Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement After 18 Seasons in the NBA
After 18 seasons, nine All-Star selections and a career filled with historic accomplishments, Russell Westbrook is officially calling it a career. The former NBA Most Valuable Player announced his retirement from professional basketball Wednesday, Aug. 12, bringing an end to one of the most electrifying and memorable careers of his generation. ESPN reported that Westbrook, 37, made…
Brandy Brings Her Signature Voice to the Iconic ‘A Different World’ Theme Song for Netflix Sequel
Brandy is taking viewers back to Hillman College with a fresh take on one of television’s most beloved theme songs. The Grammy-winning singer and actress has been tapped to perform the opening theme for Netflix’s upcoming sequel series, A Different World, putting her own vocal stamp on the iconic song as a new generation prepares to enter…
Donell Jones Says VERZUZ Battle With Joe Is Set for August 20
Let’s get ready to rumble! R&B fans may want to clear their calendars for August 20 because Donell Jones says he and fellow R&B powerhouse Joe are preparing to go head-to-head in an upcoming VERZUZ battle. The announcement came from Jones himself backstage at the Wine & Slow Jams Festival in Maryland on Saturday, August 8, where the…
Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Begins Nearly 30 Years After Rapper’s Death
Nearly three decades after the murder of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur, the long-awaited trial of the man accused of orchestrating his killing has officially begun in Las Vegas. Jury selection began Monday, August 10, in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former gang leader who prosecutors say played a central role in the September…
Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier Bring an ‘In Living Color’ Reunion to ‘St. Denis Medical’
Damon Wayans is checking into NBC’s St. Denis Medical for the Season 3 premiere, and he’s bringing some serious ’90s comedy nostalgia with him. Wayans will guest star as Dr. Highland, a charming but pompous new physician who arrives at the underfunded Oregon hospital while David Alan Grier’s character, Ron, recovers from surgery. The appearance will reunite Wayans…
Michael J. Fox to Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at 78th Emmy Awards
Michael J. Fox is set to receive one of the television industry’s most prestigious honors — the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award — at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14, 2026. The Television Academy announced that Fox will be honored for his transformative contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy, recognizing decades of humanitarian work…
Lionsgate Developing New ‘Leprechaun’ Horror Movie With ‘Saw’ Writers
The mischievous little creature is getting another chance to wreak havoc on the big screen. Lionsgate is developing a brand-new “Leprechaun” horror movie, bringing the cult-favorite franchise back for another terrifying—and potentially twisted—chapter. The upcoming film is being written by horror veterans Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, the duo behind several installments of the “Saw” franchise. Melton and…
Earth, Wind & Fire Postpone Concert With Lionel Richie After Band Member Suffers Medical Emergency
Fans were left stunned Thursday night after the highly anticipated Earth, Wind & Fire and Lionel Richie concert at San Francisco’s Chase Center was abruptly postponed just minutes before showtime due to a medical emergency involving a member of the legendary band. In a statement shared on social media, Earth, Wind & Fire announced they would be unable to…
Trailblazing Celebrity Journalist Flo Anthony Dies at 74 After Battle With Cancer
The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of one of its most influential voices. Trailblazing celebrity journalist, syndicated columnist, radio host, television personality, and author Florence “Flo” Anthony has died at the age of 74 following a battle with cancer. According to reports from the New York Amsterdam News, Anthony passed away on August 6, according to Jack Hirsch, biographer…
Radio Personality and Comedian Jetta “Ms. Dupree” Jones Dies at 73
The entertainment and radio community is mourning the loss of legendary comedian, actress, writer, and radio personality Jetta “Ms. Dupree” Jones, who passed away on July 29, 2026, following a long illness. She was 73 years old. Best known for her unforgettable portrayal of “Ms. Dupree” on the nationally syndicated The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Jones became one of the most…
