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Universal Pictures has officially announced that Jonathan Daviss, best known for his breakout role as Pope Heyward in Netflix’s hit series Outer Banks, will portray Snoop Dogg in an upcoming biopic about the legendary rapper’s life and career. The project, which marks the first feature under Death Row Pictures’ deal with NBCUniversal, is being described as…
Los Angeles – Ananda Lewis, former BET Teen Summit star turned MTV VJ and syndicated talk-show host, passed away Wednesday at 52 following a prolonged struggle with breast cancer. Her sister Lakshmi Emory confirmed the news on Facebook, writing, “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms,” marking the end of Lewis’s courageous six-year fight. A…
Atlanta rapper Silentó, born Richard Lamar “Ricky” Hawk, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to the 2021 shooting death of his 34-year-old cousin, Frederick Rooks III. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the plea deal resulted in the dismissal of a murder charge. Silentó also pleaded guilty to…
Los Angeles, CA — The world of music is mourning the loss of a revolutionary icon. Sylvester “Sly” Stewart, better known as Sly Stone, the frontman of the groundbreaking band Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82. A representative for the family confirmed that Stone passed away peacefully at his…
Italian TikTok sensation Khaby Lame, known for his iconic silent reaction videos, was briefly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on June 6, 2025, for allegedly overstaying his visa. According to ICE officials, Lame—who had been visiting the U.S. for business and entertainment appearances—was found…
Wayne Lewis, a founding member of the renowned R&B band Atlantic Starr, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 68. The band announced his death via their official social media channels, expressing deep sorrow and requesting fans to keep his family in their thoughts and prayers. A Pillar of Atlantic Starr Born…
The gospel music community is mourning the loss of Pastor Dr. Norman Hutchins, who passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 62. A revered singer, songwriter, pastor, and humanitarian, Hutchins left an indelible mark on gospel music and ministry through his powerful voice, unwavering faith, and dedication to service. The family and…
UPDATE: A Los Angeles judge denied rapper and YouTuber DDG‘s (Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.) emergency motion to prevent his ex-partner, actress Halle Bailey, from traveling to Italy with their 17-month-old son, Halo. The court also dismissed DDG’s request for a temporary restraining order against Bailey, citing insufficient evidence of immediate risk to the child during…
Abby Lee Miller, renowned for her role on the reality TV show Dance Moms, has initiated a medical malpractice lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and two of its physicians, Dr. Hooman Melamed and Dr. Paul Dwan. The suit alleges that a catheter was negligently left inside her body during a spinal surgery in…
Russell Simmons, the pioneering hip-hop mogul and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, has filed a $20 million defamation lawsuit against HBO, HBO Max, and the creators of the 2020 documentary On the Record. The film, directed by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, delves into multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against Simmons, primarily from…