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Kandi Burruss’ $200K Harassment Claim Against Landlord Rejected by Judge

R&B star and former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member Kandi Burruss is embroiled in a heated legal dispute with the landlord of her Atlanta steakhouse, Blaze, US Weekly reports. The latest...

Odell Beckham Jr. Sees Major Gains From Bitcoin Salary Deal

When Odell Beckham Jr. signed a deal to receive his $750,000 annual salary in Bitcoin back in 2022, the move raised more than a few eyebrows. The NFL wide receiver—known for his electrifying plays and...

Pharrell Williams Honored as Knight of the Legion of Honor in France

Pharrell Williams has been awarded one of France’s highest honors, the title of Knight of the Legion of Honor, in recognition of his lasting contributions to culture and the arts. France’s official...

Nicki Minaj Accuses JAY-Z of Owing Her $200 Million

Nicki Minaj has escalated her public dispute with JAY-Z, claiming the hip-hop mogul owes her up to $200 million related to her equity in the music streaming service Tidal. Minaj, who was among 15...

Judge Rules Don Lemon’s Lawsuit Against Elon Musk and X Can Proceed to Trial

A San Francisco judge has cleared the way for former CNN anchor Don Lemon’s lawsuit against X owner Elon Musk and the social media company to go to trial, CNBC reports. Lemon filed suit in August 2024...

Trey Songz Accused of Assaulting Cameraman in New York Nightclub Incident

R&B singer Trey Songz is facing new allegations of assault after a cameraman claimed he was physically attacked by the artist during an event in Huntington, New York. The incident, which...

Michael Jackson’s Estate Sues Former Associate Frank Cascio for Alleged Extortion

Michael Jackson’s estate has filed a lawsuit against Frank Cascio, a former friend and business associate of the late pop icon, accusing him of extortion in Los Angeles Superior Court. According to...

Former NBA Player Ben McLemore Sentenced to Over Eight Years for 2021 Rape

Former Portland Trail Blazer Ben McLemore has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison after being found guilty of raping a woman in Lake Oswego, Oregon, in 2021. On July 9, Clackamas County...

AfroFuture Festival Makes Its U.S. Debut in Detroit with a Weeklong Celebration of Diaspora Culture

AfroFuture, the lit Afrobeats festival that’s been shutting down Ghana every December, is officially making its U.S. debut, and they’re not coming to play. They’re coming to Detroit, and they’re...