JULIA ROBERTS: MLK Paid for Birth

If not for the late Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., there might never have been Academy Award-winner Julia Roberts. She shared the story of how MLK paid the hospital bill for her birth in Atlanta. He was grateful for Julia’s parents, who were short on cash on that time. Julia told Gayle King, (quote) "They became friends and helped us out of a jam.” Julia’s parents operated an Atlanta theater and drama school in the mid-'60s. This was the area’s only integrated drama school. […]

October 31, 2022 67

Family & Relationships

NICK CANNON: Baby, Rinse, Repeat

Nick Cannon is expanding his family. He’s expecting a baby for the 12th time. Alyssa Scott revealed at Instagram that she is far along in her pregnancy. She subsequently deleted that post but not before Entertainment Tonight confirmed that the father is Nick Cannon. Only last year, they lost a baby boy to a brain tumor. Alyssa and Nick have a 4-year-old daughter.

October 27, 2022 139

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RIHANNA: “Lift Me Up” Honors Chadwick Boseman

Rihanna confirmed the rumors: New music arrives in less than 24-hours. On Wednesday, Rihanna tweeted a snippet of “Lift Me Up.” The song is part of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. “Lift Me Up” pays tribute to the late star of Black Panther. Chadwick Boseman passed two years ago at age 43 from colon cancer. The entire soundtrack becomes available next Friday. One week later, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arrives to 4000 movie theaters. It’s expected to debut around $175 million. (Variety) Rihanna attended Wednesday night’s Wakanda Forever world premiere with […]

October 27, 2022 67

Highlights

KANYE WEST NO LONGER WITH JOHNNY DEPP’S ATTORNEY … After Refusing To Retract Hateful Statements

Just about as quickly as it began, the working relationship between Kanye West and Johnny Depp's attorney, Camille Vasquez, has come to an end. Sources with direct knowledge tell us after Kanye doubled and tripled-down on his anti-Semitic remarks over the weekend, Camille informed her firm, Brown Rudnick, she would no longer work with Kanye. Play video content We're told Brown Rudnick still attempted to work with Kanye, but only under the condition he publicly retract his hateful and anti-Semitic words. Our sources say Kanye […]

October 24, 2022 90

Highlights

CARDI B: Celebrates Legal Victory

Cardi B came out on top in the copyright infringement suit. Outside the courthouse, Cardi thanked the jurors. (quote) "I wasn't sure if I was going to lose or not. I told myself if I win, I was going to cuss out Kevin Brophy. But I don't have it in my heart to cuss him out.” Kevin Brophy claimed that his likeness -- a distinctive back tattoo -- was used in the cover art of Cardi's mixtape and that his reputation was […]

October 24, 2022 141

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KANYE WEST: Sacked by Balenciaga

Kanye West just took a big financial hit due to his recent hate speech outbursts -- the Balenciaga fashion house has ended their partnership, effective immediately. The rapper had collaborated with the company on the line he created for the Gap before that chain cut ties with him. Ye also walked the runway for the label at the same Paris Fashion Week where he unveiled his "White Lives Matter" shirts. A rep for Balenciaga's parent company Kering said, “Balenciaga has no longer […]

October 24, 2022 132

Highlights

PRAS TRUMP, OBAMA ON WITNESS WISH LIST In Financial Conspiracy Case

Fugees rapper Pras is getting ready to defend himself against allegations he was part of an international finance conspiracy ... and he wants to call some familiar names to the witness stand, including a couple of former U.S. presidents. TMZ Hip Hop obtained the decorated witness list Pras submitted, and it includes Barack Obama and Donald Trump, ex-HUD director Ben Carson, hotel czar Steve Wynn and even former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The New Jersey-bred MC, who sold over 20 million records with Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, is accused of receiving […]

October 18, 2022 16

Highlights

RIHANNA: Wakanda Forever Soundtrack

Two new Rihanna songs will appear on the Wakanda Forever soundtrack. The Black Panther sequel is due to arrive in theaters next month. Early box office estimates peg its debut weekend at more than $150 million. (Box Office Pro) New York Times writer Kyle Buchanan predicts that Rihanna will join the Oscar conversation for Best Song. He tweeted on Monday, (quote) “I’ve been hearing for weeks that Rihanna is recording the end-credits song for BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER.” This would be Rihanna‘s first major music in six years -- songs she might include in […]

October 18, 2022 104

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GEORGE FLOYD’S DAUGHTER ANNOUNCES $250M LAWSUIT VS. KANYE … Sends Cease & Desist

George Floyd's young daughter, her mother and their legal team are preparing to wage legal war against Kanye West ... announcing they'll sue him for a quarter of a billion dollars after his recent comments on Floyd's death. Roxie Washington, the mother of Floyd's only daughter Gianna, announced Tuesday she's hired a team of lawyers to go after Ye, his business partners and his associates for harassment, misappropriation, defamation, and infliction of emotional distress. They're seeking $250 million in damages. The family's attorneys […]

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