Jay-Z Cleared, Brad Pitt in Trouble

Good news for pregnant Beyonce is that Jay-Z doesn’t have a 9-year-old illegitimate son, while Brad Pitt faces criticism for his harsh comments.

1. Rap Legend Jay-Z Cleared of “Illegitimate Child” Allegations

It seemed like a joke when this morning, Jerald Andrews, the person who spread the rumor that Jay-Z had a 9-year-old son with a Trinidadian model, suddenly retracted all the false information he provided to the press the day before.

Jerald Andrews, who caused turmoil for the Jay-Z and Beyonce family, confessed his wrongdoing and retracted everything he had said to the press. Yesterday, Jerald “sold” the story to Star magazine, claiming that rap legend Jay-Z was the father of a 9-year-old boy with a Trinidadian model named Shenelle Scott. He also claimed that nearly ten years ago, to “silence” his former lover, Jay-Z had given her $1 million, and Shenelle bought a beautiful apartment in Trinidad to live with her family.

In an interview with the New York Daily News, Jerald Andrews admitted that it was all a joke and that the information he provided to Star was “fake” and taken from the internet. Even the DNA test results were from an online article.

Jerald Andrews confessed, “It was all taken from the internet. I never told my son or Shenelle about a man named Jay-Z. In fact, the house that Shenelle Scott is living in was bought by her current husband.”

In response, netizens expressed their anger at the brazen deceit of Jerald Andrews, calling him a money-hungry fraud, while Star magazine found itself at a loss for how to respond after trusting and publishing the words of a dishonest person, thereby damaging the reputation of a star as big as Jay-Z.

The issue of Jay-Z having an illegitimate child had been scrutinized by the media four years ago, but Jay-Z had completely denied it. His representative calmly responded, “Using a child to get news and make money is a shameful act of opportunists and unethical people.”

Surely, now that the truth about the rumor of Jay-Z having an illegitimate child has been clarified, the beautiful singer Beyonce will be very happy and can focus on her pregnancy to ensure her first child is born healthy. Beyonce deeply loves her husband. She always speaks highly of Jay-Z, saying that he is a gift from God to her life and having him means having everything.

2. Brad Pitt Criticized for Harsh Comments

It must be admitted that Brad Pitt’s statements in the interview with Parade magazine published yesterday were a bit harsh, like a sharp needle piercing deeper into the wound of the beautiful, talented, and famous woman who was betrayed by her husband – Jennifer Aniston.

Though it’s unclear what exactly Brad told the Parade journalist, the aftermath of his words seems severe. In the interview, Brad Pitt stated that his life before meeting his current partner, Angelina, was really boring. The handsome actor admitted that his marriage with ex-wife Jennifer Aniston was filled with boredom, frustration, and misery because they had to “pretend to be happy.”

Brad candidly shared, “I wasted years hiding, avoiding the complicated life of a star. The constant sitting around and hiding made me feel bored with myself. I was always trying to find lively roles to make my own dull life more colorful.”

Later, when asked about his partner Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt did not hesitate to praise her: “My life is happy with Angelina, and having adorable children with her, the woman I truly love.”

Clearly, Brad’s way of speaking easily led him into trouble, as he complained about his former marriage and life with Jennifer while praising his current life and partner, “Mrs. Smith.”

The situation might not have blown up if the interview hadn’t been published right when Jennifer’s mother, also Brad’s former mother-in-law, was hospitalized due to a stroke.

Many netizens criticized the Hollywood actor as “cold-hearted.” Some expressed disappointment in their idol’s behavior: “Even after breaking up, he shouldn’t treat his ex-wife Jennifer that way. She’s truly pitiable. I used to think Brad was a gentleman.”

After facing severe criticism, Brad Pitt had to clarify that his remarks about his marriage with Jennifer were misunderstood. The famous actor issued a press release, expressing, “I am truly saddened that the interview was interpreted in that way. To me, Jen is a lovely woman; she is funny and always knows how to sacrifice and endure. I cherish the marriage I had with Jen. What I meant was not that Jen was boring, but that I was, and I should be responsible for that.”

However, it seems that Brad Pitt’s interview didn’t bother Jennifer. Evidence of this is that while the article was causing a stir online, paparazzi caught Jennifer and her new boyfriend Justin Theroux smiling brightly as they left a luxurious apartment in Manhattan. Reporters even overheard the humorous comments that Jen and Justin made to each other before getting into their car.