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Michael B. Jordan Receives First Star on Newark Walk of Fame

Award-winning actor and producer Michael B. Jordan has been honored with the first star on the Newark Walk of Fame, celebrating his achievements in film and his continued connection to his hometown...

Cassie to Testify Publicly Against Diddy in Upcoming Sex Trafficking Trial

As the high-profile sex trafficking case against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs heads to trial, a major development has emerged: the artist’s former partner, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, will testify in...

Kid Cudi’s Personal Collection Earns Over $850,000 at Pharrell’s Joopiter Auction

Kid Cudi’s personal collection of jewelry, fashion, and memorabilia fetched over $850,000 in a recent online auction hosted by Pharrell Williams’ Joopiter platform, according to HipHopDX. Titled...

Ye Praises Will Smith in Rare Social Media Tribute Amid Ongoing Feuds

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, briefly stepped away from his string of online feuds this week to share an unexpected moment of admiration for actor and musician Will Smith. In a post on...

Carmelo Anthony Elected to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Retired NBA star Carmelo Anthony has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, making the prestigious list as a first-ballot inductee, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The...

Wendy Williams Hires High-Profile Attorney Joe Tacopina in Ongoing Guardianship Fight

Former talk show host Wendy Williams has enlisted renowned attorney Joe Tacopina to represent her as she challenges a court-ordered guardianship that has controlled her personal and financial affairs...

Pharrell Williams Curates Paris Art Exhibition Honoring Black Women

Music producer, designer, and creative visionary Pharrell Williams is shining a spotlight on Black womanhood through a new art exhibition in Paris. Titled “FEMMES,” the show is a tribute...

Lawsuit Alleges Beyoncé, JAY-Z, LeBron James Witnessed Aftermath of Alleged Diddy Assault

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing new legal trouble as a Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit accusing him of human trafficking, sexual assault, and abuse at a party in 2015. The...

Tom Cruise Remembers Emotional Reunion with Val Kilmer Before Actor’s Death

Hollywood is mourning the loss of Val Kilmer, the iconic actor best known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and Tombstone, who died Tuesday at the age of 65 following a battle with pneumonia...