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Sheryl Lee Ralph Uses Rihanna Lyrics to Demand Pay at SAG Strike Rally on September 14, 2023 at 8:55 pm Us Weekly

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Sheryl Lee Ralph fired up the crowd at a SAG-AFTRA strike rally in Los Angeles with a defiant speech featuring lyrics from another SAG member: Rihanna.

The Abbott Elementary star, 66, demanded on Wednesday, September 13, that the union-backed actors be properly compensated as she quoted — and paraphrased — RiRi’s 2015 triple platinum hit, “Bitch Better Have My Money.”

“You know why we’re here. You know what we deserve,” Ralph said. “And in the words of one of our SAG members, pay us what you owe us.” (She slightly changed Rihanna’s original lyrics, “Pay me what you awe me.”)

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Continuing from the song, Ralph commented, “Don’t act like you forgot. I call the shots, shots, shots.”

“Bitch Better Have My Money” was inspired by a comical scene from the 1988 film I’m Gonna Git You Sucka starring Keenen Ivory Wayans and Antonio Vargas. In the role of a pimp named FlyGuy, Fargas angrily said, “Bitch better have my money,” and 27 years later, he appeared with Rihanna, 35, in the music video.

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Ralph and Rihanna, meanwhile, share Caribbean roots. Ralph’s father is Jamaican and she spent part of her childhood growing up in the West Indies. The nine-time Grammy Award winner, for her part, was born in Barbados.

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Sharing part of her speech via Instagram on Wednesday, Ralph tagged Rihanna and teased in the caption, “What can I say…the spirit of @badgalriri got to me.”

At the rally, Ralph spoke directly to her fellow actors, adding, “Everybody out there, we are the heartbeat of the entertainment industry. You might try to recreate us with AI, but nothing’s gonna be as fabulous as the human beings we are.”

Ralph won her first Emmy in 2022, earning the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series trophy for her role as kindergarten teacher Barbara Howard on Abbott Elementary. Ralph also received a Golden Globe for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for her performance on the sitcom.

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The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) went on strike in July after failing to agree on a new contract for improved wages and working conditions with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Actors are also seeking improved health and pension benefits and hoping to create safeguards that would protect them from having their likeness replicated by artificial intelligence.

“We are the victims here,” Fran Drescher, president of the actors union, said when the strike began. “We are being victimized by a very greedy entity. I am shocked by the way the people that we have been in business with are treating us… It is disgusting; shame on them. You cannot change the business model as much as it has changed and not expect the contract to change, too.”

In addition to SAG-AFTRA, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) is also on strike and has been since May.

Sheryl Lee Ralph fired up the crowd at a SAG-AFTRA strike rally in Los Angeles with a defiant speech featuring lyrics from another SAG member: Rihanna. The Abbott Elementary star, 66, demanded on Wednesday, September 13, that the union-backed actors be properly compensated as she quoted — and paraphrased — RiRi’s 2015 triple platinum hit, 

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These Highly-Rated, High-Waisted Capri Leggings Are Just $15 on Amazon on September 27, 2023 at 6:00 am Us Weekly

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Leggings are a staple of any basic wardrobe, but finding a good pair of capri-length ones can be a challenge. Some come down to almost the ankle; others roll down the waist and don’t provide the support needed. Worst of all, some capri leggings may even be see-through, showing off things to the world that, well… you probably don’t want to be shown off.

Luckily, we’ve found one of the biggest bestsellers in the leggings category on Amazon, and with a stellar 10,000+ reviews, you know they’ve been well tested. These capri leggings are called “buttery soft” and “the best leggings ever” by reviewers… and right now, they’re available for just $15 a pop!

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The leggings in question hail from bestselling brand Satina, and these capri-length versions are ideal for wearing underneath tunics and dresses or on their own as workout-ready bottoms! They’re made with polyester and spandex for the perfect amount of stretch, with the brand touting their special “peachskin” fabric as the secret to their superb softness. The special brushed blend creates a buttery soft legging that is opaque, while also providing the highest level of quality and comfort. The new waistband design is worth mentioning, with a high waist to comfortably hug in everything to emphasize a sexy hourglass shape — while also ensuring no droop or sag thanks to the waistband.

Satina’s leggings are made for all sizes and body types, with both “One Size” and “One Size Plus” versions available that promise to accommodate bodies from XS to XXXL. Either way, you’re getting flattering support from these basic capris which are anything but basic quality! They’re even available in a wide range of colors, like classic black, charcoal, teal, navy, fuchsia and more — at this price, you can pick up a pair to complement any outfit.

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Amazon shoppers absolutely adore Satina’s capri leggings, with a stunning nearly 7,000 buyers giving them a perfect 5 out of 5 star rating. Many customers note that they own multiple pairs of both the capri leggings and full-length versions from Satina, raving about the softness and loving that they’re available in multiple colors. “Comfort, softness and great price point! This is my 2nd pair!” gushed one reviewer. Another commenter wrote, “After trying on these capris I went on line and ordered four more in different colors. I now have vintage violet, burgundy, olive, black and navy all in capri version. They are super soft, fits perfectly and is flattering. Don’t hesitate just get them you won’t be disappointed.”

“Love these leggings because they are the perfect length, the colors are rich and exactly as pictured, they fit like a glove, do not bag or wrinkle,” shared one 5-star fan. “They’re everything you’d want in an attractive pair of leggings. I’m 5′ 5″, weigh 139 lbs., and have a 35″ waist. The XL fits perfectly. The waist isn’t tight and doesn’t pinch. I can wear them comfortably for hours. The hem comes down 5″ below my knee. They’re sewn very well and the seams are even. The elastic waist doesn’t roll. Everything about the fit is perfect. I bought them in five colors and wear them casually as well as to my PT sessions. They look great with a tunic top. I’m 70-years-young and they help make my saggy areas look firm and curvy. They make me feel sexy!!!” What better rave can there be than that? Grab your own pair of Satina’s High-Waisted Capri Leggings today at Amazon, now for just $15!

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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Leggings are a staple of any basic wardrobe, but finding a good pair of capri-length ones can be a challenge. Some come down to almost the ankle; others roll down the waist and don’t provide the support needed. 

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Howie Mandel Gets Booed by ‘America’s Got Talent’ Audience for Criticizing Youth Choir in Finals on September 27, 2023 at 6:35 am News

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Why Charli D’Amelio Stormed Out of a Family Meeting on ‘The D’Amelio Show’ on September 27, 2023 at 4:05 am Us Weekly

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The tension between the D’Amelio sisters escalated on The D’Amelio Show season 3 when Charli D’Amelio flipped out on sister Dixie D’Amelio over a joke about executing her dog, Rebel.

When Charli and Dixie met up with their parents, Marc and Heidi D’Amelio, for a family meeting, the girls voiced their concerns with each other after moving into a new house together.

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“My problem is Charli’s fat dog. She’s a monster,” Dixie told her parents. Charli chimed in, saying, “I think there needs to be a talk about where food can be left in the house for her to not get it.”

Dixie explained that she had stored a box of cupcakes — nine of which were chocolate — high off the ground, but Rebel still got to them.

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“I am very worried about her because she’s bigger than she’s ever been,” Heidi told her daughters. “We have to really talk about this and come up with a plan because she’s gonna die.”

Dixie whispered, “Execute her?” with a subtle laugh.

“What the f—k is wrong with you? That’s so mean,” Charli hit back. “You can’t put that out into the world.”

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Heidi can be heard off camera saying, “Yeah, scratch that.”

“[The idea] of me killing her? OK. Yes, because I’m going to kill your dog,” Dixie told her sister sarcastically. “That’s what I was being serious about.”

Charli stormed out of the meeting while Dixie rolled her eyes and told Marc: “Charli’s a bitch.” Not wanting to get in the middle of his daughters, Marc wanted to diffuse the situation, revealing in his confessional that the family “can’t afford them not to be speaking.”

However, in her confessional, Dixie explained that the fight between the family was “not about Rebel at all.” But she was hesitant to reveal the real issues on the show.

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In the previous D’Amelio Show episode — season 3, episode 3 — which was also released on Wednesday, Dixie made reference to “the whole parents situation” that “got dropped in my lap.” It’s unclear what went down between Marc and Heidi, but Dixie made it clear that it’s something she’s “not ready to talk about.”

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Dixie made a second reference to something that went down between her parents during episode 4 as well.

“In the back of the car on the way to the Kids’ Choice Awards, seeing my parents happy pissed me off so much,” she said. “I had to deal with all of their issues and now they’re just fine.”

During Charli’s confessional, one of The D’Amelio Show producers alluded to a situation that occurred during “that three months of Dancing With the Stars.” Seemingly holding back tears, Charli said she “didn’t know where to begin,” before the episode came to an end.

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New episodes of The D’Amelio Show release via Hulu on Wednesdays.

The tension between the D’Amelio sisters escalated on The D’Amelio Show season 3 when Charli D’Amelio flipped out on sister Dixie D’Amelio over a joke about executing her dog, Rebel. When Charli and Dixie met up with their parents, Marc and Heidi D’Amelio, for a family meeting, the girls voiced their concerns with each other 

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