Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Dies at 54
Rodney Rogers — former NBA Sixth Man of the Year, Wake Forest basketball legend, and one of the most physically dominant forwards of his era — has died at the age of 54. His wife, Faye Rogers, confirmed that he passed away on November 21, 2025, from natural causes related to complications stemming from the spinal…
Minneapolis Mourns as Drummer Jellybean Johnson of The Time Dies Aged 69
The music community is in mourning after the sudden death of Garry “Jellybean” Johnson, the influential drummer, guitarist, and producer best known for his role in The Time. He passed away on Friday, just two days after celebrating his 69th birthday, his family confirmed. Johnson’s family told TMZ that he died unexpectedly, and at this time the…
Kandi Burruss Moves Forward with Divorce from Todd Tucker After 11 Years of Marriage
In a heartfelt statement shared with PEOPLE on Friday, reality TV star, singer, and songwriter Kandi Burruss announced that she has officially decided to file for divorce from husband Todd Tucker, ending their marriage of more than a decade. Burruss stated: “After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move…
Tragic Loss: TikTok Star “Girlalala” Shot and Killed, Boyfriend Arrested
Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. — Social media was rocked by the news that popular TikTok creator Girlalala, real name Maurice Harrison, was fatally shot on November 14, 2025. Her longtime boyfriend, Shanoyd Whyte Jr., has since been arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. A Rising Star…
Iyanla Vanzant Returns to OWN With New Series “Iyanla: The Inside Fix”
She is back — and so is the healing. OWN has officially announced that beloved spiritual life coach, bestselling author, and cultural truth-teller Iyanla Vanzant is returning to the network with an all-new series, Iyanla: The Inside Fix, premiering Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8 PM ET/PT. The series marks a powerful comeback for Vanzant,…
Yolanda Adams and Ne-Yo Heading to Broadway in Alicia Keys’ Musical Hell’s Kitchen
Broadway is getting a major dose of star power this season as gospel legend Yolanda Adams and Grammy-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo join the cast of the hit musical Hell’s Kitchen, inspired by Alicia Keys’ life and music. The production—already a fan favorite at the Shubert Theatre—will welcome both artists in major roles as the show…
Idris Elba Returning for New ‘Luther’ Movie at Netflix
The wait is finally over — Idris Elba is returning as disgraced detective John Luther in a brand-new Netflix sequel. The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news, confirming that production is officially moving forward and filming is expected to begin in early 2026. Elba — represented by WME, The Artists Partnership and Johnson Shapiro —…
Estate of O.J. Simpson Agrees to Pay Ron Goldman’s Family Nearly $58 Million
More than three decades after the tragic 1994 deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, the estate of O.J. Simpson has officially accepted a claim of nearly $58 million from Ron Goldman’s father, Fred Goldman — a long-standing demand rooted in the civil court’s finding that Simpson was liable for Goldman’s wrongful death. The…
Jordyn Woods Surprises Karl-Anthony Towns With His Mom’s Car on His 30th Birthday
Karl-Anthony Towns rang in his 30th birthday with one of the most heartfelt surprises he’s ever received — thanks to girlfriend Jordyn Woods, who gifted him a fully restored version of his late mother’s beloved car, turning the milestone celebration into a deeply emotional moment. Towns, whose mother Jacqueline Cruz-Towns passed away in 2020 from…
James Pickens, Jr. Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis — and Shares He Is Now Cancer-Free
Grey’s Anatomy star James Pickens Jr. is opening up about a deeply personal health battle that reflects a storyline currently unfolding on the hit medical drama. The longtime actor revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year — and has since undergone treatment that has left him cancer-free. Pickens, 73, shared that the diagnosis came after…
