Featured Blog Posts – January 2020 Archive (88)

Reggae music veteran Shaggy recently revealed that fellow islander Rihanna approached him about appearing on her next studio album, a move that would make sense considering reports of “R9” having a decidedly dancehall feel.

Unfortunately, “Mr. Boombastic” and the “bad gal” won’t be working together anytime soon, as the Jamaican artist revealed the Barbadian beauty…

Anthony “Harv” Ellison petitioned Judge Paul Engelmayer last month to toss the guilty verdict, saying Tekashi, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, lied repeatedly during his three days…

Joycelyn Savage, a girlfriend of singer R. Kelly, faces a battery charge after allegedly getting into a fight with another woman at his apartment, according to Chicago police.

Savage, 24, turned herself into police at 6 p.m. local time Wednesday and was charged with a misdemeanor count of domestic battery, police spokeswoman Kellie Bartoli told CNN.

Savage…

Beyoncé and Lizzo claim honors as the top music nominees for the 51st NAACP Image Awards with eight and six nominations, respectively. The two-hour ceremony will air live for the first time via BET Networks on Feb. 22 (8 pm. ET).

Beyoncé netted six music category nominations, including outstanding album (Homecoming: The Live Album), outstanding female artist,…

Following a successful launch with DJ Khaled in December, Delano Live Presented by TIDAL is ready to roll out a second installment in its concert series. Lil Wayne will deliver a headlining performance at Delano South Beach on Jan. 31.

The concert series returns to kick off a jam-packed weekend, as the Super Bowl invades the 305. Tickets are now on sale over at the…

Aretha Franklin‘s youngest son has slammed the forthcoming Jennifer Hudson-starring biopic, “Respect,” claiming he and his family had no input.

“How can you make a movie about a person and not talk to the persons sons or grandchildren about important information?” Kecalf Franklin wrote Saturday on Facebook, writing in all capital letters.

He also spoke out…

Rob Kardashian has requested primary custody of his daughter, Dream Kardashian, whom he shares with ex-fiancée Blac Chyna.

The former “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star, 32, recently filed court documents with requests that would reduce Chyna’s time with Dream to only weekends with a nanny serving as a supervisor, according to reports. Rob’s legal documents also…

“We’re not going to bring Jussie back to the show,” Fox entertainment president Michael Thorn told TVLine, ending on-going speculation he would make a surprise return…

The stepfather of hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd — made up of brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi — was shot dead in Tupelo, Mississippi, on Monday night.

Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green confirms to PEOPLE that 62-year-old Floyd Sullivan, who raised Swae Lee, 26, and Slim Jxmmi, 28 (born Khalif Malik Ibn Shamon Brown and Aaquil Iben Shamon Brown, respectively) since they…

Jennifer Lopez’s production company is being sued for $40 million dollars by the real-life stripper who inspired the actress’ character Ramona in “Hustlers.”

Samatha Barbash has filed a federal lawsuit against Jennifer Lopez’s production company Nuyorican Productions, STX Entertainment, Gloria Sanchez Productions, and Pole Sisters LLC.

In the lawsuit, Barbash…

“Yeah I can’t do this Twitter s— no more.. too many trolls… I’ll be back when I feel like it,” she tweeted on Sunday.

Hours later her account tweeted the Bonnaroo lineup but noted it was her management team sending the tweet.

The “Truth Hurts” singer, 31, elaborated on her…

He may not be wearing his signature Superman shirt but that doesn’t mean he isn’t a hero.

Shaquille O’Neal was spotted jumping into action to help a woman who collapsed in the middle of the street in the East Village on Monday.

Dressed in a camouflage coat, but definitely not blending in, the 7’1″ NBA Hall of Famer hopped out of his car and helped to stop…

“Power” is set to take its final bow.

The Paley Center announced on Tuesday their first event of the Spring 2020 PaleyLive will be celebrating the end of the Starz series.

The event, which is set to take place on Feb. 7, will screen the series finale episode and followed by a discussion with executive producers Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and…

Last April, Chicago rapper G Herbo was arrested for battery in Atlanta after an argument with his son’s mother reportedly became violent. Today, TMZ reports Herbo has pled guilty to the misdemeanor charge of battery and sentenced to 12 months of probation and 150 hours of community service. He was also ordered to attend a 24-week family violence intervention program.…

Blac Chyna is back in court fighting her ex Rob Kardashian and his family in her million-dollar lawsuit against them.

Chyna is objecting to turning over financial and business records to Rob Kardashian and his family, as part of her lawsuit against them.

She says they have fired off multiple subpoenas seeking records pertaining to her income. She says they…

“Power” star 50 Cent is trying to seize Teairra Marí’s “Love & Hip Hop” paychecks to collect on the $34,000 she owes him.

50 Cent is back asking a judge to force Marí to comply with the court order. She owes him $30,000 in attorney fees after he shut down her revenge porn lawsuit.

In newly filed documents, 50 Cent says Mari hasn’t paid a dime of the money…

Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby was released from jail Saturday evening after a warrant for his arrest was withdrawn, correction officials say.

DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, was arrested on a battery charge Thursday night in Miami after arguing with a music promoter over payment for a performance, Miami police said in an arrest warrant.

After police…

Faith Evans is furious over Lifetime’s new doc “Biggie and Faith Evans,” about her life with her late rap legend husband, Notorious B.I.G.

The singer told Page Six she got duped into participating in the “sensational” doc.

“I feel upset that I’m attached to it. I was told that it would be a positive piece with a little more of my personal background. It wasn’t…

Following North Carolina rapper DaBaby’s arrest on a battery charge Thursday night in Miami, the alleged victim plans to sue, according to a report.

The promoter, identified only as Kenneth, claims several attorneys have reached out to offer their services in suing the “VIBEZ” artist, 28. He currently plans to pursue legal action against everyone involved, claiming…

Trey Songz is being accused of sexual battery inside a Miami nightclub in an explosive lawsuit.

Trey Songz (real name: Tremaine Neverson) is being sued by a Georgia woman using Jane Doe.

The suit states, “This is a lawsuit arising from a sexual assault and battery committed by NEVERSON upon JANE DOE while the two were partying at the E11even Miami night club…