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Mayte Garcia pays tribute to Prince with a powerful and multi-layered tribute, a decade after Prince’s death. She shares an emotional message on social media, hosts the Glam Slam benefit in order to give back, as well as marking the moment when Los Angeles officially declares a “Prince Day”, in celebration of Prince’s lasting legacy.

The artist, author and philanthropist will be the host of the Live 4 Love Charities Glam Slam benefit tonight at the W Hollywood. The sold-out benefit will honor Prince’s beloved singer and help to continue his long-time mission of helping others a decade after he passed away.

Mayte Garcia shares the message that Prince “lives on in each of us”

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Garcia took to Instagram on Tuesday morning, early in the morning, to send a message to her fans about her late husband. She paid emotional tribute to a life that touched so many people through music.

“Sometimes, it feels impossible to speak that number aloud. “And yet, here we are millions of people around the world who are still connected by the vibration, spirit, and love that came from him every time he walked onto a stage, studio, or soul,” she began to express her heartfelt tribute via Instagram. “I’ve already said, ‘Enter gently into the realms of genius’ because that was how it felt to be near him. A realm. A frequency. A force. His music was more than just sound. It was spirt.”

She continued to explain that, even today, many years after his death, his music still “speaks,” “still instructs,” and “still reaches us.”

“This year more than ever, I think about you, the fans, who grew up alongside him, learned from his words, healed with him and found pieces of yourself through them,” she continued. “Only a few of us will be attending the Glam Slam Benefit but he was never confined to one room. He belonged to us all. Everywhere.”

He never wanted us to be sad

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Garcia’s touching words reminded fans that Prince would never want anyone to “be sad.”

“He never wanted us sad.” She continued, “He believed in transformation, returning home, and the idea that love was the only thing lasting.” “He wrote that ‘My bed is made up at night, because in my dream I roam.'” I’ve always thought that line was not just about him finding home, but about how he finds us. In dreams, memories, and those moments when the music fills a space, it feels as if he is right there again.

Garcia also shared his wish for today’s 10th anniversary of Prince’s death.

“So, on this tenth anniversary, turn up his music to the maximum. Sing your heart. “Be grateful that we were able to witness him in person, and that we lived during his lifetime,” she wrote. “That’s something rare, something holy, something we share.”

She asked fans to tag Live 4 Love Charities if they shared their fond memories of Prince and stories so “we could see the moments and music that still connects us all to him.”

Her final message is a message of love and strength.

“When we share with him, he comes back to life,” she wrote. “I keep thinking of the message he gave us in Live 4 Love. That fierce reminder that, even in chaos, in pain, and even when the world is trying to harden you up, the mission remains the same: Live for love. We cannot live without love. Love is the key to our success. This is how we honor him. This is how we honor him. “That’s how we keep the light of his light moving throughout the world.”

Mayte Garcia’s post on Facebook was a place where fans shared their stories and feelings.

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In the comments section of Garcia’s Facebook post, fans were quick to share their fondest memories and kind words.

“I was at Paisley Park in Paisley Park on the 4/17. I felt his presence throughout the entire house. One viewer wrote: “It was a very emotional experience.”

“He’s the only artist that, when I attend his shows, would cause me to break into tears. The groove was his, a funk that is so hard to duplicate that no one can ever do it. It would reach down deep and pull out emotions that I needed to be freed. You’ve summarized it and made me realize it was an expression of his vibrancy, and he was a gift that he gave us all to experience on our own,” another fan shared.

Many others have shared similar thoughts and experiences.

“Prince was and is pure magic.” Love him forever, and I am so grateful to have had him in my life. “We are lucky,” said one person. Another person said, “My life would not be the same without his presence.” He made my life colorful, filled with love. How fortunate I am to have known him and his music. I miss you, Prince.”

The Glam Slam Benefit honoring Prince’s legacy is sold out

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The Glam Slam benefit will take place tonight to celebrate Prince’s cultural and humanitarian legacy, while raising money for the charity Prince founded with Garcia in 1996. The event will be hosted by George Lopez and Garcia, and will feature live performances and special guests.

Garcia spoke with The Blast ahead of the event to discuss the tribute and Live 4 Love Charities which was created in honor of Garcia, Prince’s son Amiir, and Garcia.

Garcia exclusively told The Blast that “we started this foundation in 96, and it was private funded because it was his. He would go on tour, and then he was like, ‘let’s donate.'” Garcia donated a large amount of money to people who nobody knew about. “He left me [the foundation] after he passed, and we just re-ignited it.”

The City of Los Angeles will proclaim April 21 as ‘Prince Day.

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Today, April 21, is dedicated to the beloved performer. The City of Los Angeles will declare April 21 “Prince Day” before the charity event tonight and many city landmarks, such the Hollywood Sign, are going to glow purple in honor of the beloved performer.

Garcia told The Blast, “I think that it’s long past due.” “His music is loved by everyone, so it’s great, especially on his anniversary. It was a really difficult day for many of us.

Visit the website for more information about Live 4 Love Charities. The Mayte Garca Honors Prince on 10-Year Anniversary of His Passing: “Keep His Light Moving through the World” first appeared on The Blast

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Eminem celebrated a personal milestone by marking 18 years sobriety in a recent Instagram post. The rapper shared a photo that highlighted the importance of his long road to recovery. The rapper is known to be open about his past struggles. This achievement reflects years of dedication that has drawn positive reactions from his fans and friends.

Eminem Shares Photo Of His Sobriety chip

XVIII pic.twitter.com/TivHY1pzmD– Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) April 20, 2026

Eminem (born Marshall Bruce Mathers III) shared a simple social media post on April 20 showing off a sobriety card in black and gold with the roman number “XVIII” to mark 18 years of sobriety. The border of the chip was inscribed with the phrase “To thine self be true.” On the triangle’s sides, the words “unity,”‘service,” and’recovery were written. He added “XVIII” followed by an emoji of a medal for 1st place.

One user wrote, “F-cking18 years.” Others congratulated him on his remarkable achievement. This is what you call standing the test of age in a nutshell.

Other people also shared photos of sobriety chip, with one person stating that Eminem was the inspiration for him. “LETS GO, KING!!! You inspired me to quit when you saw me in Austin! I’m proud of my 1 year sobriety!!! !”

The Rapper Nearly Died From An Overdose in 2007

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Eminem is open about his substance abuse issues. He once said that he takes between 10 and twenty pills daily. “I was taking Valium Ambien and Vicodin. “I was taking a lot. The numbers got so big I didn’t know what I took,” he wrote for Vibe magazine.

Before his near-fatal drug overdose in 2007, the rapper was dealing with personal issues. The year before, he filed for divorce from Kim Scott a second time. His best friend was then killed in a fight at a bar the following week. Eminem collapsed after taking too many methadone pills in December 2007. He was rushed into the hospital where doctors said he would not have survived if he’d been brought in 2 hours later.

“I didn’t want to believe that it was a serious disease. I only realized I had a disease when I almost died. I continued to use. “I literally almost died,” he said.

Eminem’s Overdose in a Documentary

Eminem turned down a $100-million world tour to not miss his daughter Hailie growing up. pic.twitter.com/dK7dc2tyA4– (@fwskiiii) April 18, 2026

In 2025, a documentary called “Stans”, which was based on the views of his fans, was released. It focused on the career of the rapper. Eminem revealed details of his overdose in the documentary, saying that he had been in a “vicious cycle” of depression and popping pills. “I woke in the hospital, and I didn’t even know what had happened. I woke up with tubes in my body and s-t in my lungs and I was unable to get up. “I wanted to move,” said he.

Hailie Jade was the main reason he decided to become sober. Eminem was filled with guilt after he missed his daughter’s first guitar recital because of his overdose. The rapper decided that if he wasn’t able to be sober himself, he would at least be able to do it for his daughter. He entered rehab in 2008. Since then, he has been sober.

Elton John Aided The Rapper On His Sobriety Journey

Eminem and Elton John performing “Stan” at the 2001 Grammy Awards pic.twitter.com/aXDBVfl3WR– Gene (@EugeneBurger3) April 10, 2026

Eminem sought guidance from Elton John who has been sober for over 20 years. John told The Guardian in 2010 that he had been helping Eminem for the past 18 months.

The rapper revealed that he was inspired by the singer, John, when he decided he wanted to quit drinking. John is also in the entertainment industry and could relate to the rapper’s lifestyle. Eminem said that John understood the pressures and other reasons for drug use.

Eminem and John met for the first time at the 2001 Grammys, when they performed together “Stan”. The rapper was criticized for lyrics that were perceived by some as homophobic. John later defended the rapper by saying that he did not view him as homophobic. Since then, the two have developed a strong bond that goes beyond their work as entertainers.

Eminem Became a Grandfather for the Second Time

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Eminem’s 18-year sobriety may not be the only thing he is celebrating. Alaina Scott, the rapper’s daughter adopted by him, gave birth to Scottie on April 14. Eminem has become a grandfather for the second time in less than two year.

Hailie gave birth in March 2025 to a son, Elliot Marshall McClintok. The middle name is a tribute to her father.

Eminem has been working on various projects and according to Paul Rosenberg, his manager, he’s developing new music. There has not been any confirmation of a release date for the new album. The Eminem Marks His 18 Years Of Sobriety Post first appeared on The Blast

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As the fairytale wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce nears, questions about the guest list are rife.

There are rumors that Blake Lively and Zoe Kravitz, two members of the pop star’s Hollywood inner circle, will not be invited to her wedding.

Swift’s close sources, however, say that this is far from the truth.

Zoe Kravitz made the cut for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding

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Insiders confirm that despite rumors of their friendship ending, the “High Fidelity’ actress was invited to her close friend’s wedding.

Kravitz’s new romance with Harry Styles, a singer who once dated Swift, was the source of contention. The pair had a highly publicized romance from 2012 to 2013

According to PEOPLE Magazine earlier this month, a Source revealed to Deux Moi, Kravitz was “dunzo” and Swift “actually mad,” about not being invited.

After spending time together in London, during the COVID-19 epidemic, the A-listers’ friendship grew from industry friends to a sisterhood. Kravitz described Swift as her “pod” and praised her for cooking her a meal on her birthday.

The “Blank space” singer complimented her friend on her “very honest internal compass.”

Inside the Wild Snake Drama that plagued their friendship

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Swift and Kravitz have had their fair share of ups-and-downs in their close friendship. Last year, the 14 time Grammy winner spoke out about a bizarre snake incident.

The drama occurred when the “Big Little Lies'” star and her mother, Lisa Bonet stayed in the Beverly Hills home of the singer during the Los Angeles fires.

Swift spilled the tea on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” when she revealed that her friend’s pet Burmese Python went missing in Swift’s bathroom.

She laughed as she recalled the call from her head of security, who was trying to tell her this story. “My first response was, ‘What kind of snake?’. I didn’t know there was one in my home.”

Swift called it “the chicest of things” and explained that the bathroom had to be torn apart to find this reptile.

Blake Lively still hoping for wedding invitation from Taylor Swift

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Swift and Lively’s relationship is not as intact as it appears to be between Swift and Kravitz.

The two have experienced a rupture in their friendship due to the actress’s sexual misconduct lawsuit against her “It Ends With Us”, co-star Justin Baldoni.

Insiders claim that Swift and her friends are no longer speaking. The “Gossip Girls” alum is still waiting for a Save the Date to arrive at her door.

The Blast reported that “Blake is a total optimist.” “She always goes back to the beginning. She was there when Taylor and Travis got together for the first time — she feels part of their story.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Want a Special Wedding Gift

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An informant close to a couple revealed that the couple has a special request they would like their guests to fulfill.

The pop star and NFL football player reportedly told guests via the wedding planner that “they have more than enough” in terms of gifts.

Kelce and Swift, however, want to use the occasion of their nuptials to help others. Instead of a registry of things, the couple chose a list of charities that are close to their hearts.

The source told The Blast that “they’ve chosen causes they truly care about.”

Wedding Details Leaked Despite NDAs

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The wedding of Kelce and Swift is one of the most anticipated celebrity weddings in the year. We have been listening for any details regarding the ultra-private ceremony.

According to The Blast, despite the couple’s efforts to keep their nuptials a secret, including requiring guests to sign an NDA to attend, some information was leaked.

Sources confirm the wedding will be held in New York, not Swift’s Rhode Island home as many had predicted.

The Blast first published The Zoe Kravitz’s Fate at Taylor Swift’s Nuptials: A Secretive Spat.

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Jennifer Lopez doesn’t want anything serious to come out of her alleged “rebound relationship” with Brett Goldstein, her Netflix co-star. The “Let’s Get Loud’ singer made headlines when a source revealed that she and Brett Goldstein were becoming friendly on the set their movie “Office Romance,” filmed only three months after Jennifer Lopez finalized her divorce with Ben Affleck. More details are emerging today.

Jennifer Lopez is reportedly ready to move on from her’rebound’ relationship with her Netflix co-star

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According to a source who spoke with In Touch, Lopez, despite having a good time with Goldstein, is not interested in anything serious right now. She had fun, there’s no doubt about it, and she still believes he’s an incredibly nice guy, but the relationship was never going to be serious,” the insider claimed. The singer, according to the source, always saw Goldstein as a “rebound.”

The insider said that Lopez enjoyed spending time with the actor during filming, but he didn’t meet all her needs. She is someone with a clear vision for her future, she knows how to find a man who will hold her interest for a long time and she does not want to set anyone else up for failure.

Goldstein Reportedly Doesn’t Fit With The Jennifer Lopez Brand

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Lopez, who appeared on “In Living Color” prior to becoming a superstar, is said to be looking out for both herself and Goldstein in her decision.

The source said that this isn’t about what she wants personally. “She has to consider her brand J.Lo and after being publicly dumped by a huge A list movie star like Ben. Her next boyfriend must match him in every way, from star-quality to bank balance.”

The news of Lopez’s alleged position on her reported fling comes months after she finished the Netflix film “Office Romance”. At that time, a Source told In Touch the pair were flourishing under the spotlight, citing their ‘obvious chemistry.

The insider continued, “They are both professional and ready for their lines to be delivered when the cameras roll, but between takes, it’s just a flirtfest.” “Brett fawns over Jennifer and she loves the attention. He is adoring her, which is just what she needs at this moment.

Goldstein Reportedly Helped Jennifer Lopez Get Her Sexy Back

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Lopez’s participation in “Office Romance”, came just three month after she had finalized her divorce with Ben Affleck. Their relationship was messy. They divorced two years after saying ‘I do’ in front of family and friends on August 20, 2022.

Lopez’s abrupt split from “Hypnotic”, the star of the movie, left her depressed and affected her confidence. Her alleged budding relationship with Goldstein helped her through it.

“She’s happier now.” Everyone has noticed the difference. “There’s a new energy about her,” said the source.

Affleck Was Honest About Living With Lopez Despite Hating The Spotlight

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Affleck revealed in March 2025 that he and Lopez had a relationship that was highly publicized. They both admitted there was tension between them due to their different views on public figures.

“My temperament is a little more reserved and private,” he told GQ. “As is the case in most relationships, you may not always have the same attitude toward these things.”

Affleck said that while he preferred to be out of the spotlight, he knew it wouldn’t be feasible as long as he was married to Lopez.

“You don’t marry the captain of a ship and then say ‘Well, that’s not my thing’. You have to be honest about what you knew before entering any relationship,” he said.

Did Lopez and Affleck end things on bad terms?

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Affleck insisted that his divorce from Lopez was not due to any major controversy, despite the fact that it made headlines. He said that there’s a tendency for people to try to find the root cause of a breakup.

“There’s nothing to worry about. No scandal, no soap-opera, no intrigue. “There’s no scandal, no soap opera, and no intrigue,” he said.

The Blast first published The Jennifer Lopez Avoiding “Rebound” Relationship with Netflix Co-star Brett Goldstein.

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West Wilson, the star of “Summer House”, is finally speaking out about the drama that has surrounded his relationship with Amanda Batula. He’s not holding anything back.

Online backlash grew after rumors circulated about a possible overlap with Ciara Miller. Batula’s number was even leaked.

Wilson is now putting the record straight, admitting that his actions have hurt those close to him and preparing to face the situation directly, as tensions continue building ahead of the reunion.

West Wilson denies timeline rumors in Amanda Batula Drama

West Wilson denies rumors that his relationship with Batula and his previous romance with her close friend Miller overlap.

In an episode of the “Show Me Something podcast” with co-host Sophie Cunningham he made it very clear that the timeline circulated online is inaccurate.

“There was no crossover,” he said. He dispelled theories that had been circulating amongst fans.

He said, “I’m sure there are a thousand theories on the Internet right now, but this is one thing I know for certain did not happen.” “Everyone was single.”

Wilson explained that the relationship he had with Batula did not immediately become serious. Wilson said that the relationship only became more meaningful in the first half of this year.

According to him, “we realized things were a bit serious in February.”

Wilson Admits Amanda Batula Has Been Affected by Backlash

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West Wilson acknowledged that the public response has been intense in particular for Batula.

He said that she had suffered the “brunt of the backlash” and revealed that she was the one who has dealt with the harshest consequences.

According to the reality star, things escalated when her personal data was exposed.

He revealed that the TV personality’s phone number was leaked. This led to a wave negative messages being directed at her.

Wilson also admitted that the fallout had weighed him down emotionally. Wilson said that he was deeply affected by his actions. “The hardest thing I think about this whole situation is… my actions have hurt people I care about.”

He noted that tensions were still high and he planned to address everything directly during the reunion, including apologies, clarifications, and addressing misinformation.

West Wilson’s Comments Make Fans Angry

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Wilson’s explanation was meant to clarify the situation, but it made things worse as many fans slammed him in the comments.

This is not about overlap. It’s all about character — booking up with a former bff and hooking up your guy friend’s wife is not the same thing! “What are you confused about?” asked one person.

Another person with similar thoughts said, “I don’t think anyone cares about an overlap, timeline, changing the numbers, etc. It should NEVER HAVE HAPPENED!! !”

A third fan said, “It does not matter if everyone is single. You still don’t mess around with a friend’s ex. Which you both did.” You have shown no loyalty and they have every right to be hurt.

Other fans also slammed Batula, noting that Batula deserved all of the hate she received for getting involved with BFF’s former.

“If you and Amanda believe you did nothing wrong, then that is crazy. It’s really more her than it is you. “Ciara has been uplifting her for years, and now she repays her with this,” said one angry person.

Wilson faces growing tension as Ciara Miller speaks out

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Ciara Miller, West Wilson’s counterpart, shares her perspective on the situation.

Miller has been preparing to appear at the “Summer House Reunion” and has hinted that she has changed her mind from previous appearances.

She admitted that she’s not focused on making a statement with her attire, but she is approaching it differently.

She also spoke about the emotional impact of the situation, especially because it was so public.

“It is one thing to feel hurt behind closed door; to feel it so publicly adds another layer. And then you have to watch what you thought to be your life continue to play out in Season 10. She told Glamour, “It’s a major mindf*ck.”

Miller also reflected on her instincts and said, “Just trust your gut when you feel something is off.” She added, “Whatever’s done in secret always comes out.”

Batula Breaks Silence on Miller and West Wilson Drama

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Amanda Batula, amid the messy drama surrounding her and Ciara, has also addressed her involvement in the Wilson situation, acknowledging the emotional weight and fallout of the situation.

The Blast reported that after confirming her relationship with the 31-year old, Batula admitted it was never their intention to hide anything. They explained they needed time to sort out their feelings because of the complicated dynamics in the relationship.

She added: “We also acknowledge that this has had a negative impact on others and never intended our actions to cause harm.”

The West Wilson Breaks Silence as Amanda Batula’s Fallout Grows originally appeared on The Blast