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Tyler Perry is considering buying a majority stake in BET after years of producing content for the network.  The “Madea” creator has reportedly been in talks with Paramount Global, its parent company, to acquire the network. Perry currently owns a minority stake in BET Media Group, which covers BET, VH1, …

Lola Brooke surprised fans by bringing out Billy B to perform “Don’t Play Wit It.” On Saturday, the Brooklyn MC closed out her successful tour run with headliner A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. During the Barclays Center performance in her hometown, the rising star brought out her collaborator, Billy B, …

Avril Lavigne and Tyga just made it official with a steamy PDA display at a Paris Fashion Week event!  Avril and Tyga were spotted holding hands and locking lips at the Mugler x Hunter Schafer party, leaving no doubt about their rumored romance. The two couldn’t stop grinning as they …

Following the life sentencing of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, South Carolina investigators are looking into the mysterious “slip and fall” death of the family’s housekeeper in 2018. Police said there had been some suspicion surrounding the death of the housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield, 57,  after she allegedly slipped and fell over …

A man from Leominster, Massachusetts is in hot water after allegedly attempting to open an emergency exit door and stabbing a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon on a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Boston. Francisco Severo Torres, 33, has been charged with one count of interference …

It was official, but now it’s seriously official that Halle Bailey is the Little Mermaid. The singer, 22, took to social media gushing over the doll version of her Little Mermaid character. “omg, the little girl in me is pinching herself right now ..i have my own Little Mermaid Ariel doll …

Law enforcement is requesting social media data from companies like Facebook and Google to build cases and prosecute people after crimes have been committed.  And sometimes, these crimes involve abortion, and these tech companies are turning over user chat logs and search history to help out the cops. For example, …

California authorities say a man accused of blowing up two Pacific Gas and Electric transformers also had a large number of explosive materials in his home. Authorities arrested Peter Karasev, 36, of San Jose, on Wednesday. He now faces multiple charges, including two counts of exploding a destructive device, two …

New fear unlocked: You’re snorkeling on your Hawaiian vacation, and the tour company leaves you behind. That’s what happened to a couple during their 2021 honeymoon. Alexander Burckle and Elizabeth Webster have filed a $5 million lawsuit against Sail Maui over the ordeal. They would like to be compensated for general damages for emotional distress.  …

A 23-year-old man was arrested after a video captured him nonchalantly shooting a homeless man execution-style in broad daylight on a St. Louis street. Deshawn Thomas was arrested in connection with the Monday murder. In the video, Thomas appears to struggle to load his gun as he stood right behind …

A 31-year-old Colorado woman will not see any jail time under a plea deal over the sexual relationship she carried on with a 13-year-old boy that resulted in a pregnancy. Andrea Serrano was arrested last summer on charges of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust …

Seth Rogen revealed the cast of his upcoming CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Saturday at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards. The actor appeared on the red carpet with Micah Abbey (Donatello), Shamon Brown Jr. (Michelangelo), Nicolas Cantu (Leonardo), and Brady Noon (Raphael), who will provide the voices for the reptile superheroes. The movie boasts an all-star cast, with Rogen lending his …

Chris Rock is gaining a lot of attention following the release of his Netflix special over the weekend.  His comedy special, “Selective Outrage,” was full of Jokes, including those about Will Smith and the Royal Family. The comedian even made a couple of jokes about Meghan Markle, 41, and her …

Brooklyn-based rapper Fetty Luciano will no longer have to fight an attempted murder charge related to a 2002 shooting at a Long Island pool party. The 27-year-old, real name Remy Marshall, was arraigned Friday on a nine-count indictment that did not include the attempted murder charges prosecutors originally sought. The prosecution said …

The family of a 19-month-old toddler who died from apparent exposure to fentanyl while staying at an Airbnb is legally going after the company and property. Enora Lavenir, 19 months, died in 2021. The toddler was traveling with her family and staying at the rental. Lavenir’s family is suing Airbnb, …