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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa/Shutterstock Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for his role in Mortal Kombat , has passed away at the age of 75. According to Deadline , his family confirmed that he died on Thursday in Santa Barbara, California, due to complications from a stroke. Tagawa was celebrated for his portrayal of villains in Hollywood and had a prolific career, appearing in numerous productions such as The Last Emperor and Showdown in Little Tokyo . He gained additional recogn

Todd and Kandi/Instagram Kandi Burruss , a member of the R&B group Xscape and star on the reality show The Real Housewives of Atlanta , has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband, television producer Todd Tucker . Kandi and Todd married in 2014. The entertainment veteran announced their split to PEOPLE , stating, "After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move forward with a divorce. This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains o

Misty Copeland/Shutterstock Misty Copeland has officially retired from the renowned American Ballet Theatre (ABT), taking her final bow last week. She made history as the company’s first Black principal ballerina, a position she held since 2015 after joining ABT in 2000. An exceptionally accomplished dancer, Copeland has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million from her ballet career. Throughout her time in classical ballet, she authored ten books and founded the Misty Copela

Angel Reese/Instagram WNBA player Angel Reese has made history by becoming the first professional athlete to walk in a Victoria's Secret runway show. She is now officially one of their "Angels." The forward for the Chicago Sky expressed a strong interest in modeling, prior to the show. Following a successful college career, Angel partnered with Vogue to announce her transition to the WNBA. The former LSU champion was also featured as a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model in

Shutterstock Neo-soul musician D'Angelo (D'Angelo Archer) has reportedly passed away in New York City at 51 after battling pancreatic cancer. According to a source from PEOPLE , "He was in hospice for two weeks but had been in the hospital for months." D'Angelo first entered the music scene in 1995 with his debut album, "Brown Sugar." Throughout his career, he released numerous hit songs, including "Lady," "Brown Sugar," and "How Does It Feel." The musician won four Grammys d

Sean "Diddy" Combs/Shutterstock After a high-profile trial involving charges of racketeering, conspiracy, and sex trafficking, Sean...

Nicki Minaj/Instagram Nicki Minaj has been aggressively trolling and speaking negatively about several of her peers in the entertainment...

Richard Porter, Azie Faison, and Alpo Martinez 50 Cent confirmed that he acquired the rights to Paid in Full and is developing a television series based on the 2002 film. In a press release on social media, he announced that rapper Cam'ron , who starred in the original film as Rico—based on Alpo Martinez's character—will serve as an executive producer for the series. 50 stated on Instagram: “I now have the rights to PAID IN FULL, im developing it into a premium TV show,” he