Actor Bokeem Woodbine is adding another high-profile television project to his impressive résumé after joining the cast of Apple TV+’s upcoming action thriller “Disavowed.” Woodbine has been tapped as a series regular, joining Oscar-nominated actor James Marsden and fellow cast members Norman Reedus and Sylvia Hoeks in the new series. The casting news was reported on September…
Former child star Bobb’e J. Thompson, best known for his role as Stanley on Disney Channel’s That’s So Raven, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Thompson, 30, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Leonard T. Strand in Sioux City, Iowa. According to the U.S….
Ms. Pat is taking her partnership with Paramount to the next level. The comedian, actress, and television personality is expanding her relationship with the company as VH1 has given the green light to a new comedy series, “America’s Funniest People,” while also renewing her hit courtroom comedy series “Ms. Pat Settles It” for a fourth season. The announcement marks…
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death is now being investigated as a possible fatal overdose involving an oxycodone pill believed to have been laced with fentanyl, according to multiple law-enforcement sources cited by TMZ. Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville and the Scream franchise, died on August 16, 2026, at the age of 36 after she…
Spectacular Smith, a founding member of the R&B group Pretty Ricky, is facing a civil lawsuit from an Arizona woman who alleges that the entertainer sexually assaulted and battered her following an interaction that began on Instagram. According to a lawsuit filed in Maricopa County, Arizona, plaintiff Alexis Dieng alleges that Smith contacted her through Instagram in…
Gabrielle Union and Mike Colter are bringing one of New Orleans’ most enduring legends to the screen in the supernatural horror thriller ‘Casket Girls.’ Directed by Justin G. Dyck, the film follows Detective Shay Williams, played by Union, and her partner, Galpin, portrayed by Colter. Their investigation begins after a child experiences something supernatural and…
Chicago rapper Lil Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, has won a major legal victory after a federal jury found him not guilty on all charges in the high-profile murder-for-hire case involving fellow rapper Quando Rondo. However, despite the acquittal, Lil Durk is not a free man just yet. The Grammy-winning rapper remains in…
Tony Award-winning actress Adrienne Warren is returning to the stage in a powerful new production of Imitation of Life, taking on the leading role of Delilah in the highly anticipated Off-Broadway musical. Producers announced that Warren will star in the world premiere production at The Griffin Theater at The Shed in New York City, with…
The radio and hip-hop community is mourning the death of Timothy “Buc Wild” Joseph, the former HOT 97 personality best known as one-half of the popular “Star & Buc Wild” radio show. Joseph was 47 years old. Buc Wild became a recognizable voice in New York hip-hop radio alongside Star, forming the controversial and outspoken “Star & Buc…
The 2026 US Open is making history for American tennis, as Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton have advanced to the men’s singles semifinals, while Coco Gauff has also secured her place in the women’s final four. For Tiafoe and Shelton, their victories have created a historic moment at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The two American stars…
