Former Detroit Lions wide receiver #CalvinJohnson, who retired from the #NFL after playing nine seasons, recently sat down with #SportsIllustrated and shared his struggles with being silenced about suffering through concussions, smoking weed after games and opioid abuse amongst other topics. In the latest interview with SI, Johnson admits that …

It looks like a federal judge is siding with Michael Jackson’s estate in their ongoing dispute over the documentary “Leaving Neverland,” which resulted in their mission to take HBO to arbitration. The judge ended up tentatively declining HBO’s request to throw out the case Thursday. The four-hour documentary on the …

Two people are dead, and many others are displaced after dangerous flash flooding triggered by Tropical Storm Imelda slammed parts of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday.  Officials in Harris County, which includes Houston, report that there had been a combination of at least 1,000 high-water rescues and evacuations to get …

It looks like Keke Palmer is all up to speed on who #DickCheney is now. The 26-year old actress went viral for not knowing who the politician is. She announced to a crowd at SHE Media’s #Blogher19 Creators Summit on Wednesday that there’s been a turn of events and she’s …

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under fire for not one, not two, but three recently released images and a video of him wearing brown and blackface makeup. The first image released by Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail, showed now 47-year-old Trudeau, wearing brown face in a yearbook photo. …

Day three of Tekashi 6ix9ine’s testimony resumed in a Manhattan federal court Thursday, at the trial of Anthony “Harv” Ellison and Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack. As rapper turned star-witness continued to drop shocking information, he also name-dropped a few more rap stars, including #CardiB and #JimJones, whom he implicated as Nine …

Forever President Barack Obama appeared to take a very direct jab at Donald Trump Wednesday, by naming two things a president should never do.  Data company, Splunk, hosted a private event where #Obama explained how he previously approached his job as president and how he depended on the diversity of …

Day 2 of testimony from Tekashi 6ix9ine resumed Wednesday, as tensions continued to thicken in a Manhattan federal courtroom.  Tekashi69, born Daniel Hernandez, took the stand to testify against his former crew, the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. On trial were two of his former buddies including Anthony Ellison, an alleged …

An independent investigation into the claims made by actress Afton Williamson alleging misconduct on the set of ‘The Rookie,’ weren’t substantiated by an independent investigator, according to production company Entertainment One.  The investigation reportedly started back in late June and involved around 400 hours of interviews and review of video and …

Looks like New England Patriots receiver Antonio Brown is in the clear in the civil lawsuit filed against him over an alleged sexual assault, at least for now. The wide receiver’s former trainer Britney Taylor accused him of exposing his genitals to her and kissing her without her consent while …

Calmatic, the director behind the award-winning music video ‘Old Town Road (Remix),’ is taking his talents to the big screen. The ‘House Party’ remake for New Line Cinema will mark the first big-screen feature Calmatic is set to direct. Alongside Calmatic will be Lebron James and his business partner Maverick …

Emmy-winning comedian Chris Rock is publishing a new essay collection, according to the New York Times. ‘My First Black Boyfriend’ will chronicle Rock’s experiences with race and relationships including, “stories dating back to when he first began doing standup comedy in the Eighties.” “A lot of celebrities write books, and …

All-Star Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vázquez has been arrested on charges of pornography and soliciting a child. The 28-year-old pitcher is being accused of exchanging obscene material with an underaged girl, dating back to when she was only 13, according to authorities. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says Vázquez …

”Insecure” creator and star Issa Rae is busy at work, and apparently, her latest project is the reimagining of a classic film.  According to Hollywood Reporter, #IssaRae is in the early development stages of the reimagining of New Line’s 1996 crime thriller ‘Set It Off,’ which originally starred Jada Pinkett Smith, …

Harvey Weinstein’s attorney wants to set the record straight by letting the world know that her client is not without sin, but he’s also not “a rapist.” Donna Rotunno, Weinstein’s new defense attorney, sat down with Gayle King for a “CBS This Morning” interview and defended her client by saying, …

The controversial ‘Dream Crazy’ Nike ad featuring Colin Kaepernick is making headlines again, and this time it’s for positive recognition. The 2-minute ad. featuring the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback took home the Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Commercial. “Dream Crazy,” produced by the Wieden+Kennedy agency, was first released last …

Kevin Hart can’t seem to catch a break these days. From his serious car accident to the backlash from the LGBTQ community for being insensitive, now he’s being slapped with a $60 million lawsuit.  Montia Sabbag, the woman in Hart’s 2017 sex tape, is suing the comedian for $60 million. …

The feud between 50 Cent and ‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Lala Kent is getting nasty as Kent took to Instagram to clap back at 50’s latest accusations about her using cocaine.  Lala Kent and 50 Cent have been feuding for months, but the latest showdown started when Kent appeared on ‘Watch …

Music superstar and business mogul Rihanna has signed with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, according to a rep that has confirmed the news with Variety. This new business venture reunites the singer with her longtime publisher Jon Platt, who became the chairman and CEO at #Sony Music company earlier this year. Rihanna, …

The advisory committee for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recommending approval of the first drug to treat life-threatening peanut allergies, which can also reduce the chances of children having life-threatening allergic reactions. According to a press release, the advisory committee of the FDA voted 7-2 “that the efficacy …