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Rock star Kurt Cobain's death is concluded as a homicide that was staged as a suicide by new forensic experts
Kurt Cobain/Instagram The case surrounding the death of former rock sensation and Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain is now being challenged. According to multiple news reports, new forensic investigators believe that Cobain's death, ruled a suicide in 1994, may actually have been a murder staged to look like a suicide. The 27-year-old guitarist was found dead in his greenhouse with what Seattle authorities determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Independe

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A Republican Congressman said Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance is “Conclusive proof that Puerto Rico should never be a state," and asks for the FCC's intervention
Bad Bunny/YouTube screenshot Many members of the Republican Party are still upset about Bad Bunny's performance during the Super Bowl and are taking further steps to protest last Sunday's halftime show. According to Rolling Stone , several Republican officials are questioning the event. Congressman Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) has written a letter to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, calling for a formal inquiry into the NFL and NBCUniversal regarding their "prior knowledg

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Kid Rock referred to Jay-Z as the NFL's 'DEI hire' after Jay-Z chose Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show
Kid Rock/Shutterstock Kid Rock recently insulted Jay-Z , calling him a "DEI hire" for the NFL, after he expressed his disapproval of Bad Bunny's halftime performance during an interview with Laura Ingraham on FOX News. His statement follows his performance for Turning Point USA's alternative Super Bowl halftime show, which he headlined Sunday. Kid Rock stated, “Nothing against Jay-Z. I respect him for his hustle and his music, but it seems like there’s a little bit of a DE

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A search is underway for Lil Jon's son, DJ Young Slade, who is missing in Georgia
Lil John (center) and The Eastside Boyz/Shutterstock Media outlets report that Nathan Smith, 27, the son of rapper Lil Jon, who is known as DJ Young Slade, has gone missing. He was last seen on Tuesday morning near Baldwin Drive and Mayfield Road in Milton, Georgia, which is close to Atlanta. According to a police bulletin cited by NBC, Nathan "ran out of his house and has been missing since." He reportedly left on foot and does not have a cellphone with him. Lil Jon and Nath

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Catherine O'Hara died at 71. The actress said she'd like to be remembered most for her role as a "Mother."
Catherine O'hara/Shutterstock Actress Catherine O'Hara died at 71 in Los Angeles on January 30th. She reportedly suffered from a rare health condition. Despite her decades-long career in acting, when stopped at the airport and asked which role she would like to be remembered for the most, she responded, "a mother" to her children. She is the mother of two sons, Matthew and Luke Welch, whom she shares with her husband, Bo Welch. Both sons reportedly work in the entertainment i

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Kehlani, Bad Bunny, Shaboozey, and Billie Eilish protested ICE and America's grim climate at the Grammys, "Immigrants built this country."
Kehlani/YouTube screenshot In her Grammy acceptance speech, Kehlani criticized America's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for its presence in the country. While wearing a gown that said "ICE Out," the Oakland native stated, “I hope everybody’s inspired to join together as a community of artists and speak out against what’s going on, and I’mma leave this and say 'Fuck ICE!" Kehlani, a former student at Berkeley University won her first Grammy awards for her hit singl

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Feb 32 min read


Grady 'Demond' Wilson from 'Sanford and Son' Died at 79
Grady 'Demond' Wilson/IMDb Grady ‘Demond’ Wilson, who played Lamont, Red Foxx’s son, on Sanford and Son , has passed away from cancer at 79. His son, Demond Wilson, confirmed the news to TMZ . His son stated, “I loved him, he was a great man." Demond starred as Lamont on the hit show for five seasons, from 1972 to 1977. Despite the show's popularity, he and the legendary Red Foxx reportedly had a strained relationship that was never repaired. He also had roles on Baby...I'm

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Five people were indicted for the drug-related deaths of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two other teenagers
Robert DeNiro/Shutterstock According to Deadline , the DEA, NYPD, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced the indictment of five suspects in connection with the drug overdose death of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of actor Robert De Niro, as well as two other teens: Akira Stein and an unidentified individual. All of the teenagers were 19 years old when they died in July 2023 due to an overdose of drugs, in

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Judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by Mary J. Blige's longtime friend and stylist, Misa Hylton, who sought $5 million in damages from the singer
Mary J. Blige/Shutterstock A judge ruled to dismiss fashion stylist Misa Hylton's $5 million lawsuit against her former friend and longtime client, Mary J. Blige. According to Rolling Stone , Judge Phaedra F. Perry-Bond stated that Hylton's failure to respond to Blige's motion to dismiss "constitutes the abandonment" of her claims. The judge issued the following statement: “The court in no way condones parties filing lawsuits claiming millions in damages based on inflammatory

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Lil Durk's Murder-for-Hire trial postponed until May
Lil Durk/Photo/Instagram/@lildurk According to Rap Up , "Lil Durk will have to wait a bit longer before appearing in court for his murder-for-hire case . On Monday (Jan. 5), a California judge moved his trial date to May 4, instead of Jan. 20." Complex has obtained documents regarding the current delay in the trial. According to their report, all co-defendants are requesting a delay; however, Lil Durk, whose legal name is Durk Devontay Banks, opposes this postponement. The

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Diddy and Cassie's former sex worker is suing Cassie, alleging she was a willing participant in "freak-offs." The escort described Combs' trial as a "massive conspiracy" against the mogul
Cassie Ventura and Sean Diddy Combs/Shutterstock Clayton Howard, a former sex worker, has filed a civil lawsuit in which he includes Cassie Ventura as a defendant. Howard claims to have had paid sexual encounters with Ventura during her relationship with Sean "Diddy" Combs. This lawsuit follows Combs' federal trial, in which Cassie served as the star witness. Combs faced charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and violations of the Mann Act. In October, the music

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Jan 64 min read


A$AP Rocky paid the rent for all tenants in his former building in Harlem for January
A$AP Rocky/Shutterstock A$AP Rocky pays tribute to his hometown of Harlem in a meaningful way. To celebrate the release of his upcoming album, Don't Be Dumb , the Harlem native has partnered with Bilt to cover the rent for all tenants living in his former building. Bilt is a financial product and rewards program designed for renters, allowing members to convert their rent payments into valuable rewards while also gaining access to exclusive benefits. This collaboration is pa

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Diddy's sons, Justin and Christian Combs, will release a documentary about their father, following the release of 50 Cent's documentary on Netflix
Christian and Justin Combs/Screenshot/Zeus Network Diddy's sons, Justin Combs and Christian Combs, will release a documentary on the Zeus Network, following 50 Cent's Netflix documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning , which premiered on December 2nd. Lemuel Plummer, the founder of Zeus, released a trailer on social media on December 28th. In the trailer, Christian and Justin received a collect call from Diddy, who is currently at Fort Dix Federal Prison. The teaser also showcas

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Jan 52 min read


A violinist is suing Will Smith, claiming sexual harassment and wrongful termination
Will Smith/Shutterstock Will Smith and his management company have been accused of sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination by violinist Brian King Joseph. Brian worked with Will on tour for his album, Based on a True Story , and he gained fame by competing on America's Got Talent in 2018. According to CNN , a complaint was filed in Los Angeles County on December 30th, alleging that Brian was fired shortly after he reported to the police an incident involving

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Megan Thee Stallion opened a Popeyes restaurant in Miami in true "Hot Girl" fashion.
Megan Thee Stallion/Instagram On New Year's Eve, Megan Thee Stallion opened a Popeyes location in South Beach (Miami). This exciting business move follows a 2021 partnership Megan had with Popeyes for her Hottie merchandise (unisex graphic t-shirt, pull-over hoodie, tote bag, bandana and a plush toy) and Hottie Sauce, which could be purchased as a condiment or used as a sauce option at Popeyes locations. The rapper shared a candid video on social media as she welcomed the 'H

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Jan 22 min read


An online petition to deport Nicki Minaj to Trinidad and Tobago has gathered thousands of signatures
Shutterstock An online petition on Change.org , which seems to mock Nicki Minaj, is calling for the rapper's deportation and has gone viral after many people expressed their anger over her recent praise for the Trump administration at AmericaFest, an event sponsored by Turning Point USA, the late Charlie Kirk’s platform. The petition has now gathered nearly 30,000 signatures after her interview with Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, which continues to circulate online. Minaj, an immi

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'The Lion King' actress, Imani Dia Smith, killed in New Jersey, son's father in custody
Imani Dia Smith/GoFundMe Actress Imani Dia Smith, who starred in The Lion King on Broadway, was a homicide victim in New Jersey this week. She was 26. The actress played the character of young Nala from September 2011-2012. A young Imani/GoFundMe Jordan D. Jackson-Small, 35, her boyfriend, has been arrested for her death. The two share a child. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Jackson-Small has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree endangering the welfare

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Dec 27, 20252 min read


Nicki Minaj lost millions of followers and deleted her Instagram account after facing backlash for switching her stance to align with MAGA and the Trump Administration at AmericaFest
Shutterstock A large number of Nicki Minaj's fans, including women, fellow minorities, and members of the LGBTQ community, have criticized her decision to join the late Charlie Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk on stage at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest this weekend in Arizona. Prior to Charlie's death, he publicly stated that Nicki was not a good role model for young Black girls. According to multiple media outlets, Nicki lost around 10 million followers after clips surfaced showing

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Abraham Quintanilla, father of the late Latin singer 'Selena,' has passed away at the age of 86.
Abraham & Selena/Instagram Abraham Quintanilla, the father of the late and beloved Latin singer Selena , has passed away at the age of 86. His son, Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III, announced their father's death in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of Abraham. He expressed, "It’s with a heavy heart to let you guys know that my Dad passed away today." Until his passing, Abraham was actively involved in preserving Selena's legacy and working on projects related to her life. Bef

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Dec 15, 20252 min read


DJ Quik's son convicted of second-degree murder in California
DJ Quik/Shutterstock On Thursday, David Marvin Blake Jr ., DJ Quik's son, was found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with a shooting that occurred in Los Angeles in 2022. Last week, he was also convicted of discharging a firearm from a vehicle. According to XXL , "The charges stem from the fatal shooting of Julio Moises Cardoza Jr. on May 25, 2022. The shooting occurred after a fight broke out between Cardoza and another man in Downey, Calif. Blake then fatally s

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