Kid Cudi to Write, Direct and Star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in Upcoming Biopic ‘JEAN’
Rapper, singer and actor Kid Cudi is taking on a major new creative challenge, announcing that he will write, direct and star in JEAN, an upcoming biographical film about legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The project is scheduled to begin filming in 2027. The entertainer, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, shared the news on Instagram…
Mother, 33, and Her 9-Year-Old Son Found Dead With Gunshot Wounds in Indianapolis; Police Investigating Suspected Murder-Suicide
Authorities in Indianapolis are investigating the deaths of 33-year-old Shatayvia Alisha Calderon and her 9-year-old son, Julian Calderon, who were found dead with gunshot wounds inside their apartment Monday afternoon. According to reports from the New York Post and other news outlets, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to a reported shooting…
Arlington Husband and Wife Charged in Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old Alyssa Wilson on St. Louis Highway
Willie Herndon, 43, and his wife, Taiya Herndon, 45, of Arlington, Texas, have been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson on Interstate 170 on October 14. Herndon faces charges of first-degree murder, armed criminal action and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Taiya Herndon is charged with hindering…
Two Women Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Charlotte Interstate; 19-Year-Old Driver Charged
Two women were killed and several other people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 277 in Charlotte, North Carolina, early Sunday, October 18. Authorities have charged 19-year-old Kati Covarrubias-Barron in connection with the deadly crash. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the collision around…
Janelle James Announces Debut Hour-Long Netflix Stand-Up Special, ‘How Romantic’
Janelle James is bringing her signature humor to Netflix! The Emmy-nominated actress and comedian has announced her first hour-long stand-up comedy special, How Romantic, which is set to premiere globally on November 10, 2026. Best known for her hilarious portrayal of Principal Ava Coleman on ABC’s hit comedy series Abbott Elementary, James is preparing to…
Jay-Z Reportedly Picks Himself to Headline the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Jay-Z has reportedly selected himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Puck first reported the news on October 20, 2026, citing multiple sources. The NFL and Roc Nation have not confirmed the booking. The reported choice is notable because Jay-Z has helped shape…
D’Angelo Posthumous Album in the Works, Unreleased Michael Jackson and Mary J. Blige Collaboration Teased
A posthumous D’Angelo album is in the works, with six tracks already selected from the late R&B icon’s unreleased recordings. His older brother, Luther Archer, also teased a previously unheard collaboration involving D’Angelo, Michael Jackson and Mary J. Blige. Archer confirmed the project during an interview with Kiss Richmond, saying the family is reviewing D’Angelo’s…
9-Year-Old Maya Thomas Dies After Alleged Abuse; Mother and Stepfather Charged With Murder
A 9-year-old girl died in Paulsboro, New Jersey, after suffering injuries that prosecutors say resulted from severe physical abuse. Her mother, India L. Miller, 27, and stepfather, Sean D. Scott, 45, have been arrested and charged in connection with her death. According to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office, police went to the family’s home shortly…
Mississippi Attorney General Rules Police Shooting That Killed 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley Was Justified; Ben Crump Challenges Decision
The fatal police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley has sparked renewed outrage after Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that the officer who fired into a vehicle carrying the toddler was justified in using deadly force. The decision, announced Monday, October 19, comes four months after Kohen was killed during a police response to an…
Conjoined Twin Influencers José Luis and José Armando Cevallos Die at 27 After Back-to-Back Cardiac Emergencies
The social media community is mourning the loss of José Luis and José Armando Cevallos, the Ecuadorian conjoined twins who inspired thousands of followers by sharing their daily lives, personal goals and message of perseverance. The brothers died at the age of 27 on October 15, 2026, after suffering successive cardiac emergencies while receiving medical…
