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Music Smokey Robinson Files $500 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Sexual Assault Accusers Smokey Robinson responds to the lawsuit filed against him earlier this month with a countersuit worth $500 million. By Devin Morton May 28, 2025
Music Dame Dash Approves Auction Of His Valuable Assets Dame Dame is working to cover a $4 million judgment awarded to filmmaker Josh Webber in a defamation lawsuit. By Cole Blake May 27, 2025
Music Jennifer Lopez Kisses Her Male & Female Dancers During Viral AMAs Performance Jennifer Lopez danced as songs from Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and more artists played. By Cole Blake May 27, 2025
Music Tina Knowles Clarifies Viral Rumi Interaction During Beyonce's "COWBOY CARTER" Tour Tina Knowles joined Beyonce, Blue Ivy, and Rumi onstage during the "COWBOY CARTER" tour to celebrate her new book. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 26, 2025
Music Ab-Soul Reflects On How He Influenced The Joey Bada$$ & Ray Vaughn Rap Battle Ab-Soul preceded Joey Bada$$ on their Red Bull cypher with Big Sean, which is what really ignited the Ray Vaughn, Daylyt, etc. beef. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2025
Music Hotel Manager Alleges Diddy Always Ruined His Rooms With Oil Diddy allegedly spilled candle wax and oils constantly during his hotel stays, according to a manger who spoke as a witness in his trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2025
Music Skilla Baby Recovering After Being Grazed In The Head During Drive-By Shooting Skilla Baby was the victim of a frightening drive-by shooting on Thursday night while on Eight Mile Road in Detroit. By Alexander Cole May 23, 2025
Music Plies Admits He Tuned Out Of Diddy Trial After Male Exotic Dancer “The Punisher” Testified While countless people are keeping a close eye on Diddy's long-awaited sex trafficking trial, Plies has already had enough. By Caroline Fisher May 22, 2025
Music Kodak Black Concerns Fans With Meth Line In New “On The Radar” Freestyle Kodak Black fans continue to encourage him to get help amid his alleged battle with substance abuse issues. By Caroline Fisher May 22, 2025
Music Chris Brown Released On $6.7M Bail: What Happens Next? Chris Brown has been released on bail ahead of his upcoming world tour. By Aron A. May 21, 2025
Music Chris Brown Excitedly Breaks His Silence After Being Granted Bail In UK Assault Case Chris Brown was initially in serious trouble of not being able to perform on tour next month, but he was granted a major gift. By Zachary Horvath May 21, 2025
Music Diddy's Former Assistant Openly Admits He Was "Diddy-Bopping" On Drugs Constantly David James, who worked alongside Diddy for two years, first took the stand towards the end of trial on Monday, May 19. By Zachary Horvath May 20, 2025