Thursday, August 21, 2025

Apollonia Suing Prince's Estate


Three years ago Morris Day was barred from performing as Morris Day and the Time by the late rocker Prince's estate [click here if you missed that]. 

Now Prince's Purple Rain co-star, Apollonia, is suing the estate for trying to take ownership of her stage name...

Black History Fact


Celebrating Dr. Keith Black, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery and director of the Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center...

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

DDG and Hailey Bailey Ordered Not to Post Halo


Three months ago actress Halle Bailey was granted temporary sole custody of her son, Halo, and a temporary restraining order against Halo's father, streamer DDG [click here if you missed that].

Today a judge ruled neither are allowed to post Halo on social media until their issues are resolved...

Will Smith Explains Why He Passed on D'Jango Unchained


Actor Will Smith, who was banned from the Academy Awards on the night he won the Oscar for, "King Richard" after slapping awards show host, Chris Rock, on live TV [click here if you missed that], claims he passed on the titular role in the movie 'D'Jango Unchained' because he couldn't connect to violence being the answer...

Devin Haney Accuses Leena Sayed of Extortion


Last month former Taz Angel, Leena Sayed, was granted a restraining order against her daughter's father, boxer Devin Haney, after accusing him of abuse [click here if you missed that]. 

Now Devin is accusing Leena of extortion...

Gladys Knight's Husband Reacts to Elder Abuse Claims


Last week soul music legend, Gladys Knight, was forced to publicly deny claims made by her youngest son, Shanga Hankerson, that she was being forced out on tour by her decades younger fourth husband, William McDowell, despite her alleged cognitive decline [click here if you missed that].

McDowell seemingly responds... 

L.A. Reid to Represent Himself in Drew Dixon Case?


Two years ago former record exec, Drew Dixon, filed a civil lawsuit against her former Arista Records boss, L.A. Reid, accusing him of sixual assault and derailing her career after refusing his advances [click here if you missed that]. 

Reid loses his legal team due to non-payment just ahead of trial...

Evelyn Lozada Reveals Mistreatment by Colorist Grandmother


Earlier this month reality TV star, Evelyn Lozada, and her daughter, Shaniece Hairston, kicked off their new podcast, "Drop the Lo," by addressing and debunking widespread rumors [click here if you missed that].

In a recent episode Evelyn and her mother have an honest conversation about the mistreatment she received from her grandmother for having darker skin...

Diddy 'Tunnel' Lawsuit Tossed Out


Four months ago embattled music mogul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, was hit with an outrageous civil lawsuit filed by a man claiming he had been trafficked as a party favor from Diddy's Star Island mansion to Gloria Estefan's mansion via tunnel, and that Jay Z and BeyoncĂ© witnessed his abuse [click here if you missed that]. 

The case has been thrown out after the judge questions the evidence...

Mo'Nique Requests Sit-Down with Madea


For more than a decade comedian Mo'Nique has been accusing film producers Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey of destroying her career after she refused to promote her Academy Award winning turn in the movie "Precious," without an additional $100k fee [click here if you missed that].

In a new interview Mo'Nique is still demanding an apology from both Oprah and Tyler, but feels she will have better luck with Tyler's alter ego Madea...

Derek Fisher Confirms Marriage to Gloria Govan


Six years ago there were rumors that Derek Fisher and Gloria Govan eloped [click here if you missed that].

Derek confirms the news while celebrating their anniversary...

Kash Doll and Z'Darius Smith Take St. Lucia


Last week Detroit rapper Kash Doll announced her break-up with NFL player Z'Darius Smith, before seemingly making a U-turn and getting back together [click here if you missed that].

Now it's official...

Ashley Everett Talks Passing on the Cowboy Carter Tour


Last December Beyoncé fans were surprised to see her former longtime dance captain, Ashley Everette, by her side for the NFL Christmas Day half-time show on Netflix [click here if you missed that].

Ashley explains why she opted out of the Cowboy Carter World Tour...

50 Cent Trolls Starz Over Low Ratings


This week it was reported that rapper 50 Cent and Starz were coming to the end of their partnership [click here if you missed that].

50 makes it clear that he is more than ready...