Sean “Diddy” Combs has moved to challenge his federal conviction on prostitution-related offenses, filing a notice of appeal days after receiving a four-year prison term. On Oct. 20, attorney Alexandra Shapiro submitted the appeal in U.S. District Court in New York, according to ABC News. Combs’ legal team argues the jury’s finding on transportation for […]
Travis Scott is teaming up with Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center—to launch a hands-on STEM program for Houston-area students interested in engineering, design, and space exploration. The initiative, which began Oct. 11, combines virtual sessions with in-person Saturday workshops at the Cact.Us Design Center–TXRX Labs, a nonprofit makerspace. […]
Michael Jordan made his first on-air appearance as a special contributor for NBC Sports on Tuesday, Oct. 21, joining the network’s return to NBA broadcasting after more than two decades. The Hall of Famer’s segment, “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” premiered at halftime of the Houston Rockets–Oklahoma City Thunder opener. Jordan sat down with NBC’s Mike […]
Comedian Katt Williams has added “Dr.” to his résumé. Miles College, the Fairfield, Alabama HBCU, awarded him an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during an Oct. 18 ceremony recognizing his cultural impact and new ties to the school. Williams thanked the college from the stage, framing the honor as a testament to faith, service, and […]
Tyler Perry has issued a forceful legal response to a $260 million lawsuit brought by actor Derek Dixon, calling the claims “false” and asserting that Dixon “needs help,” according to an Oct. 1 filing in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. In the brief, Perry’s team argues that Dixon has distorted […]
