Shakira has settled her Spanish tax fraud case. According to TMZ, the singer has agreed to pay the government millions in fines to avoid jail time. She was able to strike a plea deal for $15.8 million tax evasion, with a suspended three-year sentence and a $7.6 million fine. The …
Read More »Rod Wave Responds To Boosie’s Lawsuit Threat Over Uncleared Sample: “Tell Me a Number” [Video][Video]
Rod Wave has issued a response to Boosie after he claimed he would be suing the “Long Journey” rapper for sampling his 2010 song, “Incarcerated.” Recently, the Louisiana rapper took to social media to call out other artists, with Rod Wave being his first target specifically. Boosie said, “Can’t let …
Read More »Polo G’s Brother Trench Baby Charged With Murder Linked to LA Drive-By Shooting
Polo G’s brother, Trench Baby, is currently in jail and facing felony murder charges for his alleged involvement in a fatal L.A. drive-by shooting. According to TMZ, Trench Baby (Taurean Bartlett) is being charged with the murder of 20-year-old Dashaun Berry in a North Hollywood drive-by shooting. Berry was pronounced dead …
Read More »Mattel to Release a Mariah Carey Barbie Doll For The Holidays
Mariah Carey has been transformed into a Barbie doll by Mattel, just in time for the holiday season. The Mariah Carey Barbie features a glittery red dress with a ruched overlay, a dramatic hem slit, red stilettos, sparkling accessories, including a butterfly ring, and stunning curly hair. “It’s a once …
Read More »Dababy Reflects On $200M Loss From Homophobic Rant, Deems It A ‘Blessing In Disguise’ [Video]
During a recent interview with Shannon Sharpe, DaBaby said losing $200 million due to his homophobic remarks at Rolling Loud Miami was a costly but teachable lesson. “In hindsight, that parked me,” he said on the Club Shay Shay podcast Wednesday. “Who is to say where I would be mentally …
Read More »Atlanta Doctor and Houston Clinic Owner Sentenced for $5M Pill Mill Operation
An Atlanta doctor and Houston clinic owner have been sentenced to 10-12 years in prison for their involvement in a pill mill scheme involving the unlawful distribution of controlled substances. According to court documents, Dr. Jonathan Rosenfield and clinic owner Elmer Taylor ran two pill-mill clinics, issuing illicit prescriptions for …
Read More »50 Cent Seals Deal for G-Unit Film & TV Studio in Louisiana
While wrapping up his Final Lap Tour, 50 Cent is already venturing into significant projects in the television and film industry. According to KSLA News, Shreveport City Council members introduced legislation for 50 Cent to lease Millennium Movie Studio as the base for his entertainment company, G-Unit Film & Television …
Read More »George “Funky” Brown of Kool & The Gang Dies at 74 Following Cancer Battle
George “Funky” Brown, the key drummer and co-founder of Kool & The Gang, has passed away at his Los Angeles home following a battle with lung cancer. According to TMZ, “George Brown died Thursday in Los Angeles. Brown has co-written many of the band’s iconic songs, including “Ladies Night,” “Too …
Read More »Mob Wives Star Renee Graziano Checks Into Rehab Following Recent Relapse
“Mob Wives” star Renee Graziano is currently in a Texas rehab facility after a drug relapse. TMZ said she was able to reach her manager, Chris Giovanni, on Monday for a quick 10-minute call. The reality star reportedly informed him that she overdosed in mid-September from a “bad batch” of …
Read More »Beyoncé Reportedly in Talks for Next Las Vegas Residency at the Sphere
Beyoncé is reportedly in talks for a future residency at the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas. The innovative venue, currently hosting a U2 residency, has no other acts scheduled after U2’s run ends in February. According to the New York Post, Beyoncé is in discussions with James Dolan, the executive …
Read More »Pink Distributes Over 2,000 Banned Books on Race and Sexuality During Florida Tour Stop
Pink has partnered with PEN America to advocate for LGBTQ+ and free speech rights in Florida. Earlier this week, during Pink’s TRUSTFALL Tour in Miami and Sunrise, Florida, she gave her first 1,000 fans new copies of the frequently banned books, courtesy of the partnership with PEN America. Pink has …
Read More »Jimmy Kimmel to Host the Oscars for the Fourth Time
Jimmy Kimmel will host the 96th Academy Awards, his fourth time in this role, leveraging his extensive live TV experience and longstanding relationship with Disney. “I always dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times,” joked Kimmel. According to the Hollywood Reporter, his wife, Molly McNearney, who serves as the …
Read More »Tristan Thompson Apologizes To Kylie Jenner Following Jordyn Woods Scandal: ‘It’s 100% On Me’ [Video]
Tristan Thompson has finally apologized to Kylie Jenner for ruining her friendship with former bestie Jordyn Woods after he kissed her back in 2019 while still in a relationship with Khloe Kardashian. Previously, Thompson had apologized off-camera to Kris, Kim, and Rob Kardashian for repeatedly mistreating Khloe. However, he hadn’t yet …
Read More »Spotify To Charge Labels $10 Per Song For Fake Streams
Spotify will now fine labels 10 euros ($10.85) per song if they accumulate over 90% of fake streams, a move to combat the artificial inflation of streaming numbers. According to reports, the initiative is committed to offering fair compensation for artists and a trustworthy streaming environment, reinforcing transparency for creators …
Read More »Uber to Roll-out New Technology to Help Tackle Fake Complaints and Refund Manipulation by Users
Uber is using new technology to spot customers manipulating ratings for refunds, addressing unfair deactivations, and ratings for drivers. “We have heard from drivers and couriers that they sometimes feel like Uber sides with customers, especially when it comes to complaints that cause them to lose access to their account,” …
Read More »Bill Cosby Reportedly Facing ‘Financial Turmoil’ Amid Ongoing Civil Lawsuits
Bill Cosby and his wife Camille are reportedly facing severe financial troubles due to the comedian’s ongoing lawsuits. According to RadarOnline, the couple has had to resort to measures like “liquidating” assets, obtaining “second mortgages,” and “selling off artwork” to address their dire money situation. Sources say that the couple’s legal troubles have reportedly …
Read More »Will Smith’s Rep Denies Claim Actor Had Sex With Duane Martin, Says Allegation Is “Unequivocally False”
Will Smith’s team says the rumors of him having sex with Duane Martin in a dressing room are “unequivocally false.” According to TMZ, Brother Bilaal, a man identifying himself as a former friend/assistant to Will, told Tasha K that he claimed to have witnessed Will and Duane engaging in anal sex. “I opened the door to Duane’s …
Read More »Finesse2Tymes’s Ex Claims The Rapper Is Having Mental Breakdown Following Lipo Surgery
Finesse2Tymes ex-girlfriend is claiming that the rapper has ditched his polygamous lifestyle because of a post-surgery mental breakdown. Earlier this week, BBJay, one of his former girlfriends, took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the situation. “My [rainbow emoji] a$$ ex going through a mental breakdown because he’s on ‘downtime’ from getting his …
Read More »Kim Zolciak Changes Social Media Handles Back To Married Name Following Anniversary Dinner With Kroy Biermann
Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kim Zolciak has updated her Instagram bio and social media handle to her married name, @kimzbiermann, sparking reconciliation rumors with Kroy Biermann. Earlier this year, Zolciak removed “Biermann” from her account during her messy split from her estranged husband. The couple, who filed for divorce twice this year, seemingly …
Read More »Jordyn Woods Opens Up About Relationship with Karl-Anthony Towns: ‘I Think We Have A Very Strong Foundation’
During an interview at the Give Her FlowHERS Gala, Jordyn Woods discussed her three-year relationship with NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns, emphasizing the significance of building a solid bond before dating. “Friendship and trust,” Woods said. “We were really good friends before we started dating, and COVID gave us that free time in our lives to really get …
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