Finally, the legal battle over the legendary Isley Brothers name is over. Ronald Isley and the estate of his late brother, Rudolph Isley, have reached an out-of-court settlement, bringing their years-long federal trademark dispute over the name “The Isley Brothers” to an end. Attorneys for both sides filed a stipulation of dismissal in federal court in Chicago on Wednesday,…
Super Bowl champion and longtime NFL analyst Damien Woody is leaving ESPN after 15 years with the network. Woody, 48, confirmed that his ESPN contract will not be renewed. He will remain on the air through the end of the month, including Thursday, by his own choice. The former offensive lineman enjoyed a successful 12-year…
Boris Kodjoe is headed to Fox’s crime drama “Memory of a Killer.” The Station 19 veteran has joined the cast for the show’s upcoming second season in a recurring role. Season 2 is scheduled to premiere at midseason in 2027. Kodjoe will portray Tré, the “Fourth Musketeer” and closest childhood friend of Angelo Flannery, played by Patrick Dempsey, Michael…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
The reggae community is mourning the tragic loss of Jamaican singer and actor Ras Ajai, born Brian Todd Antonio Sean Boucher, who was fatally shot in Waterford, Portmore, St. Catherine, on the night of Saturday, August 1. He was 43 years old, according to Jamaican authorities. Ras Ajai, who gained international recognition for portraying political enforcer Claudie Massop in the 2024 film Bob…
Veteran actress Crystal Fox is headed to Hulu, joining the series regular cast of the streamer’s untitled Cable Guy pilot inspired by the 1996 Jim Carrey comedy. Fox joins an impressive ensemble that already includes Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., and Natasha Rothwell as the project moves forward in pre-production. The pilot is being produced by Hulu in partnership with Sony Pictures Television….
