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Lauren LaRosa
Hey, y'. All, what's up? It's Lauren LaRosa. And this is the latest with Lauren LaRosa. This is your daily dig on all things pop culture, entertainment news, and all of the conversations that shake the room, baby. So we're checking in behind the scenes of the grind. Just got back to New York from. Oh, I was in so many places. Okay, so we were at south by Southwest. Please go check out the previous episode of the latest with Lauren, the Rosa, where we host a live conversation with Sierra and I on behalf of iHeart and Gilead, you know, who are partners with iHeart. And it's like an advocacy conversation. It's like an advocacy conversation. It's really a dope space to be in, to be able to, like, learn things yourself and then also impart them on others through platform. And that's what that conversation a lot was about, you know, health and science and prevention and specifically when it comes to HIV and the taboo conversations around in our communities and how music connects to that. And then I was also in North Carolina for the big southern classic HBCU Battle of the bands. It was my first time in Charlotte, my first time at the event. Energy was crazy. There was like thousands of people there, like the HBCU space. I swear, when I went to a hbcu, I had no idea what I was embarking on, like, longevity wise. But I'm happy to be gang. Like, the HBCU space is just always so full, full and so filling and so welcoming, and it's just a good time. We did get stuck or like, delayed a bit in North Carolina for a few hours because it was like a huge tornado watch. They shut down everything. And tsa, oh, my God, y'. All. TSA was crazy. Leaving Texas to go to North Carolina. The lines were like hours and hours long. My videographer actually missed his flight. Not because we weren't on time. We were on, like, regular time. We didn't know we were going to be like, the lines were outside of the airport. Like, that's how insane it was. But he's home now and. And he's good. I'm back in New York, so, yeah, it's time to, you know, just. I'm a settle in a bit. I'm about to just kind of decompress and then start getting ready for the rest of the week. A lot to come because there's always a lot happening in the latest. So let's get on into it. So Teyana Taylor, you know, has had an amazing award season. Topped it off at the Oscars. Even though she did not win Best Supporting Actress, her energy was everything. And again, on our last episode, please go take a listen if you have not already. I talked briefly about just the joy that you felt watching her because everyone has followed her story, her and Michael B. Jordan, but also the joy that you felt watching her because she was just so excited, so happy, so full of love for everybody. And a lot of that is, like, man, when you're in alignment and you get to a good space of purpose and, and, and. And like, just all of these things, you can't help but to be happy for people, for. For everyone around you, just. Just everything. You know what I mean? There was a few moments that that happened. So, you know, with Paul Thomas Anderson, who, you know, led the film one battle after another, went up on stage to accept big Best Picture. Tiana Taylor was excited. They went on stage together. She's jumping up and down, and she puts him in, like, a headlock. But, like, it's kind of given. Like, she's broing down real quick, right, y'? All. Why is that a viral conversation now? Like, and then, you know, Teyana Taylor had to tell a security guard to not put his hands on her following the Oscars as she's headed back up to take a photo for Best Picture with her team. So now there's a conversation that's happening about how we as black people should act in. In these various spaces, which I think is bs, but let's get into, you know, kind of where we are with this right now. So Tiana Taylor has been. She responded to some of the criticisms just about people who are telling her how she should have acted when they won the award, and she shouldn't have put Paul Thomas Anderson in a headlock. And, you know, just her excitement for people. So she posted the X. The world holds so much misery that miserable hearts forget the face of happiness. They grow comfortable being sore losers. So when they see real sportsmanship, it unsettles them, like holy water touching a demon. Because clapping for someone else's victory requires something that many people never learn. How to win with grace and pure joy and how to lose with grace, chin up, and dignity. Like, it's crazy to me that people are making this A thing. When I saw it, I was so happy for her. It was literally like, it doesn't matter. Teyana Taylor still won. Like, that's how I felt watching her. I don't know how anybody could grab anything negative or create any type of conversation negatively around her. Excitement for other people, even in the category that she did not win. When they announced Amy from Weapons, Tiana was one of the first people up on her feet. So happy, so excited. Right. It's just weird, like, the things that people tend to, like, pick and, like, hold on to. It's just. It's like, that's what y' all got from that. Like. But, I mean, hey, maybe it's like she said, some people are just so miserable that being in a good space, it's like, it's a posturing conversation. Like. And, you know, y' all know I talk about God a lot on this podcast and faith. And one of the things that you learn in your. In your walk with, you know, God and. And getting closer to your faith is that posture in a season of winning or losing is so important about how you're favored comes into your life. And that's why we're watching her be blessed, because she understands that. It disconnected from a lot of people, though, and I am very confused as to why. But there was a moment that happened in the hallway that I mentioned earlier, where Tiana had to verbally tell. And at first, when you saw this video, we didn't know who she was talking to. And then reports surface, and there was a video of her actually where she was talking about what happened and that she was talking to a security guard who, you know, shoved her in a way that she did not like. So let's take a listen to the moment that happened just so we can move forward into what all the new things are. Let's take a look. You're a man putting your hands on the female. What are you doing? He literally shoved me. People needing to have he. His name is. So TMZ got Tiana Taylor out after the Oscars. And here's what she had to say about the moment. The video where.
Interviewer/Host
Where this guy put hands on you or something.
Dr. J. Barnett
Are you good?
Lauren LaRosa
All good.
Narrator (Charlie’s Place)
Yeah.
Lauren LaRosa
You have you. They can't stop your shine, you know,
Interviewer/Host
you already know that.
Lauren LaRosa
I don't think everybody's having a good time. And, you know, security was just doing a lot.
Interviewer/Host
They were doing. They were being extra always that one. But, yeah, a lot of people were wondering.
Lauren LaRosa
Happy. I mean, there's nothing to wonder. I think the first thing people do is definitely, you know, make assumptions.
Interviewer/Host
Sure.
Lauren LaRosa
At the end of the day, I just don't tolerate disrespect, especially when it's unwarranted and it's unprovoked. You know what I'm saying?
Narrator (Charlie’s Place)
Yeah.
Lauren LaRosa
And the academy actually issued a statement as well as the security company issued a statement too. But the Academy says, we were extremely upset to learn about the experience endured by Tiana Taylor at the end of the Oscar ceremony last night. We have worked with Tiana over the last several months during award season, and she has been nothing short of remarkable, supportive, kind, and all about community. Though the incident was with our outside security firm, sis or sis, the experience of every single guest is our responsibility. We have made it clear to them that this behavior is not acceptable. We want to thank Tiana for showing remarkable grace and for taking the appropriate measures to ensure this does not happen again. When I saw the video, I'm like, how can you be upset at Teyana Taylor, like, for setting a boundary? No, don't put your hands on me. And you, a grown man. No, don't do that. I don't care where she is. Don't do that at all. Period. Now, the security company also spoke out and released a statement on the incident. Because you know what? It was given instantly when I saw it. I'm like, here go these spaces where everybody else is protected but us. But you hate to turn it into that, but it's like, here we go. So I'm glad they spoke out on her behalf and in her defense, because, yeah, this is one of your stars. You gotta protect your stars. So following the incident, the security company spoke out and they said there was a brief interaction involving Ms. Taylor and a member. Member of our security team during the show last evening. Our security personnel were working to manage the crowded area and ensure the safety of all guests. During the interaction, there was incidental contact. We regret that the situation escalated. This is not the standard of professionalism we expect from our team, and we have addressed the matter internally to help ensure situations like this do not happen again. There we have it. End of story. Like. Like, end of story. I've seen this story on every media outlet, and it's like the conversations are being had so many different ways. Keep your hands to yourself. Protect your star. And to be honest, I saw some people saying, like, well, she should have handled it differently. She shouldn't have said. Or she shouldn't have raised her voice because look where she's at. Or you should have had competent security who understood that this is one of the leading stars of the award season, period. Respect her. As such, she's not asking for somebody bow down and kiss the ring. She's just asking not to be shoved out of the way by by a man who's obviously physically stronger than her. Because if she didn't feel intimidated by that, she wouldn't have said anything.
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Lauren LaRosa
Segregation in the day, integration at night.
Narrator (Charlie’s Place)
When segregation was the law, one mysterious black club owner had his own rules.
Lauren LaRosa
We didn't worry about what went on outside. It was like stepping in another world.
Narrator (Charlie’s Place)
Inside Charlie's Place, black and white people danced together. But not everyone was happy about it.
Lauren LaRosa
You saw the kkk. Yeah. They was dressed up in their uniform. The KKK set out to raid Charlie, take him away from here.
Interviewer/Host
Charlie was an example of power.
Lauren LaRosa
They had to crush him.
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Lauren LaRosa
Now, in other Oscar news, Michael B. Jordan, who we know took home the award for lead actor for Sinners, during his acceptance speech, he thanked. Well, he mentioned and kind of thanked Jamie Foxx, Will Smith, Sidney Poitier, and the. The men that came before him, the five men that came before him in the lead actor role because he is now the sixth black man to win the lead actor award at the Oscars.
Narrator (Charlie’s Place)
Right.
Lauren LaRosa
In all 98 years of the Oscars. Right. He made history for that. So some of those guys have responded, including Jamie Foxx. Jamie Foxx was one as well, too. So let's take a listen to what Michael B. Jordan said at the award show first, throwing it back to them
Interviewer/Host
because of the people that came before me. Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith. And to be amongst those giants, amongst those great greats, amongst my ancestors, amongst my guys. Thank you everybody in this room and everybody at home for supporting me over my career. I feel it. I know you guys want me to do well and I want to do that because you guys bet on me. So thank you for keeping, for keep betting on me.
Lauren LaRosa
So Jamie Foxx responded and said, I can barely breathe right now. You were absolutely incredible in this film. An amazing actor, director, truly all of the above. Tonight we celebrate you, your talent, your mystique and your incredible passion for the craft. Honestly, you deserve two Oscars for this one. When I sat down to watch the movie, I already knew it was going to be special. The moment I saw a pair of Jordans on the screen. The first line, are you guys twins? And you hit us with no, we cousins, man. I was locked in from there. Congratulations to my brother, Michael B. Jordan. You're operating in rare air right now. Celebrated to the fullest. And trust me, the after party is going to be cool. Crazy. This was posted by Jamie Foxx last night. And Will Smith says, congrats, beloved. Making history. And I think you know, it. I'm glad that he took the moment to acknowledge all of the men that came before him, specifically glad that he did not omit Will Smith's name because of course that would have been a whole thing. But I say that because, you know, there's always been this conversation amongst people that are not us for real, in my opinion. But maybe it's not a race thing, but I've always felt like when I hear white people talk about the Oscar slap and everything that happened, Will Smith, not just white people. When I hear non cultured people who don't understand Will Smith's legacy, his cultural relevance, his cultural importance to us as black people, but to the world in general. Just as a person who told stories the way he did from Fresh Prince all the way through, you know, his whole career. Right. The way that they talk about the Oscar slap is as if he, it every, it just disintegrated everything. And yes, it was a big moment in time and it was a big stage and it was talked about, but Will Smith is still Will Smith. Will Smith still broke barriers, you know what I mean? Like we needed to have a Will Smith and a Jamie Foxx in order for us to get a Michael B. Jordan and some of us will never forget that. And I'm glad that Michael B. Jordan didn't. So that is it, guys. And the latest, Just, you know, a few quick updates around this Oscar conversation. Man, I'm just so happy for everybody. Just so happy to see people achieving and living in that rare era that Jamie Foxx talked about. And it really does inspire, like, me as a creative, because sometimes it feels like talent, real talent, isn't recognized on the stages that it deserves. And I know people like to say things about, you know, and we talked about this in the last episode as well, too. Not caring about accolades and not caring about trophies or invites in the rooms or whatever. And it's like, yes, I get all of that. But at the same time, it does feel good to see people celebrated for doing good work. Not about followers, not about, you know, and I don't take away from that either. Like, that followers and keeping those take. There's a certain level of consistency in business and all of the things that go into that, but, like, when you. It's. It, it's just a good feeling to see real talent rewarded on all stages. So that has been another episode of the Latest with Lauren LaRosa. I tell you guys, every single episode, y' all could be anywhere with anybody talking about all of these things, but y' all choose to be right here with me. I appreciate you guys so much for that. My little riders. I'll catch you in my next episode. This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human.
Episode Title: Big Teyanna Not the Little One (Teyana Taylor Sets Boundaries and Michael B Jordan speech)
Date: March 17, 2026
Host: Loren LaRosa (The Black Effect Podcast Network & iHeartPodcasts)
This episode of "The Latest with Loren LaRosa" dives deep into the buzzworthy moments surrounding the Oscars, particularly focusing on Teyana Taylor’s viral boundary-setting incident and Michael B. Jordan’s historic Best Actor win. Loren reflects on how these moments sparked cultural conversations around representation, respect, and Black excellence within predominantly white institutions. With her signature mix of insight and unfiltered commentary, Loren also touches on the power of community, setting boundaries, and the joy of seeing real talent celebrated.
Teyana Taylor (via Loren):
“The world holds so much misery that miserable hearts forget the face of happiness…Clapping for someone else’s victory requires something that many people never learn: how to win with grace and pure joy and how to lose with grace, chin up, and dignity.” (08:06)
Loren on Teyana setting boundaries:
“How can you be upset at Teyana Taylor, like, for setting a boundary? No, don’t put your hands on me. And you, a grown man. No, don’t do that.” (11:38)
Michael B. Jordan:
“And to be amongst those giants, amongst those greats, amongst my ancestors, amongst my guys. Thank you everybody in this room and everybody at home for supporting me over my career. I feel it. I know you guys want me to do well and I want to do that because you guys bet on me. So thank you for keeping…for keep betting on me.” (18:48)
Jamie Foxx on MBJ:
“You’re operating in rare air right now. Celebrated to the fullest. And trust me, the after party is going to be cool. Crazy.” (19:16)
Summary by The Latest with Loren LaRosa Summarizer. Listen to the full episode for Loren’s unfiltered takes and vibrant storytelling.