Lawyers and law students weighed in after one of Sean Combs‘ attorneys abruptly quit his case on Thursday. According to the New York Post, Anthony Ricco filed a motion Thursday to withdraw from Combs’ case without explanation. “Under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs,” Ricco wrote in the Manhattan federal […] More
Voletta celebrated her late son’s legacy as a rapper following his premature death in 1997 Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., has died. The Monroe County Coroner confirmed with PEOPLE that Voletta, the mother of Christopher Wallace, died of natural causes at home under hospice care on Friday, Feb. 21. TMZ was first […] More
A$AP Rocky and his common-law wife Rihanna plan to name their next baby after his lawyer, Joe Tacopina, after Rocky’s stunning court victory on Tuesday. A non-Black jury found the 36-year-old rapper not guilty in a packed Los Angeles courtroom. The verdict was a happy birthday gift for Rihanna, who turns 37 today (Feb. 20). Rihanna and […] More
Insiders say “The Chi” screenwriter and producer Lena Waithe had a come-to-Jesus moment with actress Ariana Grande about her frequent PDA with Cynthia Erivo. Lena accompanied Cynthia to the BAFTA Film Awards in London on February 16. Ariana kept a respectful distance while Lena was with Cynthia. A source in Lena’s camp said she had a lengthy discussion with Ariana about the […] More
Former Fox News journalist Adam Housley, husband of actress Tamera Mowry-Housley, says SNAP recipients buy junk food for their children. Housley made the comment in response to President Donald Trump’s plans for SNAP benefits reform. Trump announced he would “correct” what he calls “mismanagement” of the USDA’s SNAP program under former President Joe Biden. Trump wants to ban SNAP […] More
Kodak Black‘s baby mama Maranda Johnson is dragging him to court to increase her child support for their two children. The rapper is father to at least 5 children by four different baby mamas. Kodak, who recently ate lunch in the middle of an Atlanta roadway, welcomed three daughters in 2022 after knocking up three women around the […] More
Cynthia Erivo is cast to play the role as Jesus in “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Erivo announced the news on Instagram, writing: “Just a little busy this summer, can’t wait.” Cynthia previously starred as Mary Magdalene in an all-female version of the hit musical in 2020 and sung the popular number “I Don’t […] More
A Los Angeles jury has acquitted rapper A$AP Rocky on both counts of assault with a firearm. The non-Black jury’s verdict was read before a packed courtroom on Tuesday. Rocky’s common-law wife Rihanna leapt up, as Rocky’s supporters cheered in the courtroom. “Thank y’all for saving my life,” Rocky told the jury as they exited the courtroom. Rihanna attended the trial […] More
Comedian Godfrey Claims James Avery, AKA Uncle Phil, Was Secretly Gay Comedian Godfrey recently claimed that James Avery, the beloved actor who portrayed Uncle Phil on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” was secretly gay. Godfrey’s revelation sparked conversation, though no concrete evidence has been provided to support the claim. Avery, known for his impactful role, passed away in 2013. […] More
Fresh off winning Album of the Year at the Grammys, Beyonce is going on tour! The popular singer finally announced shows for the “Cowboy Carter” tour. Beyonce won the coveted award after all these years. “The “Single Ladies,” “Halo,” “Run the World,” “Formation,” “CUFF IT,” and “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” singer became the first Black female […] More
The NFL regrets picking Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne for this year’s Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, a league employee has reportedly admitted. Kendrick’s performance at Caesars Superdome sparked controversy last weekend, with some fans branding it ‘the worst Super Bowl halftime show ever’ during the Philadelphia Eagles‘ 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. To add to the controversy, the ‘Not Like Us’ rapper […] More
A lawsuit accusing Sean Combs and Jay-Z of assaulting a child in 2000 has been dismissed. The lawsuit was dismissed against all defendants, including Combs, who is currently in a Brooklyn jail awaiting trial on human trafficking charges in May. The news was announced on Friday, Feb. 14, in a statement on X by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. “The frivolous, fictitious and appalling allegations […] More