Featured Blog Posts – June 2019 Archive (102)

Bill Cosby filed another appeal of his conviction on sexual assault charges on Tuesday, arguing that five of his accusers should’ve never been allowed to testify in his second trial.

The funnyman-turned-felon is currently serving a three- to 10-year prison sentence for drugging and molesting Andrea Constand at his Pennsylvania home in 2004.

The…

2 Chainz has reached a deal to bring an end to the $10 million lawsuit accusing him of using a 90s dance song sample without permission.

According to court documents obtained by The Blast, 2 Chainz, TeeFLii and DJ Mustard hashed out a settlement with the three songwriters, Allen Georgia, Sten Stonebridge, and Frederick McFarlane, who filed suit back in…

DaBaby should be held responsible for allowing his crew to unleash a violent attack ... so claims a fellow rapper who was allegedly beaten into a coma by the group.

Donald Saladin -- whose stage name is Don Trag -- is suing DaBaby just over a month after DaBaby's crew was caught on video beating the crap outta him outside a Massachusetts club.

In docs,…

Cardi B — who was indicted by a Queens grand jury on Friday — assured fans at an LA concert the next night, “I ain’t going to jail!” The gig was part of the weekendlong BET Experience fest that led up to Sunday night’s televised BET Awards.

“F - - k you mean? I ain’t going to jail, I got a daughter!” the Bronx rapper defiantly exclaimed. She reportedly faces two…

Janet Jackson isn’t worried about brother Michael Jackson‘s legacy even after the damning “Leaving Neverland” documentary that detailed child molestation claims against the music icon.

“It will continue,” she told The Sunday Times of London in a rare interview. “I love it when I see kids emulating him, when adults still listen to his music. It just lets you know the…

The feud between T.I. and Floyd Mayweather exploded this weekend and ended with one person with a ripped shirt and a broken chain, and L.A. County Sheriff's deputies arriving on the scene.

The Blast obtained intense video of the aftermath of an alleged fight between T.I. and his entourage and Floyd Mayweather's DJ Jay Bling. In the video, you can clearly see…

DaBaby already has one of 2019's most memorable music videos to his name. The puffed-out chest and mail delivery service made a special appearance at the 2019 BET Awards, with the South Carolina rapper still relishing one of the year's breakthrough hits.

After a commercial break, DaBaby emerged on the Microsoft Theatre stage ready to bring "Suge" to life, complete…

Cardi B and Offset took to the stage of tonight’s BET Awards to open the show with a performance of their collaboration “Clout” as well as Cardi’s new single “Press.” The typically ostentatious performance found Cardi and Offset performing in front of a full stage of dancers.

“Press” is Cardi’s first solo single of 2019. She recently appeared on new records by…

A “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star — who was previously sued by rapper 50 Cent after she claimed he shared a sex tape of her– was busted Saturday morning for allegedly driving drunk and unlicensed — and with only three wheels on her car, law enforcement sources told the Post.

Teairra Mari — who sued the famed rapper in May 2018 and was later…

On Friday, the rapper revealed she and boyfriend Kenneth Petty had gotten a marriage license, making the announcement on her “Queen Radio” show on Apple Music.

“We did get our marriage license,” Minaj, 36, said. “I think I have what I was striving for, just happiness. It was so hard to get to a happy place. Now that I’m there I don’t want to compromise that for…

Swizz Beatz — the music producer, art collector and patron — showed off a new installation, “Deluxe Fluxx,” with wife, Alicia Keys, and close friends, including Nas, this week.

The interactive pop-up was created by Brooklyn-based duo Faile & Bäst and turned Manhattan’s Skylight Modern space into a multi-colored, video game-themed spot where Beatz spun tunes…

NBA legend Kobe Bryant has welcomed his fourth daughter with wife Vanessa Bryant.

Vanessa announced the birth Friday afternoon on her Instagram account. In the post she revealed they named their 4th child, Capri Kobe Bryant.

She gave birth to Capri yesterday on June 20, 2019 and posted a photo of their newborn’s blanket.

Kobe also posted on his social…

Cardi B was indicted in New York Friday on felony charges stemming from a strip club brawl last year, according to prosecutors in Queens.

According to a report NBC News published, the "Please Me" singer had rejected a plea deal to a Class A misdemeanor in April for an alleged attack on a pair of bartending sisters at a Queens nightclub on Aug.…

Lil Durk was granted bond by a judge for $250,000 on Thursday (June 20), according to WSB-TV. The Chicago native's attorney, Manny Arora, confirmed to Billboard his client, born Durk Banks, is set to be released on Friday (June 21) morning.

WSB-TV reports that the conditions on Durk's release will go as follows: he's required to wear an ankle monitor at all times, he…

Kelis will not face contempt charges stemming from her custody battle with Nas after Nas dropped the charges days before a hearing on the matter was scheduled to take place.

According to court documents obtained by The Blast, an attorney for Nas filed the request for dismissal last week. A hearing on the issue was supposed to take place today but it was taken off the…

Say goodbye to the rail-thin clothing dummies of the past.

Following in the footsteps of brands like Nike, Rihanna‘s luxury fashion line Fenty debuted with size-inclusive mannequins at its NYC pop-up at The Webster this week.

At the…

Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge and veteran record executive Mo Ostin are among the figures who will receive shiny new stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced its Class of 2020 on Thursday (June 20), with Grainge and Ostin included in the recording category alongside Billy Idol, Elvis Costello, 50 Cent,…

Young Thug's felony gun charges have been thrown out by the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, according to legal docs seen by TMZ on Tuesday. The case stemmed from an incident where Thugger was arrested alongside associates back on Aug. 16 at a Hollywood Dave & Buster's while celebrating his 27th birthday and the release of Slime Language.

The report goes…

Kevin Hart is being accused of refusing to hand over confidential information about his social media followers, and his former business partner has gone back to court.

According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Hart’s former business partner, Stand Up Digital, is demanding a judge help them get the information in the $7 million lawsuit they…