MEGAN THEE STALLION has revealed she fears playing live since being shot in 2020, saying she has been trolled so badly over it, she worries someone could target her again.
The singer was injured by rapper Tory Lanez – who was sentenced to ten years in prison – but many of his fans called Megan a liar.
She says on her Prime Video documentary In Her Words: “Ever since being shot, I’ve had anxiety about performing. I always think somebody’s going to do something to me.
“So many guys online say, ‘You should have got shot in the head’, ‘He should’ve finished the job’, ‘He should have killed your ass’.
“I can’t separate trolling from real life. Am I safe to perform in front of thousands of people? I don’t know who’s in this crowd.”
Reflecting on her mental health before her shooter was found guilty, she continues: “I had a real breakdown.
“I didn’t feel like my life had any kind of value. I had to call 911 because I couldn’t breathe. I thought I was about to die.
“It was like three days in bed. I just cried every day. I never would have been a suicidal person . . . but I was feeling like that. I was like, I’d rather not live through this than to have to live with this.”
But thankfully she sought help.
Now the Wap rapper, whose mum died in 2019 just as she became famous, adds: “For the first time since my momma was alive, I’m taking care of myself.
“I do feel hopeful for what’s next for me. I’m manifesting happiness.”
ROYAL DATE FOR ’PHONICS
STEREOPHONICS have announced a huge show next summer, alongside special guests Jake Bugg and Blossoms.
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They will play at the King’s Royal Sandringham Estate, Norfolk, on August 16. Tickets go on sale next Friday.
Meanwhile, When Rivers Meet will headline Planet Rock radio station’s Blues Power Live concert next Thursday.
The British rock duo will play at the event at the Dingwalls in Camden Town, North London, alongside Chantel McGregor and Xander And The Peace Pirates.
My friend, Bernard Doherty, host of the broadcaster’s Blues Power show, will host the night, which is a must-do for fans of the genre.
Tickets are on sale now on Planet Rock’s website.
Maya gets the ‘juice flowing
MAYA JAMA is more treat than trick as she leads a host of celebs dressed up for Halloween.
The Love Island presenter sported green hair and a striped suit with matching stockings as she transformed into a sexy version of Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice.
Myleene Klass also vamped up her look as she appeared as Wonder Woman, complete with trusty lasso.
Paris Hilton ditched her famous blonde locks for a black do as she dressed up as Uma Thurman’s Pulp Fiction character Mia Wallace.
Kylie Jenner was seeing stars as she went all out to transform into Barbarella (Queen of the Galaxy).
She brandished a silver space gun and large wig on her Instagram page. But fans were left baffled, as within minutes she deleted the sultry shot.
Brooklyn Beckham’s wife Nicola opted to be a sexy Playboy Bunny.
Meanwhile, Perrie Edwards got son Axel in on the act as the duo recreated the cover art for Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ Die With A Smile.
GRANDE, FILM IS WICKED
I WAS doubtful about the upcoming film Wicked but it sounds like Ariana Grande has well and truly pulled it out of the bag – and is now even being tipped to win an Oscar.
It is the first major movie from the child star-turned-singer, and the musical had its initial screening in the US on Wednesday night to rave reviews.
One viewer said it was “well worth the 20-year wait” while another said it is “everything cinema should be”.
US film critic Scott Menzel wrote: “Wicked is a cinematic spectacle that serves as one of the very best big screen adaptations of a Broadway musical ever.
“Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo completely knock it out of the park as Elphaba and Glinda.
“Wicked is hands down one of the year’s best films.”
There are still three weeks until it arrives in cinemas, but I am raring to watch it now.
ANOTHER DAY FOR E17’S STAY
FORGET Mariah Carey, when I hear East 17’s Stay Another Day, I know Christmas really is just around the corner.
And 30 years after it was released, the band are re-releasing the track on vinyl.
Lead singer Tony Mortimer has teamed up with music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins.
As well as putting the song into the race for Christmas No1, with the vinyl coming out on December 13, Tony will be performing it at Nordoff and Robbins’ carol service in London on December 10, alongside acts including Lemar and Jamie Cullum.
Fans who buy the vinyl will get a previously unreleased live version from East 17’s Letting Off Steam tour in 1995.
Tony told me: “Through this collaboration, I really want to raise awareness of how music can offer hope, expression and healing to people everywhere.”
I’m off to buy a fluffy white coat in homage to Tony and the lads.
THE late Queen Elizabeth will make a brief cameo in the third Paddington movie.
She will appear in a photo having afternoon tea with the bear – from the 2022 sketch she featured in for her Platinum Jubilee.
Royal consent was needed to use the image in Paddington In Peru, out next Friday.
Producer Rosie Alison said: “[The Royal Family] were very happy. But we don’t like to make a big deal of it – Paddington’s a very modest fellow.”
After the Queen’s death, fans left Paddington-inspired tributes outside Buckingham Palace, including hundreds of marmalade sandwiches.
BUSTA IN MTV ICON TRIUMPH
BUSTA RHYMES will receive the Global Icon Award at the MTV EMAs in Manchester on Sunday, November 10.
The hip hop legend will take to the stage at the city’s Co-Op Live arena for a greatest hits medley.
Busta said: “This recognition is not only a celebration of my career but also of hip hop culture.
“To be acknowledged on this global stage is a reminder that hip hop has no boundaries – and neither do I!”
