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

Photo/Instagram @therealfrankcaprio Judge Frank Caprio , known for his reputation of being fair and compassionate, has passed away at the age of 88, after battling pancreatic cancer. His son announced the news via Instagram. After going viral, Judge Caprio earned the title the "Nicest Judge in the World” for demonstrating great empathy and fairness towards citizens who appeared in his courtroom in Providence, Rhode Island. Caprio became a judge in 1985. After years of buildin

Kirk & Rasheeda Frost/Instagram Ty Frost , the son of " Love & Hip Hop " stars Kirk Frost and Rasheeda Frost , is a murder suspect in the death of 33-year-old Atlanta rapper T-Hood , legally known as Tevin Hood. According to multiple media sources, on Friday (Aug. 8), authorities responded to a shooting at a residence in Snellville, Georgia, where Ty’s sister Kelsie Frost lives. Ty, 24, reportedly went to his sister's home after a domestic dispute. It’s alleged that Kelsie

Misa Hylton and Mary J. Blige/(Instagram) Mary J. Blige was sued by her former friend and longtime fashion stylist, Misa Hylton , for $5...

Shutterstock Beyoncé is the first African American musician to gross over $2 billion in tour sales. After concluding two successful...

Ananda Lewis/Shutterstock Ananda Lewis, journalist, and former MTV VJ , has passed away at 52 following her battle with breast cancer....

Shutterstock Chris Brown was reportedly arrested in Manchester, England, Thursday for assaulting music producer Abe Diaw with a tequila bottle at Tape nightclub in London in 2023. Chris was reportedly picked up around 2:30 AM at the Lowry Hotel . According to The Sun , the R&B star is held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm to music producer Abe. Diaw previously filed a lawsuit against the singer, alleging he did serious bodily harm to him during the altercation-p