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Michael B. Jordan.Photo: Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Michael B. Jordanis issuing an apology after the name of his new rum brand, J’Ouvert, sparked backlash over cultural sensitivities. An annual festival with origins in Trinidad, J’ouvert — an Antillean Creole French term translating to “daybreak” — goes back to the 18th century, during a time when people were still enslaved in the Caribbean country. Jordan, 34, posted his apology onhis Instagram StoryTuesday night, writing, “I just wanna say on behalf of myself & my partners, our intention was never to offend or hurt a culture (we love & respect) & hoped to celebrate & shine a positive light on....

Photo: Randy Shropshire/Getty, The Luxury Level TheBlack Pantherstar, 35, has listed his home in Encino, California, for nearly $13 million. Bryan Castaneda and Andrew Mortaza of The Agencyhold the listing. The eight-bedroom, ten-bath, four-and-a-half-bathroom home is nestled behind the private gates of the Royal Estates of Encino. The home, sitting on a lot just over half an acre, features a striking exterior with a black and gray color scheme, a two-car garage, and exterior lighting that ties the hues altogether....

Michael Jordanis among those mourning the tragic death ofKobe Bryant. Bryantwas killedin a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday morning at age 41,TMZ Sportsfirst reported. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also onboard and killed. Estee Portnoy, the manager and spokeswoman for Jordan, 56, released a statement on Twitter on behalf of the NBA legend. “I am in shock over the tragic news of Kobe’s and Gianna’s passing,” the statement began. “Words can’t describe the pain I’m feeling....

Michael Sheen.Photo: Dominik Bindl/Getty Images Michael Sheenand his family are on the mend after battling COVID-19. The actor, 52, confirmed his diagnosis on Twitter Monday. His girlfriend, Swedish actressAnna Lundberg, shared on Instagram that she and the couple’s 17-month-old daughter Lyra also tested positive for the virus. Then, in honor of International Women’s Day, theGood Omensstar thanked Lundberg, his mom, his 21-year-old daughterLily, whom he shares with exKate Beckinsale, his sister Joanne and his “friends & all the women I am lucky enough to have support me who’ve helped me through this....

Michael Strahanis opening up about his relationship with former colleagueKelly Ripa. The former NFL player, 48,spoke toThe New York Timesabout his time onLive with Kelly and Michaeland the heavily discussed tensions between the then-cohosts. Calling his time with Ripa, 49, an “experience”, Strahan said he tried to create an environment where they could work through their issues. “One thing I tried to do is have a meeting every few weeks with her,” he told theNYT....

Photo: Charles Krupa/AP The lawyer forMichelle Carteris disappointed she wasn’t released early from jail after encouraging her boyfriend to kill himself in a series of texts and phone calls. Carter wassentenced to 15 months in jailafter being foundguilty of involuntary manslaughterin the 2014 suicide of her boyfriend, 18-year-old Conrad Roy III. She asked the Massachusetts parole board to let her out seven months into her sentence, buton Friday her request was denied....

Michelle Carter.Photo: AP/REX/Shutterstock Michelle Carterand her attorneys felt seven months behind bars was more than enough time to serve after a judgefound her guilty of involuntary manslaughterfor not halting the suicide of the teen boyfriend she’d encouraged via text to kill himself. On Thursday, she asked the Massachusetts parole board for early release in a closed-door hearing. Felix Browne, a spokesman for the state Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (which oversees the parole board), tells PEOPLE that Carter may not receive an answer for at least 2-3 days....

Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Michelle Obamais speaking out over reproductive rights. On Saturday, the former first lady shared her thoughts on the recently leaked opinion draft that indicated that a majority of justices would vote to overturnRoe v. Wade, which guaranteed the right to abortion. “It’s been a tough couple of weeks since we saw the leaked SCOTUS draft opinion on abortion,” Obama, 58,tweeted. “Even if we knew the courts were heading toward this day, it doesn’t make the frustration, grief, and fear any less real....

Photo: Michigan State LotteryA well-deserved win.78 Michigan healthcare workerscollectively won a $1 million Powerball prize, which equates to around $12,800 for each member before taxes, according to a release from the state lottery.The group of doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers from Traverse City have been playing the lottery through their"Heroes to Zeroooos Lottery Club.““There are about 65 members who consistently play, but anyone can throw in money whenever they choose,” explained Bernard Bossert Jr....

Mike “the Situation” Sorrentinois marking a major milestone. On Thursday, theJersey Shorestar, 37, sharedan Instagram postrevealing that he is officially four years sober after battling aprescription painkiller addiction. “Celebrating 4 Years Clean & Sober ?????,” he captioned the photo, which showed him posing in a suit and included the location tag “Living My Best Life.” Last week, the reality staropened up to PEOPLE about his sobriety journeyand said his own decision to get sober came during his third stint in rehab....

Mila Kunisisn’t sure she should’ve come down so hard onAshton Kutcherwanting to go on a civilian space flight — she was just scared! Kutcher, 43,revealed earlier this month that he previously had a ticketto ride inone of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic flights, which take civilians to the outer atmospheric layers of Earth. But after his Kunis, 37, said that the voyage wasn’t “a smart family decision” (the couple share daughterWyatt Isabelle, 6, and sonDimitri Portwood, 4), Kutcher sold the ticket back....

New hair, don’t care!Mila Kunishas a colorful new ‘do.TheBad Momsstar, 36, was photographed running errands in Los Angeles on Tuesday and appeared to have traded in her signature brunette locks for blonde and turquoise tresses.Kunis was all smiles for the outing and kept it casual in jeans, a stripped T-shirt and a blue baseball hat.Just days ago on Saturday, Kunis and husbandAshton Kutcher— who married in 2015 and share two children together —were seen on a date night at the Los Angeles Dodgers game, her natural color still in tact....

Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Miley Cyrusis singing her praises for her “fairy godmother.” Dolly Partonwas listedonTime’s100 Most Influential People of 2021on Wednesday, and Cyrus wrote her profile, calling Parton the “definition of humanitarian.” “Have you ever met anyone who doesn’t love Dolly Parton? I never have,” Cyrus, 28, wrote. “Dolly is not only my idol because of her incomparable career — she’s also my role model because of her steadfast morals and values....