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Sammi Says She Was ‘Wrong’ for Blocking Snooki on Social Media on August 3, 2023 at 11:54 pm Us Weekly

Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola is shedding more light on her past beef with Jersey Shore costar Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi.
Sammi, 36, declined to participate when the MTV franchise was rebooted as Jersey Shore: Family Vacation in 2018. She further distanced herself from her Jersey Shore days by temporarily blocking Snooki, 35, on social media because she thought Snooki was stealing her business idea, which she later realized wasn’t true.
“Me and Nicole totally worked through our issues,” Sammi exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, August 3, while promoting season 6B of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, which premieres Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on MTV.
Sammi went on to explain that when Snooki opened a shop location in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, she thought Snooki was “doing something similar” to what she’d done with her Sweetheart Coast storefront on the Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk. “But that was not the case,” she said. “So, in the end, I actually was wrong and I told her, ‘I’m sorry. I know you weren’t trying to copy off me.’”
The Sweetheart Styles founder — who will make her return to reality TV after an 11-year hiatus in season 6B of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation — added that her decision to “exclude herself” from the friend group for a while was a “personal thing” that had “nothing to do with” her costars.
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“They just didn’t understand why I did that. So, it was just definitely miscommunication, which you’ll see all go down when we see each other again [on the show],” she said after noting that she didn’t blame the group for being upset with her. “I really had to block some things out of my life in order to move forward or move in a different direction. So, I kind of get why they might be upset.”
Snooki and Jennifer “JWoww” Farley, meanwhile, shared how they felt about the situation during a Tuesday, August 2, interview with Page Six. “She owned it and I got over it quick,” JWoww, 37, said. “We were hurt and confused [at the time], but … we’re so happy to have her back and be able to move on from that.”
Snooki added that she and Sammi had a “nice conversation” about their store drama. “I’m not the type of woman to compete against my friends by opening other stores,” she said. “No one was copying anyone. And we’re all allowed to open stores. Like, no one should be upset about that. It’s, like, little kid stuff.”
In addition to reconnecting with Snooki and JWoww, Sammi also crossed paths with ex-boyfriend Ronnie Ortiz-Magro while filming the new season. She told Us that while working with Ronnie, 37, again was “definitely nerve-wracking,” she went into the experience knowing she could “handle it.”
The pair dated on and off from 2009 to 2014, and the OG Jersey Shore documented the ups and downs of their rocky relationship. Ronnie previously announced that he was stepping back from the MTV franchise to focus on his mental health in May 2021, one month after he was arrested and released on a $100,000 bond following a domestic violence dispute. He was ultimately not charged with a crime and returned to the show the following August.
Although Sammi told Us that Ronnie is “part of the family too,” she noted that they will “probably not” be friends again. “We’re coworkers. You’re just somebody I dated in my twenties. … He’s working on himself to be a better person, that’s all that matters.”
Season 6B of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation premieres Thursday, August 3, on MTV at 8 p.m. ET.
With reporting by Christina Garibaldi
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Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola is shedding more light on her past beef with Jersey Shore costar Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi. Sammi, 36, declined to participate when the MTV franchise was rebooted as Jersey Shore: Family Vacation in 2018. She further distanced herself from her Jersey Shore days by temporarily blocking Snooki, 35, on social media because she
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Ye’s Super Bowl Ad Followed by Swastika T-Shirt: Controversy Escalates

Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has sparked widespread outrage following a Super Bowl commercial promoting his website, which is currently selling a single item: a $20 white T-shirt featuring a black swastika. This move has drawn sharp criticism from organizations like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and social media users, further escalating concerns over Ye’s recent behavior and statements.
Key Details of the Controversy:
- Super Bowl Ad: The ad aired in select markets, including Los Angeles, and featured Ye reclining in a dentist’s chair, showing off jewel-encrusted teeth. He directed viewers to visit his website, Yeezy.com, which initially offered various items but soon displayed only the swastika T-shirt.
- Antisemitic Remarks: The ad followed Ye’s recent tirade on X (formerly Twitter), where he called himself a Nazi and expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler. He deactivated his account shortly after.
- Symbol Debate: While the T-shirt design features the Nazi Hakenkreuz (“hooked cross”), it has been widely misidentified as a swastika. Some social media users highlighted the distinction between the sacred Hindu swastika and the Nazi symbol.
- ADL Condemnation: The ADL criticized Ye for promoting hate and using a symbol that continues to instill fear among those targeted by antisemitism and white supremacy.
- Public Backlash: Many have pointed out Ye’s hypocrisy, as he previously claimed he would never sell such merchandise to avoid putting fans at risk. Critics argue this stunt reflects either desperation or deliberate provocation.
The controversy underscores Ye’s increasingly erratic behavior and his ongoing alienation from fans and collaborators.

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Taylor Swift Booed at Super Bowl

At Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Taylor Swift, supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, was met with boos when shown on the jumbotron at the Caesars Superdome. The crowd’s reaction, largely attributed to Philadelphia Eagles fans, occurred during the game between the Chiefs and the Eagles.
Swift, accompanied by friends like Ice Spice, seemed surprised but remained unbothered by the negative reception. She gave the crowd a side-eye as she shook off the negativity. Serena Williams quickly came to Swift’s defense, posting on X, “I love you @taylorswift 13 don’t listen to those boos!!!”.
The booing has been attributed to several factors:
- Eagles Fans: Many believe the boos came primarily from Eagles fans. Some suggest it was due to her support for Kelce, while others believe it was related to her past support for the Eagles.
- Excessive Camera Time: Some speculate that the excessive camera time Swift receives during NFL broadcasts contributed to the negative reaction.
- Chiefs Fatigue: With the Chiefs making their fifth Super Bowl appearance in six years, some speculate that the public is growing weary of the team.
Following the incident, Donald Trump also commented on the situation, sharing a post mocking Swift on Truth Social and claiming that his “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement was responsible for the boos. He contrasted the crowd’s reaction to Swift with the cheers he received when shown on the jumbotron.

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Decoding Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Performance

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show was a groundbreaking performance that redefined expectations for the event. The Compton rapper delivered a complex, narrative-driven set that blended artistic expression with pointed social commentary.
Key Elements of the Performance
Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam: The show opened with Jackson dressed as Uncle Sam, representing traditional American expectations for the halftime show. This character served as a foil to Lamar’s performance throughout the set.

Musical Choices: Lamar surprised audiences by heavily featuring tracks from his recent album “GNX” rather than relying solely on older hits. He also performed an unreleased track called “Bodies” at the start of his set.
Visual Storytelling: The performance incorporated intricate choreography and visual elements, including dancers in red, white, and blue forming an American flag during “HUMBLE”.
Political Commentary: Lamar’s set included subtle and overt political messages, addressing themes of race and cultural divide. He referenced Gil Scott-Heron’s “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” flipping it to say, “The revolution ’bout to be televised”.
The Drake Feud
A significant focus of the performance was Lamar’s ongoing feud with Drake:
- Lamar wore his pgLang lowercase “a” chain, a symbol associated with his rivalry with Drake.
- He performed “Not Like Us,” his Grammy-winning diss track aimed at Drake.
- Serena Williams, Drake’s ex, appeared on stage during “Not Like Us”.
- Lamar closed the show with “Game Over” spelled out in the crowd, interpreted as a final message to Drake.
Cultural Impact
Lamar’s performance was historic as the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. His approach challenged the typical format of the event, prioritizing artistic expression and social commentary over a simple greatest hits medley.
The show demonstrated Lamar’s ability to balance complex narratives and challenging themes with mass appeal, solidifying his position as a leading figure in contemporary hip-hop and popular culture.
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