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Speculation Swirls as Shaquille O’Neal Hints at Possible Stephen Curry–Reebok Talks

The NBA’s hottest off-court question is where Stephen Curry will land next in the sneaker world now that his long-running partnership with Under Armour has ended. And Shaq O’Neal may have just added...

Donald Glover Reveals He Suffered a Stroke During 2024 Childish Gambino Tour

Donald Glover has shared for the first time that a stroke he suffered last year forced him to halt his Childish Gambino New World Tour. The Grammy-winning artist opened up about the medical emergency...

Usher Files Lawsuit After $700,000 Investment Vanishes in Failed Atlanta Restaurant Deal

Usher is seeking legal relief after claiming he lost nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in a restaurant venture that never advanced beyond the planning stage. The R&B superstar filed a...

Diddy Keeps Earning Millions, Even While He Serves Prison Time

Sean “Diddy” Combs may be behind bars, but one of his most prized assets is still clocking impressive revenue. Earlier this year, the music mogul was convicted and sentenced to 50 months in prison...

D4vd Reportedly Named Suspect in Death of 15-Year-Old Celeste Rivas

More than two months after the body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas was discovered in a Tesla registered to him, singer D4vd has been identified as a suspect in the case, according to a Los Angeles...

Ne-Yo to Make Broadway Debut in Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen

Ne-Yo is stepping into the world of Broadway, joining the cast of the Alicia Keys-inspired musical Hell’s Kitchen for his debut on the Great White Way. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will begin...

Nicki Minaj’s Lawyer Steps Down During $10M Defamation Battle

Nicki Minaj’s latest legal fight has taken a twist, as her longtime attorney Judd Burstein has formally withdrawn from representing her in a $10 million defamation lawsuit. Burstein, who has...

Quavo Launches New UGA Apparel Line With Lids

The rapper, born Quavious Marshall, has teamed up with Lids to launch a new University of Georgia–themed apparel line, the Quavo UGA x ’47 Collection, officially unveiled on Nov. 14. The range is...

Megan Thee Stallion Says Milagro Gramz’ Harassment Cost Her Major Google Opportunity

Megan Thee Stallion has detailed how years of alleged online harassment from blogger Milagro Gramz not only damaged her mental health but also cost her major business opportunities, including a...