Broward County, FL — Grammy-nominated artist Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that authorities say involved luxury cars, high-end jewelry, and electronics valued at over $1 million. The sentencing comes after a high-profile case that began with a dramatic SWAT…
Sad news has surfaced about R&B icon Gladys Knight, as her son, Shanga Hankerson, claims the 81-year-old singer is showing early signs of dementia. Hankerson is also accusing Knight’s husband, William McDowell, of elder abuse, alleging that he has been forcing her to perform despite her declining health. In an exclusive interview with The Shade Room,…
Los Angeles, CA — Hip-hop superstar Drake has intensified his legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG), filing a motion demanding access to Kendrick Lamar’s recording contract details. The move is the latest twist in an ongoing dispute that has sent shockwaves through the music industry. According to court documents filed this week, Drake’s legal…
Former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams has completed a court-ordered medical evaluation, with results reaffirming her diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and aphasia — conditions first made public in 2023. The findings have led her court-appointed guardian, attorney Sabrina E. Morrissey, to petition for an extension of Williams’ guardianship through November 5, 2025, according to newly filed court documents obtained by PEOPLE. The…
Boston is rolling out the red carpet for its own R&B legends. Mayor Michelle Wu has officially declared August 30 “New Edition Day” in honor of the iconic group—Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill—who first came together in Roxbury in 1978. The celebration will include a street renaming…
Richmond, Virginia – Danielle Spencer, best known for her role as the sharp-tongued Dee Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What’s Happening!!, passed away on Monday at the age of 60, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her death was confirmed by longtime co-star Haywood Nelson, who posted a heartfelt tribute on social media . A…
Heartbreaking news out of Tulsa. The Tulsa community is mourning the loss of longtime police officer and beloved The First 48 star, Detective John Brown, who passed away on August 3 in hospice care after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was 59. The Tulsa Police Department shared the news on social media. In Memoriam:…
NFL Hall of Famer and University of Colorado head football coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders has been declared cancer-free following a successful surgery to remove a tumor from his bladder. The 57-year-old coach underwent a complex procedure in May that required the removal of his bladder and the reconstruction of a new one using part of his…
Washington, D.C. – July 23, 2025 — Tennis icon Venus Williams has revealed her engagement to Italian actor and producer Andrea Preti, marking a new chapter in the life of the seven-time Grand Slam champion. The announcement came in a surprise moment during an emotional post-match interview at the D.C. Open, following Williams’ first singles win…
Birmingham, England — Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and a pioneering force in the evolution of heavy metal music, has died at the age of 76. Osbourne passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, according to a statement released by his family. It reads: A statement from the Osbourne family reads:…
