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Lionel Richie is offering a candid portrait of his late friend Michael Jackson, including the pop icon’s lapses in personal hygiene, in his new memoir, Truly. Reflecting on Jackson’s life after going...
Jay-Z returned to his hometown of New York City on Sept. 27 to celebrate a milestone: the 100th birthday of his grandmother, Hattie White. The private gathering drew an A-list crowd, including...
Actor and director Regina King is celebrating Teyana Taylor’s ascent as one of the year’s most dynamic entertainers, penning a tribute for Taylor’s inclusion on the 2025 TIME100 Next list. For fans...
Shaquille O’Neal has gifted Pam Bryant a fully restored 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser once owned by her son, Kobe Bryant, during his high school days at Lower Merion outside Philadelphia. The surprise...
Undisputed boxing champion Terence Crawford was held at gunpoint during a late-night traffic stop in Omaha on Sunday (Sept. 28), just hours after a hometown parade in his honor. Video of the encounter...
Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Dame Dash, 54, says he plans to sue The Breakfast Club following a volatile interview earlier this month, alleging the show engaged in an intentional smear campaign. In...
For many families, rewards come with simple rules: do the chores, keep the grades up. Kandi Burruss took it a step further. The singer, entrepreneur, and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum told People...
Damon Dash’s bid to end hostilities with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has been swiftly rejected, extending a public feud that now touches business as well as pride. After trading jabs with longtime friend...
Wade Robson and James Safechuck are seeking $400 million in damages from Michael Jackson’s estate, according to court filings that surfaced amid a separate dispute between Paris Jackson and estate...