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Pop Culture Megan Thee Stallion Testifies, Explains Shooting Timeline New details emerge about Megan's testimony as she gives her timeline of events, including saying Tory Lanez offered her a $1 million bribe. By Erika Marie December 13, 2022
Music YSL RICO Trial To Resume Following YSL Polo Conviction More news on Young Thug's future could emerge soon. By Lavender Alexandria September 07, 2023
Music Man Charged With Murder Of Rapper Snootie Wild The Memphis rapper was killed last February in Houston after a roadside altercation. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 17, 2022
Music R Kelly's Lawsuit Against Tasha K & The U.S. Government To Be Dismissed Kelly filed the suit back in November of last year. By Zachary Horvath August 14, 2024
Music Diddy Trial Stops Jury Deliberations Due To A Juror Being Confused About Their Instructions Both prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Diddy trial gave Judge Arun Subramanian suggestions on how to proceed. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 30, 2025
Music Cassie Alleges Diddy Introduced Her To Blue Dolphin Ecstasy In Shocking Trial Testimony Cassie has finally taken the stand in Diddy's criminal trial in which he faces charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. By Cole Blake May 13, 2025
Sports Aqib Talib's Brother, Yaqub, Wanted For Murder After Youth Football Game Shooting Yaqub Talib, former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib's brother, is wanted for the murder of a man at a youth football game. By Cole Blake August 14, 2022
Music Kanye West Accused Of Having Sex With Bianca Censori During Work Meetings In New Lawsuit Another nasty legal move against Ye. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 14, 2024
Gossip Nicki Minaj & Kenneth Petty Called "Criminals" In Jennifer Hough Lawsuit: Report Petty's alleged rape victim mentioned that Petty was convicted of first--degree manslaughter following his incident with her. By Erika Marie November 24, 2021
Gossip Polo G Arrested In L.A. On Firearm Charges: Report The rapper and a "male juvenile" were reportedly both taken into custody. By Erika Marie September 07, 2021
Music Ricky Martin's Brother Defends Him Against Domestic Abuse Allegations From Nephew Eric Martin took to social media to try to discredit Ricky's accuser. By Rex Provost July 17, 2022
Sports Aaron Hernandez Netflix Docuseries Receives Its First Teaser: Watch Hernandez's story is well-documented. By Alexander Cole December 20, 2019