Here’s what we’re talking about before the long weekend:
Alongside her flawless cover and spread in CR Fashion Book, Beyoncé ditched an interview and decided to submit a poem, instead. (Are we surprised? She’s Beyoncé). Titled, “Bey The Light,” the poem is made up of her words, but remixed” by author Forrest Gander. “It’s my daughter, she’s my biggest muse,” writes Beyoncé. “There’s someone, we all find out soon, more important than ourselves to lose.” The poem also touches on “break-ups and lies and double-cross.” And ends with a loving wish for her baby girl. “But for my daughter I dream all day when no one roots for others to fail, when we all mean what we say.” [MTV]
Tracy Morgan is still struggling to recover from the accident that left his friend, comedian James “Jimmy Mack” McNair, dead. Morgan has been spotted using a walker and a wheelchair to get around after suffering brain injuries, a broken leg and several fractures in his face. “He’s really having a tough time,” said his lawyer, Benedict P. Moreilli. [People]
Ciara is working on getting her pre-baby body back and says she’s ready to go from “the mom gym, to the real gym, and to the stage.” The “Body Party” singer has been working with super trainer, Gunnar Peterson, for her post-pregnancy training. “It’s really challenging,” she said, “and we’re working really hard at it.” [Popsugar]
Harry Belafonte will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 6th annual Governors Awards this year. Belafonte will be recognized for the way he’s handled racism and worldwide inequality over the years. The awards will be held in Los Angeles, November 8. [AccessHollywood]
Now that the separation rumors have been confirmed, Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey have been seen around town without their wedding bands. Both went out and about, Tuesday, without their rings on, making this separation even more real. This is a change from last week (before the split went public), when Cannon was still wearing his. [People]