Van Lathan - Talks About His Controversial Firing | Now With Natalie | Season 2

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What attitudes and behaviors make speaking our truth constructive, as opposed to divisive? In this episode, Natalie Manuel Lee talks to media personality, author, podcaster and social commentator: Van Lathan. Until his controversial firing, Van was a long-standing team member in the TMZ newsroom. He found himself in a very vulnerable state when his career path took a sudden turn. Van talks about being resilient in both showing ourselves grace and being continuously molded into who we are called to be.   
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[@gracepayne1669]

He was my favorite on TMZ. Have not watched it since

[@01BadAzzGoddess]

It's not the same. I haven't turned to it willingly but it's been on around me and I'm like just no.

[@DoItRWrightRo]

Same here

[@sonyahferris5510]

Same here...

[@Vanett77]

Same

[@ONEOFAKINDSISTAH]

Same here. Once he left I subconsciously stopped watching. I didn’t realise it until now.

[@whoswhowho4872]

Van's intelligence is immeasurable. Wishing him the ultimate best.

[@rhondabailey6204]

I pray God elevates him to the top of his game.

[@mikea.4477]

Definitely a very articulate dude! He raises a lot of though-provoking dialogue.

[@BearingMySeoul]

Man, I love this guy 100 times more after watching this interview. I remember seeing him on TMZ and wondering how someone with substance ended up on that show in the first place! Sometimes God has to push us out cuz we wouldn't move on on our own. I truly believe God has great things in store for Van. TMZ will be the lowest rung of that ladder. Amen.

[@childofyhwh7477]

Thank you for this comment. Amen!!

[@dimplesp4046]

His testimony was beautiful!

[@karenwhite1111]

“Anyone that’s still breathing should be growing, anyone.” Powerful.

[@jacquelinestokes2187]

I stopped watching TMZ when they got rid of VAN. Will never watch TMZ again.

[@Thatsnewsgirl]

Same!

[@noirking6138]

Same actually! Van was too good for that foolishness over at TMZ.

[@natasha5062]

Same

[@mykalhenry]

Me also, couldn't stand to look at Harvey anymore.

[@rhondabailey6204]

Me either

[@Ravenovah]

After he left aka fired I fired myself from the show I stopped watching i stood with him #VanLathan and I prayed harder for you positive Black Man. instead of negative one which they love God knows your heart Great Interview Natalie

[@wandamajette5000]

I think we all cried when he said "God's got you".

[@yawaokaidja2262]

This was so beautiful to watch the moment Van heard the lady say to him "God's got you". The reckless love of God towards us is priceless and can never be matched.

[@montageprllc]

My honey and I stopped watching TMZ and TMZ Sports once we learned Van was fired. May not be much, but I hope he knows we stand for him like he stood for Kaep!

[@hmastin]

There aren't words to describe how much I have always loved and revered Van Lathan. I have always enjoyed his authenticity and self assured drive. May God continue to bless and keep him.

[@Thatsnewsgirl]

This is the first time seeing you Natalie. I must say you are a natural interviewer. You ask great questions, you listen, you do not over-talk or interrupt. I wish you the best in your career.

[@deemarie911]

That’s what I like too. I cannot stand when people over talk the person being interviewed.

[@tyreebrownart]

I love how you asked the tough question about “running from God”. I really enjoyed hearing from him. Now I know how to pray for him.

[@ddoubleu170]

Natalie Manuel Lee is on her way! I cannot wait to see her career unfold. Van Lathan, what can I say about this brother that has not already been said. You two are truly stars! Keep rising!

[@fah232]

Exactly....Please say that louder for the people in the back !!

[@DAMAMY998]

I had this exact conversation with my aunt. I always preface a word from God with "I know I'm not all spiritual" or "I just have a feeling, I'm not sure what to call it"and my aunt stopped me and said just because you don't go to church anymore doesn't mean you can't hear God. Our shame keeps us bound and fearful. Wow. Just WOW!😍

[@ericabelcher8760]

Wow..you said alot!

[@adavis2170]

This popped up on my feed for a reason... never knew about this channel, but ALWAYS loved me some Van! Loved his realness, humor and intellect on TMZ. NOW!Great interview and conversation! Loved it ALL!

[@Thatsnewsgirl]

14:25- “It’s very frustrating to have a conversation with somebody or anyone when something directly affects you and it’s a mild annoyance to them”

[@thegloriousone1000]

Natalie, you're a wonderful representation of the instruction in Romans 12, to love others genuinely. That moment touched me when you cried with him, I immediately thought of the scripture, "mourn with those who mourn." I pray that you continue to allow God to touch your heart and speak to all kinds of people, regardless of what the world has labeled them as because you recognize that they are people. I enjoy seeing your work, it blesses me and I'm sure it blesses more people than you realize. Much love 🤍

[@Wizzay2]

So true Gladys

[@lilliewilliams5043]

Van was #1 with my husband and I on TMZ (very intelligent young man) We don't watch TMZ anymore. Great interview. Be blessed!

[@TrueMiThompson]

I had and still have much respect for Van! He stayed genuine to who he really is never compromised his integrity and he’s unapologetically Van Lathan!🙏🏾❤️

[@DionKhnum]

Lol you love a hater kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWradZauet6BY8k

[@chandrabyes2594]

OMG I enjoyed this interview so much. Van is so Real, I wanted this interview to last longer.

[@danadane561]

@21:33 The TMZ part

[@chasetheflavour6622]

Thanks man!! LOL!!!!

[@sbs2089]

Thank you.

[@joymillion8236]

The only reason I clicked on the video.

[@NONAME-ut6vb]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@nilipty]

Thank for you this! I still don’t understand why he was fired. Could anyone explain?

[@mz.p8648]

I also stopped watching TMZ when Van left the show. I really enjoyed his 2 cents he added to the mix. I wish you the best life have to offer you my friend in my mind.

[@cornelljermaine]

Awesome interview, Natalie! And Van we're still rooting for you. Your voice is necessary. Best! 👏

[@Wizzay2]

Natalie, I really love these videos. Your gentleness and humility are evident in how you allow the conversation to flow. Nothing is forced. Feels like I get to watch two friends talk it out.

[@candib7167]

“You’re worth the technique and it’s gonna cost something and definitely fixable”. Most powerful statements

[@tishabell7909]

God + transparency + therapy = Freedom to walk in our purpose. Thank you Van and Natalie!!❤❤❤❤

[@jfb2]

First time watcher. Great interviewer. Well thought out questions. Van is a passionate thinker. Good work!

[@spritepage]

It takes alot of courage to speak on what's real and I love that Van has grown so much over the years. He was always why I watched tmz to see what he had to say. I agree with him on knowing before speaking and knowing his worth. I applaud you Van and hope you keep up the great work. Love my Black Brothers and Sisters who strive for the cosmos💯❤❤💞

[@WolffAllergyAsthmaDetroit]

Outstanding interview--authentic, enlightening, refreshing!

[@funkywoodbass9716]

This is an amazing interview. Wow! Great job.

[@alphaandomega1332]

I will forever remember this young man for speaking up, and speaking up very strongly ( with respect) to Kanye West on his beliefs. Such a positive outstanding moment in history. He should write a book .

[@Ntambiko]

Sis don't stop we are powering through loving it drinking it all in. You are worthy, prioritize it.. Yes

[@marshaw6474]

This was an awesome interview!!!

[@marthebangura4098]

This was a great conversation with Van. He was real, honest, and vulnerable. He's on a great journey to loving and learning His God. Nathalie your questions were great and his responses were so authentic. He has a great testimony and God is yet working on Him and on all of us. It's His great love for us that keeps us coming back to Him.

[@Missy714]

This was so inspiring may it go forth and touch those seeking healing.

[@kimeipitt]

Beautiful interview, more like friends talking and opening up. Thoroughly enjoyed watching Natalie reassure and positively reinforce attributes and parts of how Van may have viewed himself.

[@francesmask78]

thanku im a first-time viewer and I'm so glad to find ur channel. At first it was because im a fan of VAN but now Girl. I love you too. I'm inspired. God got YOU n see Success in the Progress****. Ive learned so much in this 35mins. God Bless You both and anyone reading this. I truly needed this.

[@myimperfectdiary890]

The conversation was so good thank you Van for sharing your experience. As a black male in the South, I have experienced many of those same events.

[@ThatsVaeliza]

Wow, this was beyond timely. Thank you both! ❤️🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@ginahuffman983]

This is a great interview. Nice to meet you Natalie. Van, I’m a Stan. Keep pushing y’all.

[@cloverbardot5215]

I'm really impressed with Van.

[@jedkaro]

When he talked about feeling uneasy at church, because it seems like everyone else is so much better.. I felt that. And I've never thought about this simply being a "I'm not good enough" issue within myself.

[@NG72405]

Wow! Just wow. What an Incredible interview. More of a candid conversation. Natalie, you’re such an incredible presence in these conversations. You listen and ask great and thought probing questions.

[@AskMocha]

I didn't even know I need to watch this, but I am happy I entertained it because this nourished my soul.

[@Benet1nOnly]

Sometimes progress has to be the Reward~Van Lathan

[@angellatimer7880]

Right,after Van was fired. I to stop watching TMZ.👍

[@mariagreen1354]

I believe everyone stopped watching

[@ifeomagilyard7897]

What an amazing interview. Shout out to everyone that put this together.

[@Leah__Ro]

so honest and intellectual. Loved! Carry on Van He has great "greater" things for you...you'll find yourself in His arms and you wont even know how or when it happened.

[@ariesqueen7493]

☺️😊🤗

[@TahariBlue]

Never heard of her before, however she is a wonderful interviewer, with an impressive combination of brains and beauty....good job!

[@d.spigner3077]

I definitely needed this word. We all have those tentpoles in our lives and usually we are shaken to out core before it takes place. So many of us connected with what happened to Van bc we've been through it. I'm so happy to see him thriving on the other side.

[@jackiek4159]

This was such a powerful interview! It's amazing to see how far he has come and how he's working on his relationship with God! I can relate to him with having suffered from the worst anxiety in my life and coming out on the other side of it! It does get better if you have faith and it doesn't always have to be that way as he says! Through God we can overcome anything life throws at us! 🙏🏻💞

[@MH11102Love]

Absolutely Excellent Interview. 🙏💪

[@shestudios]

Dope interview. You watered the seed, sis. God is working it out.

[@jenniferj6580]

Van, God will meet you where you are, perfection not required. God is at the door, ALL you have to do is let him in. On my journey, progress was slow, once I sought God with my heart, I found God, his grace and mercy. God changed me inside out. Every day I am so thankful for His grace and, it's the best love I have ever known. It's a personal journey for everyone but a worthy one. Be spiritual not religious, know the difference. Everybody in church is not saved. Keep your mind stayed on Him and you will not be disappointed❣

[@lornajohnson5610]

Much respect for Van 🙏we miss you.

[@charnelladams2166]

This was one of the best interviews that I have seen in a very long time. I appreciate it more than I could have ever thought. Thank you.

[@JessBaeLee]

Great interview! Go Natalie! Go Van!

[@CoCoFantastique]

Exposing your weakness magnifies the power of Christ! Very good transparent conversation.

[@jenniferlynnward]

Wow. This is so good.

[@rissa157]

This was such an awesome interview. When people have issues with Church, for whatever reason, I always wonder what church are they going to? The Church and Leadership I'm under is nothing like that. But it's still their experience. This is the first time I've seen someone give Spiritual guidance and direction, for better understanding. And the crazy thing is that at the end, Van's awareness of self, mirrors people in the church. It's a personal heart thing. You worry about your own relationship with God. Not the person sitting next to you.

[@karismatikkween08]

This was sooo authentic...ooohwee

[@jessicaaye3738]

I felt this on every level 🙏🏾

[@priiima_yah]

THE DEVIL REALLY TRYING TO KEEP HIS FOOT ON THIS (low views). THIS WAS SOO HEAVY IN A POSITIVE WAY. I CRIED, I FELT INSPIRED, I FELT CONNECTED. JUST BEAUTIFUL, BLESS :)

[@hildajones4141]

This was excellent 💞Van always my favorite 🙏🏼

[@kkgreen7946]

That is one powerful unstoppable brother. Looking forward and supporting his future projects. TMZ lost. He didn’t. He gave quality to another gossip driven shallow leach of news media. He was and deserved way better. God knew it. Sometimes your enemies and do Gods will and bless you when they think there hurting you.-

[@jdub2703]

Great interviewer! She asked great questions and I loved her response to him when he said “the people in church are better” her response was like “NO they aren’t!” As a Christian church goer myself WE all strive to get it right! He’s welcome!

[@gloria4517]

That was one good interview. Thank you Van :)

[@anitabellos2842]

This interview is absolutely amazing, so so blessed by this!!!

[@SwissMissss]

I loved this interview so much!!! I need more Van and his insight!

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

I felt Van when he said his anxiety was so bad the Paramedics knew him by name. I had the same thing; didn't even need to carry by insurance card to the ER cuz I was just there the last week

[@ssallywhite5549]

Van, this interview was raw and real, it's speaking the truth, and uncovers, mask we wear, until finding within ourselves true courage through God! Blessings to Van!

[@bettymukolwe6600]

So blessed by this interview. I learnt a lot.... Thank you

[@belledelemos9615]

Such great conversation. Touched some amazing valid points, his vulnerability was key.

[@lashawnhames6137]

Always thought that van was cool but for real l would rock with him.TMZ has no idea what they lost but God knows exactly who we gained! It was a great interview I wish him nothing but the best.

[@l.-ducu8113]

Thank you, God loves you all so much! Continue to trust Him.

[@iglesiajesusrestaurandovidas]

Blessings !

[@MoeDeNiro]

Excellent commentary. I love your interviewing style. Blessed

[@jonesgirl06jone7]

I experienced this as a black woman 4 years ago...but God!

[@bodyguard1008]

Me too. Going through it now. This interview was so inspiring.

[@marrrobinson4716]

Ad city kind of hurt the video for me he's so engaging and intellectual I tried to stay the course but my goodness an ad every couple minutes is a bit much

[@Sebastianlovesme]

Great interview. He brought to TMZ a smart wit, education, and maturity. The rest of the black ppl left of TMZ is embarrassing.

[@seanjohn5942]

Hey I came back to like the video…awesome interview 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@fah232]

I haven't watched TMZ since Van's been gone. Miss you Van. Keep doing what you are doing. Blessings.

[@MrRe59]

His truth is so inspiring and to know your journey is on point I understand some of what you are saying for I have felt or feeling that on my job right now and was just separated from but I'm going to fight back through my union and the law,but he has as a person has so much more to give to help others 😄👍🏿

[@ERF5332]

Another great convo 💖

[@angel83119]

Very inspirational interview...

[@antrell7979]

Great interview.

[@KeiaJohn4-15]

The enemy got him where he wants, to believe he’s not Good enough for Christ. I pray he gets right... it’s one thing to say you know God, but it’s another when he doesn’t know You. Van..., we’re not perfect... it’s Christ that you see in the people that you feel has it together. That same God, wants a relationship with you... he’s knocking let him in ❤️

[@hardin54]

God Bless you , no one is perfect - not even you ! sit down !

[@sheilacosby7009]

@@hardin54 Thank you, geeeese

[@vynesha333]

Excellent interview!

[@Ityagirlkhaliyah]

I love it! This one right here had me crying for sure !

[@kimberlyluttery8455]

This was a very powerful interview. I found many inspiring messages and useful moments to apply to my life from their conversation. I hope that Van understands that God is already using him to help heal others.

[@Alcanwill]

Wow, Natalie is an awesome interviewer! This was beautifully done.

[@brownbronxbaby]

This was Beautiful 💞! GOD BLESS Van! Thank GOD For Natalie !

[@bobbybrown1389]

Great interview need more people like you.

[@kaliha55]

Excellent interview! On all levels...well done.

[@fitzpatrickpitts6315]

I’m a pastor in Baton Rouge and Van was a BIG part of this happening.

[@LaFemmeVictorieuse]

He is running from God not knowing that God is waiting for him. It’s a shame that some people believe that they have to be perfect and compare themselves to other Christians. Walking with God is a journey. If you trust Him, He will change you one step at a time. You just have to do the first step and trust Him. Never forget that the enemy call you by your sins and God calls you by your name. God always waits arms open for His children.

[@sommerfranklin9421]

I’ve never heard of this channel before but I’m glad I watched. Van you are loved!!!! TMZ isn’t the same without you! I watched a couple of episodes and when I realized you wasn’t on anymore I stopped watching. Thank you for this interview it was very eye opening.

[@feliciaregina8602]

Van Latham, you are a fine young man with great, great depth of soul.

[@valrice817]

I miss seeing Van on TMZ but I know God has something better for him! You don’t have to fix yourself before coming to God, come to God first and He will fix the broken parts!

[@joleanesjourney9757]

I really enjoyed this interview. I already liked him but now I love him. Good job👍🏾😃

[@vivoyeur]

Okay so I missed it or didn't really understand the title. He didn't talk about his firing because I didn't number one know he was fired and number two I don't know why he was fired. What did he do to get fired and did I miss his explanation on this video? Is anyone else with me on this?

[@vonnieslim1507]

He allegedly assaulted a co worker one of the guys who's been there awhile also over some form of disrespect the dude with the high top hair cut the white guy I forget his name sorry but that's what happen

[@vivoyeur]

@@vonnieslim1507 Ok. Thank you.

[@vivoyeur]

@Nia Thanks. I'll have to look for the video.

[@vonnieslim1507]

@@vivoyeur no problem Godbless you

[@vonnieslim1507]

@Nia well let's call it a physical dispute & I've never seen him Van speaking or mentioning they are friends still since the incident but hey what do I know have a blessed day still