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#RHOA: Alum Shamari DeVoe Is In Nursing School
It’s never too late to pivot your career and realize a dream. Former Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member and one-time Blaque singer Shamari DeVoe is currently enrolled in nursing school and set to graduate this summer.
“Not just starting a job, I’m building a legacy. First day of externship. Summer 2026 MSN on the way. 🚀🩺 #DeVoeTed #ShamariDeVoe #MSNLoading,” she wrote on Instagram.
In a video, DeVoe shared how she was feeling about the first day of her externship.
“I am going to my first day of orientation. I feel really great. Things are looking up. Got a job at the hospital as a nurse extern,” she shared while dressed in blue scrubs and walking to the facility.
The singer initially shared the news that she was back in school with fans on Instagram in a video on January 23rd.
“Grinding privately, glowing publicly. Nursing school in progress. Master’s in motion,” the caption read. “Countdown to graduation officially on.”
In the video, DeVoe said she won’t tell us what school she goes to, but divulged that she’s in her clinicals (implementing newfound knowledge through hands-on work), will graduate in the summer of 2026, and will obtain her master’s degree.
In another video posted on February 4th, the “Bring It All To Me” singer opened up about what she’s encountered during nursing school clinicals. She said that she’s attended CNA school and completed clinicals at a nursing home previously. An experience she had included not knowing how to operate the blood pressure machine while practicing with a patient, but figuring it out in the end. DeVoe also reflected on her overall takeaways.
“This experience reinforced the importance of treating every patient with dignity, respect, and love as if they were my own family members,” she concluded.
Black nurses are underrepresented, so it’s refreshing to see one more added to the mix. It’s also encouraging to see celebrities pivot into everyday industries, because income is income.
DeVoe, married to New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe member Ronnie DeVoe since 2006, appeared on RHOA during Season 11, which aired in November 2018. The mom and wife rose to fame in the late 1990s when she was 1/3 of the R&B girl group Blaque.
Congratulations to soon-to-be nurse Shamari and cheers to a fulfilling career ahead!
“Not just starting a job, I’m building a legacy. First day of externship. Summer 2026 MSN on the way. 🚀🩺 #DeVoeTed #ShamariDeVoe #MSNLoading,” she wrote on Instagram.
In a video, DeVoe shared how she was feeling about the first day of her externship.
“I am going to my first day of orientation. I feel really great. Things are looking up. Got a job at the hospital as a nurse extern,” she shared while dressed in blue scrubs and walking to the facility.
The singer initially shared the news that she was back in school with fans on Instagram in a video on January 23rd.
“Grinding privately, glowing publicly. Nursing school in progress. Master’s in motion,” the caption read. “Countdown to graduation officially on.”
In the video, DeVoe said she won’t tell us what school she goes to, but divulged that she’s in her clinicals (implementing newfound knowledge through hands-on work), will graduate in the summer of 2026, and will obtain her master’s degree.
In another video posted on February 4th, the “Bring It All To Me” singer opened up about what she’s encountered during nursing school clinicals. She said that she’s attended CNA school and completed clinicals at a nursing home previously. An experience she had included not knowing how to operate the blood pressure machine while practicing with a patient, but figuring it out in the end. DeVoe also reflected on her overall takeaways.
“This experience reinforced the importance of treating every patient with dignity, respect, and love as if they were my own family members,” she concluded.
Black nurses are underrepresented, so it’s refreshing to see one more added to the mix. It’s also encouraging to see celebrities pivot into everyday industries, because income is income.
DeVoe, married to New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe member Ronnie DeVoe since 2006, appeared on RHOA during Season 11, which aired in November 2018. The mom and wife rose to fame in the late 1990s when she was 1/3 of the R&B girl group Blaque.
Congratulations to soon-to-be nurse Shamari and cheers to a fulfilling career ahead!
#MusicNews: Mary J. Blige Releases New Single “More Than A Lover”
On the eve of Valentine’s Day 2026, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has returned with a gift for the “lover girls.” Mary J. Blige has officially released her latest single, “More Than A Lover,” a soulful, smitten anthem that proves the nine-time Grammy winner is firmly planted in her “soft era.”
Released on February 13, 2026, “More Than A Lover” arrived just in time to set the mood for the holiday. In an announcement to her fans, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer shared the inspiration behind the track with her signature authenticity: “I was sitting back relaxing minding my business… then love found me. Happy Valentine’s Day! New music today!”
The song marks a departure from the “heartbreak and hurdle” anthems that defined much of Blige’s early career. Instead, it leans into the themes of her 2024 album Gratitude, celebrating the peace and fulfillment of a healthy, transformative relationship.
“More Than A Lover” is a mid-tempo R&B track that showcases Mary’s legendary vocal depth. It blends contemporary production with the classic soul sensibilities that have made her a mainstay for over three decades. Lyrically, the song explores the transition from a casual connection to a deep, indispensable partnership—hence the title.
On the eve of Valentine’s Day 2026, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has returned with a gift for the “lover girls.” Mary J. Blige has officially released her latest single, “More Than A Lover,” a soulful, smitten anthem that proves the nine-time Grammy winner is firmly planted in her “soft era.”
Released on February 13, 2026, “More Than A Lover” arrived just in time to set the mood for the holiday. In an announcement to her fans, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer shared the inspiration behind the track with her signature authenticity: “I was sitting back relaxing minding my business… then love found me. Happy Valentine’s Day! New music today!”
The song marks a departure from the “heartbreak and hurdle” anthems that defined much of Blige’s early career. Instead, it leans into the themes of her 2024 album Gratitude, celebrating the peace and fulfillment of a healthy, transformative relationship.
“More Than A Lover” is a mid-tempo R&B track that showcases Mary’s legendary vocal depth. It blends contemporary production with the classic soul sensibilities that have made her a mainstay for over three decades. Lyrically, the song explores the transition from a casual connection to a deep, indispensable partnership—hence the title.
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While the track has already sparked conversation among fans—with some praising her “lover girl” evolution and others debating her move toward independent production—it is undeniably “Mary.” Her ability to translate her personal life into a universal soundtrack remains her greatest superpower.
The release of “More Than A Lover” isn’t just a one-off holiday treat; it serves as a powerful lead-up to one of the biggest milestones of her career. This May, Mary J. Blige will kick off her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency, “My Life, My Story,” at Dolby Live at Park MGM.
The residency is expected to be a theatrical journey through her storied life, and “More Than A Lover” provides the perfect modern chapter for that narrative. 2026 is shaping up to be a banner year for the Queen—between her front-row appearances at New York Fashion Week and her continued musical output, Mary J. Blige is making it clear that she is far from finished.
While the track has already sparked conversation among fans—with some praising her “lover girl” evolution and others debating her move toward independent production—it is undeniably “Mary.” Her ability to translate her personal life into a universal soundtrack remains her greatest superpower.
The release of “More Than A Lover” isn’t just a one-off holiday treat; it serves as a powerful lead-up to one of the biggest milestones of her career. This May, Mary J. Blige will kick off her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency, “My Life, My Story,” at Dolby Live at Park MGM.
The residency is expected to be a theatrical journey through her storied life, and “More Than A Lover” provides the perfect modern chapter for that narrative. 2026 is shaping up to be a banner year for the Queen—between her front-row appearances at New York Fashion Week and her continued musical output, Mary J. Blige is making it clear that she is far from finished.
#HipHopNews: Ja Rule Offers Peace In Heartfelt Letter Following Confrontation On Plane With Uncle Murda And Tony Yayo
In a moment that nobody expected but a lot of people probably needed, Ja Rule is stepping forward with a different kind of energy after a recent confrontation on a plane involving G Unit affiliates Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda. The incident reportedly led to Ja being removed from the flight, but instead of doubling down or firing back, the Queens native chose reflection over reaction, issuing a heartfelt public statement that felt more like a closing chapter than another page in one of Hip Hop’s longest running feuds.
To understand why this moment carries weight, you have to go back to where it all started. The tension between Ja Rule and 50 Cent traces back to the late 90s, when both were coming up in Queens and moving through the same circles. The early friction reportedly stemmed from a robbery incident in 1999 that 50 believed Ja and Murder Inc were connected to. Whether confirmed or not, the perception alone planted seeds that would grow into one of the most public and relentless rivalries the culture has ever seen.
When 50 Cent began gaining traction in the early 2000s, the beef escalated into music. 50 fired early shots on records like “Life’s On The Line,” and once he signed with Eminem and Dr. Dre, the war went mainstream. Tracks like “Wanksta” and “Back Down” took aim directly at Ja Rule and Murder Inc, and Ja responded with records of his own, most notably “Loose Change.” The tension spilled beyond wax, leading to nightclub altercations, studio confrontations, and years of back and forth that kept the rivalry alive long after both artists had established their legacies.
Through it all, the beef never really died. Even as time passed, and both men moved into different phases of their lives, the smoke seemed to linger. Social media, interviews, festival appearances, and old wounds kept the narrative going. So when Ja found himself in close quarters with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on a plane, it was more than just an uncomfortable moment. It was a reminder that the past was still present.
In a statement that was shared widely but rarely in full, Ja Rule chose to address not just the incident, but the history behind it. His words felt personal, reflective, and rooted in growth.
“I want to speak as a man first, before anything else.
For years our names have been tied together in beef, headlines, diss records, and street stories that go all the way back to 1999. From the robbery situation in Queens… to the early tension around Murder Inc… to ‘Life’s On The Line’ and every diss that followed. From the nightclub altercation in Atlanta… to the studio confrontation where things turned physical… to records like ‘Wanksta,’ ‘Back Down,’ and my responses like ‘Loose Change.’
We spent decades throwing fuel on a fire that never really had to burn this long.
And even when time passed… when we ended up on the same flight, same row, no problems… when I publicly admitted you won the battle musically… somehow the smoke kept finding oxygen. Social media, interviews, festivals, memes… it just kept going.
But that airplane moment stayed with me.
Sitting there, grown men, no entourages, no cameras, no chaos… just two fathers sharing the same airspace. Breathing the toxic air and I didnt handle it well. Getting put off the plane was the best thing that coulda happened to me. It brought me back to reality. It made me realize how much time had passed… and how much life had happened outside the beef.
We’re not the same young artists fighting for position anymore.
We are fathers. Some of us are grandfathers now.
And that perspective changes everything.
I’ve had to ask myself real questions… What are we teaching our kids if we carry this forever? What karma are we passing down? What energy follows our last names when we gone?
I don’t want to hand that legacy to my children.
They deserve to inherit wisdom… not war stories.
They deserve to see resolution… not resentment.
So this is me extending my hand as a man, not as an opponent.
I apologize for my role in keeping this beef alive. For every record, every interview jab, every social media shot that kept us stuck in a cycle that should’ve expired years ago.
We both built legacies in this culture. We both fed our families through this music. We both survived an industry and streets that don’t let many make it out.
That alone deserves mutual respect.
I’m not asking for friendship if that’s not real. I’m not asking for collaboration or cameras.
I’m asking for peace.
For closure.
For growth.
Let the next generation see that even the longest wars can end with accountability and manhood.
No more karma to pass down.
Just respect between fathers… between men… between legends who helped shape an era whether we liked each other or not.
Peace,
Ja Rule”
For a rivalry that helped define an entire era of Hip Hop, this moment feels significant. What started as street tension turned into one of the most visible feuds in rap history, fueling records, shaping careers, and drawing lines across the culture. Now, decades later, Ja Rule is choosing to acknowledge his role in keeping that fire burning and more importantly, choosing to let it go.
Whether Fif or anyone from G-Unit responds or not, the message itself says a lot. Time changes perspective. Legacy starts to matter more than ego. And sometimes, the loudest statement a rapper can make isn’t a diss record, it’s accountability.
To understand why this moment carries weight, you have to go back to where it all started. The tension between Ja Rule and 50 Cent traces back to the late 90s, when both were coming up in Queens and moving through the same circles. The early friction reportedly stemmed from a robbery incident in 1999 that 50 believed Ja and Murder Inc were connected to. Whether confirmed or not, the perception alone planted seeds that would grow into one of the most public and relentless rivalries the culture has ever seen.
When 50 Cent began gaining traction in the early 2000s, the beef escalated into music. 50 fired early shots on records like “Life’s On The Line,” and once he signed with Eminem and Dr. Dre, the war went mainstream. Tracks like “Wanksta” and “Back Down” took aim directly at Ja Rule and Murder Inc, and Ja responded with records of his own, most notably “Loose Change.” The tension spilled beyond wax, leading to nightclub altercations, studio confrontations, and years of back and forth that kept the rivalry alive long after both artists had established their legacies.
Through it all, the beef never really died. Even as time passed, and both men moved into different phases of their lives, the smoke seemed to linger. Social media, interviews, festival appearances, and old wounds kept the narrative going. So when Ja found himself in close quarters with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on a plane, it was more than just an uncomfortable moment. It was a reminder that the past was still present.
In a statement that was shared widely but rarely in full, Ja Rule chose to address not just the incident, but the history behind it. His words felt personal, reflective, and rooted in growth.
“I want to speak as a man first, before anything else.
For years our names have been tied together in beef, headlines, diss records, and street stories that go all the way back to 1999. From the robbery situation in Queens… to the early tension around Murder Inc… to ‘Life’s On The Line’ and every diss that followed. From the nightclub altercation in Atlanta… to the studio confrontation where things turned physical… to records like ‘Wanksta,’ ‘Back Down,’ and my responses like ‘Loose Change.’
We spent decades throwing fuel on a fire that never really had to burn this long.
And even when time passed… when we ended up on the same flight, same row, no problems… when I publicly admitted you won the battle musically… somehow the smoke kept finding oxygen. Social media, interviews, festivals, memes… it just kept going.
But that airplane moment stayed with me.
Sitting there, grown men, no entourages, no cameras, no chaos… just two fathers sharing the same airspace. Breathing the toxic air and I didnt handle it well. Getting put off the plane was the best thing that coulda happened to me. It brought me back to reality. It made me realize how much time had passed… and how much life had happened outside the beef.
We’re not the same young artists fighting for position anymore.
We are fathers. Some of us are grandfathers now.
And that perspective changes everything.
I’ve had to ask myself real questions… What are we teaching our kids if we carry this forever? What karma are we passing down? What energy follows our last names when we gone?
I don’t want to hand that legacy to my children.
They deserve to inherit wisdom… not war stories.
They deserve to see resolution… not resentment.
So this is me extending my hand as a man, not as an opponent.
I apologize for my role in keeping this beef alive. For every record, every interview jab, every social media shot that kept us stuck in a cycle that should’ve expired years ago.
We both built legacies in this culture. We both fed our families through this music. We both survived an industry and streets that don’t let many make it out.
That alone deserves mutual respect.
I’m not asking for friendship if that’s not real. I’m not asking for collaboration or cameras.
I’m asking for peace.
For closure.
For growth.
Let the next generation see that even the longest wars can end with accountability and manhood.
No more karma to pass down.
Just respect between fathers… between men… between legends who helped shape an era whether we liked each other or not.
Peace,
Ja Rule”
For a rivalry that helped define an entire era of Hip Hop, this moment feels significant. What started as street tension turned into one of the most visible feuds in rap history, fueling records, shaping careers, and drawing lines across the culture. Now, decades later, Ja Rule is choosing to acknowledge his role in keeping that fire burning and more importantly, choosing to let it go.
Whether Fif or anyone from G-Unit responds or not, the message itself says a lot. Time changes perspective. Legacy starts to matter more than ego. And sometimes, the loudest statement a rapper can make isn’t a diss record, it’s accountability.
Michael Jackson Estate Says Sexyy Red’s “Beat It” Cover Was Unauthorized
The Michael Jackson estate is speaking out after Sexyy Red released a recent cover of “Beat It.” Entertainment journalist Loren Lorosa shared that she had contacted the estate’s spokesperson exclusively regarding the use of the late icon’s music.
According to Lorosa, the estate made it clear they were not informed about the cover in advance.
“We were totally unaware of this. The use of the music is unauthorized.”
Sources indicate the estate was not pleased with the situation and did not approve the use of the record. It remains unclear whether further action will be taken regarding the alleged unauthorized cover.
The development has sparked online debate over artistic freedom, licensing, and how estates manage the legacies of legendary artists.
The Michael Jackson estate is speaking out after Sexyy Red released a recent cover of “Beat It.” Entertainment journalist Loren Lorosa shared that she had contacted the estate’s spokesperson exclusively regarding the use of the late icon’s music.
According to Lorosa, the estate made it clear they were not informed about the cover in advance.
“We were totally unaware of this. The use of the music is unauthorized.”
Sources indicate the estate was not pleased with the situation and did not approve the use of the record. It remains unclear whether further action will be taken regarding the alleged unauthorized cover.
The development has sparked online debate over artistic freedom, licensing, and how estates manage the legacies of legendary artists.
Former Chef Accusing Stefon Diggs of Assault Has Something to Say
The legal dispute involving NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs and his former private chef has taken a new turn as the accuser issued her first public statement.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his personal chef. Massachusetts Dedham District Court Judge Jeanmarie Carroll released Diggs, 32, on personal recognizance and ordered him to have no contact with the alleged victim. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for April 1. #news #stefondiggs #nfl #patriots
Mila Adams, who has accused Diggs of assault, spoke through a statement released to our good friends at TMZ shortly after the athlete entered a not guilty plea during his Feb. 13 arraignment. Diggs is facing a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault charge tied to an alleged incident in December 2025.
“I did not seek public attention and reported this matter through the proper legal channels,” the statement read. “This is an active criminal matter, and I will continue to respect the legal process. I will not engage in rumors, personal attacks, or respond to misinformation on social media, and I will ask others to refrain from spreading false narratives.”
The statement continues, “My focus is on healing, my work, and moving forward with integrity. I trust the legal process to address the facts, and I hope anyone following this matter will do the same.”
Adams has claimed the altercation followed a dispute over payment. Diggs has denied the allegations. Outside the courthouse, his attorney Mitchell Schuster said, “We’re confident that after the facts and evidence are reviewed in this case, he will be completely exonerated,”
A pre trial hearing is scheduled for April 1. As part of court conditions, Diggs has been ordered to avoid contact with Adams.
Separately, court filings obtained by TMZ indicate Diggs is also facing a civil lawsuit alleging defamation and assault filed days before Super Bowl LIX.
The legal dispute involving NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs and his former private chef has taken a new turn as the accuser issued her first public statement.
Mila Adams, who has accused Diggs of assault, spoke through a statement released to TMZ shortly after the athlete entered a not guilty plea during his Feb. 13 arraignment. Diggs is facing a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault charge tied to an alleged incident in December 2025.
“I did not seek public attention and reported this matter through the proper legal channels,” the statement read. “This is an active criminal matter, and I will continue to respect the legal process. I will not engage in rumors, personal attacks, or respond to misinformation on social media, and I will ask others to refrain from spreading false narratives.”
The statement continues, “My focus is on healing, my work, and moving forward with integrity. I trust the legal process to address the facts, and I hope anyone following this matter will do the same.”
Adams has claimed the altercation followed a dispute over payment. Diggs has denied the allegations. Outside the courthouse, his attorney Mitchell Schuster said, “We’re confident that after the facts and evidence are reviewed in this case, he will be completely exonerated,”
A pre trial hearing is scheduled for April 1. As part of court conditions, Diggs has been ordered to avoid contact with Adams.
Separately, court filings obtained by TMZ indicate Diggs is also facing a civil lawsuit alleging defamation and assault filed days before Super Bowl LIX.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his personal chef. Massachusetts Dedham District Court Judge Jeanmarie Carroll released Diggs, 32, on personal recognizance and ordered him to have no contact with the alleged victim. A pretrial hearing was scheduled for April 1. #news #stefondiggs #nfl #patriots
Mila Adams, who has accused Diggs of assault, spoke through a statement released to our good friends at TMZ shortly after the athlete entered a not guilty plea during his Feb. 13 arraignment. Diggs is facing a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault charge tied to an alleged incident in December 2025.
“I did not seek public attention and reported this matter through the proper legal channels,” the statement read. “This is an active criminal matter, and I will continue to respect the legal process. I will not engage in rumors, personal attacks, or respond to misinformation on social media, and I will ask others to refrain from spreading false narratives.”
The statement continues, “My focus is on healing, my work, and moving forward with integrity. I trust the legal process to address the facts, and I hope anyone following this matter will do the same.”
Adams has claimed the altercation followed a dispute over payment. Diggs has denied the allegations. Outside the courthouse, his attorney Mitchell Schuster said, “We’re confident that after the facts and evidence are reviewed in this case, he will be completely exonerated,”
A pre trial hearing is scheduled for April 1. As part of court conditions, Diggs has been ordered to avoid contact with Adams.
Separately, court filings obtained by TMZ indicate Diggs is also facing a civil lawsuit alleging defamation and assault filed days before Super Bowl LIX.
The legal dispute involving NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs and his former private chef has taken a new turn as the accuser issued her first public statement.
Mila Adams, who has accused Diggs of assault, spoke through a statement released to TMZ shortly after the athlete entered a not guilty plea during his Feb. 13 arraignment. Diggs is facing a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault charge tied to an alleged incident in December 2025.
“I did not seek public attention and reported this matter through the proper legal channels,” the statement read. “This is an active criminal matter, and I will continue to respect the legal process. I will not engage in rumors, personal attacks, or respond to misinformation on social media, and I will ask others to refrain from spreading false narratives.”
The statement continues, “My focus is on healing, my work, and moving forward with integrity. I trust the legal process to address the facts, and I hope anyone following this matter will do the same.”
Adams has claimed the altercation followed a dispute over payment. Diggs has denied the allegations. Outside the courthouse, his attorney Mitchell Schuster said, “We’re confident that after the facts and evidence are reviewed in this case, he will be completely exonerated,”
A pre trial hearing is scheduled for April 1. As part of court conditions, Diggs has been ordered to avoid contact with Adams.
Separately, court filings obtained by TMZ indicate Diggs is also facing a civil lawsuit alleging defamation and assault filed days before Super Bowl LIX.
Chris Paul announces retirement from NBA after 21 seasons
Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA via a social media post Friday.
The "Point God" had previously said he would retire at the end of this season, his 21st NBA campaign.
"This is it! After 21 years I'm stepping away from basketball," Paul wrote on Instagram.
Paul, 40, is a 12-time All-Star, an 11-time member of All-NBA teams, a nine-time All-Defensive teams member, the 2006 Rookie of the Year, two-time Olympic gold medalist and a member of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.
He was waived by the Toronto Raptors on Friday after being traded from the LA Clippers on February 4. The Raptors did not require Paul to report to the team and had looked to move him before the trade deadline.
The Raptors knew Paul would never play in Toronto, and that begged the question about whether the Wake Forest legend would try to finish the season with another team in pursuit of the thing he never got -- an NBA title.
The answer came Friday. He's done. He said last summer that he has hated missing events with his children over the last few years, and now he can devote himself much more to his family and other interests.
"It's time for me to show up for others and in other ways," Paul wrote.
Paul strongly hinted earlier this season that this year was going to be his last. He was a four-time All-NBA first team selection, and he ranks second in NBA history with 12,552 assists and 2,728 steals. He was the first player to score at least 20,000 points while recording at least 10,000 assists; LeBron James and Russell Westbrook have both since done that as well.
Paul made the announcement on the first day of the NBA's All-Star weekend at the home of the Clippers in Inglewood, California.
"After 21 remarkable seasons, Chris Paul retires as one of the greatest point guards in NBA history and a true steward of our sport," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. "From the moment he entered the league, Chris distinguished himself with his savvy playmaking skills, elite competitiveness and intense work ethic. He also poured enormous time and energy into his role as President of the Players Association -- offering thoughtful and principled perspectives to strengthen our game and our business. His leadership on behalf of the players was essential in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, helping guide the league through a pandemic, addressing important societal issues and so much more.
"On behalf of the NBA, I congratulate Chris on an extraordinary career and thank him for his friendship, partnership and lasting contributions to our game."
Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Gardner/Getty Images
Paul and the Clippers abruptly agreed to part ways in early December after he was reportedly not on speaking terms with Clippers coach Ty Lue for several weeks before his ouster from the team. He later told People.com he was "at peace" with the separation and looking forward to what was next.
Paul became arguably the most accomplished player in Clippers franchise history while leading the team to six winning seasons from 2011-17, including the Clippers' first two Pacific Division titles and three playoff series victories. Paul returned to Los Angeles as a free agent last July, rejoining a franchise where he is loved by fans -- but it went bad quickly, and Paul's last game with the Clippers was Dec. 1.
It turned out to be his last NBA game, period.
"While this chapter of being an 'NBA player' is done, the game of basketball will forever be engrained in the DNA of my life, spanning three decades," Paul wrote. "It's crazy even saying that!! Playing basketball for a living has been an unbelievable blessing that also came with lost of responsibility. I embraced it all."
Paul is one of seven players to have an NBA career span at least 21 seasons. And he's already in the Hall of Fame: the 2008 Olympic 'Redeem Team' was enshrined as part of the 2025 class. It won't be long before he goes in on his own as well.
Paul played for New Orleans, Houston, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Golden State, San Antonio and the Clippers during his career, spending the last four years with four different teams.
He also was a past president of the National Basketball Players Association -- instrumental in getting the league through the bubble season when the pandemic struck in 2020 -- and championed the NBA establishing better ties with Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
He's one of six players in NBA history to have reached $400 million in career earnings.
"I've been playing basketball since I was 4 years old, and there's nothing other than my family that brings me more joy than the hard work and all that stuff that goes into it," Paul said in 2024. "Yeah, that's why we get to play a child's game and say it's my way of life."
The "Point God" had previously said he would retire at the end of this season, his 21st NBA campaign.
"This is it! After 21 years I'm stepping away from basketball," Paul wrote on Instagram.
Paul, 40, is a 12-time All-Star, an 11-time member of All-NBA teams, a nine-time All-Defensive teams member, the 2006 Rookie of the Year, two-time Olympic gold medalist and a member of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.
He was waived by the Toronto Raptors on Friday after being traded from the LA Clippers on February 4. The Raptors did not require Paul to report to the team and had looked to move him before the trade deadline.
The Raptors knew Paul would never play in Toronto, and that begged the question about whether the Wake Forest legend would try to finish the season with another team in pursuit of the thing he never got -- an NBA title.
The answer came Friday. He's done. He said last summer that he has hated missing events with his children over the last few years, and now he can devote himself much more to his family and other interests.
"It's time for me to show up for others and in other ways," Paul wrote.
Paul strongly hinted earlier this season that this year was going to be his last. He was a four-time All-NBA first team selection, and he ranks second in NBA history with 12,552 assists and 2,728 steals. He was the first player to score at least 20,000 points while recording at least 10,000 assists; LeBron James and Russell Westbrook have both since done that as well.
Paul made the announcement on the first day of the NBA's All-Star weekend at the home of the Clippers in Inglewood, California.
"After 21 remarkable seasons, Chris Paul retires as one of the greatest point guards in NBA history and a true steward of our sport," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. "From the moment he entered the league, Chris distinguished himself with his savvy playmaking skills, elite competitiveness and intense work ethic. He also poured enormous time and energy into his role as President of the Players Association -- offering thoughtful and principled perspectives to strengthen our game and our business. His leadership on behalf of the players was essential in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, helping guide the league through a pandemic, addressing important societal issues and so much more.
"On behalf of the NBA, I congratulate Chris on an extraordinary career and thank him for his friendship, partnership and lasting contributions to our game."
Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Gardner/Getty Images
Paul and the Clippers abruptly agreed to part ways in early December after he was reportedly not on speaking terms with Clippers coach Ty Lue for several weeks before his ouster from the team. He later told People.com he was "at peace" with the separation and looking forward to what was next.
Paul became arguably the most accomplished player in Clippers franchise history while leading the team to six winning seasons from 2011-17, including the Clippers' first two Pacific Division titles and three playoff series victories. Paul returned to Los Angeles as a free agent last July, rejoining a franchise where he is loved by fans -- but it went bad quickly, and Paul's last game with the Clippers was Dec. 1.
It turned out to be his last NBA game, period.
"While this chapter of being an 'NBA player' is done, the game of basketball will forever be engrained in the DNA of my life, spanning three decades," Paul wrote. "It's crazy even saying that!! Playing basketball for a living has been an unbelievable blessing that also came with lost of responsibility. I embraced it all."
Paul is one of seven players to have an NBA career span at least 21 seasons. And he's already in the Hall of Fame: the 2008 Olympic 'Redeem Team' was enshrined as part of the 2025 class. It won't be long before he goes in on his own as well.
Paul played for New Orleans, Houston, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Golden State, San Antonio and the Clippers during his career, spending the last four years with four different teams.
He also was a past president of the National Basketball Players Association -- instrumental in getting the league through the bubble season when the pandemic struck in 2020 -- and championed the NBA establishing better ties with Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
He's one of six players in NBA history to have reached $400 million in career earnings.
"I've been playing basketball since I was 4 years old, and there's nothing other than my family that brings me more joy than the hard work and all that stuff that goes into it," Paul said in 2024. "Yeah, that's why we get to play a child's game and say it's my way of life."
Viola Davis to Receive Chairman’s Award at NAACP Image Awards
Multiple award-winning actress and activist Viola Davis will be honored with the Chairman’s Award at this year’s NAACP Image Awards, it was announced.
The Chairman’s Award honors individuals who “excel in public service and leverage their unique platforms to ignite and drive meaningful change,” according to the NAACP.
Davis has partnered with various programs to eradicate childhood hunger in the United States and recently launched the Davis-Tennon Foundation.
The “Fences” and “How to Get Away With Murder” actress has earned EGOT status through her Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and multiple Tony Award wins. She has already collected nine NAACP Image Awards for her performances and for her 2022 memoir “Finding Me.”
“Viola Davis is a generational talent who has commanded audiences with her powerful and transcending performances,” Leon W. Russell, chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors, said in a statement. He acknowledged Davis for her “deeply impactful commitment to driving change.”
Davis received the Cecil B. DeMille honor at the 2025 Golden Globes. Last summer, she was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame and also received an honorary doctorate from the American Film Institute. In 2022, she was honored with Public Counsel’s William O. Douglas Award for her commitment to social justice causes.
Davis will be presented with the award during the 57th annual NAACP ceremony on Feb. 28, broadcast live on BET and CBS from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Davis is also nominated for an Image Award for her role in the action-thriller “G20.”
Other special honorees during this year’s NAACP Image Awards week include A$AP Rocky, who will receive the Vanguard Award for fashion, presented at the group’s annual fashion show on Feb. 27.
The Chairman’s Award honors individuals who “excel in public service and leverage their unique platforms to ignite and drive meaningful change,” according to the NAACP.
Davis has partnered with various programs to eradicate childhood hunger in the United States and recently launched the Davis-Tennon Foundation.
The “Fences” and “How to Get Away With Murder” actress has earned EGOT status through her Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and multiple Tony Award wins. She has already collected nine NAACP Image Awards for her performances and for her 2022 memoir “Finding Me.”
“Viola Davis is a generational talent who has commanded audiences with her powerful and transcending performances,” Leon W. Russell, chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors, said in a statement. He acknowledged Davis for her “deeply impactful commitment to driving change.”
Davis received the Cecil B. DeMille honor at the 2025 Golden Globes. Last summer, she was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame and also received an honorary doctorate from the American Film Institute. In 2022, she was honored with Public Counsel’s William O. Douglas Award for her commitment to social justice causes.
Davis will be presented with the award during the 57th annual NAACP ceremony on Feb. 28, broadcast live on BET and CBS from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Davis is also nominated for an Image Award for her role in the action-thriller “G20.”
Other special honorees during this year’s NAACP Image Awards week include A$AP Rocky, who will receive the Vanguard Award for fashion, presented at the group’s annual fashion show on Feb. 27.
Google Workers Call For Transparency, Ask Sundar Pichai To End DHS, ICE Partnerships
Several full-time employees of Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google have signed an open letter urging the company to sever its ties with the federal government’s immigration enforcement agencies.
The letter, published on Friday, calls for more transparency regarding how Google’s technology is being used by federal agencies. The employees are particularly concerned about Google’s contracts to provide cloud services to federal agencies and its involvement in federal immigration enforcement activities.
"Google is powering this campaign of surveillance, violence, and repression," the letter stated.
The employees said that Google's leadership, including CEO Sundar Pichai, failed to be transparent internally about the company's work with the federal government, prompting employees to issue an open letter demanding greater disclosure.
The letter also urges Google to pull its technology from all work tied to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In addition, employees are seeking safeguards against immigration enforcement actions, worker safety measures and are calling for an all-hands meeting to address their concerns.
The letter reflects growing employee dissatisfaction with Google’s business ties to the federal government, especially in light of recent fatal incidents related to immigration enforcement. At the end of January, workers from Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and other companies sent a similar letter calling for ICE to be kept "out of our cities."
Notably, in April 2025, Google secured a major government deal challenging Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) long-standing position as the primary software provider for federal government agencies.
Beyond federal cloud deals, the company has formed partnerships with key military and security firms. It has teamed up with Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT) to embed its Gemini AI into undisclosed offerings and works with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR), whose platforms support DHS, ICE, CBP, and all six branches of the U.S. military.
This move by Google employees also comes at a time when disputes over immigration enforcement are intensifying at the state level. In California, there has been a heated dispute between Governor Gavin Newsom and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the state’s cooperation with ICE regarding criminal deportations.
The letter, published on Friday, calls for more transparency regarding how Google’s technology is being used by federal agencies. The employees are particularly concerned about Google’s contracts to provide cloud services to federal agencies and its involvement in federal immigration enforcement activities.
"Google is powering this campaign of surveillance, violence, and repression," the letter stated.
The employees said that Google's leadership, including CEO Sundar Pichai, failed to be transparent internally about the company's work with the federal government, prompting employees to issue an open letter demanding greater disclosure.
The letter also urges Google to pull its technology from all work tied to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In addition, employees are seeking safeguards against immigration enforcement actions, worker safety measures and are calling for an all-hands meeting to address their concerns.
The letter reflects growing employee dissatisfaction with Google’s business ties to the federal government, especially in light of recent fatal incidents related to immigration enforcement. At the end of January, workers from Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and other companies sent a similar letter calling for ICE to be kept "out of our cities."
Notably, in April 2025, Google secured a major government deal challenging Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) long-standing position as the primary software provider for federal government agencies.
Beyond federal cloud deals, the company has formed partnerships with key military and security firms. It has teamed up with Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT) to embed its Gemini AI into undisclosed offerings and works with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR), whose platforms support DHS, ICE, CBP, and all six branches of the U.S. military.
This move by Google employees also comes at a time when disputes over immigration enforcement are intensifying at the state level. In California, there has been a heated dispute between Governor Gavin Newsom and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the state’s cooperation with ICE regarding criminal deportations.
‘Dreamgirls’ To Make Broadway Return With Jennifer Hudson As Producer
Hey, Dreamgirls, lovers! Word on the curb is that the classic musical is getting a Broadway revival, and Jennifer Hudson will serve as a producer. The television host and EGOT-winning star shared the news earlier this week on her televised talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show.
“This fall, Dreamgirls is coming back to Broadway for the very first time since its open 45 years ago in 1981,” she excitedly shared. “Now, it’s being reimagined for a whole new generation, which I am so excited about. Now, I finally get to tell you that I am a producer on the team for the revival of this iconic musical! There’s going to be so much more to share in time, but I’ve been having so much fun working with this amazing team, and I cannot wait to share the incredible production this fall.”
The newly reimagined Broadway revival will be directed and choreographed by five-time Tony nominee Camille A. Brown, known for her work on musicals such as Hell’s Kitchen and Gypsy. Dates and casting details have not yet been announced on the musical’s official website.
Dreamgirls’ production premiered at New York City’s Imperial Theatre from December 20, 1981, until August 11, 1985. Its original cast starrred Sheryl Lee Ralph as Deena Jones, Loretta Devine as Lorrell Robinson, and Jennifer Holiday as Effie Melody White. In 1983, the production embarked on a domestic tour with new cast members, including Holiday as Effie. The musical was later revived in America before ultimately kicking off an international tour and another national tour. Eventually, Dreamgirls made its way to London’s West End Savoy Theatre with Amber Riley playing White.
The musical went on to win numerous Drama Desk Awards and Tony Awards, e.g. Best Book of a Musical, Lighting Design, Best Choreography, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. On the music front, the original cast recording won a Grammy for Best Cast Show Album in 1983. Holiday also took home an award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” In 2006, Hudson won an Academy Award for her role as White in the film adaptation, which co-starred Anika Noni Rose, Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, and Eddie Murphy.
“This fall, Dreamgirls is coming back to Broadway for the very first time since its open 45 years ago in 1981,” she excitedly shared. “Now, it’s being reimagined for a whole new generation, which I am so excited about. Now, I finally get to tell you that I am a producer on the team for the revival of this iconic musical! There’s going to be so much more to share in time, but I’ve been having so much fun working with this amazing team, and I cannot wait to share the incredible production this fall.”
The newly reimagined Broadway revival will be directed and choreographed by five-time Tony nominee Camille A. Brown, known for her work on musicals such as Hell’s Kitchen and Gypsy. Dates and casting details have not yet been announced on the musical’s official website.
Dreamgirls’ production premiered at New York City’s Imperial Theatre from December 20, 1981, until August 11, 1985. Its original cast starrred Sheryl Lee Ralph as Deena Jones, Loretta Devine as Lorrell Robinson, and Jennifer Holiday as Effie Melody White. In 1983, the production embarked on a domestic tour with new cast members, including Holiday as Effie. The musical was later revived in America before ultimately kicking off an international tour and another national tour. Eventually, Dreamgirls made its way to London’s West End Savoy Theatre with Amber Riley playing White.
The musical went on to win numerous Drama Desk Awards and Tony Awards, e.g. Best Book of a Musical, Lighting Design, Best Choreography, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. On the music front, the original cast recording won a Grammy for Best Cast Show Album in 1983. Holiday also took home an award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” In 2006, Hudson won an Academy Award for her role as White in the film adaptation, which co-starred Anika Noni Rose, Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, and Eddie Murphy.
'Charlie's Angels' Franchise Being Revitalized for Fourth Movie
The Charlie’s Angels franchise is reportedly set to make a return with a fourth movie in the works.
According to The Hollywood Reporter screenwriter Pete Chiarelli (Crazy Rich Asians, The Proposal), will pen the upcoming Charlie’s Angels flick, which doesn’t have a current theatrical date.
Co-producing the film is Flower Films, Drew Barrymore’s production company. Barrymore starred in the 2000s Charlie’s Angels remake.
The franchise is based on the original female-led action TV series, which starred the late Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson, and ran from 1976 to 1981. By 2000, the franchise returned as a film readaptation, with Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and Barrymore in starring roles. The remake was succeeded by Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, in 2003.
Following a failed seven-episode Charlie’s Angels television series in 2011, the film series was reimagined in 2019 with Kristen Stewart, Ella Balinska and Naomi Scott, and directed by Elizabeth Banks. The under-promoted movie would gross just over $73 million globally and received lukewarm reviews.
Banks defended the film in an interview at the time, attributing the film’s poor reception to sexism. "You’ve had 37 Spider-Man movies and you’re not complaining," she said. "I think women are allowed to have one or two action franchises every 17 years — I feel totally fine with that."
In a seperate interview, she spoke about the potential of the film bombing at the box office.
"Look, people have to buy tickets to this movie, too. This movie has to make money," she said. "If this movie doesn’t make money it reinforces a stereotype in Hollywood that men don’t go see women do action movies."
According to The Hollywood Reporter screenwriter Pete Chiarelli (Crazy Rich Asians, The Proposal), will pen the upcoming Charlie’s Angels flick, which doesn’t have a current theatrical date.
Co-producing the film is Flower Films, Drew Barrymore’s production company. Barrymore starred in the 2000s Charlie’s Angels remake.
The franchise is based on the original female-led action TV series, which starred the late Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson, and ran from 1976 to 1981. By 2000, the franchise returned as a film readaptation, with Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and Barrymore in starring roles. The remake was succeeded by Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, in 2003.
Following a failed seven-episode Charlie’s Angels television series in 2011, the film series was reimagined in 2019 with Kristen Stewart, Ella Balinska and Naomi Scott, and directed by Elizabeth Banks. The under-promoted movie would gross just over $73 million globally and received lukewarm reviews.
Banks defended the film in an interview at the time, attributing the film’s poor reception to sexism. "You’ve had 37 Spider-Man movies and you’re not complaining," she said. "I think women are allowed to have one or two action franchises every 17 years — I feel totally fine with that."
In a seperate interview, she spoke about the potential of the film bombing at the box office.
"Look, people have to buy tickets to this movie, too. This movie has to make money," she said. "If this movie doesn’t make money it reinforces a stereotype in Hollywood that men don’t go see women do action movies."
$2 million raised for ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek’s 6 children
A GoFundMe has raised over $2 million in donations for “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek’s wife and six children.
The actor died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, after a 2-year battle with colorectal cancer. He was 48.
James is best known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery on The WB’s “Dawson’s Creek” (1998–2003). His film credits include Varsity Blues (1999), Texas Rangers (2001), The Rules of Attraction (2002), Formosa Betrayed (2009), Labor Day (2013), and Bad Hair (2020).
James was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in August 2023. He kept his diagnosis a secret until November 2024.
In an interview with PEOPLE, he said his primary symptom was a change in bowel habits, which he overlooked because he thought it was related to his coffee consumption.
“I thought, I probably need to change my diet a little bit. Maybe I need to stop [drinking] coffee. Maybe I need to not put cream in the coffee. And then I finally took that out of the diet, and it didn’t improve, and I thought, all right, I better go get this checked out.”
A colonoscopy confirmed his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis.
“I felt really, really good as I was coming out of anesthesia that I had finally done it and looked into it,” he said. “And as I was coming out of the haze, the gastroenterologist said — in his most pleasant bedside manner — it is cancer.”
Stage 3 colon cancer meant his cancer had spread from the colon to nearby tissues and his lymph nodes.
James said he dealt with the diagnosis privately with the support of his family. He blamed his cancer diagnosis on his diet of processed food.
“I think the country is waking up to connecting with our food and recognizing just how much it’s processed and how far away it’s gotten from the way nature intended,” he said.
Following his diagnosis, he made a habit of reading nutrition labels and researching what goes into the food he bought.
“I would encourage everyone to do the same because this is not a fun process,” he said of colorectal cancer treatment. “There are a lot of assumptions, I think, that we’ve all grown up with about what’s healthy and what’s not. And I think it would all do us some good to throw out those assumptions.”
“We know colorectal cancer has been increasing in young people and it is not exactly clear why,” Dr. Peter Stanich, gastroenterologist, told HELLO!. “Part of this is likely due to increasing obesity and changes in diets over time, but many people are still investigating the cause of this.”
Dr. Stanich said screenings are important for people who are experiencing signs and symptoms of colon cancer such as blood in the stool.
“If you are experiencing blood in the bowel movements or iron deficiency anemia (low iron levels in the blood), these are concerning at any age and you need to discuss with your healthcare team and have a colonoscopy to be evaluated for colorectal cancer as well as other potential non-cancerous causes.”
Dr. Stanich recommends exercise and a healthy diet that includes fish and vegetables while limiting red meat and processed meat (hot dogs, fast food burgers, etc.).
James leaves behind his wife Kimberly and their six children: Olivia, 15, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 9, Gwendolyn, 7, and Jeremiah, 4.
Friends of James’ widow, Kimberly, created a GoFundMe page to raise money to support his family.
“In the wake of this loss, Kimberly and the children are facing an uncertain future,” the GoFundMe page reads.
The campaign surpassed its goal of $1.5 million in less than 24 hours.
Director Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw donated $25,000. “Wicked” filmmaker Jon M. Chu donated $10,000, talent agent Kevin Huvane donated $5,000, and investor Guy Oseary donated $10,000.
The Marla Maples Foundation, a non-profit organization set up by actress Marla Maples, contributed $5,000, and one anonymous donor gave $30,000.
Actress Zoe Saldana, the highest paid star in Hollywood, pledged to donate $2,500 per month to James’ family.
Actor Alfonso Ribeiro shared a touching photo of his final moments with his good friend, James.
Alfonso captioned the image: “This was taken by @vanderkimberly just a few minutes before I said my last goodbye.”
The “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actor added that their final moments together were filled with laughter. “My last moment was making him laugh one last time.”
A GoFundMe has raised over $2 million in donations for “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek’s wife and six children.
The actor died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, after a 2-year battle with colorectal cancer. He was 48.
James is best known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery on The WB’s “Dawson’s Creek” (1998–2003). His film credits include Varsity Blues (1999), Texas Rangers (2001), The Rules of Attraction (2002), Formosa Betrayed (2009), Labor Day (2013), and Bad Hair (2020).
James was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in August 2023. He kept his diagnosis a secret until November 2024.
In an interview with PEOPLE, he said his primary symptom was a change in bowel habits, which he overlooked because he thought it was related to his coffee consumption.
“I thought, I probably need to change my diet a little bit. Maybe I need to stop [drinking] coffee. Maybe I need to not put cream in the coffee. And then I finally took that out of the diet, and it didn’t improve, and I thought, all right, I better go get this checked out.”
A colonoscopy confirmed his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis.
“I felt really, really good as I was coming out of anesthesia that I had finally done it and looked into it,” he said. “And as I was coming out of the haze, the gastroenterologist said — in his most pleasant bedside manner — it is cancer.”
Stage 3 colon cancer meant his cancer had spread from the colon to nearby tissues and his lymph nodes.
James said he dealt with the diagnosis privately with the support of his family. He blamed his cancer diagnosis on his diet of processed food.
“I think the country is waking up to connecting with our food and recognizing just how much it’s processed and how far away it’s gotten from the way nature intended,” he said.
Following his diagnosis, he made a habit of reading nutrition labels and researching what goes into the food he bought.
“I would encourage everyone to do the same because this is not a fun process,” he said of colorectal cancer treatment. “There are a lot of assumptions, I think, that we’ve all grown up with about what’s healthy and what’s not. And I think it would all do us some good to throw out those assumptions.”
“We know colorectal cancer has been increasing in young people and it is not exactly clear why,” Dr. Peter Stanich, gastroenterologist, told HELLO!. “Part of this is likely due to increasing obesity and changes in diets over time, but many people are still investigating the cause of this.”
Dr. Stanich said screenings are important for people who are experiencing signs and symptoms of colon cancer such as blood in the stool.
“If you are experiencing blood in the bowel movements or iron deficiency anemia (low iron levels in the blood), these are concerning at any age and you need to discuss with your healthcare team and have a colonoscopy to be evaluated for colorectal cancer as well as other potential non-cancerous causes.”
Dr. Stanich recommends exercise and a healthy diet that includes fish and vegetables while limiting red meat and processed meat (hot dogs, fast food burgers, etc.).
James leaves behind his wife Kimberly and their six children: Olivia, 15, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 9, Gwendolyn, 7, and Jeremiah, 4.
Friends of James’ widow, Kimberly, created a GoFundMe page to raise money to support his family.
“In the wake of this loss, Kimberly and the children are facing an uncertain future,” the GoFundMe page reads.
The campaign surpassed its goal of $1.5 million in less than 24 hours.
Director Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw donated $25,000. “Wicked” filmmaker Jon M. Chu donated $10,000, talent agent Kevin Huvane donated $5,000, and investor Guy Oseary donated $10,000.
The Marla Maples Foundation, a non-profit organization set up by actress Marla Maples, contributed $5,000, and one anonymous donor gave $30,000.
Actress Zoe Saldana, the highest paid star in Hollywood, pledged to donate $2,500 per month to James’ family.
Actor Alfonso Ribeiro shared a touching photo of his final moments with his good friend, James.
Alfonso captioned the image: “This was taken by @vanderkimberly just a few minutes before I said my last goodbye.”
The “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actor added that their final moments together were filled with laughter. “My last moment was making him laugh one last time.”
Wiz Khalifa Announces His Dad Laurence Williams Has Died: 'I Will Always Love Him'
Wiz Khalifa has announced some very sad news. On Friday (February 13), the 38-year-old actor, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, revealed that his father Laurence Williams has suddenly died at the age of 63.
“Today my father decided not to wake up. I will always love him, miss him and be greatful [sic] for the things he taught me,” Wiz wrote on X. “He went out like a true yogi, at peace and on his own time. I love you forever Laurence W. Thomaz.”
In a follow-up post, Wiz added, “My father’s passing was sudden but seeing how many people love and respected him makes happy and i know he’s proud that he left a positive impact on this earth. Literally all he ever wanted.”
After many fans sent their condolences, the “See You Again” rapper thanked them.
“Thank you all for your kind words,” he wrote. “It really means a lot in this tough time and is helping me feel better.”
Our thoughts are with Wiz Khalifa during this difficult time. RIP.
“Today my father decided not to wake up. I will always love him, miss him and be greatful [sic] for the things he taught me,” Wiz wrote on X. “He went out like a true yogi, at peace and on his own time. I love you forever Laurence W. Thomaz.”
In a follow-up post, Wiz added, “My father’s passing was sudden but seeing how many people love and respected him makes happy and i know he’s proud that he left a positive impact on this earth. Literally all he ever wanted.”
After many fans sent their condolences, the “See You Again” rapper thanked them.
“Thank you all for your kind words,” he wrote. “It really means a lot in this tough time and is helping me feel better.”
Our thoughts are with Wiz Khalifa during this difficult time. RIP.
Jaden Smith abruptly walks off mid-interview after reporter mentions Ye
The Karate Kid star abruptly walked away from a red carpet interview on Wednesday just seconds after a reporter mentioned the artist formerly known as Kanye West.
Complex journalist Jillian Hardeman-Webb invoked Ye while contextualizing Smith's collaborator Steven Smith, who previously collaborated with the "Gold Digger" rapper on his Yeezy footwear line.
"I see that you're working with Steven Smith, who designed Yeezy footwear with Ye," she said on the red carpet for Druski's screening of Coulda Been Love season 2. "What are y'all cooking up?"
Less than a second after Hardeman-Webb finished her question, the musician walked off, exiting the interview without saying a word.
After several seconds passed, Hardeman-Webb turned to the camera and responded, "I guess we'll never find out."
We have reached out to representatives for Jaden Smith and a representative for Ye for comment.
Smith has a tumultuous history with Ye. He has frequently cited the Yeezy mogul as a primary influence for his own musical career, and made headlines when he sported a Batman costume to the "All of the Lights" rapper's 2013 wedding to Kim Kardashian.
"I wore the Batman suit to heighten my experience at the wedding and prom, which was fun, but also at the wedding I felt as though I needed to protect everyone there and needed to have the proper gear to do so," Smith told GQ in 2015.
However, in 2018, Smith said he no longer hangs out with his musical idols like Ye, Donald Glover, and Drake. "I always felt like Little Homie before and that allowed me in all of their circles," he told Complex. "But now that I'm on the charts next to them, I'm not really Little Homie anymore."
The following year, Smith was cast to play a young version of Ye in Omniverse, a Showtime anthology series about an alternate-universe version of the "I Am a God" rapper that the two musicians were set to executive-produce together. The project never came to fruition.
In 2022, Smith attended Yeezy's show at Paris Fashion Week, but he left the event after Ye walked out in a shirt bearing the slogan "White Lives Matter." In a series of since-deleted X posts, Smith explained that he "had to dip."
"I can't stand behind what Kanye's saying. He does not have the full support of the youth," he wrote at the time, The Independent reported.
In posts that remain online, Smith added, "Black Lives Matter" and, "I don't care who's it is, if I don't feel the message I'm out."
Smith was named creative director of Christian Louboutin in September. He also recently launched a nonprofit organization called I Love You that is dedicated to providing free meals and clothing to homeless people in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Ye recently issued an apology for his repeated antisemitic comments over the past few years, citing his bipolar disorder as one of the reasons for his erratic behavior.
"I said and did things I deeply regret," he wrote in a longwinded ad published in The Wall Street Journal in January. "Some of the people I love the most, I treated the worst. You endured fear, confusion, humiliation, and the exhaustion of trying to have someone who was, at times, unrecognizable. Looking back, I became detached from my true self."
The Karate Kid star abruptly walked away from a red carpet interview on Wednesday just seconds after a reporter mentioned the artist formerly known as Kanye West.
Complex journalist Jillian Hardeman-Webb invoked Ye while contextualizing Smith's collaborator Steven Smith, who previously collaborated with the "Gold Digger" rapper on his Yeezy footwear line.
"I see that you're working with Steven Smith, who designed Yeezy footwear with Ye," she said on the red carpet for Druski's screening of Coulda Been Love season 2. "What are y'all cooking up?"
Less than a second after Hardeman-Webb finished her question, the musician walked off, exiting the interview without saying a word.
After several seconds passed, Hardeman-Webb turned to the camera and responded, "I guess we'll never find out."
We have reached out to representatives for Jaden Smith and a representative for Ye for comment.
Smith has a tumultuous history with Ye. He has frequently cited the Yeezy mogul as a primary influence for his own musical career, and made headlines when he sported a Batman costume to the "All of the Lights" rapper's 2013 wedding to Kim Kardashian.
"I wore the Batman suit to heighten my experience at the wedding and prom, which was fun, but also at the wedding I felt as though I needed to protect everyone there and needed to have the proper gear to do so," Smith told GQ in 2015.
However, in 2018, Smith said he no longer hangs out with his musical idols like Ye, Donald Glover, and Drake. "I always felt like Little Homie before and that allowed me in all of their circles," he told Complex. "But now that I'm on the charts next to them, I'm not really Little Homie anymore."
The following year, Smith was cast to play a young version of Ye in Omniverse, a Showtime anthology series about an alternate-universe version of the "I Am a God" rapper that the two musicians were set to executive-produce together. The project never came to fruition.
In 2022, Smith attended Yeezy's show at Paris Fashion Week, but he left the event after Ye walked out in a shirt bearing the slogan "White Lives Matter." In a series of since-deleted X posts, Smith explained that he "had to dip."
"I can't stand behind what Kanye's saying. He does not have the full support of the youth," he wrote at the time, The Independent reported.
In posts that remain online, Smith added, "Black Lives Matter" and, "I don't care who's it is, if I don't feel the message I'm out."
Smith was named creative director of Christian Louboutin in September. He also recently launched a nonprofit organization called I Love You that is dedicated to providing free meals and clothing to homeless people in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Ye recently issued an apology for his repeated antisemitic comments over the past few years, citing his bipolar disorder as one of the reasons for his erratic behavior.
"I said and did things I deeply regret," he wrote in a longwinded ad published in The Wall Street Journal in January. "Some of the people I love the most, I treated the worst. You endured fear, confusion, humiliation, and the exhaustion of trying to have someone who was, at times, unrecognizable. Looking back, I became detached from my true self."
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
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You might need more medicine if you keep walking around barefoot..
Looks like psych ward pants
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
