Hey ECT Titans,
It’s Monday!
Cough…cough… excuse us, it’s the 2nd last Monday of 2023 and you know what that means – it’s recap time!
For those who are boarding this ECT recap tour bus for the first time, welcome aboard! We here are all about analyzing the blasts from the past and we pride ourselves on being a loving communi-tea that lives for Black Girl wellness, beauty, and everything celebri-tea.
So, your experience today begins on the world-famous Color Purple Red Carpet where fans weren’t particularly excited about Halle Bailey’s look – the tulle, layers, and oversized outfit made some of y’all really mad! And Twitter (sorry, X) was in shambles – just see for yourself.
Halle Bailey Pregnancy Rumors Fueled By “The Color Purple” Premiere Look, Some Fans Expressing Annoyance – “the tulle, layering, oversizing of EVERY outfit is getting on my nerves”
Up next, we had the blossoming romance between Lupita and one Joshua Jackson – yeah, that one elicited mixed reactions with most expressing shock. Yeah, it wasn’t in our 2023 Bingo cards either babe!
Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o Confirm Their Romance as They Step Out Together Holding Hands
And who can forget the Sean Combs saga? Brands (but not all are severing all ties and we don’t know what’s going to happen next. But you’ve got to ask yourself where are all his friends? Why has no one come to his defense since this all began? Roc nation? Anyone? #Foodforthought.
18 Companies ‘Flee Sean Combs’ Latest Business As Allegations Mount – ”We felt a moral imperative to end our relationship”
They said it, not us:
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Whew! That was a lot, right? Let’s take a tiny commercial break.
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PSA: Before we dive back in – remember, the ECT tour bus can get a little hectic – some headlines can get you ranting all day – so we strongly recommend arming yourself with some chamomile tea and a snack of choice to help ease in the shock.
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Now, where were we?
Oh, yes. On your left, you’ll find this not-so-shocking post about Ms. Cardi B – Ms. because she’s been single for a while now. Doesn’t this happen like every year? But who are we to judge?
Cardi B confirms break up with Offset on Instagram Live – “I’m Single”
In other news…or should we say shocking news, the Will Smith Oscar Slap? Remember it? Yeah, according to Jada it saved their marriage! Not even going to touch on this. Full story below!
Jada Pinkett Smith Admits Will Smith’s Oscars Slap Saved Their Marriage
Elsewhere:
TJ Holmes And Amy Robach Are Mad That Their Exes’ Shocking Romance Is Eclipsing Their New Podcast
According to Page Six, Robach is livid after the news about their exes broke and she “thinks her ex is trying to steal her thunder.”
On a happier note:
Kerry Washington Reveals She “Will Be There” For The Potential Scandal Film
That’s the end of our tour this week!
Please join us again next week as we say goodbye to the year that got us all calling on God not to put us down on the warrior list next year.
Lots of love, ❤️
The ECT Team!