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#RHOA: Shamea Morton's $1.5M Mansion Renovation
Shamea Morton apparently decided that if The Real Housewives of Atlanta cameras were coming into her home, they'd have something worth filming.
The RHOA star and her husband, HVAC entrepreneur Gerald Mwangi, dropped $1.5 million renovating their sprawling Atlanta mansion, adding everything from custom Versace wallpaper and 14-foot sofas to a dedicated Housewives lounge. And then there's the detail that pushes it over the top: Morton has a glass elevator connecting her two closets.
Morton and Mwangi purchased Sterling Hall, a 20,000-square-foot mansion in Atlanta's Kingswood neighborhood, for $9 million in 2022. At the time, Morton was still making occasional appearances on Real Housewives of Atlanta rather than holding a full-time peach. But she enlisted Chicago-based designer Jennifer Kole to transform the home, with several spaces specifically designed to accommodate filming.
"When we started, everybody was on this wave of doing modern minimalism, and I was like, 'That is so not me,'" Morton said to The Wall Street Journal. "I wanted it to be over-the-top—I need gold and marble—jaw drop!"
Kole spent roughly two years working through the house, prioritizing the rooms most likely to appear on RHOA along with private family spaces. Just off the foyer sits the parlor where Morton films her confessionals, outfitted with enormous custom sofas.
Upstairs, a pink-and-white lounge lets the Housewives gather during shoots, complete with curved sofas and a white grand piano.
The entryway, meanwhile, announces itself with custom Versace wallpaper.
"We do have Versace wallpaper as you walk in," Kole said, while noting that simply piling designer logos into the house wasn't the goal. Instead, she said the home's extravagant look came from layering materials and letting Morton's taste dictate how far the design could go.
"My biggest challenge was reminding myself that I could just go for it and that I didn't have to pull back," Kole said. "And when I thought that I went for it, I needed to go extra."
Morton's primary walk-in was sizable, but apparently not sizable enough for her wardrobe and the glam squad handling her hair, makeup, and styling during RHOA filming.
The solution was to take over a tea room directly beneath it and turn that space into a second dressing room. The home's original builder then installed a small glass elevator between the two closets, which Morton compared to a bank's pneumatic tube system.
The finished product got exactly the reaction she wanted when her castmates finally saw it.
"When the ladies came over to film for the first time, they were all in awe of the home," Morton said. "They were like, 'Who the hell has Versace on the walls?'"
The lavish reveal comes after a turbulent stretch for Morton on RHOA. Her longtime friendship with Porsha Williams disintegrated after Morton became a full-time cast member, eventually spilling into an ugly Scotland confrontation involving accusations about both women's mothers. Their feud continued online, where the former friends traded allegations and competing "receipts."
Morton has since tried to distance herself from the chaos. During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, she admitted the Scotland dinner went too far.
"The dinner was not the appropriate time to do it," Morton said, explaining that she apologized to the other Housewives for making them uncomfortable.
Her mansion, at least, was designed for considerably more glamorous RHOA drama. And despite spending $1.5 million making Sterling Hall camera-ready, Morton insists the $9 million property isn't some untouchable television set.
"I never want to make my children or my family feel like they can't touch or do or be comfortable at home," she said.
The RHOA star and her husband, HVAC entrepreneur Gerald Mwangi, dropped $1.5 million renovating their sprawling Atlanta mansion, adding everything from custom Versace wallpaper and 14-foot sofas to a dedicated Housewives lounge. And then there's the detail that pushes it over the top: Morton has a glass elevator connecting her two closets.
Morton and Mwangi purchased Sterling Hall, a 20,000-square-foot mansion in Atlanta's Kingswood neighborhood, for $9 million in 2022. At the time, Morton was still making occasional appearances on Real Housewives of Atlanta rather than holding a full-time peach. But she enlisted Chicago-based designer Jennifer Kole to transform the home, with several spaces specifically designed to accommodate filming.
"When we started, everybody was on this wave of doing modern minimalism, and I was like, 'That is so not me,'" Morton said to The Wall Street Journal. "I wanted it to be over-the-top—I need gold and marble—jaw drop!"
Kole spent roughly two years working through the house, prioritizing the rooms most likely to appear on RHOA along with private family spaces. Just off the foyer sits the parlor where Morton films her confessionals, outfitted with enormous custom sofas.
Upstairs, a pink-and-white lounge lets the Housewives gather during shoots, complete with curved sofas and a white grand piano.
The entryway, meanwhile, announces itself with custom Versace wallpaper.
"We do have Versace wallpaper as you walk in," Kole said, while noting that simply piling designer logos into the house wasn't the goal. Instead, she said the home's extravagant look came from layering materials and letting Morton's taste dictate how far the design could go.
"My biggest challenge was reminding myself that I could just go for it and that I didn't have to pull back," Kole said. "And when I thought that I went for it, I needed to go extra."
Morton's primary walk-in was sizable, but apparently not sizable enough for her wardrobe and the glam squad handling her hair, makeup, and styling during RHOA filming.
The solution was to take over a tea room directly beneath it and turn that space into a second dressing room. The home's original builder then installed a small glass elevator between the two closets, which Morton compared to a bank's pneumatic tube system.
The finished product got exactly the reaction she wanted when her castmates finally saw it.
"When the ladies came over to film for the first time, they were all in awe of the home," Morton said. "They were like, 'Who the hell has Versace on the walls?'"
The lavish reveal comes after a turbulent stretch for Morton on RHOA. Her longtime friendship with Porsha Williams disintegrated after Morton became a full-time cast member, eventually spilling into an ugly Scotland confrontation involving accusations about both women's mothers. Their feud continued online, where the former friends traded allegations and competing "receipts."
Morton has since tried to distance herself from the chaos. During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, she admitted the Scotland dinner went too far.
"The dinner was not the appropriate time to do it," Morton said, explaining that she apologized to the other Housewives for making them uncomfortable.
Her mansion, at least, was designed for considerably more glamorous RHOA drama. And despite spending $1.5 million making Sterling Hall camera-ready, Morton insists the $9 million property isn't some untouchable television set.
"I never want to make my children or my family feel like they can't touch or do or be comfortable at home," she said.
#MusicNews: Gnarls Barkley Announces 1st Tour The To Whom It Still Concerns Tour Since 2008
The To Whom It Still Concerns Tour marks Danger Mouse and CeeLo Green’s first extended outing in 18 years.
Gnarls Barkley, comprised of producer Danger Mouse and singer/rapper CeeLo Green, announced their first tour in 18 years. The To Whom It Still Concerns Tour will take the duo across the U.S. and Canada this fall before heading to the UK later in 2026.
Gnarls Barkley are hitting the road in support of their third and final album, Atlanta, which arrived in March.
“The Gnarls Barkley ‘To Whom It Still Concerns’ Tour operates like an open book, exploring the universal matters of life, death and everything in between,” CeeLo Green stated. “These songs are the silver lining to an otherwise sad story. Come, and let’s celebrate together the beautiful madness of it all.”
The fall 2026 North American run begins November 5 at The Masonic in San Francisco and wraps November 28 at House of Blues Chicago. Gallant and Duckwrth will support at select North American shows. Additional NA stops include Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, Boston, the Washington D.C. area, Toronto and New York City. Gnarls Barkley then heads to the UK for a four-date run.
Following a series of presales, general North American on-sales begin on Thursday, September 24 at 10 a.m. local time.
Gnarls Barkley, comprised of producer Danger Mouse and singer/rapper CeeLo Green, announced their first tour in 18 years. The To Whom It Still Concerns Tour will take the duo across the U.S. and Canada this fall before heading to the UK later in 2026.
Gnarls Barkley are hitting the road in support of their third and final album, Atlanta, which arrived in March.
“The Gnarls Barkley ‘To Whom It Still Concerns’ Tour operates like an open book, exploring the universal matters of life, death and everything in between,” CeeLo Green stated. “These songs are the silver lining to an otherwise sad story. Come, and let’s celebrate together the beautiful madness of it all.”
The fall 2026 North American run begins November 5 at The Masonic in San Francisco and wraps November 28 at House of Blues Chicago. Gallant and Duckwrth will support at select North American shows. Additional NA stops include Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, Boston, the Washington D.C. area, Toronto and New York City. Gnarls Barkley then heads to the UK for a four-date run.
Following a series of presales, general North American on-sales begin on Thursday, September 24 at 10 a.m. local time.
Gnarls Barkley’s To Whom It Still Concerns Tour Dates
Nov 5 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic*
Nov 7 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern*
Nov 10 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca – Cola Roxy*
Nov 13 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit*
Nov 15 – Boston, MA @ Citizens House Of Blues^
Nov 19 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring^
Nov 22 – Toronto, ON @ History^
Nov 24 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza^
Nov 28 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues (Chicago)^
Dec 8 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy
Dec 9 – Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy Glasgow
Dec 11 – Wolverhampton, UK @ Wolverhampton-The Civic At The Hall
Dec 12 – London, UK @ British Airways ARC
* Gallant
^ Duckwrth
Get tickets at gnarls-barkley.com.
#HipHopNews: OutKast Takes Ovrkast to Court After Rapper Misses Agreed Name-Change Deadline
OutKast is taking its legendary name to federal court.
High Schoolers LLC, the trademark company controlled by André 3000 and Big Boi, filed a lawsuit in Georgia accusing Oakland rapper and producer Silas Wilson of infringing on the OutKast brand through his stage name, Ovrkast.
According to the complaint, the dispute had already moved toward a private resolution. Wilson allegedly agreed to change the spelling from ‘OVRKAST’ to ‘OVERKXST’ by July 15. The deadline passed without the promised switch, prompting OutKast’s company to pursue legal action.
The suit asks a judge to block Wilson from using Ovrkast across recorded music, merchandise, websites, social media pages and other commercial ventures. High Schoolers LLC is also seeking profits connected to the disputed name, financial damages and additional legal relief.
Wilson, 28, has built a respected presence in underground hip-hop as both a rapper and producer. His credits include work with Earl Sweatshirt and Drake, placing him inside the same broader industry occupied by the Atlanta duo. He previously told Rolling Stone that listeners regularly confuse his name with OutKast, even though Ovrkast was inspired by the word ‘overcast.’
That admission could become important. Trademark cases often focus on whether consumers are likely to believe two artists, products or businesses are connected. Streaming searches, promotional graphics, merchandise and social media handles can make similar names increasingly difficult to separate.
OutKast also enters the dispute with decades of brand recognition and a history of protecting its intellectual property. The duo’s company previously sued an electronic act called ATLiens over its use of the title OutKast created for its 1996 album and song. That case eventually ended in a settlement.
Online reaction to the Ovrkast lawsuit has included accusations of overreach, especially in a genre built on altered spellings and creative wordplay. The alleged agreement gives the case another dimension. The lawsuit now concerns the similarity between two stage names and Wilson’s reported commitment to change his.
A judge will ultimately decide whether the name creates unlawful confusion. For OutKast, the filing sends a clear message: its name remains active, valuable and protected, even during the duo’s long recording hiatus.
Nov 5 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic*
Nov 7 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern*
Nov 10 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca – Cola Roxy*
Nov 13 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit*
Nov 15 – Boston, MA @ Citizens House Of Blues^
Nov 19 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring^
Nov 22 – Toronto, ON @ History^
Nov 24 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza^
Nov 28 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues (Chicago)^
Dec 8 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy
Dec 9 – Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy Glasgow
Dec 11 – Wolverhampton, UK @ Wolverhampton-The Civic At The Hall
Dec 12 – London, UK @ British Airways ARC
* Gallant
^ Duckwrth
Get tickets at gnarls-barkley.com.
#HipHopNews: OutKast Takes Ovrkast to Court After Rapper Misses Agreed Name-Change Deadline
High Schoolers LLC, the trademark company controlled by André 3000 and Big Boi, filed a lawsuit in Georgia accusing Oakland rapper and producer Silas Wilson of infringing on the OutKast brand through his stage name, Ovrkast.
According to the complaint, the dispute had already moved toward a private resolution. Wilson allegedly agreed to change the spelling from ‘OVRKAST’ to ‘OVERKXST’ by July 15. The deadline passed without the promised switch, prompting OutKast’s company to pursue legal action.
The suit asks a judge to block Wilson from using Ovrkast across recorded music, merchandise, websites, social media pages and other commercial ventures. High Schoolers LLC is also seeking profits connected to the disputed name, financial damages and additional legal relief.
Wilson, 28, has built a respected presence in underground hip-hop as both a rapper and producer. His credits include work with Earl Sweatshirt and Drake, placing him inside the same broader industry occupied by the Atlanta duo. He previously told Rolling Stone that listeners regularly confuse his name with OutKast, even though Ovrkast was inspired by the word ‘overcast.’
That admission could become important. Trademark cases often focus on whether consumers are likely to believe two artists, products or businesses are connected. Streaming searches, promotional graphics, merchandise and social media handles can make similar names increasingly difficult to separate.
OutKast also enters the dispute with decades of brand recognition and a history of protecting its intellectual property. The duo’s company previously sued an electronic act called ATLiens over its use of the title OutKast created for its 1996 album and song. That case eventually ended in a settlement.
Online reaction to the Ovrkast lawsuit has included accusations of overreach, especially in a genre built on altered spellings and creative wordplay. The alleged agreement gives the case another dimension. The lawsuit now concerns the similarity between two stage names and Wilson’s reported commitment to change his.
A judge will ultimately decide whether the name creates unlawful confusion. For OutKast, the filing sends a clear message: its name remains active, valuable and protected, even during the duo’s long recording hiatus.
Jason Lee Claims Megan Thee Stallion Has A Drinking Problem
Jason Lee is once again raising questions about Megan Thee Stallion and alcohol based on his observations. Facts or fake news?
Suddenly, with no warning, Jason Lee got to talking about something considerably heavier than her love life: her relationship with alcohol.
Lee has reportedly revived his long running contention that Megan drinks too much, essentially arguing that people are paying attention to her romances while ignoring the alleged bigger issue. Jason Lee saying Megan has a drinking problem does not mean Megan Thee Stallion actually has one. That is his assessment, not a medical diagnosis or an established fact.
During the fallout surrounding Tory Lanez, Lee publicly claimed he had personally witnessed Megan drinking heavily and becoming aggressive. At the time, he said, “Megan was drunk as hell and super aggressive, and she’s a big girl. I’m telling you right now, she has a problem.”
Earlier this summer, Lee questioned the narratives surrounding her former partners, particularly hooper Klay Thompson. He acknowledged that he did not know what happened between Megan and Klay, but wondered why the men connected to her repeatedly wind up being portrayed negatively.
Does Jason actually know something that the public does not know? Is he basing everything on personal experiences from years ago? Or has his criticism of Megan become a permanent segment of the Jason Lee cinematic universe?
I know he is an insider and a shot caller, so I am only asking questions here.
Megan has endured enormous public scrutiny, legal drama and personal tragedy. None of that proves or disproves Jason’s allegation. Jason Lee certainly believes what he is saying.
Maybe he cares more than the rest of the people that would sooner watch a train crash than tell the conductor danger is ahead.
Suddenly, with no warning, Jason Lee got to talking about something considerably heavier than her love life: her relationship with alcohol.
Lee has reportedly revived his long running contention that Megan drinks too much, essentially arguing that people are paying attention to her romances while ignoring the alleged bigger issue. Jason Lee saying Megan has a drinking problem does not mean Megan Thee Stallion actually has one. That is his assessment, not a medical diagnosis or an established fact.
During the fallout surrounding Tory Lanez, Lee publicly claimed he had personally witnessed Megan drinking heavily and becoming aggressive. At the time, he said, “Megan was drunk as hell and super aggressive, and she’s a big girl. I’m telling you right now, she has a problem.”
Earlier this summer, Lee questioned the narratives surrounding her former partners, particularly hooper Klay Thompson. He acknowledged that he did not know what happened between Megan and Klay, but wondered why the men connected to her repeatedly wind up being portrayed negatively.
Does Jason actually know something that the public does not know? Is he basing everything on personal experiences from years ago? Or has his criticism of Megan become a permanent segment of the Jason Lee cinematic universe?
I know he is an insider and a shot caller, so I am only asking questions here.
Megan has endured enormous public scrutiny, legal drama and personal tragedy. None of that proves or disproves Jason’s allegation. Jason Lee certainly believes what he is saying.
Maybe he cares more than the rest of the people that would sooner watch a train crash than tell the conductor danger is ahead.
Kris Kross’s Chris Smith Responds To Jermaine Dupri Parents Allegations
Kris Kross star Chris Smith fiercely defended the group’s parents after Jermaine Dupri questioned their presence during the duo’s big money days.
Kris Kross‘s Chris Smith is pushing back hard on Jermaine Dupri after the So So Def architect suggested the parents of Kris Kross were not around when the money started coming in.
And this one clearly struck a nerve.
JD has been talking about the early days of Kris Kross, the teenage duo of Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly and Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith who became a Hip-Hop phenomenon after “Jump” exploded in 1992. But apparently, something Dupri said about their parents did not sit right with Smith.
Smith responded with a lengthy statement defending his family and challenging Dupri’s version of events.
“It’s disappointing how, culturally, we’re so quick to tear each other down. As the saying goes: ‘It be your own people.’ But let’s set the record straight: claiming ‘the parents were not there when it started’ proves you have no clue what you’re talking about.
Our parents were our only constant.
They protected us.They did what any good parents would do. I’ve learned there are no true friends in this business, and targeting my parents is low.
Losing my father didn’t teach me his immeasurable worth-it just magnified the immense emptiness of life without him. I am forever grateful for my parents, and to every single Kris Kross supporter.
There is obviously history here. Dupri did not simply produce Kris Kross. He discovered the duo and helped transform two Atlanta kids into international stars. Their success also became a foundational chapter in the So So Def story.
But Smith is making an important distinction. Being central to Kris Kross professionally does not necessarily mean JD saw everything happening inside their families.
And Smith is unequivocal about what he remembers. His parents were there.
The reference to his late father makes the disagreement considerably more personal. This is no longer simply Hip-Hop veterans debating who remembers the 1990s correctly. Smith believes the reputation of people who protected him as a child is being questioned. There may be two radically different perspectives on what happened behind the scenes during Kris Kross’ meteoric rise.
But one thing seems certain.
Chris Smith is not letting anybody rewrite his parents out of his story.
Kris Kross‘s Chris Smith is pushing back hard on Jermaine Dupri after the So So Def architect suggested the parents of Kris Kross were not around when the money started coming in.
And this one clearly struck a nerve.
JD has been talking about the early days of Kris Kross, the teenage duo of Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly and Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith who became a Hip-Hop phenomenon after “Jump” exploded in 1992. But apparently, something Dupri said about their parents did not sit right with Smith.
Smith responded with a lengthy statement defending his family and challenging Dupri’s version of events.
“It’s disappointing how, culturally, we’re so quick to tear each other down. As the saying goes: ‘It be your own people.’ But let’s set the record straight: claiming ‘the parents were not there when it started’ proves you have no clue what you’re talking about.
Our parents were our only constant.
They protected us.They did what any good parents would do. I’ve learned there are no true friends in this business, and targeting my parents is low.
Losing my father didn’t teach me his immeasurable worth-it just magnified the immense emptiness of life without him. I am forever grateful for my parents, and to every single Kris Kross supporter.
There is obviously history here. Dupri did not simply produce Kris Kross. He discovered the duo and helped transform two Atlanta kids into international stars. Their success also became a foundational chapter in the So So Def story.
But Smith is making an important distinction. Being central to Kris Kross professionally does not necessarily mean JD saw everything happening inside their families.
And Smith is unequivocal about what he remembers. His parents were there.
The reference to his late father makes the disagreement considerably more personal. This is no longer simply Hip-Hop veterans debating who remembers the 1990s correctly. Smith believes the reputation of people who protected him as a child is being questioned. There may be two radically different perspectives on what happened behind the scenes during Kris Kross’ meteoric rise.
But one thing seems certain.
Chris Smith is not letting anybody rewrite his parents out of his story.
Former Love & Marriage: Huntsville star turns herself in on domestic violence charge claims made by Ex Husband Martell Holt
Former Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Melody Shari Rodgers turned herself in at the Madison County Jail on a Domestic Violence charge on Tuesday.
According to her publicist, the charges stemmed from “allegations of harassment by her ex-husband and former co-star, Martell Holt.”
According to Madison County Jail records, Rodgers turned herself in on the charge of Domestic Violence - 3rd Degree - Harassment. She was booked just before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday and was released by 11 a.m.
Former Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Melody Shari Rodgers turned herself in at the Madison County Jail on a Domestic Violence charge on Tuesday.(MCSO)
Rodgers claims that the charges are “fabricated” and that she has been working with state lawmakers on a bill, named after her, that “prioritizes protections for victims of false reports and aims to prosecute perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law.
“I have endured years of harassment that has affected my family, children, and livelihood,” Rodgers said. “While this is traumatizing, I know that it is far bigger than me. This is a national issue because it’s far too easy to get warrants on innocent people. That’s why Senate attorneys have written a new bill based on my situation.”
Proposed legislation details
She states that Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman is supporting Rodgers with this bill. She states that Coleman “pre-filed legislation intended to strengthen accountability when someone knowingly files a false report resulting in another individual’s arrest.”
Alabama State Sen. Merika Coleman confirmed the upcoming legislation, stating she plans to introduce it on the first day of the 2027 legislative session on Feb. 2.
“I hate what Ms. Rodgers and her children are experiencing, but I am grateful that she has chosen to use her experience to advocate for change, not only for herself, but for other families who may find themselves in similar circumstances.
This legislation is about accountability. The current draft strengthens Alabama’s false-reporting law by expanding it beyond reports made to law enforcement to include knowingly false reports made to regulatory agencies, professional licensing boards, and the Ethics Commission. It also provides stronger penalties in certain serious cases and recognizes individuals wrongfully named in false reports as victims for purposes of restitution.
I intend for this to be the first piece of legislation I introduce on the first day of the 2027 legislative session, February 2. No one should be able to intentionally misuse governmental or professional processes to harass, harm, or retaliate against another person without meaningful consequences.”
Alabama State Sen. Merika Coleman.
According to her publicist, the charges stemmed from “allegations of harassment by her ex-husband and former co-star, Martell Holt.”
According to Madison County Jail records, Rodgers turned herself in on the charge of Domestic Violence - 3rd Degree - Harassment. She was booked just before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday and was released by 11 a.m.
Former Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Melody Shari Rodgers turned herself in at the Madison County Jail on a Domestic Violence charge on Tuesday.(MCSO)
Rodgers claims that the charges are “fabricated” and that she has been working with state lawmakers on a bill, named after her, that “prioritizes protections for victims of false reports and aims to prosecute perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law.
“I have endured years of harassment that has affected my family, children, and livelihood,” Rodgers said. “While this is traumatizing, I know that it is far bigger than me. This is a national issue because it’s far too easy to get warrants on innocent people. That’s why Senate attorneys have written a new bill based on my situation.”
Proposed legislation details
She states that Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman is supporting Rodgers with this bill. She states that Coleman “pre-filed legislation intended to strengthen accountability when someone knowingly files a false report resulting in another individual’s arrest.”
Alabama State Sen. Merika Coleman confirmed the upcoming legislation, stating she plans to introduce it on the first day of the 2027 legislative session on Feb. 2.
“I hate what Ms. Rodgers and her children are experiencing, but I am grateful that she has chosen to use her experience to advocate for change, not only for herself, but for other families who may find themselves in similar circumstances.
This legislation is about accountability. The current draft strengthens Alabama’s false-reporting law by expanding it beyond reports made to law enforcement to include knowingly false reports made to regulatory agencies, professional licensing boards, and the Ethics Commission. It also provides stronger penalties in certain serious cases and recognizes individuals wrongfully named in false reports as victims for purposes of restitution.
I intend for this to be the first piece of legislation I introduce on the first day of the 2027 legislative session, February 2. No one should be able to intentionally misuse governmental or professional processes to harass, harm, or retaliate against another person without meaningful consequences.”
Alabama State Sen. Merika Coleman.
Lionel Richie Forced To Cancel 3 Shows After Being Hospitalized Again Amid Ongoing Heart Issues
Prayers up for Lionel Richie! Lionel Richie has been hospitalized again, this time for treatment of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, forcing him and Earth, Wind & Fire to cancel the next three stops on their “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour, TMZ reports, citing sources with direct knowledge. Doctors are treating him with an AFib ablation — a minimally invasive procedure that creates small scars in the heart to block faulty electrical signals and restore a normal rhythm. The canceled shows were set for Saturday in #SanFrancisco, September 30 in #Chicago, and October 2 in Columbus, Ohio.
This marks Richie’s third hospitalization in as many months. He previously checked himself into a St. Louis hospital in late August after a concert, spending several days in the ICU for cardiac testing before being released. In June, he was rushed to a hospital by ambulance after feeling “dizzy” and “strange” during a concert in St. Paul, cutting the show short.
Prayers up for Lionel Richie! Lionel Richie has been hospitalized again, this time for treatment of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, forcing him and Earth, Wind & Fire to cancel the next three stops on their “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour, TMZ reports, citing sources with direct knowledge. Doctors are treating him with an AFib ablation — a minimally invasive procedure that creates small scars in the heart to block faulty electrical signals and restore a normal rhythm. The canceled shows were set for Saturday in #SanFrancisco, September 30 in #Chicago, and October 2 in Columbus, Ohio.This marks Richie’s third hospitalization in as many months. He previously checked himself into a St. Louis hospital in late August after a concert, spending several days in the ICU for cardiac testing before being released. In June, he was rushed to a hospital by ambulance after feeling “dizzy” and “strange” during a concert in St. Paul, cutting the show short.
Chris Brown Calls Out Journalist Over Claims About His Abuse History
Years of allegations and legal cases resurface after Chris Brown challenges a writer to show where he has recently abused a woman.
A criticism of Chris Brown’s fan base has turned into another public fight over how his history of violence should be discussed. After journalist David Dennis Jr. argued that Brown’s supporters minimize a pattern that extends beyond his 2009 assault of Rihanna, the singer entered Dennis’ Instagram comments and challenged him to produce evidence that he is “actively abusing women to this day.”
Dennis, a senior writer for Andscape, argued in his video that fans often defend Brown by treating the Rihanna assault as an isolated event from nearly two decades ago. Brown responded by narrowing the question to criminal convictions. “Can you show me where I’m actively abusing women to this day,” he wrote, asking Dennis to provide “charges and convictions” involving violence against women from the past 17 years.
Dennis answered by asking Brown directly whether every subsequent accusation and restraining order involving women was false. The exchange quickly spread past the original post, with social media users circulating screenshots of Brown’s lengthy Wikipedia section documenting arrests, lawsuits, restraining orders, and allegations. Those matters do not all carry the same legal weight. Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault in the 2009 Rihanna case, while other accusations have resulted in civil proceedings, dismissals, or no conviction. In 2017, Karrueche Tran was granted a five-year restraining order against him after presenting the court with threatening messages, The Los Angeles Times reported at the time.
That distinction sits at the center of Brown’s defense. He argued that allegations should not be treated as convictions simply because they generated headlines. Dennis’ criticism, however, was broader than Brown’s criminal record and focused on the repeated accusations of violence that have followed him since the Rihanna case.
Brown’s recent legal history is not limited to allegations. In July, he pleaded guilty in London to affray stemming from a 2023 nightclub confrontation involving music producer Abe Diaw. The Guardian reported that the plea was to a lesser offense and involved a male victim, making it separate from Dennis’ specific claim about violence against women.
The online argument appeared to leave Brown fed up with more than Dennis. He later posted on his Instagram Story, “I don't want your fake love. I hate the music industry,” as criticism of his response continued circulating.
Brown has repeatedly objected to having past allegations folded together with conduct for which he was actually convicted. The latest exchange shows why that argument remains contentious. His 2009 felony assault conviction is established, while the years that followed include a mix of accusations and civil cases with very different outcomes. Brown wants those categories separated. His critics argue that the broader pattern is precisely what should not be ignored.
A criticism of Chris Brown’s fan base has turned into another public fight over how his history of violence should be discussed. After journalist David Dennis Jr. argued that Brown’s supporters minimize a pattern that extends beyond his 2009 assault of Rihanna, the singer entered Dennis’ Instagram comments and challenged him to produce evidence that he is “actively abusing women to this day.”
Dennis, a senior writer for Andscape, argued in his video that fans often defend Brown by treating the Rihanna assault as an isolated event from nearly two decades ago. Brown responded by narrowing the question to criminal convictions. “Can you show me where I’m actively abusing women to this day,” he wrote, asking Dennis to provide “charges and convictions” involving violence against women from the past 17 years.
Dennis answered by asking Brown directly whether every subsequent accusation and restraining order involving women was false. The exchange quickly spread past the original post, with social media users circulating screenshots of Brown’s lengthy Wikipedia section documenting arrests, lawsuits, restraining orders, and allegations. Those matters do not all carry the same legal weight. Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault in the 2009 Rihanna case, while other accusations have resulted in civil proceedings, dismissals, or no conviction. In 2017, Karrueche Tran was granted a five-year restraining order against him after presenting the court with threatening messages, The Los Angeles Times reported at the time.
That distinction sits at the center of Brown’s defense. He argued that allegations should not be treated as convictions simply because they generated headlines. Dennis’ criticism, however, was broader than Brown’s criminal record and focused on the repeated accusations of violence that have followed him since the Rihanna case.
Brown’s recent legal history is not limited to allegations. In July, he pleaded guilty in London to affray stemming from a 2023 nightclub confrontation involving music producer Abe Diaw. The Guardian reported that the plea was to a lesser offense and involved a male victim, making it separate from Dennis’ specific claim about violence against women.
The online argument appeared to leave Brown fed up with more than Dennis. He later posted on his Instagram Story, “I don't want your fake love. I hate the music industry,” as criticism of his response continued circulating.
Brown has repeatedly objected to having past allegations folded together with conduct for which he was actually convicted. The latest exchange shows why that argument remains contentious. His 2009 felony assault conviction is established, while the years that followed include a mix of accusations and civil cases with very different outcomes. Brown wants those categories separated. His critics argue that the broader pattern is precisely what should not be ignored.
Converse Apologizes and Pulls Ad Campaign Over Racist Imagery
Another major U.S. corporation has apologized and pulled an ad campaign over racist imagery.
Boston-based sneaker maker Converse apologized and pulled its latest ad campaign over complaints that it mimics KKK and lynching imagery.
Converse is the latest corporation to green light an ad campaign featuring imagery that is offensive to Black people.
The backlash began when Converse posted an image of singer Karina holding a pair of Converse sneakers. But critics say the lighting mimicked Karina holding the feet of someone being lynched.
The lighting on Karina’s white robe depicts a pointed hood similar to the robes worn by Ku Klux Klansmen, a white supremacist group founded in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
KKK rally and march on the boardwalk in Ocean City, Md. (Photo by Mark Reinstein/Corbis via Getty Images)
Converse, which is owned by Nike, issued a statement on Friday apologizing and announcing it had pulled the ad.
“This should not have happened and we will do better,” the company said in a statement.
Another major U.S. corporation has apologized and pulled an ad campaign over racist imagery.
Boston-based sneaker maker Converse apologized and pulled its latest ad campaign over complaints that it mimics KKK and lynching imagery.
Converse is the latest corporation to green light an ad campaign featuring imagery that is offensive to Black people.
The backlash began when Converse posted an image of singer Karina holding a pair of Converse sneakers. But critics say the lighting mimicked Karina holding the feet of someone being lynched.
The lighting on Karina’s white robe depicts a pointed hood similar to the robes worn by Ku Klux Klansmen, a white supremacist group founded in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
KKK rally and march on the boardwalk in Ocean City, Md. (Photo by Mark Reinstein/Corbis via Getty Images)
Converse, which is owned by Nike, issued a statement on Friday apologizing and announcing it had pulled the ad.
“This should not have happened and we will do better,” the company said in a statement.
Dolly Parton’s Manager Files for Restraining Order Against Her Nephew After Firing Him From Security
The battle between Dolly Parton‘s nephew, Bryan Seaver, and her manager, Danny Nozell, is getting heated.
The late country music singer’s nephew, who was the chosen family member to announce her death, and his security companies were recently fired from her properties following her death, and he called out her longtime manager for the change.
While he was fired from working on her properties, Bryan‘s personal interest as a beneficiary of her trust still remains.
However, on Tuesday (September 22), it was revealed that Danny filed for a restraining order against Bryan, and some disturbing details were unveiled in court documents.
In court documents obtained by TMZ, Danny claims that Bryan started “invoking his self-proclaimed military-contractor experience, access to weapons, and capacity for violence” to extort him into giving in to his demands for money.
Danny says he was forced to fire Bryan due to the threatening conduct, including starting a campaign of threats and intimidation, as well as coercion in the weeks before Dolly‘s death.
Per TMZ, one of the threats said, “Her money better be bigger than I can make elsewhere or I’m going to f*** everyone. I am about to become the hand of retribution for my entire family.”
Another threat read, “I’m going to set up a podcast dedicated to ruining Dolly’s brand partnership and telling the violations these people have done on us.”
The docs claim Bryan sent another message saying, “All I do is warfare … everyone needs to be worried about what I might do,” while he also claimed, “I’m not an entertainment person. I’m a killer” and “I’m going to ratf*** every entity I can possibly conjure,” in messages submitted with the restraining order request.
The lawsuit requests that Bryan does not interfere with Dolly‘s businesses and leave her business partners alone, as well as stay 1,000 feet away from the offices.
Speaking with TMZ, Bryan denies the claims in the suit, saying, “I am a career soldier and military contractor and do conduct arms deals for foreign governments. I am a security professional and I am a killer.”
“However, nothing in this lawsuit were threats and most of the comments I stand by,” he added, saying the messages submitted were taken out of context to make it look like he was threatening people.
“I was talking frankly in a private way with Danny who I thought was my friend and he fancies himself a gangster,” he shared with the site. “A lot of these messages are two guys having rage talk and crying on the phone together while we were grieving.”
Responding to the “I’m going to ratf*** every entity I can possibly conjure,” Bryan said he was “talking about people that have done bad to Dolly in business – a specific company that scared her and intimated her. Those comments were about specific, horrible business partners that have done wrong to her and I stand by that.”
According to Variety, the restraining order says Bryan‘s alleged threats “have already produced the harm they were designed to cause. Ms. Parton’s trusts and estates attorney withdrew after Mr. Seaver targeted her. SAL [She’s Alive, LLC] personnel have resigned; others no longer report to the office because they fear Mr. Seaver and his armed associates. SAL and its related vendors have been forced to retain private security for its personnel —including at their homes. Ordinary operations have given way to an atmosphere of fear.”
“SAL therefore seeks immediate, narrowly tailored relief pending a full hearing on a temporary injunction,” the statement in the request continues. “Every day without relief gives Mr. Seaver another opportunity to frighten away a trusted employee, counsel, licensee, brand partner, or other essential counterparty. The campaign is ongoing, its consequences are mounting, and SAL should not be required to wait for the next resignation— or the next threat — to obtain protection.”
The late country music singer’s nephew, who was the chosen family member to announce her death, and his security companies were recently fired from her properties following her death, and he called out her longtime manager for the change.
While he was fired from working on her properties, Bryan‘s personal interest as a beneficiary of her trust still remains.
However, on Tuesday (September 22), it was revealed that Danny filed for a restraining order against Bryan, and some disturbing details were unveiled in court documents.
In court documents obtained by TMZ, Danny claims that Bryan started “invoking his self-proclaimed military-contractor experience, access to weapons, and capacity for violence” to extort him into giving in to his demands for money.
Danny says he was forced to fire Bryan due to the threatening conduct, including starting a campaign of threats and intimidation, as well as coercion in the weeks before Dolly‘s death.
Per TMZ, one of the threats said, “Her money better be bigger than I can make elsewhere or I’m going to f*** everyone. I am about to become the hand of retribution for my entire family.”
Another threat read, “I’m going to set up a podcast dedicated to ruining Dolly’s brand partnership and telling the violations these people have done on us.”
The docs claim Bryan sent another message saying, “All I do is warfare … everyone needs to be worried about what I might do,” while he also claimed, “I’m not an entertainment person. I’m a killer” and “I’m going to ratf*** every entity I can possibly conjure,” in messages submitted with the restraining order request.
The lawsuit requests that Bryan does not interfere with Dolly‘s businesses and leave her business partners alone, as well as stay 1,000 feet away from the offices.
Speaking with TMZ, Bryan denies the claims in the suit, saying, “I am a career soldier and military contractor and do conduct arms deals for foreign governments. I am a security professional and I am a killer.”
“However, nothing in this lawsuit were threats and most of the comments I stand by,” he added, saying the messages submitted were taken out of context to make it look like he was threatening people.
“I was talking frankly in a private way with Danny who I thought was my friend and he fancies himself a gangster,” he shared with the site. “A lot of these messages are two guys having rage talk and crying on the phone together while we were grieving.”
Responding to the “I’m going to ratf*** every entity I can possibly conjure,” Bryan said he was “talking about people that have done bad to Dolly in business – a specific company that scared her and intimated her. Those comments were about specific, horrible business partners that have done wrong to her and I stand by that.”
According to Variety, the restraining order says Bryan‘s alleged threats “have already produced the harm they were designed to cause. Ms. Parton’s trusts and estates attorney withdrew after Mr. Seaver targeted her. SAL [She’s Alive, LLC] personnel have resigned; others no longer report to the office because they fear Mr. Seaver and his armed associates. SAL and its related vendors have been forced to retain private security for its personnel —including at their homes. Ordinary operations have given way to an atmosphere of fear.”
“SAL therefore seeks immediate, narrowly tailored relief pending a full hearing on a temporary injunction,” the statement in the request continues. “Every day without relief gives Mr. Seaver another opportunity to frighten away a trusted employee, counsel, licensee, brand partner, or other essential counterparty. The campaign is ongoing, its consequences are mounting, and SAL should not be required to wait for the next resignation— or the next threat — to obtain protection.”
A Different World’ Sequel Series Premiere: Maleah Joi Moon, Jasmine Guy & More Stars Attend
The stars of the upcoming A Different World hit the red carpet at the series premiere on Monday (September 21)!
New stars Kennedi Reece, Maleah Joi Moon and Alijah Kai posed together, while Debbie Allen and Jasmine Guy from the original 1980s series snapped a cute photo on the carpet at the premiere event held at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga.
New stars Kennedi Reece, Maleah Joi Moon and Alijah Kai posed together, while Debbie Allen and Jasmine Guy from the original 1980s series snapped a cute photo on the carpet at the premiere event held at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga.
Also stepping out included fellow newcomers Alijah Kai, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Chibuikem Uche, Tichina Arnold, Raven Goodwin, Imani Guy Duckette, Uche Moxam, and Dasan Frazier, as well as returning OGs Darryl M. Bell and Cree Summer.
A Different World returns to Hillman College with a new class stepping onto campus — and beloved faces coming home. At the center is Deborah Wayne (Moon), Whitley and Dwayne’s lovingly sheltered youngest daughter, a free spirit with a flair for the spotlight and a big heart who’s still figuring out her own path at Hillman.
A Different World returns to Hillman College with a new class stepping onto campus — and beloved faces coming home. At the center is Deborah Wayne (Moon), Whitley and Dwayne’s lovingly sheltered youngest daughter, a free spirit with a flair for the spotlight and a big heart who’s still figuring out her own path at Hillman.
Along the way, she’s joined by a new generation that reflects the breadth of Black life on campus: Rashida Duvall (Kai), a first?gen criminal justice major; Shaquille Johnson (Young IV), a five?star athlete choosing legacy; Amir Rodale (Hall), a sharp psych major better at fixing everyone else’s problems than facing his own; Hazel Henry (Reece), a church?raised small?town girl defining her own values; and Kojo Achebe (Uche), a Ghanaian?Nigerian fashion entrepreneur finding the courage to follow his vision. Legacy favorites also return, including Whitley Gilbert (Guy), Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison), Freddie Brooks (Summer), and Ron Johnson (Bell).
Set against the rituals, humor, and nuances of an HBCU, A Different World is a hopeful dramedy, full of heart and unapologetically centered on the richness and complexity of the Black experience.
Set against the rituals, humor, and nuances of an HBCU, A Different World is a hopeful dramedy, full of heart and unapologetically centered on the richness and complexity of the Black experience.
Clavicular Responds to Rape Case, Shares Alleged Messages With Accuser
Following reports that Clavicular has been charged with rape, drugging a person for sex, and providing alcohol to a minor, the controversial looksmaxxing streamer has responded to the allegations.
In a series of posts shared on X, Clavicular shared videos and screenshots in an attempt to dispute the claims leveled against him by influencer Aleksandra “Alorah Ziva” Vasilevna Mendoza, who filed a lawsuit against Clavicular earlier this year. While she isn’t named in the court records, which have been verified by Complex, they appear to match the claims in her lawsuit, and he also shared videos featuring her in his response.
Following reports that Clavicular has been charged with rape, drugging a person for sex, and providing alcohol to a minor, the controversial looksmaxxing streamer has responded to the allegations.
In a series of posts shared on X, Clavicular shared videos and screenshots in an attempt to dispute the claims leveled against him by influencer Aleksandra “Alorah Ziva” Vasilevna Mendoza, who filed a lawsuit against Clavicular earlier this year. While she isn’t named in the court records, which have been verified by Complex, they appear to match the claims in her lawsuit, and he also shared videos featuring her in his response.
“Trying to get my attention in anyway possible, a lawsuit?” he wrote alongside a video in which she denied dating Clavicular, real name Braden Peters. “Seriously… really petty of you.” The post also included screenshots of text messages allegedly between him and the alleged victim, whom he named “Leksy” in his phone. “I want you ngl,” she wrote in one message to him dated from December. When propositioned to be in a relationship, Peters responded, “I’ve been pretty busy.” Also included was an alleged handwritten letter from her, in which she promised to give him her “loyalty” and thanked him for letting her stay with him.
In his second post on the matter, he accused her of wanting to work at Bacara, the Miami Beach nightclub he formerly owned shares of. “Lmao was literally trying to work at Bacara as a bottle girl… how about don’t finance cares you can’t afford,” he continued, sharing a screenshot of a DM she appeared to send another bottle girl on TikTok and a video of her showing off a car. “Happens to all successful young men, people try to come for your money. Greed is evil.”
In the DM, she wrote, “Hey so I have a question I know your [sic] a bottle girl and I’m so curious how much you make and how the job is and if it gets scary just your thoughts in general.
He also responded to a post from FearedBuck reporting on the lawsuit. “What is this shit? Community notes?” The post later received a community note, showing that he was, indeed, charged with rape, drugging a person for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to a person under 21.
In her lawsuit filed earlier this year, Aleksandra “Alorah Ziva” Vasilevna Mendoza alleged that Clavicular promised to help get her career started only to take advantage of her. She alleged that he had sex with her before she turned 18 and injected her face with drugs. She claimed that she first met him when she was 16, and he paid her $1,000 to record videos.
After they recorded videos together, Clavicular allegedly sent her in an Uber to his parents’ home in Cape Cod, where she was provided with “excessive amounts of alcohol”. She alleged that he took advantage of her when she was inebriated and unable to consent to sexual intercourse, and that she later woke up during the assault.
Clavicular, in a statement issued by his attorney, denied the allegations earlier this year.
In his second post on the matter, he accused her of wanting to work at Bacara, the Miami Beach nightclub he formerly owned shares of. “Lmao was literally trying to work at Bacara as a bottle girl… how about don’t finance cares you can’t afford,” he continued, sharing a screenshot of a DM she appeared to send another bottle girl on TikTok and a video of her showing off a car. “Happens to all successful young men, people try to come for your money. Greed is evil.”
In the DM, she wrote, “Hey so I have a question I know your [sic] a bottle girl and I’m so curious how much you make and how the job is and if it gets scary just your thoughts in general.
He also responded to a post from FearedBuck reporting on the lawsuit. “What is this shit? Community notes?” The post later received a community note, showing that he was, indeed, charged with rape, drugging a person for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to a person under 21.
In her lawsuit filed earlier this year, Aleksandra “Alorah Ziva” Vasilevna Mendoza alleged that Clavicular promised to help get her career started only to take advantage of her. She alleged that he had sex with her before she turned 18 and injected her face with drugs. She claimed that she first met him when she was 16, and he paid her $1,000 to record videos.
After they recorded videos together, Clavicular allegedly sent her in an Uber to his parents’ home in Cape Cod, where she was provided with “excessive amounts of alcohol”. She alleged that he took advantage of her when she was inebriated and unable to consent to sexual intercourse, and that she later woke up during the assault.
Clavicular, in a statement issued by his attorney, denied the allegations earlier this year.
Simone Biles Says 3 Masked Men Stole Her Porsche From Chicago Home: ‘We Recovered the Car’
Simone Biles said three masked men stole her Porsche GTS from her Chicago home, but authorities recovered the car and she now plans to replace it.
Biles called the full account a “story for another time” and said the break-in helped prompt her and husband Jonathan Owens to get a Doberman.
The couple has since left Chicago after Owens signed with the Indianapolis Colts, while their permanent home base remains their newly completed Texas mansion.
Simone Biles says three masked men broke into her Chicago home and made off with her Porsche GTS—and although she eventually got the car back, she's decided she doesn't want it anymore.
The 29-year-old Olympic champion revealed the incident on TikTok on Monday, September 21, while getting ready to shop for a replacement vehicle. According to Biles, the break-in happened during the final months that she and her husband, Jonathan Owens, were based in Chicago, where Owens spent two seasons playing safety for the Bears.
“I feel like I need a new car because during our last few months in Chicago, three men in masks came to our house and stole my Porsche,” Biles said in a TikTok video. “Stole the GTS.”
Biles didn't offer specifics about how the men entered the residence, when the theft occurred, or how authorities recovered the vehicle. She did confirm that the Porsche was returned, captioning her post, “yes we recovered the car, onto the next.”
The gymnast said the full account was a “story for another time,” but revealed the incident led to another addition to the Biles-Owens household: a Doberman.
“The things that happen to me are absolutely insanity,” Biles said. “It’d be really easy for producers to just film regularly. That is one of the reasons why we also got our Doberman.”
It wasn't the couple's only encounter with an attempted theft this year. While Biles and Owens were in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics in February, Owens said someone attempted to snatch a shopping bag from him on the street in Milan. The attempt failed because Owens had the bag wrapped around his hand.
“Not somebody just tried to snatch my shopping bag in Milan,” Owens wrote on X at the time, adding that the person “took off running immediately.”
The Chicago chapter of the couple's life has since ended. Owens signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts in March, and Biles has already been spotted supporting him on the sidelines in Indianapolis. She told People earlier this month that she plans to “officially move” there later in the season after spending much of her time in Houston.
Their permanent home base remains Texas, where Biles and Owens recently finished the custom waterfront mansion they spent years designing and building. The project started with the design process in 2020, broke ground in 2022, and was completed in November 2025.
Biles has since shown off portions of the property, including its massive kitchen, outdoor entertaining area, pool and dedicated spaces for the couple's dogs.
As Owens settles into his first season with Indianapolis, Biles said her priorities are straightforward.
“I’m just excited to watch my husband,” she said. “It doesn’t matter, as long as he’s safe and healthy and he’s having fun, then I don’t care.”
Biles called the full account a “story for another time” and said the break-in helped prompt her and husband Jonathan Owens to get a Doberman.
The couple has since left Chicago after Owens signed with the Indianapolis Colts, while their permanent home base remains their newly completed Texas mansion.
Simone Biles says three masked men broke into her Chicago home and made off with her Porsche GTS—and although she eventually got the car back, she's decided she doesn't want it anymore.
The 29-year-old Olympic champion revealed the incident on TikTok on Monday, September 21, while getting ready to shop for a replacement vehicle. According to Biles, the break-in happened during the final months that she and her husband, Jonathan Owens, were based in Chicago, where Owens spent two seasons playing safety for the Bears.
“I feel like I need a new car because during our last few months in Chicago, three men in masks came to our house and stole my Porsche,” Biles said in a TikTok video. “Stole the GTS.”
Biles didn't offer specifics about how the men entered the residence, when the theft occurred, or how authorities recovered the vehicle. She did confirm that the Porsche was returned, captioning her post, “yes we recovered the car, onto the next.”
The gymnast said the full account was a “story for another time,” but revealed the incident led to another addition to the Biles-Owens household: a Doberman.
“The things that happen to me are absolutely insanity,” Biles said. “It’d be really easy for producers to just film regularly. That is one of the reasons why we also got our Doberman.”
It wasn't the couple's only encounter with an attempted theft this year. While Biles and Owens were in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics in February, Owens said someone attempted to snatch a shopping bag from him on the street in Milan. The attempt failed because Owens had the bag wrapped around his hand.
“Not somebody just tried to snatch my shopping bag in Milan,” Owens wrote on X at the time, adding that the person “took off running immediately.”
The Chicago chapter of the couple's life has since ended. Owens signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts in March, and Biles has already been spotted supporting him on the sidelines in Indianapolis. She told People earlier this month that she plans to “officially move” there later in the season after spending much of her time in Houston.
Their permanent home base remains Texas, where Biles and Owens recently finished the custom waterfront mansion they spent years designing and building. The project started with the design process in 2020, broke ground in 2022, and was completed in November 2025.
Biles has since shown off portions of the property, including its massive kitchen, outdoor entertaining area, pool and dedicated spaces for the couple's dogs.
As Owens settles into his first season with Indianapolis, Biles said her priorities are straightforward.
“I’m just excited to watch my husband,” she said. “It doesn’t matter, as long as he’s safe and healthy and he’s having fun, then I don’t care.”
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Woman goes off on man for airing out crack
I shudder to think were he's hiding them
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
