Latest Entertainment Updates: Ms. Patti’s Party, Viral Moments, De Niro’s Comments

Music icon Patti LaBelle celebrated her 80th birthday in style with a star-studded surprise party in New York City. The event was attended by a who’s who of celebrities, including Whoopi Goldberg, Gayle King, Gladys Knight, Sherri Shepherd, Debbie Allen, Tamron Hall, Andy Cohen, and Tina Knowles. LaBelle was overwhelmed with emotion at the turnout, expressing, “I was crying after seeing all the guests who came to surprise me. Everyone I know in the industry was here, and I had a lot of tears. But I had to keep on my lashes, so I couldn’t cry too much.” Happy 80th Birthday, Patti LaBelle!

In a double celebration, music legend Gladys Knight also marked her 80th birthday this week. Knight took to Instagram to reflect on her life, sharing, “80 years of beautiful life, love, service, celebration, achievement, falling, faith, fun, lessons, blessings, friendship, collaboration, soul sharing and more. I am so grateful to celebrate another amazing birthday.” President Biden had previously honored Knight with the National Medal of Arts in March.

Meanwhile, Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia announced his engagement to Christian motivational speaker Pastor Karri Turner after leading the church for over five years. Bryant shared his excitement with his congregation, expressing his happiness for his family and church community. His ex-wife, Gizelle Bryant, also showed her support for the engagement, writing, “Congratulations! Very happy for you!”

In a viral moment, a TikTok video captured a young girl in New York defending her mother against false accusations of stealing luxury sunglasses. The incident involved a confrontation with New York Police Officers, with the young girl passionately standing up for her mother’s innocence. The girl also accused her aunt of the theft, describing the suspect as a black female with long braids and a white shirt.