5 things to know this morning: Samantha Bee apologizes, the truth about Beyoncé and Jay-Z's twins, and the CMT Awards
Good morning! Catch up on your pop culture news with our roundup of today’s top stories — so far.
1. Samantha Bee apologizes for Ivanka Trump insult
Following last week’s uproar and calls for TBS to cancel Full Frontal, Samantha Bee used Wednesday night’s show to officially apologize for calling Ivanka Trump the C word. Read more >
Sam addresses the controversy from last week's show. pic.twitter.com/RtqBOhOCVf
— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 7, 2018
2. Beyoncé and Jay-Z fool us with fake twins
No, Sir, that’s not my baby. While the babies Beyoncé and Jay-Z are clutching in imagery from their “On the Run II” tour are indeed precious, they apparently aren’t the real Carter twins, according to the couple’s rep. Foiled again! Read more >
Beyoncé and Jay-Z reveal faces of new born twins Rumi & Sir Carter during first show of their #OnTheRunTour in Cardiff, Wales. pic.twitter.com/WZlTLJulkn
— The Pop Hub (@ThePopHub) June 6, 2018
3. Kate Spade’s husband speaks out about her death
Andy Spade called wife Kate Spade his “best friend” in a statement clarifying reports about her death by suicide. Spade claimed the fashion designer struggled with depression and anxiety, and said he was “appalled” that private details about her death had been made public. Read more >
4. CMT Music Awards fire up Nashville
If there’s a tear in your beer because you missed Wednesday night’s broadcast of the CMT Music Awards, cheer up: The full list of winners is right here. Read more >
What a night! Thank you to all the fans for voting! We'll see you next year. #CMTawarrds pic.twitter.com/iJaSJXDngs
— CMT (@CMT) June 7, 2018
5. Chelsea Clinton kills troll with kindness
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton is being praised for how she handled a troll who attacked her looks. Read more >
Thanks for reading! Come back this evening for your p.m. pop culture roundup.
