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Gabrielle Union is opening up about her experience on America’s Got Talent along with her involvement in NBC’s investigation surrounding her exit.

During an appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, the 47-year-old actress said that she thought the show would be easy and fun, but recalled that things weren’t easy from the start, and she’s calling out AGT creator Simon Cowell.

“Day one, Simon Cowell is smoking cigarettes inside. I’ve worked a long time. I’ve worked with all kinds of people. I’ve never experienced that,” Gabrielle said, while also mentioning that she is severely allergic to cigarette smoke.

“When your boss — the person who has the ability to determine who gets opportunities and who doesn’t — doesn’t believe that the law applies to him or the rules apply to him, and he does it in full view of NBC, Fremantle and Syco and no one cares about Simon Cowell exposing all of these employees to second hand smoke, that’s day one,” Gabrielle claimed.

“What message do you think that sends to anyone that has an issue with the very real racism and the lack of accountability?” Gabrielle continued. “And it goes on and on and on.”

Gabrielle went on to discuss the investigation into AGT that NBC commissioned, saying that she thought it was going to be “independent.”

“I decided to participate in this investigation,” Gabrielle said. “Silly me, I thought ‘independent’ was independent. But when NBC and [producers] Fremantle and Syco pay for that investigation, they control it.”

“They turn over what they believe to be inflammatory things, or things that are not advantageous to me,” Gabrielle alleged. “In the middle of an investigation about racism and discrimination? This is what’s happening from the top of the company.”

Gabrielle then shared her thoughts on how Hollywood could treat black people in the industry.

“There has to be an increase in representation across the board from the top to the bottom. We have to be able to be okay with change that doesn’t always benefit us,” Gabrielle continued. “Some people believe that … the only way to lead is to center yourself in every argument. But what I’m learning throughout this whole process is, sometimes the best way to lead is to get out of the way and make room for someone else. We have to dismantle the whole thing. We can’t put a Band-Aid on a gunshot wound.”

Earlier this month, Gabrielle filed a discrimination complaint against America’s Got Talent producers. In the complaint, Gabrielle accused NBC exec Paul Telegdy of threatening her for speaking out against racism on set. NBC is denying Gabrielle‘s claim.

Zaya Wade had an incredible 13th birthday!

For her 13th birthday, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union threw Zaya an epic medieval-themed party.

In pics shared on Instagram, Zaya donned lavender braids in her hair while wearing black and yellow tights paired with green and black, corset outfit. Gabrielle looked pretty in a floral-print dress as Dwyane wore a black, leather skirt for the party.

“When the theme is modern medival [sic] kingdom #13,” Zaya captioned one photo while in front of a giant “Zaya #13″ bush wall.

In another post with Dwyane and Gabrielle, Zaya wrote, “Stronger together✊🏾 #happypride🌈”

Zaya officially turned 13 back on May 29.

Get the scoop on Gabrielle‘s upcoming Netflix movie!

Gabrielle Union will be starring in the upcoming romantic comedy movie The Perfect Find, which will be made at Netflix!

The actress and entrepreneur will also be producing the movie with her production company I’ll Have Another.

Deadline reports that Gabrielle will play “Jenna Jones, a woman hopeful that her new job in beauty journalism will rep a fresh start in her life. She soon learns that her new boss, Darcy, is her frenemy. Jenna starts a relationship with the company’s videographer, Eric, and things get complicated when she learns he’s Darcy’s son.”

The movie is based on the best-selling book by Tia Williams and the film will be directed by Numa Perrier, whose directorial debut Jezebel premiered last year at SXSW.

Gabrielle has another project that was just announced this week!

Gabrielle Union has optioned the rights to turn LGBTQ+ activist and journalist George M. Johnson‘s memoir “All Boys Aren’t Blue” into a television series!

The series is being developed at Sony Pictures TV, where Gabrielle‘s production company I’ll Have Another Productions has a first-look deal, according to Deadline.

The book explores Johnson‘s “childhood and adolescence growing up in Plainfield, NJ as well as his college years attending an HBCU in Virginia. From memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five to his loving relationship with his grandmother whom he affectionately called ‘Nanny,’ to his first sexual experience, the young adult memoir showcases the life of growing up under the duality of being black and queer.”

Gabrielle credited her experience as the mother of a queer identifying daughter as one of the reasons for taking on this project.

“Queer black existence has been here forever yet rarely has that experience been shown in literature or film and television,” Gabrielle said in a statement. “Being a parent to a queer identifying daughter has given me the platform to make sure that these stories are being told in a truthful and authentic way and George’s memoir gives you the blueprint for that and more. What I love about this book is that it not only offers a space for queer kids of color to be seen and heard but it also offers those who see themselves outside of that standpoint to be held accountable and help them better understand what it takes to truly have acceptance with someone who is considered other.”

George said about working with Gabrielle, “She’s someone who is not only a champion in the fight for supporting marginalized communities of color but the work she’s doing as a storyteller and producer is lifting every voice who hasn’t had the opportunity to be heard.”

You can order the memoir now on Amazon.

L.A.’s Finest, the television show starring Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba, was supposed to premiere three new episodes today on Spectrum’s On Demand service. However, those episode releases have now been delayed.

The news of the delay of the police show – which is an offshoot of Bad Boys – has been pushed to a “later date in 2020,” TV Line reports.

This change comes as protests are happening across America and the world against police brutality and for Black Lives Matter after the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others.

Neither Jessica nor Gabrielle have spoken about the move just yet. Meanwhile, if you haven’t seen season one of the show and don’t have access to Spectrum On Demand…you’re in luck!

Gabrielle Union filed a discrimination complaint against America’s Got Talent and the show’s producers, and now NBC has responded to the lawsuit.

The 47-year-old entertainer, who served as a judge on the show last year, accused NBC exec Paul Telegdy of threatening her for speaking out against racism on set.

“The allegation that anyone involved in this process threatened Ms. Union is categorically untrue,” NBC said in a statement (via Deadline).

“We took Ms. Union‘s concerns seriously, and engaged an outside investigator who found an overarching culture of diversity on the show,” the network added. “NBCUniversal remains committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where people of all backgrounds are treated with respect.”

Gabrielle‘s husband, basketball player Dwyane Wade, has released a statement in support of his wife.

Gabrielle Union is being defended by her husband, Dwyane Wade.

After the 47-year-old actress came forward with a discrimination complaint against America’s Got Talent producers and an allegation that she was being threatened for speaking out, her husband is now addressing the news on Thursday (June 4) on social media.

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“Y’all have deemed her a liar after months of trying to inform y’all of the issues in the work place and also make sure other employees of color that comes after her won’t have the same experiences. Instead of looking thru the lens of someone who has been an advocate for the black and brown community, for women and for rape victims,” he wrote.

“So instead of making sure your work environment is a a better place for everyone. Y’all have decided that she what? Made it all up because she lost a job? She’s a black women in Hollywood she has lost out on many jobs.”

“When these negotiations started my house started being watched and my family started being followed. My daughter couldn’t even go to swim class without us being trailed by people looking for answers. Well y’all have the answers and y’all still don’t wanna listen to them,” he revealed.

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