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Robson and Safechuck seek $400M from Michael Jackson estate as Paris Jackson challenges legal spending

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...

Judge Tosses $33M RICO Suit Against Janice Smalls Combs

A federal judge in California has dismissed a $33 million lawsuit against Janice Smalls Combs, mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs, delivering a legal reprieve for the Combs family ahead of the music mogul’s...

Diddy Faces New Civil Suit from Former Stylist; Legal Team Calls Claims “Opportunistic”

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorney Erica Wolff responded to the new lawsuit filed by former stylist Deonte Nash, calling him “another opportunist” and asserting the complaint “is riddled with falsehoods”...

50 Cent’s $50M Plan to Turn Downtown Shreveport into an Entertainment Hub Wins City Approval

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has secured Shreveport City Council approval to establish a new downtown entertainment district, with construction expected to begin as early as late 2025 or in the first...

Nets bring back Biggie-inspired “Brooklyn Camo” for 2025–26 season

The Brooklyn Nets are reviving their fan-favorite City Edition uniform that pays tribute to Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace for the 2025–26 NBA season, seven years after the design first...

Carmelo Anthony Once Offered to Cover Teammate’s Full Salary

NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony’s reputation for generosity resurfaced this week after veteran reporter Ian Begley recounted a moment when the former New York Knicks star offered to pay a teammate’s...

A$AP Rocky criticizes Drake’s legal move in feud with Kendrick Lamar

A$AP Rocky has weighed in on the Drake–Kendrick Lamar saga, calling the lyrical battle “healthy for Hip-Hop” but denouncing Drake’s reported legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) over...

“That’s Not Art”: Kehlani Pushes Back as A.I. Act Lands $3M Deal

Singer Kehlani is voicing strong opposition to artificial intelligence encroaching on the music industry, after virtual artist Xania Monet secured a $3 million deal with Hallwood Media and quickly...

Sidney Brown, Grammy-Winning Producer for Beyoncé and Drake, Dies at 49

Sidney “Omen” Brown, the Harlem-born producer and DJ whose credits span Beyoncé, Drake, Ludacris and Usher, has died at 49. Brown was found dead Sept. 13 in his East Harlem apartment by a family...