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Lizzo Asks Jason Lee About That Viral Beyoncé “Snub” Clip on ‘The Jason Lee Show’

Pop star Lizzo took a moment to get candid on her recent appearance on The Jason Lee Show, putting host and media personality Jason Lee on the spot about a viral clip involving none other than...

3 More Fugitives Recaptured in Louisiana’s Largest Jailbreak Case

Three of the 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16 have been recaptured, bringing the total number of returned fugitives to eight. Law enforcement agencies in...

“Craziest Thing I’ve Seen”: Meek Mill Recalls Party Moment with Diddy

As music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs continues to face a high-profile federal trial on sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious charges, rapper Meek Mill is speaking out—breaking his silence on...

“They Lied to Me”: Taraji P. Henson on Hollywood’s Bias Against Black Stars

At this year’s Cannes Film Festival, actress and producer Taraji P. Henson delivered a powerful message about self-worth, burnout, and taking back her power in Hollywood. During a Kering Women in...

Harvey Weinstein Breaks Silence in Rare Interview Amid Ongoing Rape Retrial

As his high-stakes retrial on rape and sexual assault charges continues in New York, Harvey Weinstein has spoken publicly for the first time in nearly a decade. The disgraced former Hollywood mogul...

Diddy’s $400M Net Worth in Jeopardy as Federal Case Closes In

Once celebrated as one of hip-hop’s sharpest minds and wealthiest figures, Sean “Diddy” Combs is now watching his empire hang in the balance. With a $400 million fortune still attached to his name...

Federal Agents Detail Items Found on Diddy During Arrest as Sex Trafficking Trial Continues

Authorities have disclosed the items seized from hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs at the time of his September 16, 2024 arrest in New York City, shedding further light on the ongoing federal...

Skai Jackson Files Restraining Order Against Child’s Father, Alleges Ongoing Abuse

Actress Skai Jackson has filed for legal protection against Deondre Burgin, the father of her 3-month-old son, citing a disturbing history of physical and emotional abuse. The 23-year-old former...

50 Cent Clowns Floyd Mayweather Over $100M Lawsuit: “Champ Mad”

If there’s one thing 50 Cent is going to do, it’s troll—especially when Floyd Mayweather Jr. is involved. The rap mogul and Power creator is back on Instagram doing what he does best: throwing shade...