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Relationships Halle Berry Hit With Temporary Restraining Order In Custody Fight Olivier Martinez claims Halle Berry hit and choked their son Maceo as he seeks sole custody and new court restrictions. By Erika Marie October 01, 2026
Music Chris Brown’s Ex-Housekeeper Accepts Reduced $9.5M Award The dog attack case will not return to trial after Maria Avila agreed to accept a $3.4 million reduction in her award. By Erika Marie October 01, 2026
Music Rick Ross Proclaims His Innocence In First Video Since Battery Arrest Rick Ross took to social media following his arrest, and proclaimed his innocence following accusations of domestic violence. By Alexander Cole October 01, 2026
Music Judge Denies Rick Ross' Request For Expedited Release: "I Have No Idea Who You Are" Rick Ross appeared in court following his battery arrest on Thursday, with Judge Mindy Glazer telling him he won't get special treatment. By Alexander Cole October 01, 2026
Music Rick Ross Arrested For Alleged Battery In Miami Rick Ross has reportedly been arrested by Miami-Dade County police and subsequently charged with two forms of battery. By Alexander Cole October 01, 2026
Music Lil Durk VICAR Trial Delayed By Nearly An Entire Year Lil Durk is set to face a new VICAR trial, and as it turns out, the trial will be delayed by almost an entire calendar year. By Alexander Cole October 01, 2026
Sports Jameson Williams Won’t Face Charges After Assault Investigation After reviewing evidence, authorities decided not to charge Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams in a domestic violence case. By Erika Marie September 30, 2026
Relationships Tyrese Seeks Arrest Warrant For Ex-Wife Samantha Lee In Custody Fight An escalating custody battle now has Tyrese seeking a warrant for Samantha Lee over an alleged parenting-plan violation. By Erika Marie September 30, 2026
Music Kanye West Battles Ex-Handyman Over $1.23M Attorney Fee Request Ye is pushing back on a seven-figure legal bill, arguing his former handyman’s courtroom win was far more limited. By Erika Marie September 30, 2026
Music Diddy Back In Solitary As Fort Dix Investigates Alleged Prison Perks Fort Dix has moved Diddy back into solitary while officials investigate reports of contraband and special treatment. By Erika Marie September 30, 2026
Music Chris Brown Gets $12.9M Dog Attack Judgment Reduced, But Case Isn’t Over By Erika Marie September 29, 2026
Music Diddy Reportedly Gets Massages, Hennessy, & Cellphone Access In Prison A report suggests Diddy has enjoyed an unusually comfortable prison stay as cellphone footage adds another wrinkle to his time at Fort Dix. By Erika Marie September 29, 2026