Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre returned to their roots this week as the two hip-hop icons attended a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony tied to the new Compton High School campus, celebrating a major investment in education and the future of their hometown community. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for the new state-of-the-art campus, which replaces the original…
Award-winning singer-songwriter Victoria Monét is celebrating a major milestone outside of music, announcing that she has officially graduated from culinary school. In a post shared on Instagram on May 4, 2026, Monét revealed that she would be walking across the stage that evening, marking the completion of her culinary training. “Graduation Day… I’m officially a Culinary School…
NFL cornerback Shaquill Griffin has officially tied the knot with rapper-turned-entrepreneur Tokyo Jetz, celebrating their union with an elegant, star-studded wedding in Texas. The couple exchanged vows on May 3, 2026, at an upscale outdoor venue in Tomball, just months after Griffin’s Super Bowl victory earlier this year. The ceremony featured a striking black, red, and gold theme,…
Actress Nia Long is reportedly in a quiet dispute with Lionsgate over the salary she received for her role in the 2026 biographical film Michael, according to multiple reports. Long, who portrays Katherine Jackson—the mother of pop icon Michael Jackson—allegedly had a “favored nations” clause in her contract. Such clauses typically guarantee equal pay among top-billed cast…
After more than a decade of defining reality television culture, the long-running Love & Hip Hop franchise is officially coming to an end. VH1 and parent company Paramount announced that the iconic series will conclude with a six-part special titled “Love & Hip Hop: The Final Chapter,” set to premiere in fall 2026. The limited event marks the closing…
Pras Michel, best known as a member of the iconic hip-hop group Fugees, has officially turned himself in to federal authorities to begin serving a 14-year prison sentence stemming from his high-profile federal conviction. The 53-year-old reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona, on April 30, marking the start of his sentence after…
Comedy icon Dave Chappelle is set to open the 2026 Netflix Is a Joke Fest with a highly anticipated three-night residency, marking one of the marquee events of the annual comedy celebration. Dubbed “Dave Chappelle: Pulling Up,” the exclusive run will take place May 7–9 at the Hollywood Palladium, officially launching the festival’s multi-day lineup of stand-up performances, live…
Rising comedy star Druski is set to take center stage as the host of the BET Awards in 2026, marking a major milestone in his rapidly growing career. The announcement was made by BET, confirming that the 31-year-old entertainer will lead the ceremony when it airs live on June 28 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles….
Actor Michael Beach is stepping back into the spotlight with a major new role, joining Fox’s upcoming drama The Interrogator as a series regular. The 12-episode project, already granted a straight-to-series order by Fox Entertainment, signals strong confidence in the show. Produced in collaboration with Lionsgate Television, the series is slated for the 2026–27 season. At the…
The family of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in a renewed push for justice nearly three decades after his fatal 1996 shooting. According to reports, the lawsuit was filed by Tupac’s stepbrother, Maurice Shakur, and targets Duane “Keffe D” Davis—the only person ever charged in connection with the rapper’s killing—along with numerous unnamed co-conspirators….
