Samuel Monroe Jr., ‘Menace II Society’ Actor, Dies at 52
Samuel Monroe Jr., the actor best known for his memorable roles in Menace II Society, Tales From the Hood, Set It Off and The Players Club, has died at the age of 52. Monroe’s family confirmed his death on Thursday, August 27, revealing that the actor passed away Wednesday night after battling serious health complications related to meningitis. According to…
Lauren London Cast as Snoop Dogg’s Mother in Upcoming Biopic ‘Snoop’
Lauren London is stepping into one of the most meaningful roles of her career, joining the cast of Universal Pictures’ upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, Snoop. According to Deadline, London has been cast as Beverly Tate, the late mother of legendary rapper Snoop Dogg. Tate played an important role in her son’s life and was the woman who gave him…
Shonda Rhimes Renews Overall Deal With Netflix for Another Five Years
Shonda Rhimes is staying at Netflix. The award-winning writer, producer and creator behind some of television’s biggest hits has renewed her overall deal with Netflix for another five years, extending a partnership that first began in 2017. Rhimes’ production company, Shondaland, and her longtime producing partner Betsy Beers will continue working exclusively with the streaming giant….
Algee Smith Cast as Warren G in Upcoming Snoop Dogg Biopic
Algee Smith is stepping into the world of West Coast hip-hop history. The actor has been cast as legendary rapper and producer Warren G in Snoop, Universal Pictures’ upcoming biopic about the life and career of rap icon Snoop Dogg. The casting was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Smith is no stranger to portraying real-life music figures. He gained…
DMX Estate Battles Longtime Friend Over Unreleased Music From Decades-Old Tapes
The estate of late rap legend DMX is facing another legal dispute—this time involving longtime friend and collaborator DJ Superior and a collection of unreleased recordings made during the rapper’s earliest years. According to Billboard, the estate and Superior are at odds over who has the rights to songs contained on decades-old tapes featuring DMX, whose real name was Earl Simmons….
Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘Clue’ Actor, Dies at 80
ANOTHER HEARTBREAKING LOSS IN THE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT. This is such terrible news for the world of entertainment. There is another heartbreaking loss of life to report. Tim Curry, the legendary British actor best known for his iconic performances in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue and the 1990 television adaptation of Stephen King’s It, has died at the…
Coco Jones Set to Lead ‘Hilary’ Spinoff in Development at Peacock
Coco Jones may be stepping out of the Banks mansion and into a new chapter as Hilary Banks. Months after Bel-Air wrapped its four-season run, Peacock is developing Hilary, a potential spinoff centered on Jones’ fan-favorite character from the hit series. According to Deadline, the project is still in development and has not yet received a series order. In…
Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the legendary singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist whose unmistakable voice and larger-than-life personality made her one of the most beloved entertainers in the world, has died at the age of 80. Parton died Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Nashville, according to her family. Her death was confirmed by multiple news organizations, including…
Quality Control Co-Founder Pierre “P” Thomas Recovering After Heart Attack
Pierre “P” Thomas, the influential co-founder of Quality Control Music, is recovering in a Las Vegas hospital after suffering a heart attack, with his condition reportedly improving. Thomas remains under medical care following the health emergency, which occurred Friday, August 21. According to TMZ, a source familiar with the situation says the music executive’s health…
Ex-Deputy Who Murdered Sonya Massey Dies in Prison at 32
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy convicted in the 2024 fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, has died while serving his prison sentence. He was 32. Grayson died Sunday, August 23, 2026, according to his attorney, Daniel L. Fultz. Grayson had been receiving treatment for Stage 4 colon cancer. His attorney confirmed his death…
