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#RHOA: NeNe Leakes says Kim Zolciak is ‘not OK’ amid son KJ Biermann’s legal woes
NeNe Leakes revealed that her fellow “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum, Kim Zolciak, is “not OK” amid her son’s recent legal troubles.
During an appearance on “The Big Tigger Morning Show” Friday, Leakes said she reached out to her “associate” Zolciak last week to check on how she was doing.
Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr. — whom Zolciak shares with her estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, along with their five other children — was arrested Aug. 21 on charges of aggravated sexual battery and sodomy, Page Six confirmed at the time.
“I recently spoke to Kim. I think it was last week,” Leakes, 58, said. “I just hit her up, wanted to know how she was doing … and made sure she was OK with what her son is dealing with.
“I know that’s a tough time, and I know she’s not OK,” she added.
Leakes — who returned to the “Real Housewives” franchise last month for a cameo in the “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” special — famously feuded with Zolciak, 48, during their time on “RHOA” before exiting the show in 2020.
The television personality later filed a lawsuit in April 2022 alleging that Bravo and “Real Housewives” executive producer Andy Cohen, among others, “encouraged” a work environment in which Zolciak made “racially offensive and stereotypical” comments toward Leakes and other housewives.
Leakes ultimately filed to dismiss the case “without prejudice” in August of that year, according to court documents obtained by Page Six at the time.
Zolciak, meanwhile, has been dealing with the fallout since her 15-year-old son was taken into custody last month after a female classmate accused him of sexually assaulting her in a coed sauna at a Life Time fitness center in Alpharetta, Georgia, in April.
Zolciak, for her part, has been dealing with the fallout since KJ was taken into custody after a female classmate accused him of sexual assault. (KJ is pictured above in his mugshot.)
Alpharetta Police Department
Shortly after his arrest, Zolciak spoke out against what she called the “reckless and deeply troubling” allegations made against KJ.
“He categorically denies ever being involved with this woman or engaging in the conduct she has alleged,” she said in part in a statement provided to Page Six by her rep.
KJ was officially indicted by a grand jury in Georgia on Sept. 3. He faces seven felony charges, including one count each of aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery and false imprisonment, as well as three counts of aggravated sexual battery against a child under 16.
Zolciak was most recently publicly spotted arriving at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta Friday for her son’s bond hearing.
An eyewitness told Page Six that Zolciak remained “stone-faced” throughout the proceedings while sitting next to her 29-year-old daughter, Brielle.
During the hearing, KJ was also accused of having sex with an underage relative based on videos investigators allegedly found on his cell phone.
He was soon after granted a $200,000 bond and ordered to abstain from social media and avoid cell phone use of any kind while staying at Zolciak’s house and attending school virtually.
During an appearance on “The Big Tigger Morning Show” Friday, Leakes said she reached out to her “associate” Zolciak last week to check on how she was doing.
Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr. — whom Zolciak shares with her estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, along with their five other children — was arrested Aug. 21 on charges of aggravated sexual battery and sodomy, Page Six confirmed at the time.
“I recently spoke to Kim. I think it was last week,” Leakes, 58, said. “I just hit her up, wanted to know how she was doing … and made sure she was OK with what her son is dealing with.
“I know that’s a tough time, and I know she’s not OK,” she added.
Leakes — who returned to the “Real Housewives” franchise last month for a cameo in the “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” special — famously feuded with Zolciak, 48, during their time on “RHOA” before exiting the show in 2020.
The television personality later filed a lawsuit in April 2022 alleging that Bravo and “Real Housewives” executive producer Andy Cohen, among others, “encouraged” a work environment in which Zolciak made “racially offensive and stereotypical” comments toward Leakes and other housewives.
Leakes ultimately filed to dismiss the case “without prejudice” in August of that year, according to court documents obtained by Page Six at the time.
Zolciak, meanwhile, has been dealing with the fallout since her 15-year-old son was taken into custody last month after a female classmate accused him of sexually assaulting her in a coed sauna at a Life Time fitness center in Alpharetta, Georgia, in April.
Zolciak, for her part, has been dealing with the fallout since KJ was taken into custody after a female classmate accused him of sexual assault. (KJ is pictured above in his mugshot.)
Alpharetta Police Department
Shortly after his arrest, Zolciak spoke out against what she called the “reckless and deeply troubling” allegations made against KJ.
“He categorically denies ever being involved with this woman or engaging in the conduct she has alleged,” she said in part in a statement provided to Page Six by her rep.
KJ was officially indicted by a grand jury in Georgia on Sept. 3. He faces seven felony charges, including one count each of aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery and false imprisonment, as well as three counts of aggravated sexual battery against a child under 16.
Zolciak was most recently publicly spotted arriving at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta Friday for her son’s bond hearing.
An eyewitness told Page Six that Zolciak remained “stone-faced” throughout the proceedings while sitting next to her 29-year-old daughter, Brielle.
During the hearing, KJ was also accused of having sex with an underage relative based on videos investigators allegedly found on his cell phone.
He was soon after granted a $200,000 bond and ordered to abstain from social media and avoid cell phone use of any kind while staying at Zolciak’s house and attending school virtually.
Victoria Monét Announces ‘Frequency Of Love’ North American Tour,
Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer Victoria Monét has officially announced her highly anticipated Frequency Of Love Tour. The 27-city North American headline trek, produced by Live Nation, arrives in celebration of her forthcoming studio album, Frequency Of Love, scheduled for release on October 2 via Lovett Music/RCA Records.
Coinciding with the major tour reveal, Monét has released her latest single, “Juicy.” The vibrant new track features elite production from D’Mile, Spencer Stewart, and Michael Brun, with additional production contributions by Camper and Ryan James Caar.
The announcement caps off a massive summer for the R&B standout. Monét recently performed to sold-out stadium audiences across Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, and London as a special guest on the European and U.K. legs of Bruno Mars’s The Romantic Tour.
When the Frequency Of Love Tour launches this fall, fans can expect live renditions of her newest material alongside celebrated hits from her JAGUAR and JAGUAR II eras. The setlist will likely feature recent successes including the Kaytranada and D’Mile-produced “Reach Out,” as well as “Let Me,” which dominated Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart at No. 1 in June.
Alongside her musical endeavors, Monét is proudly launching The Frequency Of Love Foundation. This new youth-centered education and wellness initiative is dedicated to empowering children with food, agricultural, culinary, and wellness knowledge to support healthier futures. Fans attending the upcoming tour will have the option to contribute $1 at checkout to help fund the foundation’s community garden programs.
Tickets will be available starting with an Artist Presale alongside exclusive CITI and Verizon presales beginning Monday, September 14. All sign-up, presale, and general ticketing information can be found at www.victoriamonet.co.
Verizon Presale: Offered via the Verizon Shine loyalty program, this presale runs from Monday, September 14 at 8:00 a.m. local time through Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 p.m. local time.
Citi Presale: As the official card of the tour, Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets through the Citi Entertainment program from Monday, September 14 at 8:00 a.m. local time until Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 p.m. local time.
Artist Presale: Begins Monday, September 14 at 11:00 a.m. local time.
General On-Sale: Begins Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Official 2026 ‘Frequency Of Love’ Tour Dates
Oct. 27 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
Oct. 28 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Oct. 30 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
Oct. 31 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Nov. 2 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
Nov. 4 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
Nov. 7 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
Nov. 8 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
Nov. 12 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
Nov. 13 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Nov. 15 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
Nov. 16 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live
Nov. 18 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
Nov. 21 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum
Nov. 22 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie
Nov. 24 – New York, NY – Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden
Nov. 27 – Washington, D.C. – The Anthem
Nov. 30 – Nashville, TN – The Truth
Dec. 2 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater
Dec. 5 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Dec. 6 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Dec. 8 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
Dec. 9 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Dec. 12 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
Dec. 14 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
Dec. 16 – Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Dec. 17 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
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#HipHopNews: Inside the “JAŸ-Z In 8” New York premiere
JAY-Z celebrated at the New York premiere of “JAŸ-Z In 8,” alongside Rick Rubin at Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House.
Questlove, SZA, Slick Rick, Skylar Diggins, and other celebrity guests attended the premiere, which was followed by a D’USSÉ-supported afterparty.
The first two episodes of the eight-part docuseries are slated to premiere Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. ET on HBO Max.
If there’s one man who knows how to bring different generations of Black excellence together under one roof, it’s JAY-Z. On Sunday (Sept. 13), the music mogul celebrated the forthcoming premiere of his HBO Max docuseries, “JAŸ-Z In 8,” in New York, where everyone from Questlove and Slick Rick to SZA and Skylar Diggins came through for the occasion.
Hov was joined at the Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House by none other than Rick Rubin, the production mastermind and genius whose idea helped spawn the eight-episode docuseries in the first place. The festivities arrived about five days before the show makes its way to the streaming service -- the first two episodes are slated to air on Friday (Sept. 18) at 8 p.m. ET.
More on that later, though. For the premiere itself, a who’s who of celebrities spanning music, entertainment, sports, and beyond came out to celebrate arguably one of the greatest lyricists of our time. In addition to the aforementioned names, Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Kaluuya, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Gunna, Lindsey Vonn, Yo Gotti, Winnie Harlow, Jerrod Carmichael, Charlamagne tha God, Angie Martinez, Steve Stoute, and plenty more were also in the building.
D’USSÉ supplied the night with a couple of noteworthy cocktails we'd happily order again and again. First up was the Gold Fashioned, which consisted of the cognac brand’s VSOP, honey syrup, chocolate bitters, and gold dust (luxury in a glass, if we do say so ourselves!). There was also the D’USSÉ Sidecar, which once again included VSOP, this time alongside fresh lemon and Cointreau. You've got to love it!
What to expect from JAY-Z and Rick Rubin’s “JAŸ-Z In 8”
First announced in June, “JAŸ-Z In 8” coincided with the 30th and 25th anniversary runs of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, two of the most celebrated albums in Hov’s catalog. Across the series, Rubin sits down with the living legend to look back on his life and unpack the writing process behind some of his greatest records.
The synopsis reads, “30 years after his landmark debut album, Reasonable Doubt, artist, icon, philanthropist, entrepreneur JAŸ-Z sits down with longtime friend, producer, and director Rick Rubin for an intimate reflection on his storied career, revisiting the music together and unpacking his work and life through a shared listening and illuminating conversation."
It continued, “Featuring many of JAŸ-Z’s iconic tracks and album cuts, including ‘99 Problems,’ ‘Brooklyn’s Finest,’ and ‘4:44,’ the eight-episode series offers a deeply revealing portrait of the artist and his work, exploring the influences and inspiration that shaped both the man and his music.”
The first two episodes of the eight-part docuseries are slated to premiere Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. ET on HBO Max.
If there’s one man who knows how to bring different generations of Black excellence together under one roof, it’s JAY-Z. On Sunday (Sept. 13), the music mogul celebrated the forthcoming premiere of his HBO Max docuseries, “JAŸ-Z In 8,” in New York, where everyone from Questlove and Slick Rick to SZA and Skylar Diggins came through for the occasion.
Hov was joined at the Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House by none other than Rick Rubin, the production mastermind and genius whose idea helped spawn the eight-episode docuseries in the first place. The festivities arrived about five days before the show makes its way to the streaming service -- the first two episodes are slated to air on Friday (Sept. 18) at 8 p.m. ET.
More on that later, though. For the premiere itself, a who’s who of celebrities spanning music, entertainment, sports, and beyond came out to celebrate arguably one of the greatest lyricists of our time. In addition to the aforementioned names, Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Kaluuya, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Gunna, Lindsey Vonn, Yo Gotti, Winnie Harlow, Jerrod Carmichael, Charlamagne tha God, Angie Martinez, Steve Stoute, and plenty more were also in the building.
D’USSÉ supplied the night with a couple of noteworthy cocktails we'd happily order again and again. First up was the Gold Fashioned, which consisted of the cognac brand’s VSOP, honey syrup, chocolate bitters, and gold dust (luxury in a glass, if we do say so ourselves!). There was also the D’USSÉ Sidecar, which once again included VSOP, this time alongside fresh lemon and Cointreau. You've got to love it!
What to expect from JAY-Z and Rick Rubin’s “JAŸ-Z In 8”
First announced in June, “JAŸ-Z In 8” coincided with the 30th and 25th anniversary runs of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, two of the most celebrated albums in Hov’s catalog. Across the series, Rubin sits down with the living legend to look back on his life and unpack the writing process behind some of his greatest records.
The synopsis reads, “30 years after his landmark debut album, Reasonable Doubt, artist, icon, philanthropist, entrepreneur JAŸ-Z sits down with longtime friend, producer, and director Rick Rubin for an intimate reflection on his storied career, revisiting the music together and unpacking his work and life through a shared listening and illuminating conversation."
It continued, “Featuring many of JAŸ-Z’s iconic tracks and album cuts, including ‘99 Problems,’ ‘Brooklyn’s Finest,’ and ‘4:44,’ the eight-episode series offers a deeply revealing portrait of the artist and his work, exploring the influences and inspiration that shaped both the man and his music.”
Macklemore Says Robert Kraft Led Stadium Revolt Removing Him From Ed Sheeran Tour
The rapper addressed the decision in a lengthy Instagram statement posted Monday, September 14. According to Macklemore, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft spearheaded the pressure campaign as the tour prepared to visit Gillette Stadium, which is owned by the Kraft Group.
Macklemore alleged that Kraft contacted Sheeran directly and “rallied some of the other stadium owners and collectively they gave him an ultimatum: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you will not be allowed to play in our venues.”
That alleged ultimatum placed Sheeran, his touring operation and hundreds of thousands of ticket holders in the middle of an escalating political fight. Messina Touring Group confirmed that multiple venues were unwilling to host concerts featuring Macklemore, creating the possibility that entire shows could be canceled if he remained on the bill.
Macklemore also described the situation as a direct challenge to Sheeran’s stated “I don’t take sides” position. He said Sheeran expressed concern that pro-Palestinian imagery during the performances had upset some fans. Macklemore argued that neutrality during widespread violence reflects a fundamental disconnect from the human cost unfolding in Gaza.
The Seattle artist has made Palestinian solidarity a visible part of his recent work and live performances, placing him among the most outspoken mainstream American musicians addressing the crisis. That stance has now carried a major professional consequence, with the remaining U.S. concerts moving forward without him.
Still, Macklemore redirected attention away from the artists and the business dispute surrounding the tour. In closing his statement, he emphasized that “the victims are the Palestinian people.”
Tyler Perry Reveals Plans to Slow Down and Move to Puerto Rico
On the heels of the success of Netflix's Why Did I Get Married Again? and having just celebrated his 57th birthday, Tyler Perry is making a major announcement. The writer/producer/actor/director/studio owner stopped by Today and, in addition to opening up about his movie franchise Why Did I Get Married?, he also opened up about some personal details of his life. Zeroing in on the latter, he actually offered up an exclusive about a major move he plans to make at the top of 2027 that is likely to leave some stunned.
Tyler Perry: "I am officially moving to Puerto Rico"
Once again, Perry stopped by Today in a segment that aired on September 14, and he spoke with correspondent Justin Sylvester about his future plans. Right off at the top of the interview, Sylvester jokingly opens up the conversation and asks, "First of all, can you slow down for a minute? You're making us all look bad here. You have 17,000 projects going on. Okay 18,000. Is there ever a day that you are going to chill the hell out?"
Without skipping a beat, Perry offers up a bombshell Today exclusive, replying, "Yes. I am officially- you're the first to hear this- I'm officially moving to Puerto Rico. Naturally, Sylvester asked for clarification, and Perry confirms his initial statement, "Yep. Moving to Puerto Rico at the top of the year, and I'm pulling back a whole lot."
As for what prompted this relocation for the Atlanta resident, Perry points to "getting older" and wanting to slow down a bit to enjoy more time with his 11-year-old son, who will be turning 12 this November.
Again, Perry is on a bit of a press run for Why Did I Get Married Again?, so it makes sense that the topic of Perry's own desire to get married came up in the Today interview. Perry rules out his desire to personally get married, sharing, "At this age, I'm like no. That's [marriage] not a good idea for me. So it won't be any marriage for me."
Following up, Sylvester laughs and asks, "Now is that something that comes up on the first date, like, 'How you doing? Nice to see you. I won't get married ever." The Hollywood juggernaut quips, "I haven't been on a date in 30 years."
Nia Long To Receive Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Nia Long to the Hollywood Walk of Fame," stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer. “Nia is such a beloved and talented actress, and we’re so excited to celebrate her incredible career with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has brought so many unforgettable characters to life and has connected with audiences for decades. It’s wonderful to see her receive this well-deserved honor,” added Martinez.
Nia Long is an award-winning actor known for her iconic work and legendary roles across both film and television.
Long’s most recent film sees her starring in Michael, the blockbuster biopic of cultural icon Michael Jackson, which was released by Lionsgate on April 24, 2026 to massive global box office success. The film scored the top launch ever for a music biopic domestically, and recently dethroned Oppenheimer as the highest-grossing biopic of all time globally as it joined the billion-dollar club and became the top-grossing film worldwide in the history of Lionsgate. Michael was directed by Antoine Fuqua, and produced by Academy Award-winning Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King. The film starred Long as Katherine Jackson, matriarch of the Jackson family, alongside Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, and Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, as the music icon.
A four-time NAACP Award winner, her role in Boyz n the Hood in the 90’s put her on the map, followed by iconic parts in Friday, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Third Watch, Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club, Made in America, NCIS: Los Angeles, Empire, #blackAF, and Dear White People, among others.
Up next, Long recently wrapped production for Netflix’s upcoming romantic drama Don’t Ever Wonder. Reuniting with her beloved Love Jones co-star Larenz Tate, the film is inspired by Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite album, and Long also serves as Executive Producer. It was just announced that Long and Ice Cube are reuniting after 20 years for Are They Gone Yet?, which is currently in early development after being acquired by Skydance Sports, two decades after the pair starred alongside each other in the hit films Are We There Yet? and Are We Done Yet?
Long’s other films include: You People, Missing, Searching, Fatal Affair, and The Banker, along with The Best Man: The Final Chapters, which premiered to record ratings, reuniting the original cast once again to send this decades-long franchise off in style and earning her a 2023 NAACP Award.
Long’s upcoming memoir will be published by Gallery Books, and in 2024 she was a Grammy nominee, appearing on Janelle Monáe’s The Age of Pleasure, which was nominated for Album of The Year.
She is a longtime supporter of the United Nations Foundation and in 2023 was honored by Reel Works with the ChangeMaker Award.
Pretty Ricky Member Spectacular Smith Sued Over Alleged Instagram Sexual Assault
Spectacular Smith from Pretty Ricky faces a sexual assault lawsuit after allegedly using Instagram to target an Arizona woman.
Spectacular Smith from Pretty Ricky is facing serious legal trouble after an Arizona woman filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and battery.
The complaint centers on an Instagram interaction that allegedly turned predatory, with the woman claiming the R&B artist used social media to gain her trust before meeting in person.
According to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Alexis Dieng filed the complaint in August 2026, alleging that Smith first contacted her on Instagram back in October 2025 asking for restaurant recommendations.
What started as casual conversation allegedly escalated when Smith cultivated her trust and arranged an in-person meeting. The initial location changed to a residence in Maricopa County, and Dieng claims she arrived around 10:30 P.M..
She claims Smith initiated physical contact and engaged in sexual intercourse without her consent. The lawsuit states that Smith placed his hands on her neck and applied pressure that restricted her ability to breathe.
Even more troubling, Dieng alleges that Smith recorded all or part of the incident without her knowledge or permission.
Her attorney, Benjamin Taylor, said that they plan to pursue justice aggressively.
Smith is a founding member of Pretty Ricky, the R&B and Hip-Hop group that dominated the 2000s with hits like “Grind With Me” and “Your Body.”
The Miami native later transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding the social media company Adwizar. His career trajectory from music to business has kept him relatively visible in entertainment circles.
Smith’s legal team has yet to file a response to the complaint, and no court date has been scheduled.
Spectacular Smith from Pretty Ricky is facing serious legal trouble after an Arizona woman filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and battery.
The complaint centers on an Instagram interaction that allegedly turned predatory, with the woman claiming the R&B artist used social media to gain her trust before meeting in person.
According to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Alexis Dieng filed the complaint in August 2026, alleging that Smith first contacted her on Instagram back in October 2025 asking for restaurant recommendations.
What started as casual conversation allegedly escalated when Smith cultivated her trust and arranged an in-person meeting. The initial location changed to a residence in Maricopa County, and Dieng claims she arrived around 10:30 P.M..
She claims Smith initiated physical contact and engaged in sexual intercourse without her consent. The lawsuit states that Smith placed his hands on her neck and applied pressure that restricted her ability to breathe.
Even more troubling, Dieng alleges that Smith recorded all or part of the incident without her knowledge or permission.
Her attorney, Benjamin Taylor, said that they plan to pursue justice aggressively.
Smith is a founding member of Pretty Ricky, the R&B and Hip-Hop group that dominated the 2000s with hits like “Grind With Me” and “Your Body.”
The Miami native later transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding the social media company Adwizar. His career trajectory from music to business has kept him relatively visible in entertainment circles.
Smith’s legal team has yet to file a response to the complaint, and no court date has been scheduled.
Brian McKnight’s Ex-Wife Claims He Tanked His Own Reputation As Legal War Continues
Julie McKnight’s legal team argues Brian destroyed his own reputation through years of public statements about his children.
Brian McKnight’s ex-wife, Julie McKnight, is standing her ground in court and making it clear that her ex-husband’s reputation took a hit long before she ever spoke publicly about their family’s struggles.
The R&B singer’s ex-wife filed a response to his defamation lawsuit this month with a straightforward defense: Brian McKnight destroyed his own image through his own actions and statements, so she couldn’t have defamed him.
Julie’s legal team cited what they call “pre-existing self-inflicted reputational damage” in their filing.
The defense points to years of public statements Brian made about his own children, including calling them “products of sin” and “evil” back in 2023.
His daughter had already filed her own defamation case against him in 2020, which meant the public already knew about the family’s fractured relationships.
Julie’s argument is simple: you can’t damage someone’s reputation when the person himself already damaged it.
But Julie isn’t just defending herself. She’s also countersuing Brian for allegedly breaking a confidentiality agreement in their 2014 marriage settlement.
According to TMZ, the countersuit claims he violated the terms they both agreed to years ago.
The whole situation stems from Brian’s April lawsuit against Julie, one of his sons, and several bloggers.
He claimed they spread false narratives about him abandoning his children and refusing to tell his dying son Niko that he loved him.
Niko died from Stage 4 colon cancer at just 32 years old after battling the disease for two years.
Family members have said Niko wanted to hear those three words before he passed, and Brian Jr. has publicly stated his father refused to say them.
The court will ultimately decide whether her defense holds up, but for now, she’s making it clear she won’t back down from defending herself against his claims.
Brian McKnight’s ex-wife, Julie McKnight, is standing her ground in court and making it clear that her ex-husband’s reputation took a hit long before she ever spoke publicly about their family’s struggles.
The R&B singer’s ex-wife filed a response to his defamation lawsuit this month with a straightforward defense: Brian McKnight destroyed his own image through his own actions and statements, so she couldn’t have defamed him.
Julie’s legal team cited what they call “pre-existing self-inflicted reputational damage” in their filing.
The defense points to years of public statements Brian made about his own children, including calling them “products of sin” and “evil” back in 2023.
His daughter had already filed her own defamation case against him in 2020, which meant the public already knew about the family’s fractured relationships.
Julie’s argument is simple: you can’t damage someone’s reputation when the person himself already damaged it.
But Julie isn’t just defending herself. She’s also countersuing Brian for allegedly breaking a confidentiality agreement in their 2014 marriage settlement.
According to TMZ, the countersuit claims he violated the terms they both agreed to years ago.
The whole situation stems from Brian’s April lawsuit against Julie, one of his sons, and several bloggers.
He claimed they spread false narratives about him abandoning his children and refusing to tell his dying son Niko that he loved him.
Niko died from Stage 4 colon cancer at just 32 years old after battling the disease for two years.
Family members have said Niko wanted to hear those three words before he passed, and Brian Jr. has publicly stated his father refused to say them.
The court will ultimately decide whether her defense holds up, but for now, she’s making it clear she won’t back down from defending herself against his claims.
Oprah Winfrey To Headline New Immersive Las Vegas Sphere Show ‘Aha!’ In 2027
Oprah Winfrey is taking her talents to Las Vegas! The media mogul announced she’ll headline “Aha!,” a new two-hour immersive music and arts experience at the Sphere, running four times from April 2–4, 2027. Oprah will appear live onstage and introduce performances from artists including Jacob Collier, poet Ocean Vuong, musician Ajeet and gospel singer Wintley Phipps.
Oprah said the idea came after her first visit to the high-tech venue left her “blown away.” She recalled having her own “aha moment” and wondering whether the Sphere could take audiences “to the edge of the universe and deep within ourselves” through sound, images and storytelling.
Announcing the project on Instagram, Oprah described “Aha!” as an experience created to inspire “wonder, joy, connection” and possibly “a new way of seeing ourselves and each other.” Presale signups and travel packages are also being offered ahead of the 2027 shows.
Oprah said the idea came after her first visit to the high-tech venue left her “blown away.” She recalled having her own “aha moment” and wondering whether the Sphere could take audiences “to the edge of the universe and deep within ourselves” through sound, images and storytelling.
Announcing the project on Instagram, Oprah described “Aha!” as an experience created to inspire “wonder, joy, connection” and possibly “a new way of seeing ourselves and each other.” Presale signups and travel packages are also being offered ahead of the 2027 shows.
Jasmine Crockett honors Chris Brown and Usher with Congressional Record recognition
The ceremonial recognition celebrated the artists' musical careers while reigniting debate over whether Brown's past should factor into public honors.
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett recognized R&B stars Chris Brown and Usher with a Congressional Record tribute during their concert Saturday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, a celebration that quickly generated discussion online.
Crockett, a Texas Democrat representing a Dallas-area district, joined Chris Brown onstage during a stop on their joint R&B tour. Texas state Rep. Venton Jones and music producer RoccStar also participated in the presentation, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Crockett told the sold-out crowd that she wanted to formally document the artists' contributions to music.
"Right now, we are experiencing Black joy to the highest level," Crockett said. "And I wanted to make sure we wanted to document that in the Congressional record."
The recognition highlighted the musical careers of both performers. Usher is an eight-time Grammy Award winner with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, while Brown has two Grammys and three No. 1 Billboard 200 albums, according to the Chronicle.
Brown thanked Crockett and the audience following the presentation, with the two embracing onstage.
The recognition, however, drew criticism because of Brown's well-documented legal history. In 2009, Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault involving his then-girlfriend, Rihanna. He has faced additional legal proceedings in the years since.
As TMZ reported, the decision to honor Brown prompted questions about whether his past should factor into a public recognition from a member of Congress.
The response has raised a broader question about the intersection of an artist's cultural contributions and their personal history when it comes to public honors.
Crockett's comments focused on the cultural significance of Brown and Usher's careers rather than addressing Brown's past legal issues. The Congressional Record is the official record of congressional proceedings and other business, and lawmakers can use it to recognize individuals, events and accomplishments.
The R&B tour featuring Brown and Usher is scheduled to continue through December, with stops planned in cities across the country.
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett recognized R&B stars Chris Brown and Usher with a Congressional Record tribute during their concert Saturday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, a celebration that quickly generated discussion online.
Crockett, a Texas Democrat representing a Dallas-area district, joined Chris Brown onstage during a stop on their joint R&B tour. Texas state Rep. Venton Jones and music producer RoccStar also participated in the presentation, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Crockett told the sold-out crowd that she wanted to formally document the artists' contributions to music.
"Right now, we are experiencing Black joy to the highest level," Crockett said. "And I wanted to make sure we wanted to document that in the Congressional record."
The recognition highlighted the musical careers of both performers. Usher is an eight-time Grammy Award winner with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, while Brown has two Grammys and three No. 1 Billboard 200 albums, according to the Chronicle.
Brown thanked Crockett and the audience following the presentation, with the two embracing onstage.
The recognition, however, drew criticism because of Brown's well-documented legal history. In 2009, Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault involving his then-girlfriend, Rihanna. He has faced additional legal proceedings in the years since.
As TMZ reported, the decision to honor Brown prompted questions about whether his past should factor into a public recognition from a member of Congress.
The response has raised a broader question about the intersection of an artist's cultural contributions and their personal history when it comes to public honors.
Crockett's comments focused on the cultural significance of Brown and Usher's careers rather than addressing Brown's past legal issues. The Congressional Record is the official record of congressional proceedings and other business, and lawmakers can use it to recognize individuals, events and accomplishments.
The R&B tour featuring Brown and Usher is scheduled to continue through December, with stops planned in cities across the country.
The Emmys 2026 – Complete Winners List
The full list of winners for the 2026 Emmy Awards has been announced. 19 categories were announced live during the show on Monday night (September 14) and more than 100 other categories were revealed during the pre-show events last weekend.
Mariska Hargitay hosted the event this year and there were so many big moments, including Matthew Rhys making history with his double win, pulling off a feat that no one else has ever done before.
Widow’s Bay, The Pitt, and Pluribus were the only shows to win multiple awards during the main Emmys show.
BEST DRAMA SERIES
The Diplomat
The Gilded Age
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Paradise
The Pitt – WINNER
Pluribus
Slow Horses
Your Friends and Neighbors
BEST COMEDY SERIES
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Shrinking
Widow’s Bay – WINNER
BEST LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES
All Her Fault
The Beast in Me
Beef
DTF St. Louis – WINNER
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette
BEST REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
Dancing With the Stars
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
The Traitors – WINNER
BEST VARIETY SERIES
The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert – WINNER
Saturday Night Live
BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Mark Ruffalo, Task
Rufus Sewell, The Diplomat
Noah Wyle, The Pitt – WINNER
BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age
Chase Infiniti, The Testaments
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus – WINNER
Zendaya, Euphoria
BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder Man
Steve Carell, Rooster
Matthew Rhys, Widow’s Bay – WINNER
Jason Segel, Shrinking
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Elle Fanning, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback
Jean Smart, Hacks – WINNER
BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES
Claire Danes, The Beast in Me
Sally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures – WINNER
Carey Mulligan, Beef
Sarah Pidgeon, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette
Sarah Snook, All Her Fault
BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES
Riz Ahmed, Bait
Jason Bateman, Black Rabbit
Charlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Oscar Isaac, Beef
Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me – WINNER
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons
Paul W. Downs, Hacks
Harrison Ford, Shrinking
Nick Offerman, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Stephen Root, Widow’s Bay – WINNER
Michael Urie, Shrinking
Tayler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Patrick Ball, The Pitt
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt
Gerran Howell, The Pitt
Jack Lowden, Slow Horses
Tom Pelphrey, Task – WINNER
Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Pluribus
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE (ANNOUNCED IN PRE-SHOW)
Jason Bateman, DTF St. Louis
Richard Gadd, Half Man
David Harbour, DTF St. Louis – WINNER
Richard Jenkins, DTF St. Louis
Charles Melton, Beef
Nick Offerman, Death by Lightning
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Dale Dickey, Widow’s Bay
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay – WINNER
Michelle Pfeiffer, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Megan Stalter, Hacks
Jessica Williams, Shrinking
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Taylor Deardon, The Pitt
Fiona Dourif, The Pitt
Allison Janney, The Diplomat – WINNER
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt
Sepideh Moafi, The Pitt
Julianne Nicholson, Paradise
Karolina Wydra, Pluribus
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE (ANNOUNCED IN PRE-SHOW)
Linda Cardellini, DTF St. Louis – WINNER
Dakota Fanning, All Her Fault
Laurie Metcalf, Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Joy Sunday, DTF St. Louis
Youn Yuh-jung, Beef
Constance Zimmer, Love Story: John F. Kennedy & Carolyn Bessette
BEST DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
The Gilded Age — Salli Richardson Whitfield
Paradise — Hanelle M. Culpepper
The Pitt — Noah Wyle
Pluribus — Vince Gilligan
Slow Horses — Saul Metzstein – WINNER
Task — Salli Richardson Whitfield
BEST WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
The Diplomat — Peter Ackerman, Debora Cahn
The Pitt — Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman, R. Scott Gemmill
The Pitt — Valerie Chu
Pluribus — Vince Gilligan – WINNER
Slow Horses — Will Smith
Task — Brad Ingelsby
BEST DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
Abbott Elementary — Randall Einhorn
The Bear — Christopher Storer
The Chair Company — Andrew DeYoung
Hacks — Lucia Aniello
The Ms. Pat Show — Mary Lou Belli
Widow’s Bay — Hiro Murai – WINNER
BEST WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
Abbott Elementary — Quinta Brunson
The Chair Company — Tim Robinson
The Comeback — Michael Patrick King
Hacks — Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky
Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat — Anthony King
Widow’s Bay — Katie Dippold – WINNER
Widow’s Bay, The Pitt, and Pluribus were the only shows to win multiple awards during the main Emmys show.
BEST DRAMA SERIES
The Diplomat
The Gilded Age
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Paradise
The Pitt – WINNER
Pluribus
Slow Horses
Your Friends and Neighbors
BEST COMEDY SERIES
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Shrinking
Widow’s Bay – WINNER
BEST LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES
All Her Fault
The Beast in Me
Beef
DTF St. Louis – WINNER
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette
BEST REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
Dancing With the Stars
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
The Traitors – WINNER
BEST VARIETY SERIES
The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert – WINNER
Saturday Night Live
BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Mark Ruffalo, Task
Rufus Sewell, The Diplomat
Noah Wyle, The Pitt – WINNER
BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age
Chase Infiniti, The Testaments
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus – WINNER
Zendaya, Euphoria
BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder Man
Steve Carell, Rooster
Matthew Rhys, Widow’s Bay – WINNER
Jason Segel, Shrinking
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Elle Fanning, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback
Jean Smart, Hacks – WINNER
BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES
Claire Danes, The Beast in Me
Sally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures – WINNER
Carey Mulligan, Beef
Sarah Pidgeon, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette
Sarah Snook, All Her Fault
BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES
Riz Ahmed, Bait
Jason Bateman, Black Rabbit
Charlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Oscar Isaac, Beef
Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me – WINNER
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons
Paul W. Downs, Hacks
Harrison Ford, Shrinking
Nick Offerman, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Stephen Root, Widow’s Bay – WINNER
Michael Urie, Shrinking
Tayler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Patrick Ball, The Pitt
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt
Gerran Howell, The Pitt
Jack Lowden, Slow Horses
Tom Pelphrey, Task – WINNER
Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Pluribus
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE (ANNOUNCED IN PRE-SHOW)
Jason Bateman, DTF St. Louis
Richard Gadd, Half Man
David Harbour, DTF St. Louis – WINNER
Richard Jenkins, DTF St. Louis
Charles Melton, Beef
Nick Offerman, Death by Lightning
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Dale Dickey, Widow’s Bay
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay – WINNER
Michelle Pfeiffer, Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Megan Stalter, Hacks
Jessica Williams, Shrinking
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Taylor Deardon, The Pitt
Fiona Dourif, The Pitt
Allison Janney, The Diplomat – WINNER
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt
Sepideh Moafi, The Pitt
Julianne Nicholson, Paradise
Karolina Wydra, Pluribus
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOVIE (ANNOUNCED IN PRE-SHOW)
Linda Cardellini, DTF St. Louis – WINNER
Dakota Fanning, All Her Fault
Laurie Metcalf, Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Joy Sunday, DTF St. Louis
Youn Yuh-jung, Beef
Constance Zimmer, Love Story: John F. Kennedy & Carolyn Bessette
BEST DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
The Gilded Age — Salli Richardson Whitfield
Paradise — Hanelle M. Culpepper
The Pitt — Noah Wyle
Pluribus — Vince Gilligan
Slow Horses — Saul Metzstein – WINNER
Task — Salli Richardson Whitfield
BEST WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
The Diplomat — Peter Ackerman, Debora Cahn
The Pitt — Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman, R. Scott Gemmill
The Pitt — Valerie Chu
Pluribus — Vince Gilligan – WINNER
Slow Horses — Will Smith
Task — Brad Ingelsby
BEST DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
Abbott Elementary — Randall Einhorn
The Bear — Christopher Storer
The Chair Company — Andrew DeYoung
Hacks — Lucia Aniello
The Ms. Pat Show — Mary Lou Belli
Widow’s Bay — Hiro Murai – WINNER
BEST WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
Abbott Elementary — Quinta Brunson
The Chair Company — Tim Robinson
The Comeback — Michael Patrick King
Hacks — Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky
Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat — Anthony King
Widow’s Bay — Katie Dippold – WINNER
Congrats to all the winners!
Michael J. Fox Receives Standing Ovation While Accepting Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Emmys 2026
Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award during the 2026 Emmy Awards, which took place Monday night (September 14) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
He received a standing ovation from the audience for the award, which was a special humanitarian honor.
The actor’s former The Good Wife co-star Julianna Margulies presented the award.
Michael was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991. He publicly revealed his diagnosis in 1998 and founded The Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000. The organization is now the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s research and has supported more than $3 billion in programs.
“I learned from his example. I couldn’t have known how these lessons would resonate in my own life, until my late 20s, when my life handed me a role I wasn’t looking for,” Michael said in his speech (via Variety). “Initially I kept my Parkinson’s diagnosis a secret. I worried it would affect my work and relationships with audiences. Would they laugh if they knew I was sick? I was stunned by the support from all of you, so uplifted and I hadn’t lost what I do. They couldn’t take it away from me. And it’s because you stood up for me. … I understood that accepting Parkinson’s didn’t mean I had to surrender to it. It just meant I had to do everything I could for everyone living with this disease.”
“I set out to advocate for Parkinson’s disease and raise money,” he continued. “I found people to lead the effort for me and vowed to fund the best science in the world. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made to benefit Parkinson’s patients and families. We move closer to eradicating this disease forever. I’m deeply grateful to our staff, donors, researchers, and most of all the patient community who make our work at the Michael J. Fox foundation possible.”
Michael is a five-time Emmy winner and received his 19th nomination this year for his work on the Apple TV series Shrinking.
Mariska Hargitay is hosting the Emmys tonight for the very first time and she’s already a two-time winner this year. NBC is airing the show beginning at 8/7c and we have all the details on how to watch for free.
Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award during the 2026 Emmy Awards, which took place Monday night (September 14) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
He received a standing ovation from the audience for the award, which was a special humanitarian honor.
The actor’s former The Good Wife co-star Julianna Margulies presented the award.
Michael was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991. He publicly revealed his diagnosis in 1998 and founded The Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000. The organization is now the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s research and has supported more than $3 billion in programs.
“I learned from his example. I couldn’t have known how these lessons would resonate in my own life, until my late 20s, when my life handed me a role I wasn’t looking for,” Michael said in his speech (via Variety). “Initially I kept my Parkinson’s diagnosis a secret. I worried it would affect my work and relationships with audiences. Would they laugh if they knew I was sick? I was stunned by the support from all of you, so uplifted and I hadn’t lost what I do. They couldn’t take it away from me. And it’s because you stood up for me. … I understood that accepting Parkinson’s didn’t mean I had to surrender to it. It just meant I had to do everything I could for everyone living with this disease.”
“I set out to advocate for Parkinson’s disease and raise money,” he continued. “I found people to lead the effort for me and vowed to fund the best science in the world. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made to benefit Parkinson’s patients and families. We move closer to eradicating this disease forever. I’m deeply grateful to our staff, donors, researchers, and most of all the patient community who make our work at the Michael J. Fox foundation possible.”
Michael is a five-time Emmy winner and received his 19th nomination this year for his work on the Apple TV series Shrinking.
Mariska Hargitay is hosting the Emmys tonight for the very first time and she’s already a two-time winner this year. NBC is airing the show beginning at 8/7c and we have all the details on how to watch for free.
Cher Speaks Out After Death of Longtime Friend & Collaborator Bob Mackie
Cher is mourning the death of her longtime friend and collaborator Bob Mackie.
Cher is mourning the death of her longtime friend and collaborator Bob Mackie.
If you didn’t see the sad news, it was announced on Monday (September 14) that the legendary costume designer had passed away at the age of 87.
Hours later, the 80-year-old Oscar and Grammy winner took to X to share a sweet message remembering Bob.
“My dear Bob has gone up to heaven,” Cher began. “Knowing him, he’s bringing sequins, beads, and his sketch pad.”
“Good nite my sweet prince,” she added.
Bob and Cher first met in 1971 on the set of The Carol Burnett Show and they quickly hit it off and began working together. Over the years, Bob created the majority of Cher’s most iconic, boundary-pushing, and flamboyant fashion moments.
“A woman who wears my clothes is not afraid to be noticed,” Bob famously once said.
He was a 32-time Emmy nominee and nine-time winner, taking home trophies for his work with Cher, Carol Burnett and Diana Ross. In 2002, he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. He was also a three-time Oscar nominee for his work on the movies Lady Sings the Blues, Funny Lady and Pennies From Heaven.
Despite designing costumes for Broadway shows for decades, Bob received his only Tony nomination, and win, for his work on 2018’s The Cher Show.
Hours later, the 80-year-old Oscar and Grammy winner took to X to share a sweet message remembering Bob.
“My dear Bob has gone up to heaven,” Cher began. “Knowing him, he’s bringing sequins, beads, and his sketch pad.”
“Good nite my sweet prince,” she added.
Bob and Cher first met in 1971 on the set of The Carol Burnett Show and they quickly hit it off and began working together. Over the years, Bob created the majority of Cher’s most iconic, boundary-pushing, and flamboyant fashion moments.
“A woman who wears my clothes is not afraid to be noticed,” Bob famously once said.
He was a 32-time Emmy nominee and nine-time winner, taking home trophies for his work with Cher, Carol Burnett and Diana Ross. In 2002, he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. He was also a three-time Oscar nominee for his work on the movies Lady Sings the Blues, Funny Lady and Pennies From Heaven.
Despite designing costumes for Broadway shows for decades, Bob received his only Tony nomination, and win, for his work on 2018’s The Cher Show.
The Kennedy Center Leaders Say The Only Way To Avoid Bankruptcy Is Putting Trump’s Name On The Building
The Kennedy Center is on the brink of bankruptcy and its leadership says the fix is putting Donald Trump’s name on the front of the building.
That argument appears in two draft board resolutions filed in federal court on Monday, along with a 57-page internal packet sent to the center’s board of trustees. The Washington Post reported on the packet Sunday evening and NPR has confirmed the document exists. The resolutions say that while the center is looking at other ways to survive financially, Trump has offered to raise the money needed to keep it out of bankruptcy during the renovation, and that if his name is not on the building he cannot lead that rescue.
The center projects it will take in $124 million this fiscal year against a budget that assumed $220 million. A fiscal year is just the twelve month window an organization uses for accounting, which does not have to line up with the calendar. Even after cutting spending, officials say that leaves a $23 million hole. The packet warns the institution faces certain fiscal collapse within weeks, and that it may soon be unable to make payroll or pay the routine maintenance contracts that keep a building that size running. It says the center could be forced to shut down as early as Tuesday.
The Kennedy Center is on the brink of bankruptcy and its leadership says the fix is putting Donald Trump’s name on the front of the building.
That argument appears in two draft board resolutions filed in federal court on Monday, along with a 57-page internal packet sent to the center’s board of trustees. The Washington Post reported on the packet Sunday evening and NPR has confirmed the document exists. The resolutions say that while the center is looking at other ways to survive financially, Trump has offered to raise the money needed to keep it out of bankruptcy during the renovation, and that if his name is not on the building he cannot lead that rescue.
The center projects it will take in $124 million this fiscal year against a budget that assumed $220 million. A fiscal year is just the twelve month window an organization uses for accounting, which does not have to line up with the calendar. Even after cutting spending, officials say that leaves a $23 million hole. The packet warns the institution faces certain fiscal collapse within weeks, and that it may soon be unable to make payroll or pay the routine maintenance contracts that keep a building that size running. It says the center could be forced to shut down as early as Tuesday.
The majority of both the Kennedy Center’s administration and its board of trustees were selected by Trump after his administration took control of the institution in 2025. The board of trustees is the group legally responsible for overseeing a nonprofit, including its finances and its leadership. So the people saying the center cannot survive without Trump’s name on it are, for the most part, people Trump put in place.
The renaming itself has been in court since last year. The board voted in December to rename the institution, and Representative Joyce Beatty, an Ohio Democrat who sits on the board as an ex-officio member, sued to stop it. Ex-officio means she holds the seat automatically because of the office she already holds rather than by appointment. The suit blocked the board from adding Trump’s name to the building. Judge Christopher Cooper is overseeing that case, and a status conference, which is a routine hearing where a judge sets deadlines and future court dates, is scheduled for Tuesday morning. That is the same day as the board’s special meeting. Beatty is the one who put the two draft resolutions into the court record on Monday.
The reasoning the center offers for the renaming is a comparison to ordinary philanthropy. Hospitals and universities put major donors’ names on wings and buildings all the time, and the resolutions frame this the same way: Trump is the only person who can fundraise at the scale required and the only one who can oversee a renovation this large, so the name belongs to him.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick made a version of that pitch last month outside a hearing in the Beatty case. He said the renovation would cost $400 million to $500 million done over time, or $257 million with Trump serving as construction manager. Lutnick’s wife, Allison Lutnick, was named to the Kennedy Center board in February 2025.
There is a real dispute about how the center got here. A Kennedy Center spokesperson says the current board inherited financial mismanagement from the previous leadership. That has been the administration’s position since early on. Interim director Richard Grenell said in March 2025 that the institution was carrying $72 million in debt from past leadership decisions, and chief financial officer Donna Arduin described what she found as a dire situation created by gross mismanagement, saying the prior business plan was built to lose money and that previous leadership had to pay salaries out of money meant for debt reserves.
Deborah Rutter, who ran the Kennedy Center before the takeover, has pushed back hard. She has said the financials were consistently transparent and available in professionally audited reports, called the characterization a malicious attempt to distort the facts, and suggested that the people now in charge may be facing gaps of their own and looking to assign them to past management, a group that includes trustees Trump appointed during his first term.
What is not in dispute is that programming has left. The producers of Hamilton pulled a run that was scheduled for 2026. A number of artists cancelled shows after the takeover. And in January 2026, the Washington National Opera announced it was leaving the institution, citing financial difficulties rather than politics. Those departures mean fewer tickets sold, which is a meaningful share of how a performing arts center covers its costs.
The building itself is the other half of Tuesday’s agenda. The board is set to take up both the finances and the physical condition of the structure, which opened in 1971 and has been under scaffolding this year.
The renaming itself has been in court since last year. The board voted in December to rename the institution, and Representative Joyce Beatty, an Ohio Democrat who sits on the board as an ex-officio member, sued to stop it. Ex-officio means she holds the seat automatically because of the office she already holds rather than by appointment. The suit blocked the board from adding Trump’s name to the building. Judge Christopher Cooper is overseeing that case, and a status conference, which is a routine hearing where a judge sets deadlines and future court dates, is scheduled for Tuesday morning. That is the same day as the board’s special meeting. Beatty is the one who put the two draft resolutions into the court record on Monday.
The reasoning the center offers for the renaming is a comparison to ordinary philanthropy. Hospitals and universities put major donors’ names on wings and buildings all the time, and the resolutions frame this the same way: Trump is the only person who can fundraise at the scale required and the only one who can oversee a renovation this large, so the name belongs to him.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick made a version of that pitch last month outside a hearing in the Beatty case. He said the renovation would cost $400 million to $500 million done over time, or $257 million with Trump serving as construction manager. Lutnick’s wife, Allison Lutnick, was named to the Kennedy Center board in February 2025.
There is a real dispute about how the center got here. A Kennedy Center spokesperson says the current board inherited financial mismanagement from the previous leadership. That has been the administration’s position since early on. Interim director Richard Grenell said in March 2025 that the institution was carrying $72 million in debt from past leadership decisions, and chief financial officer Donna Arduin described what she found as a dire situation created by gross mismanagement, saying the prior business plan was built to lose money and that previous leadership had to pay salaries out of money meant for debt reserves.
Deborah Rutter, who ran the Kennedy Center before the takeover, has pushed back hard. She has said the financials were consistently transparent and available in professionally audited reports, called the characterization a malicious attempt to distort the facts, and suggested that the people now in charge may be facing gaps of their own and looking to assign them to past management, a group that includes trustees Trump appointed during his first term.
What is not in dispute is that programming has left. The producers of Hamilton pulled a run that was scheduled for 2026. A number of artists cancelled shows after the takeover. And in January 2026, the Washington National Opera announced it was leaving the institution, citing financial difficulties rather than politics. Those departures mean fewer tickets sold, which is a meaningful share of how a performing arts center covers its costs.
The building itself is the other half of Tuesday’s agenda. The board is set to take up both the finances and the physical condition of the structure, which opened in 1971 and has been under scaffolding this year.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Thinking everyone understands English
A "fired" police officer perhaps?
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
