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 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 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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
A Louisiana man is facing a second-degree murder charge after authorities allege he killed his wife during an argument and then drove nearly 400 miles across state lines with her body in the passenger seat of his vehicle. Tyronne Brazille, 50, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, after police reportedly stopped his…
Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville and the Scream franchise, has died at the age of 36. Panettiere’s death was reported by TMZ on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Her representative later confirmed the news to ABC News. Her father, Skip Panettiere, shared a statement remembering his daughter as “an incredible light” and “a force of nature”…
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods are officially husband and wife. The New York Knicks star and longtime girlfriend Jordyn Woods tied the knot Saturday, August 15, in a glamorous outdoor ceremony overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. The intimate-yet-star-studded celebration brought together family, friends, NBA stars and some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Woods, 28, stunned in a…
