Ray J’s legal troubles show no signs of slowing down. The “Sexy Can I” singer, 45, is now facing a lawsuit from American Express over an unpaid credit card balance of $78,704.56, according to a complaint filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, and obtained by PEOPLE. The lawsuit, which also…
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Rapper Mystikal pleads guilty in rape case as 20-year sentence looms
Mystikal, born Michael Tyler, has entered a guilty plea in a case that has unfolded over several years. The rapper appeared in a Louisiana courtroom on March 17, where he pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree rape. The development comes nearly four years after his 2022 arrest connected to allegations made by a woman…
Vince Carter honors 8 lives on his 49th birthday
Courtesy: Vince CarterVince Carter , one of the NBA’s most celebrated players, marked his 49th birthday on January 26 with a moment of reflection rather than celebration. On social media, the former star shared a collage honoring the eight lives lost in the tragic January 26, 2020, helicopter crash, a gesture that highlighted the deep…
Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron hospitalized in Atlanta
Quinton Aaron, the actor best known for portraying Michael Oher in the 2009 sports drama The Blind Side, is hospitalized in Atlanta after suffering a sudden fall at his home that has prompted concern from fans and the entertainment community. The 41-year-old actor was taken to the hospital after collapsing while walking up the stairs…
Kanye West takes bold step with apology after antisemitic backlash
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has taken a public step toward reconciliation by publishing a paid open letter in The Wall Street Journal addressing years of controversy tied to antisemitic rhetoric and erratic public behavior. The message, which appeared as a full-page advertisement funded by his Yeezy brand, was framed as an…
Is Memphis the best place to celebrate MLK legacy?
Memphis is preparing to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events centered on service, reflection, and community engagement. The annual observances coincide with the federal holiday recognizing King, which falls on the third Monday of January each year. In Memphis, where King spent his final days,…
KEHLANI, KALI UCHIS, & EJAE HONORED AT ASCAP’S 17TH ANNUAL WOMEN BEHIND THE MUSIC EVENT
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2025 – Last night, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hosted its 17th annual ASCAP Women Behind the Music event at The Fleur Room in West Hollywood. The event honored seven-time Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Kehlani, Grammy Award-winning artist Kali Uchis, and three-time Grammy-nominated KPop Demon Hunters’ songwriter, lead vocalist and rising star EJAE for their leadership,…
ABFF Honors 2026 Celebrates SINNERS Creators and Honors Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris & Salli Richardson-Whitfield
ABFF HONORS 2026 TO CELEBRATE THE CREATIVE TEAM BEHIND SINNERS — RYAN COOGLER, ZINZI COOGLER & SEV OHANIAN AND HONOREES JENNIFER HUDSON, DAMSON IDRIS & SALLI RICHARDSON-WHITFIELD The star-studded event, hosted by KevOnStage, returns February 16 to spotlight trailblazers shaping Black storytelling LOS ANGELES, CA – (October 27, 2025) –The 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced…
ABFF NYC Pop-Up Featuring Award-Winning Films and Celebrity Conversations with Naturi Naughton, Malcolm D. Lee, and More
New York, New York (October 27, 2025) – The American Black Film Festival Pop Up’s first tour stop in New York City brought some of the best programming from Miami to the Big Apple. The ABFF NYC Pop Up began on Saturday, October 25, as Naturi Naughton took the stage for her panel “Money Wellness…
UNITEDMASTERS AND ON THE RADAR PRESENT “THE LAST STOP” AT LAS LAP MIAMI FOR BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC WEEK
“THE LAST STOP” SPONSORED BY MONSTER ENERGY, IN CELEBRATION OF UNITEDMASTERS TRAILBLAZING LATIN ARTIST ROSTER AND ON THE RADAR’S VIRAL IMPACT IN MUSIC CULTURE October 27, 2025 – MIAMI, FL — Last week, UnitedMasters, the leading music tech platform for independent artists, teamed up with On The Radar to host “The Last Stop” event for Billboard’s Latin Music Week…