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Steve Harvey Responds to Katt Williams’ Insults: “Don’t Waste Time on Haters”

Steve Harvey has seemingly responded to Katt Williams months after the comedian criticized him and other stand-up comics on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast. While speaking at Invest Fest in...

Blue Ivy’s ‘Lion King’ Role Defended Against Nepo Baby Claims: ‘She Was the Right Young Woman for the Job’

Blue Ivy Carter is stepping into the world of voice acting with her debut in a major motion picture, and her success isn’t attributed to her superstar parents. According to Barry Jenkins, director of...

Floyd Mayweather Replaces Referee Mid-Fight in Rematch with John Gotti III

Tensions flared once again in Floyd Mayweather rematch against John Gotti III, grandson of the famous mob boss. The exhibition fight, held at Arena CDMX in Mexico City on August 24, took a dramatic...

Mariah Carey Heartbroken After Losing Both Mother and Sister on the Same Day

Mariah Carey, the famous R&B and Pop star, is mourning the loss of her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, who both passed away on the same day over the weekend. In a statement to People...

Sean Kingston and His Mother Flee Reporters After Federal Arraignment on Fraud Charges

Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, hurried away from reporters on Friday (Aug. 23) after their federal arraignment on conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud charges. Video footage...

Nicki Minaj Sued by Former Fan for $5 Million

Tameer Peak, once a dedicated fan of Nicki Minaj, is now suing the rapper for $5 million, alleging damage to his reputation, emotional distress, and financial loss. The lawsuit marks a serious...

O.J. Simpson Estate Eyes Family Home to Settle Mounting Debts

The estate of the late NFL Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson is grappling with significant financial troubles, and it appears that the family home he co-purchased with his son, Justin Simpson, might be the...

Angel Reese Announces Partnership with Reese’s Candy and Launches New Merchandise

Angel Reese may not have the same on-court spotlight as Caitlin Clark, but she’s carving out her own path off the court with a new sponsorship deal with Reese’s. The popular confectionery brand...

Diddy Wins Lawsuit Filed by Colorado Inmate

A Colorado inmate, Alfredo P. Gonzalez, filed a lawsuit against entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing him of attempting to involve him in the sex trafficking of underage children. When...