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Lizzo’s Tour Company Wins Partial Dismissal in Harassment Lawsuit

Several claims in a harassment lawsuit filed against Lizzo’s Big Grrrl Big Tour company have been dismissed by a California court. The lawsuit, initiated by former stylist Asha Daniels in September...

Beyoncé Named Billboard’s Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century

Beyoncé has once again proven her incredible influence in music by being named the Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century by Billboard. The announcement caused a lot of reactions online, with fans...

Sean “Diddy” Combs Accused of Dangling Woman from 17th-Floor Balcony in New Lawsuit

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs faces new allegations in a lawsuit filed by fashion designer Bryana “Bana” Bongolan, who claims he dangled her from a 17th-floor balcony during a 2016 altercation. The...

All You Need to Know About Snoop Dogg’s Kids

Snoop Dogg is famous for his music, business ventures, and TV appearances, but he’s also a dedicated father. Best known for songs like Drop It Like It’s Hot, Snoop has always shown how much his family...

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence’s Kids Are Engaged!

Hollywood is about to have a new family connection! Eric Murphy, son of Eddie Murphy, and Jasmin Lawrence, daughter of Martin Lawrence, are engaged. The couple shared the exciting news on Instagram...

Kai Cenat Breaks Twitch Subscriber Record with 30-Day Stream

Streamer Kai Cenat has set a new Twitch record, gaining an incredible 727,694 subscribers during a non-stop 30-day live stream. This number, still awaiting official confirmation from Twitch, beats the...

Lil Wayne Inducted into NOLA Walk of Fame

New Orleans is adding a new attraction called the “NOLA Walk of Fame” to celebrate local artists and advocates who have helped shape the city’s identity. The first person to be honored is rap icon...

Wendy Williams Unlikely to Return to TV Amid Health and Legal Issues

Wendy Williams, the former daytime TV star, is not expected to return to television. According to a report from the New York Post, court documents filed on November 12 reveal that Williams is...

Drake Sues Universal Music Group and Spotify Over Kendrick Lamar’s Hit ‘Not Like Us’

The long-running rivalry between rap stars Drake and Kendrick Lamar has reached the courtroom. On November 25, Drake filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of...