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Gabrielle Union opens up about financial security and how she struggles with it. During a recent interview with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXifG9fYAww&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fthesource.com%2F2023%2F05%2F15%2Fwatch-gabrielle-union-reveals-she-splits-bills-50-50-with-hubby-dwyane-wade-despite-financial-a&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bloomberg</a>, Union gets very candid about money. She was asked “when did you develop your first sense of [monetary] security?” to which she answered, “I still struggle with that. I have more responsibilities for my money.”The actress and the wife of Dwyane Wade, explains, “I have more responsibilities for my money,” she continued. “I get nervous if a movie doesn’t open, am I gonna have enough to hold everyone up?” She goes on to explain that something that helps with her financial anxiety is she and Dwyane Wade's decision to split their bills 50/50. Union says as she is responsible for "so many" people- if she doesn't work, "somebody ain't gone' eat."Watch the full interview below.https://youtu.be/LXifG9fYAww

Gabrielle Union Opens Up About Splitting The Bills 50/50 With Dwyane Wade

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Zaya Wade has legally been granted a name and gender change.According to <a href="https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/dwyane-wades-daughter-zaya-granted-legal-name-gender-change-rcna72302" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">court documents</a>, on Feb. 24, a Los Angeles County judge signed off on the petition, first filed by Dwyane Wade in August 2022. The 15-year-old is now legally recognized as female and her name was changed from Zion Malachi Airamis Wade to Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade.Back in 2020, the former NBA player recalled his daughter coming out as trans. “Our (then) 12-year-old came home ... and said, “Hey, I want to talk to you guys. I think going forward I’m ready to live my truth and I want to be referenced as she and her and I would love for you guys to call me Zaya,” Wade said. Wade also noted that at the time the family was, "trying to figure out as much information as we can to make sure that we give our child the best opportunity to be her best self.”Over the weekend at the<a href="https://www.today.com/popculture/gabrielle-union-dwyane-wade-give-speech-lgbtq-rights-rcna72367" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NAACP Image Awards</a>, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union accepted the President’s Award. The two gave a moving acceptance speech. “I want to take this moment to publicly speak to our daughter Zaya,” the former NBA star said. “Zaya, as your father, all I’ve wanted to do was get it right. I’ve sat back and watched how gracefully you’ve taken on the public scrutiny. And even though it’s not easy, I watched you walk out of that house every morning as yourself. I admire how you’ve handled the ignorance in our world.”Watch the full speech below.https://twitter.com/BET/status/1629683165026549760?s=20

Dwyane Wade’s Daughter Zaya Wade Has Been Granted Legal Name & Gender Change

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Zaya Wade attended her Winter Formal in a beautiful gown, and her parents were right by her side.“Supporting each other for life’s big moments is key. All the nerves, all the anxiety, all the fear… With loved ones by your side, no matter the challenge, we 10 toes down. Always,” Union, who is Zaya’s stepmother, wrote in her caption. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoAwPDlPQn6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkWe <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gabrielle-union-says-zaya-wade-has-to-fight-every-day-to-be-seen-and-loved" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously reported</a> that Gabrielle Union reveals that Zaya Wade has to "fight every day to been seen and heard." She explains, “as a mother, I just wanna be part of healing for a child."The actress shares four children with NBA player Dwyane Wade. Zaire, 20, Zaya, 15, Xavier 8, and Kaavia James, 4. The Wade's have been very vocal about supporting their daughter/sister, Zaya, on her transformation journey. Gab and Dwyane have been very vocal about supporting the LBGTQ+ community. “Zaya’s still a child of this world and we try to create a loving safe bubble in our home, in her school and community with our extended family but she’s still a queer person in this country, in this world and she has to fight every day to be seen, to be loved, to be nurtured, to be thought of as worthy" she explains. "I’m glad that [fans get] a snippet of the joy that exists but always know that it is a struggle, and she is not completely unlike Elegance in the sense of the yearning for loved ones to see them and love them completely without condition.”https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn_FK-3OZCV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Dwyane Wade Shares Pic Of Zaya Wade's Beautiful Winter Formal Dress

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Zaya Wade’s parents are in a nasty legal war. The retired NBA player’s ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches, claims Dwyane violated their custody agreement by attempting to change their daughter’s name legally. In the latest court update, Siohvaughn’s lawyer presented a copy of the former married couple’s2011 divorce judgment was filed.<a href="https://radaronline.com/p/dwyane-wade-ex-wife-siohvaughn-trans-daughter-zaya-gabrielle-union-court-battle-name-change/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Radar Online</a> reports the judgment says <a href="https://amp.marca.com/en/basketball/2023/01/08/63bb272922601d03598b45ba.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dwyane</a> must discuss “the major decisions affecting the care, welfare, activities, health, education, and religious upbringing of their two children.” She hopes this will convince a judge to deny Dwyane’s petition for Zaya. Dwyane once claimed he has full authority over <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/zaya-wade-breaks-the-internet-showing-off-a-brand-new-look" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zaya</a> and only let Siohvaughn know as a “courtesy.” Last year, the NBA legend responded to his ex-wife’s <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/lil-wayne-could-be-called-to-testify-in-young-thug-trial-takeoffs-alleged-killer-out-on-bond" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">claims</a> of having alterer motives for advocating for Zaya’s name change. Siohvaughn accused Dwyane of supporting Zaya primarily for financial gain. The mother wants a judge to intervene and make Zaya wait until she’s 18 to change her name <a href="https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/2697165/gabrielle-union-daughter-kaavia-shady-baby-mood/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">legally. </a>https://www.instagram.com/p/CnDqmHTua9z/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=Dwayne, who in 2021 reportedly had a net worth of $170 million, called Funches’ claims about potentially profiting from their child’s name change “libelous at their core, and are, at best, nonsensical.” Dwyane says the legal change is about “empowering “Zaya to live her truth.” Dwyane wants Zaya to live “more comfortably and honestly in all aspects of her life-from simple introductions and food orders to applying for a driver’s license and filling out college applications.” Dwyane also said Zaya’s life shouldn’t be put on hold just because her mother can’t accept her. If approved, Zaya’s legal name would change from Zion Malachi Airamis Wade to Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade. In 2020, when Zaya was 12, she revealed her truth to the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dwyane-wade-gushes-over-gabrielle-union-showing-off-no-makeup-in-a-string-bikini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">world</a>. That same year, Dwayne appeared on The Ellen Show and spoke about supporting his daughter. Since then, Dwyane and his wife, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dwayne-wade-takes-a-bite-of-gabrielle-unions-butt-cheeks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gabrielle Union</a>, have been Zaya’s ride or dies.Dwayne admitted he<a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dwyane-wade-fears-for-zaya-wades-safety-due-to-how-some-people-view-transgenders" rel="noreferrer noopener"> fears </a>for Zaya’s safety as a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gabrielle-union-says-zaya-wade-has-to-fight-every-day-to-be-seen-and-loved" rel="noreferrer noopener">Black transgender woman</a>. Hopefully, they can work everything out, we’ll keep you updated. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmctnt1OVNd/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

Siohvaughn Funches Claims Dwyane Wade Violated Custody Agreement By Trying To Change Zaya Wade’s Name Legally

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Zaya Wade has the internet buzzing! Dwyane Wade’s 15-year-old baby girl showed off a completely new look. We typically see her with her natural Afro or braids, but now she’s switching it up. Zaya revealed a beautiful portrait photo, rocking a half-up and half-down hair style. In the caption, she wrote, “dreams becoming reality.” Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/CioAnRzPGi2/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Her dad, one of her biggest <a href="https://madamenoire.com/1323290/zaya-wade-long-hair/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">supporters</a>, replied in the comment section reminding her she’s shining bright like a diamond, he wrote three crystal emojis. Rapper Lil Nas X said, “omg chewed.” Ryan Destiny chimed in and said, “beauty.”A fan wrote, “elegance. The photo definition,” and someone else said, “as you should, Zaya.” Over the spring, Zaya did a joint interview with her stepmother <a target="_blank" href="https://people.com/tag/gabrielle-union/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gabrielle Union</a> for the Dove Self-Esteem Project. During the conversation, Zaya, who was 14 at the time, <a target="_blank" href="https://news.yahoo.com/zaya-wade-kissing-her-boyfriend-121815500.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">opened up</a> about how she has been impacted by “detrimental beauty advice online.” For example, Zaya said she dealt with hateful comments about her hair. She said,“As a trans person, once I came out, there was a lot of hateful comments about how I should grow my hair out long or fit into a certain version of femininity, even though that’s not true at all. That kind of advice is just trying to break you, but don’t let it.”<a target="_blank" href="https://variety.com/2022/scene/columns/dwyane-wade-transgender-children-zaya-1235257114/amp/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dwyane Wade</a> and Gabrielle have been Zaya’s number-one cheerleaders since day one. During the interview, Gab said she and her husband “stress the value of<a target="_blank" href="https://www.out.com/celebs/2022/4/18/zaya-wade-seems-be-dating-publicly-debuts-partner-easter?amp" rel="noreferrer noopener"> internal beauty</a>.” Gabrielle said, “You can be a ‘stunner’ or ‘classically beautiful person,’ but if your soul is rotten, you are not very beautiful at all.” The actress continued, “We try to stress character, compassion, love, acceptance, and joy. That hopefully radiates from the inside out. When it comes to how she moves through the world, we try to stress there is no one way to be a woman or to be feminine.” In addition, “We talk to her about resisting anti-Blackness and not centering Eurocentric beauty ideals.”In 2020, Dwyane appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/AG9-Q6UabfQ" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Ellen Show</a> and revealed his daughter’s truth. <a target="_blank" href="https://people.com/parents/zaya-wade-hateful-comments-about-her-femininity-after-coming-out-as-transgender/?amp=true" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zaya</a> was born a male, Zion, but at 12 years old, she came out as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dwyane-wade-shows-his-daughter-love-calls-zaya-the-future/" rel="noreferrer noopener">transgender</a>. During the show, the former <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dwyane-wade-addresses-past-comments-boosie-j-boog-made-about-his-daughter-zaya/" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA star</a> said he showers his child with love and will refer to her as Zaya as she asked.Zaya is showing the world; she’s THAT GIRL!

Zaya Wade Breaks The Internet, Showing Off A Brand New Look

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Gabrielle Union is letting it all show.The 49-year-old actress went <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dwyane-wade-gushes-over-gabrielle-union-showing-off-no-makeup-in-a-string-bikini" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">viral</a> after going nude on social media. Take a look: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg4mlTpLj6-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=In the <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/gabrielle-union-naked-makeup-chair-instagram-174549257.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">caption</a>, she wrote, “Naked & Unafraid. The <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/social-media-reacts-to-gabrielle-union-clowning-dwyane-wades-ashy-hands" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rebirth</a> Will Be GLORIOUS,” with a black heart emoji. She continued by thanking Lauren London for “dropping gems.” Gabrielle also thanked others who helped her mentality, although it’s unclear what she’s referring to. She said, “PS Thank you @laurenlondon, you showed up like the angel you are and dropped some knowledge & love on me that has changed the course of my life. Won’t He do it.” Gabrielle ended the message with, “PSS THANK YOU to <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gunna-denied-bond-again-will-remain-in-jail" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">everyone </a>who has taken the time to pour into me these last few months as I’ve struggled mightily. THANK YOU!!!!!Gabrielle’s husband, <a href="https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/2606645/gabrielle-union-daughter-kaavia-family-photos/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dwyane Wade</a>, replied with a red heart emoji in the comment section. Other actresses like Kerry Washington and Lala Anthony showed loved with heart emojis. A fan wrote, “you are a light, thank you Gab,”with a crown emoji. Another online user reminded Gab of her worth and said, “the light you bring into this world is blinding. You are a constant teacher to me and everyone around you. I am beyond grateful for you. Sending you so much love.” Someone else said, “the fact that you’ll be 50 in a couple of months blows my mind. Beautiful inside and out.”In the latest news about Gabrielle’s life on screen, Yahoo reports she’s starring in an upcoming film called <a href="https://deadline.com/2022/08/new-york-film-festival-sets-elegance-brattons-the-inspection-with-jeremy-pope-as-closing-night-selection-1235086906/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Inspection.</a> She’s leading the role alongside Jeremy Pope. The film is about a gay man’s experience in the Marine Corps, premiering at the New York Film Festival on October 14. Will you be checking the film out? Hit us up on social media and let us know.

Dwyane Wade + Celebrities Go Wild Over Gabrielle Union’s Nude Photo: ‘Naked & Unafraid'

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Gabrielle Union is once again breaking the internet.The 49-year-old actress posted a few pictures and a video, rocking a beautiful green cutout dress. In a reel she posted, Gabrielle used Beyoncè’s “I’m That Girl” from her new album, Renaissance as the background music. Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgxFiRDJzoY/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Fans flooded the comment section with love. One person said, “damn, I wasn’t ready, okay little miss chocolate.” Another online user applauded Gabrielle for her natural body and wrote, “I love that you are comfortable in your own skin without surgery. Thank you.” Someone else said, “Beyoncè in the back for me,” and another person said, “[the] perfect song for this clip.” Gabrielle also blessed fans with some photos. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CgvT2-oLFuw/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Take a look:</a>https://www.instagram.com/p/CgvRQj0JO5t/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=<a href="https://www.allure.com/story/gabrielle-union-faux-pixie-cut-updo/amp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gabrielle</a> loves Beyoncè’s new album, which dropped last week. The <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/gabrielle-union-posts-thirst-trap-bikini-picture-with-dwayne-wade-cuffing-her-cheeks">Bring It On</a> actress posted a video with her husband Dwyane Wade, dancing to “Energy.” In the video, the couple looks so happy, and you can feel their joy just by watching. Check it out.https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgnYjKfjTTW/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=The beautiful <a href="http://" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">couple </a>tied the know in 2014. In 2018, they welcomed their beautiful baby girl <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/dwyane-wade-takes-the-perfect-snapshot-of-gabrielle-unions-cheeks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kaavia</a> via surrogate. Dwyane is also a father to Zaire, 20, and Zaya, 15, from his marriage to Siovaughn. He’s also his 20-year-old nephew Dahveon’s guardian.

Gabrielle Union Breaks The Internet In A Green Cutout Dress + Pays Homage To Beyoncè

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Dwyane Wade is his daughter’s biggest supporter.In 2020, Dwyane appeared on The Ellen Show and revealed, Zaya Wade’s truth. Zaya who was born a male, named, Zion, decided at 12-years-old, to come out as transgender. As reported on <a href="https://time.com/6185163/dwyane-wade-transgender-daughter-time100-summit/">TIME</a>, Dwyane recently spoke at the TIME100 Summit that took place on June 7 in New York City. The retired NBA legend told CNN’s, Poppy Harlow, “As blessed as it is for my <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/netflix-employees-storm-out-of-company-protest-over-dave-chappelle-the-closer-special/">daughter</a> to have parents who can support her, I’m still afraid every moment she leaves the house.” He continued, “And not just because of gun violence, but because of the way people perceive her in this <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/1332812/gabrielle-union-and-dwyane-wade-celebrate-zaya-wades-15th-birthday-with-epic-camp-themed-party">world</a>.”Dwayne also <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ABd_xG1wo">spoke on</a> why he needed to support his baby girl and how it taught him a valuable lesson in parenting. A situation in his life inspired him to speak up for himself, which he was ultimately motivated to do because of Zaya. Dwayne said, “I went years without telling my chef that I don’t like cilantro on my burger—as an adult, it took me years to have the confidence to say that.” He continued, “My daughter, at eight years old, had the confidence to say ‘This is who I am. This is who I want to be.”When Dwyane spoke to the publication, he also urged <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dwyane-wade-shows-his-daughter-love-calls-zaya-the-future/">parents</a> and lawmakers to learn more about the LGBTQ community. He also criticized political leaders that deny access to gender-affirming medical care for trans youth and block trans athletes from competing in sports. “To me, it’s a joke. This is our life. We live this. When you’re out there making rules, if you’re not experiencing this,” he said. “Come and live a day with my daughter. Come and see how it is to walk through this world as her.”https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccdva-VP7w0/"Family over everything" ~ D. Wade

Dwyane Wade Fears For Zaya Wade’s Safety Due To How Some People View Transgenders

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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are always up to something fun! The beloved couple is infamous for posting funny videos of them playing around or adorable family moments. This time, the couple went viral after Gabrielle playfully joked about her husband for having ashy hands. In the video, Gabrielle captioned it, “When ya big baby ashier than the lil baby.” You can see Dwyane’s ashy knuckles, and Gabrielle seems disgusted. Their Babygirl Kaavia James got some shine in the video; take a look:https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cdl7sffDhjo/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=The <a href="https://youtu.be/ZzmIinQp3PU">couple</a> launched a new skincare line for melanated skin tones. Fans in the comment section found the moment hilarious. One person wrote, “He got more ash than an ashtray during a card game in the 80s.” Another online user said, “need from head to toe,” another, “Ms ma’am said ‘elbows’ in the ‘you ain’t done yet’ tone.”Some<a href="https://news.yahoo.com/ya-big-baby-ashier-lil-133000947.html"> fans f</a>ound the end of the video with Kaavia to be the highlight of it. One person wrote, “It’s the end for me! ‘Daddy, you been using my stuff?’ lol.” However, other people noticed Dwyane had his nails painted, which in 2022 isn’t a big deal. Some online users said, “It’s the nails for me,” and someone else, “Y’all just wanted us to see that polish…anyway what’s the brand and name of it? Cause yeah (fire emoji)."Dwayne and Gabrielle have the cutest<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dwyane-wade-takes-the-perfect-snapshot-of-gabrielle-unions-cheeks/"> love story.</a> They met in 2007, but they briefly <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/gabrielle-union-dwyane-wade-love-story-20142710/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">called it quits</a> in early 2013. As reported in Glamour, in an interview with the publication a year after the breakup, Gabrielle said,“[When Dwyane and I broke up briefly in 2013], it was because of distance and scheduling. I finished filming the show [Being Mary Jane], then I flew to Vegas right away to start shooting Think Like a Man Too. I couldn’t take time off, and I missed some quality togetherness we desperately needed.”She later realized she wanted a family, and they <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/gabrielle-union-says-the-woman-she-is-today-wouldnt-have-stayed-with-dwyane-wade-after-he-got-someone-else-pregnant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reconciled</a>/got engaged in 2013. They tied the know in 2014. In 2018, the couple welcomed their beautiful baby girl Kaavia via surrogate. Dwyane is also a father to Zaire, 20, and Zaya, 15, from his marriage to Siovaughn. He is also his 20-year-old nephew Dahveon’s guardian.

Social Media Reacts To Gabrielle Union Clowning Dwyane Wade’s Ashy Hands

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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are couple goals!More love than drama, and a whole lot of fun. That’s exactly what the married couple did for Dwyane’s <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/social-media-reacts-to-dwyane-wade-posing-nude-behind-gabrielle-union/">40th birthday.</a> They had a 2000’s themed party, and celebs like Ja Rule and Ludacris pulled up. Before the party, <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/01/10/gabrielle-union-unveils-shocking-bring-it-on-secrets/amp/">Dwyane</a> shared a spicy bedroom photo with his wife, <a href="https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-couple-goals-love-together-celebrity-stars-20200522-cn6joj7n6ve7dlanv3e65chxla-photogallery.html">Gabrielle</a>. In the caption, he said, “pre-birthday behavior.” Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/CYzT8HIPV-k/?utm_medium=copy_linkFor Dwayne’s actual birthday post, he celebrated the milestone. He said, “Forty???? Where???? I’m a classic dawg! Here’s to one of the greatest vintages of modern times 1982.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CY4Q4XNpKCc/?utm_medium=copy_linkIn 2018, the <a href="https://fadeawayworld.net/.amp/nba-media/dwyane-wade-celebrates-40th-birthday-with-gabrielle-union-his-parents-and-his-sister-in-explosive-photoshoot">couple</a> welcomed their beautiful baby girl <a href="https://people.com/parents/dwyane-wade-spends-christmas-hawaii-wife-gabrielle-union-and-daughter-kaavia/?amp=true">Kaavia</a> via surrogate. Dwyane is also a father to Zaire, 19, and Zaya, 14, from his marriage to Siovaughn. He’s also his 19-year-old nephew Dahveon’s guardian.<a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/gabrielle-union-dwyane-wade-chemistry-213742807.html">Via</a>

Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade Show Off Sexy Bedroom Behavior Photos

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The 2022 Grammy nominations for the 64th award show are in!Doja Cat and H.E.R. both have eight nominations each. Lil Nas X racked up five nods, and then Silk Sonic received four. The Weeknd has three nominations this year, after getting none last year and calling the Grammys out. Other notable mentions include Justin Bieber’s “Peaches,” Doja Cat. Ft. Sza on “Kiss Me More,” Silk Sonic’s “Leave The Door Open,” and Lil Nas X Montero (Call Me By Your Name) are competing for record of the year. Artists nominated for album of the year are Lil Nas X’s Montero, Kanye West’s Donda, Doja Cat’s Planet Her (deluxe), and H.E.R.’s Back Of My Mind. <hr />Check out some other nominations:Best R&B Performance1. LOST YOU Snoh Aalegra2. PEACHES Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Given3. DAMAGE H.E.R.4. LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN Silk Sonic5. PICK UP YOUR FEELINGS Jazmine Sullivan Best Traditional R&B Performance1. I NEED YOU Jon Batiste2. BRING IT ON HOME TO ME BJ The Chicago Kid, PJ Morton & Kenyon Dixon Featuring Charlie Bereal3. BORN AGAIN Leon Bridges Featuring Robert Glasper4. FIGHT FOR YOU H.E.R.5. HOW MUCH CAN A HEART TAKE Lucky Daye Featuring Yebba Best Progressive R&B Album1. NEW LIGHT Eric Bellinger2. SOMETHING TO SAY Cory Henry3. MOOD VALIANT Hiatus Kaiyote4. TABLE FOR TWO Lucky Daye5. DINNER PARTY: DESSERT Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder & Kamasi Washington6. STUDYING ABROAD: EXTENDED STAY Masego Best R&B Song1. DAMAGE Anthony Clemons Jr., Jeff Gitelman, H.E.R., Carl McCormick & Tiara Thomas, songwriters (H.E.R.)2. GOOD DAYS Jacob Collier, Carter Lang, Carlos Munoz, Solána Rowe & Christopher Ruelas, songwriters (S.Z.A.)3. HEARTBREAK ANNIVERSARY Giveon Evans, Maneesh, Sevn Thomas & Varren Wade, songwriters (Giveon)4. LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN Brandon Anderson, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile II & Bruno Mars, songwriters (Silk Sonic)5. PICK UP YOUR FEELINGS Denisia “Blue June” Andrews, Audra Mae Butts, Kyle Coleman, Brittany “Chi” Coney, Michael Holmes & Jazmine Sullivan, songwriters (Jazmine Sullivan) Best R&B Album1. TEMPORARY HIGHS IN THE VIOLET SKIES Snoh Aalegra2. WE ARE Jon Batiste3. GOLD-DIGGERS SOUND Leon Bridges4. BACK OF MY MIND H.E.R.5. HEAUX TALES Jazmine Sullivan Best Rap Performance1. FAMILY TIES Baby Keem Featuring Kendrick Lamar2. UP Cardi B3. MY LIFE J. Cole Featuring 21 Savage & Murray4. WAY 2 SEXY Drake Featuring Future & Young Thug5. THOT S*** Megan Thee Stallion Best Melodic Rap Performance1. PRIDE IS THE DEVIL J. Cole Featuring Lil Baby2. NEED TO KNOW Doja Cat3. INDUSTRY BABY Lil Nas X Featuring Jack Harlow4. WUSYANAME Tyler, the Creator Featuring Youngboy Never Broke Again & Ty Dolla $ign5. HURRICANE Kanye West Featuring The Weeknd & Lil Baby Best Rap Album1. THE OFF-SEASON J. Cole2. CERTIFIED LOVER BOY Drake3. KING’S DISEASE II Nas4. CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST Tyler, the Creator5. DONDA Kanye West Best Rap Song1. BATH SALTS Shawn Carter, Kasseem Dean, Michael Forno, Nasir Jones & Earl Simmons, songwriters (D.M.X. Featuring Jay-Z & Nas)2. BEST FRIEND Amala Zandelie Dlamini, Lukasz Gottwald, Randall Avery Hammers, Diamonté Harper, Asia Smith, Theron Thomas & Rocco Valdes, songwriters (Saweetie Featuring Doja Cat)3. FAMILY TIES Roshwita Larisha Bacha, Hykeem Carter, Tobias Dekker, Colin Franken, Jasper Harris, Kendrick Lamar, Ronald Latour & Dominik Patrzek, songwriters (Baby Keem Featuring Kendrick Lamar)4. JAIL Dwayne Abernathy, Jr., Shawn Carter, Raul Cubina, Michael Dean, Charles M. Njapa, Sean Solymar, Brian Hugh Warner, Kanye West & Mark Williams, songwriters (Kanye West Featuring Jay-Z)5. MY LIFE Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph & Jermaine Cole, songwriters (J. Cole Featuring 21 Savage & Murray)<hr /><a href="https://variety.com/2021/music/news/grammy-nominations-complete-awards-2022-1235117920/amp/">Variety</a> reports the Grammys used a different procedure for selecting the nominees. Instead of the usual “secret committee,” they decided to go with popular votes instead. The publication points outHarvey Mason Jr., C.E.O. of the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/50-cent-blasts-the-recording-academy-over-grammy-nominations/">Recording Academy</a>, said,“We made the decision to expand to 10 fairly recently. We looked at the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/jermaine-dupri-shades-diddy-with-songwriting-honors-i-am-in-a-seat-puff-daddy-cant-pay-for/">voting</a>, which was up 17% this year, and the [number] of submissions — almost 22,000, that’s a crazy high number — and we said, ‘This is an incredible opportunity for us to honor more artists and shine a light on more great music.’ Traditionally, the Academy might have studied this for a few years and done a committee, but I think the way music is moving and the industry is evolving, I’m proud to say the Academy is able to move quickly.”Another rule change is anyone who participates on an album as a featured guest, producer, or co-writer is eligible. The publication notes Kanye is competing against himself for album of the year because of his credits on Doja Cat’s album. Saweetie and Doja <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/the-weeknd-reacts-to-grammy-award-nominations-annnounce-plans-to-boycott/">reacted</a> to the news with excitement. Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/CWoS3OhvtMY/?utm_medium=copy_linkWe asked our I.G. community who they felt got snubbed. In the comment section, online users say Giveon (best new artist), Wiz Kid, and Drake’s Certified Lover Boy (album of the year). Who else would you add to the list?https://www.instagram.com/p/CWoOPUipvCI/?utm_medium=copy_link

Some Artists React To 2022 Grammy Award Nominations, Who Got Snubbed?

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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are couple goals.The Wade’s are always showing each other off. In their latest <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/gabrielle-union-posts-thirst-trap-bikini-picture-with-dwayne-wade-cuffing-her-cheeks/">spicy photo</a>, Dwyane captured the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/social-media-reacts-to-dwyane-wade-posing-nude-behind-gabrielle-union/">perfect snapshot</a> of his wife’s cheeks. They were celebrating Gab’s 49th birthday. <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/gabrielle-union-and-dwyane-wade-has-social-media-going-crazy-after-they-both-posed-completely-topless-in-new-post-with-my-baby/">Take a look:</a>https://www.instagram.com/p/CVok2xtNBOk/?utm_medium=copy_linkThey met in 2007, but they briefly <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/gabrielle-union-dwyane-wade-love-story-20142710/amp/">called it quits</a> in early 2013. As reported on Glamour, in an interview with the publication a year after the breakup, Gabrielle said,“[When Dwyane and I broke up briefly in 2013], it was because of distance and scheduling. I finished filming the show [Being Mary Jane], then I flew to Vegas right away to start shooting Think Like a Man Too. I couldn’t take time off, and I missed some quality togetherness we desperately needed.”She later realized she wanted a family, and they <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/gabrielle-union-says-the-woman-she-is-today-wouldnt-have-stayed-with-dwyane-wade-after-he-got-someone-else-pregnant/">reconciled</a>/got engaged in 2013. They tied the know in 2014. In 2018, the couple welcomed their beautiful baby girl Kaavia via surrogate. Dwyane is also a father to Zaire, 19, and Zaya, 14, from his marriage to Siovaughn. He’s also his 19-year-old nephew Dahveon’s guardian.

Dwyane Wade Takes The Perfect Snapshot Of Gabrielle Union’s Cheeks!

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The Wade's set the internet on <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/gabrielle-union-says-the-woman-she-is-today-wouldnt-have-stayed-with-dwyane-wade-after-he-got-someone-else-pregnant/">FIRE</a> after their latest post.The couple posed in a mirror at a "fitting" where matching outfits. The two had on identical pants, and they both were completely topless. Gab used her hair to cover up her nudity, while D. Wade showed off some skin. Fans couldn't help but to notice how in shape the two are. One fan wrote, "Body goals!!!!!!!" and another, "I’m trying to figure out how you still look 25! That’s RUDE!"https://www.instagram.com/p/CVYwtiDPtju/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkThis isn't the first time the couple has showed out for the 'gram. We <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/gabrielle-union-posts-thirst-trap-bikini-picture-with-dwayne-wade-cuffing-her-cheeks/">previously reported</a> the actress posting a spicy photo rocking a blue bikini as she and her hubby hold each other.https://www.instagram.com/p/CRSL3qoppHn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade Has Social Media Going Crazy After They Both Posed Completely Topless In New Post: 'With My Baby'

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Zaire Wade, Dwyane Wade’s 19 year-old son, signed a standard player contract with the NBA G League’s Salt Lake City Stars, <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/dwayne-wade-reveals-son-zaire-signed-g-league-contract-skipping-college-news.140959.html">according</a> to NBA Insider Shams Charania.In a video the proud father shared on IG, Zaire is seen signing the contract, and expressing his excitement. "Ohhh! There it is. Damn. Signed.""I feel good, I feel confident. I just signed the standard player contract for the G League. October 11, 2021. 19 years old. Yessir."https://www.instagram.com/p/CU8TNR9qKVi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkZaire previously played at Sierra Canyon high school in California with LeBron James’ son Bronny. He eventually transferring in 2020 to Brewster Academy in New Hampshire. Unfortunately, a large part of his season was lost after tearing a ligament in his right ankle.The young player received college offers from schools such as Toledo, South Carolina, DePaul and Rhode Island. He decided to take a different route, though.

Dwayne Wade Reveals His Son Zaire Is Skipping College, Signed G League Contract

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One thing about the Wades, they know how to show each other off and have a good time!Gabrielle Union-Wade, her husband Dwyane Wade, and their family are globe-trotting on their annual Wade World Tour. Dwayne shared a video of his wife showing off some dance moves while they were on a yacht. In the visual, Gab looks so beautiful, happy, and carefree! Take a look:https://twitter.com/lorealluchi1/status/1428062099956281355?s=21Gabrielle shared the same video on her social media. In the caption, she said, "Dancing to the beat of my own drum. And so it begins #WadeWorldTour2021 #FamilyEdition.” As reported on Hello Beautiful, Gabrielle admitted that consistency works best for her when keeping her body in shape. "If I don't work out for two weeks, it's like I've never done anything, ever."<a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a37328551/gabrielle-union-butt-string-bikini-dance-yacht-instagram-video/">Via</a>