked happier as she held the furry animal in her hands, with her smiling from ear to ear.

Elizabeth Hurley's bikini body is incredible. And we're just glad to see even her celebrity pals are driven green with envy when she posts a beach selfie!MORE: Super Bowl party essentials: 17 must-have supplies for the big gameThe Austin Powers actress has been taking her followers with her on a "pretend vacation" to the Maldives via Instagram, as travel restrictions and Covid make beach breaks harder than usual.WATCH: Elizabeth dances to the Spice Girls in tiny yellow binkini - and wow!And while we're all thankful to Elizabeth for brightening up our Februarys with her colourful photoshoots, some of her famous friends are admitting that her flawless figure is making them more than a little envious.A post shared by Elizabeth Hurley (@elizabethhurley1)British actress Patsy Kensit commented on one snap of the brunette bombshell, saying: "God I wish I had that body and face.....simply stunning inside and out."READ: Elizabeth Hurley's rocks short blonde hair in show-stopping photoMORE: Elizabeth Hurley shares flirty summer photo as she jokes about British weatherAmerican actress and TV star Lisa Rinna was lost for words, instead sharing a string of fire emojis expressing just how incredible Elizabeth looked in the shot.

Michael Strahan opened up about something he's never spoken publicly about before, his fans branded him an inspiration.The Good Morning America host revealed his personal anguish before fame and admitted there were times he felt utterly alone. MORE: Michael Strahan talks 'surviving' every day in heartbreaking confession about high school The former NFL player shared an emotional message with fans in the second episode of ESPN's More Than an Athlete and posted a clip to his Instagram.WATCH: GMA's Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts are friendship goals Michael - who had never played American Football until senior year of high school - moved from Germany to Houston as a teenager to try to break into the game, but it was far from easy for the star who admitted he was lost. His caption to the footage read: "I have never told this story publicly… let’s just leave it at that." MORE: Michael Strahan reveals bittersweet memory of late fatherREAD: Michael Strahan delights fans after revealing 'mystery woman'The video began with Michael saying: "I'm gonna tell a story here which I don't think has ever been on tape about my college.A post shared by michaelstrahan (@michaelstrahan)Michael opened up on ESPN's More Than an Athlete"When I first went to Houston I was scared. Here I am a kid coming from Germany.

The father of a man who shot and killed five people in 2021 said that he is "sorry and ashamed" over his son's actions.

Cops have launched a desperate search for a missing Scots teen who vanished from a park in Paisley.

Cops have launched an urgent probe after a man impersonating a police officer stole a "significant" amount of cash from a Scots home.

Motherwell Football Club’s off-field achievements have been praised at Holyrood.

Katt Williams is the latest comedian to speak out about cancel culture and its impact on the world of stand-up comedy.  The comic, 49, appeared on "The Joe Budden Podcast" to promote his upcoming film, "The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2," when the hosts asked him directly for his opinions on the current state of comedy and what cancel culture means for the future of the genre. Williams took a hard stance on the issue, arguing that it’s merely an invitation for talented artists to elevate their work.  "If you ask all of the people who didn’t make it to the NBA, if you asked them if we just lowered the goal down another foot, they would all tell you they’d make it.

Ellise Shafer administratorComedian Katt Williams has thrown his take on cancel culture into the ring — and he doesn’t think it’s all that bad.On an episode of the Joe Budden Podcast that released on June 4, Williams discussed his upcoming film, “The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2,” and the conversation soon turned to comedy in the age of the internet.“Where do you stand on comics’ ability to be comics without judgement and repercussions from cancel culture?” Budden asked Williams, who replied with several fitting analogies.“Some of these things are for the benefit of everything. Nobody likes the speed limit, but it’s necessary.

The Joe Budden Podcast earlier this week.

There’s been much media discussion about so-called cancel culture in recent months, ranging from people being excoriated for a decade-old social media post to Dr. Seuss books being pulled from publication due to once-accepted stereotypes that are now considered sexist and racist.