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10 Things You Didn’t Know About John Amos

John Amos, the well-known actor from Good Times and Roots, passed away on August 21 in Los Angeles from natural causes. He was 84, as confirmed by his representative to Variety on Tuesday. “With great...

Daniel Kaluuya to Be Honored with Statue in London for Iconic Role in Get Out

Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya will soon be honored with a statue in his hometown of London to celebrate his breakout role in the 2017 movie Get Out. The statue will show the famous ‘Sunken...

Over 100 People to Sue Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for Sexual Assault

More than 100 people are planning to sue rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for sexual assault, rape, and exploitation. Lawyer Tony Buzbee says some victims were as young as nine years old. “This is a serious...

Angel Reese Calls Out Media for Ignoring Racism Against WNBA Players

The rivalry between WNBA rookies Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, which began during their college basketball days, seems to have led to an increase in racist behavior among WNBA fans since the two...

Diddy Comb’s Secret Tapes with A-Lister ‘Being Sold’ in Hollywood: Claims They Could ‘End Many Careers’

Sean “Diddy” Combs is in hot water legally, with new claims that explicit videotapes featuring a famous celebrity are being passed around in Hollywood. Ariel Mitchell-Kidd, an attorney for...

R. Kelly Survivor Claims Disgraced Singer and Diddy Share Similar Traits

A new episode of Impact x Nightline, titled Diddy: Drugs, Lies & ‘Freak Offs, shines a spotlight on the growing allegations of sexual assault and abuse surrounding music mogul Sean...

Naomi Campbell Banned from Charity Role After Funds Misused

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from being a charity trustee after a UK watchdog found that her charity, Fashion for Relief, misused funds on luxury hotels, cigarettes, and other personal...

Suge Knight Claims JAY-Z, Dr. Dre, and Other Industry Figures Knew About Diddy’s Alleged Crimes

Diddy’s recent arrest for alleged racketeering and sex trafficking has sparked a lot of rumors in the music industry. Celebrities and fans are now speaking up, wondering who else might have known...

Jaylen Brown Rejects $50M in Deals to Launch His Own Sneaker Brand

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown is launching his own sneaker brand, 741, after turning down $50 million in endorsement deals from other sneaker companies. Brown wants to focus on...