Floyd Mayweather has ignited fresh controversy after declaring unwavering support for Israel while accepting an honor at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual leadership summit in Las Vegas (Oct. 31–Nov. 2). Taking the stage, the retired, undefeated champion vowed he “will always be the voice for the people in Israel,” a line that drew applause in […]
After years of deflecting the frenzy around her outfits, Michelle Obama is finally telling her style story. The former first lady will release The Look on Nov. 4, a photo-rich coffee table book co-written with her longtime stylist Meredith Koop that traces how she used clothing as a tool of message and meaning from the […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked a federal appeals court to expedite his challenge to two Mann Act convictions, arguing that a standard briefing schedule could leave him finishing his 50-month sentence before judges rule. The request, filed Oct. 29 with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, says Combs has already served about 14 months […]
NBA veteran Tristan Thompson is stepping into telecom with Uplift, a community-owned mobile service he’s launching in partnership with World Mobile. Thompson, who serves as the company’s chief digital equity officer, unveiled the initiative at the recent TechCrunch Disrupt Summit. Positioned as an alternative to traditional carriers, Uplift offers unlimited data plans starting at $9.99 […]
R&B singer Sammie has spoken publicly after his arrest in Georgia on assault and child-cruelty charges stemming from an alleged domestic incident. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Oct. 26, the 38-year-old artist (born Sammie Lee Bush Jr.) thanked supporters and appeared to challenge the allegations. “I’m gonna let God have his say, and the […]
