

Wayne Lewis, Atlantic Starr Member, Passed Away at 68
Wayne Lewis, a founding member of the renowned R&B band Atlantic Starr, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 68. The band announced his death via their official social media channels, expressing deep sorrow and requesting fans to keep his family in their thoughts and prayers. A Pillar of Atlantic Starr Born…

Gospel Artist Bishop Norman Hutchins Has Passed Away at 62
The gospel music community is mourning the loss of Pastor Dr. Norman Hutchins, who passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 62. A revered singer, songwriter, pastor, and humanitarian, Hutchins left an indelible mark on gospel music and ministry through his powerful voice, unwavering faith, and dedication to service. The family and…

Judge Denies DDG’s Motion to Block Halle Bailey’s International Travel with Son
UPDATE: A Los Angeles judge denied rapper and YouTuber DDG‘s (Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.) emergency motion to prevent his ex-partner, actress Halle Bailey, from traveling to Italy with their 17-month-old son, Halo. The court also dismissed DDG’s request for a temporary restraining order against Bailey, citing insufficient evidence of immediate risk to the child during…

Burger King Employee Who Rushed to Work After Graduation Receives Over $200,000
In a heartwarming tale of commitment and community support, 18-year-old Mykale Baker from Dacula, Georgia, has received widespread recognition after choosing to work his Burger King shift immediately following his high school graduation ceremony. On May 21, after graduating from Mill Creek High School, Baker noticed his Burger King coworkers were overwhelmed and decided to…

Abby Lee Miller Sues Cedars-Sinai Hospital For Allegedly Leaving a Catheter Inside Her
Abby Lee Miller, renowned for her role on the reality TV show Dance Moms, has initiated a medical malpractice lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and two of its physicians, Dr. Hooman Melamed and Dr. Paul Dwan. The suit alleges that a catheter was negligently left inside her body during a spinal surgery in…

Timbaland Introduces AI-Generated Artist “AIVA” in Collaboration with Suno
In a groundbreaking fusion of music and technology, four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Timbaland has unveiled “AIVA” (Artificial Intelligence Vocal Artist), an AI-generated artist developed in partnership with AI music platform Suno. This initiative marks a significant step in integrating artificial intelligence into the creative process of music production. A New Frontier in Music Creation Timbaland’s…

Russell Simmons Sues HBO for $20 Million Over ‘On the Record’ Documentary
Russell Simmons, the pioneering hip-hop mogul and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, has filed a $20 million defamation lawsuit against HBO, HBO Max, and the creators of the 2020 documentary On the Record. The film, directed by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, delves into multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against Simmons, primarily from…

DDG Files Motion to Prevent Halle Bailey From Taking Their Son Halo to Italy
Rapper and YouTuber DDG (Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.) filed an emergency court motion in Los Angeles to prevent his ex-partner, actress Halle Bailey, from taking their 17-month-old son, Halo, on a planned trip to Italy. This legal action is part of an ongoing custody dispute between the former couple, who ended their relationship in 2024….

Trump Administration Orders Shut Down of Job Corbs Centers
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the nationwide closure of the Job Corps program, effective June 30, 2025, marking the end of a 60-year initiative aimed at providing vocational training and education to low-income youth aged 16 to 24. This decision has sparked significant controversy and legal challenges, as stakeholders express concern over the…

Brian McKnight Releases Statement Following Son Niko’s Death
UPDATE! R&B singer Brian McKnight has released a statement following his estranged son Cole “Niko” McKnight’s death. However, instead of honoring his son on social media, he took the opportunity to bash his brother Claude McKnight for announcing his death on TikTok. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yall Know What (@ykwnews)…