Songs, Movies & Moments: August 2024

A Look at Entertainment

by T.J. Moore –

Singer and actress Macy Gray is the latest celebrity to reveal that she’s taking Ozempic to shed some pounds, joining the ranks of countless stars who have also admitted to taking semaglutide for weight loss.

 
Macy Gray Shares a TMI Ozempic Side Effect; E! News

During an episode of The Surreal Life, Gray revealed to former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak and ice skater Johnny Weir that she was struggling to lose weight and her experiences with the medication.

“My stomach hurts. I’ve just been really constipated,” Gray said of her side effects. “I took Ozempic and I can’t go to the bathroom. I was up all night.”

Common side effects of the injectable medication prescribed to people suffering from Type 2 diabetes include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation.

Gray, mostly known for her hit song “I Try”, said she felt the pressure to lose weight because of her appearance on the 2022 season of MTV’s hit reality series.

“Quietly, I’m kind of a vain person. I gained a lot of weight over the past couple years, and this is right about the time when everybody starts talking about this Ozempic,” she explained. “So I thought, okay, I’m not taking the weight off the right way. Let me see if I can get one of these Ozempic [devices]. I was actually trying to take it off (the weight) before the show because I didn’t want to be super fat on TV.”

Gray isn’t the only star struggling on the drug. Actor and comic Tracy Morgan admitted to taking the medication, and while it worked at first, the 55-year-old later packed on the pounds.

 
Tracy Morgan Out-Ate Ozempic; The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

“I’ve learned to out-eat Ozempic,” he joked on a March episode of The Tonight Show. “I out-ate Ozempic. I’ve gained 40 pounds.”

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Rapper Cardi B has confirmed that she is pregnant with her third child. The announcement comes on the heels of her filing for divorce from her husband Offset on July 31.

 
Cardi B Reveals Third Pregnancy; E! News

Cardi revealed her pregnancy in an image of her posing on a NYC rooftop in a red gown and a fur with a plunging neckline revealing her baby bump. She captioned the Instagram photo, “With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you. You have brought me more love, more life, and most of all, renewed my power! Reminded me that I can have it all. …”

According to Page Six, an insider claims that the rappers have grown apart and that was the driving factor behind the decision to end their seven-year marriage.

Singer Latto admitted during a conversation with fans recently that she had some regrets about getting a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), a popular cosmetic procedure designed to enhance the shape and size of the butt by removing excess stomach, thigh, and flank fat.

The “Big Energy” singer revealed that she gained weight when she signed her first record deal. With newfound fame, Latto indulged in top-notch foods. Her weight gain became an issue when it attracted criticism from online bullies.

 
Latto talks about the pressure she felt to get a BBL

“Everybody on the internet was calling me ‘bad body’ and stuff. So I fell like that played a role,” Latto said when asked by a fan why she opted for cosmetic surgery. “I started to feel insecure about my body.”

She also shared that she realized that she didn’t need enhancements as she looked back on her experience.

BBR Music Group/ BMG Nashville signed singer K. Michelle. The record company made the announcement on July 29.

 
“Country Love Song” Justin Champagne featuring K. Michelle

“When we first met K. Michelle, her passion for country music was undeniable. It’s an integral part of her identity because the lyrics represent truth. She’s built an incredible fanbase with her unique vocals and heartfelt story-telling, which transcends genres,” says Katie Kerkhover, VP of A&R at BMG.

“I have been ready. I am grateful for this moment,” K Michelle shared. “I’m happy to sing the music I grew up on finally. I am a country girl at heart and can’t wait to share my country music with you.”

The singer is actively writing and recording her anticipated debut country album and finalizing its accompanying tour.