#FASHIONFAB HOT or NOT?: Kerry Washington at the Atlanta Film Festival’s SHADOW FORCE Screening!
Kerry Washington attended the Atlanta Film Festival for the screening of her new film "SHADOW FORCE" and decided yo grace us with this ensemble
Love the colors. But I ask you is it Hot or Not?
#RHOA: Drew Sidora Isn't Fooling Anyone by Attempting To Seal Her Divorce Decree!
Drew Sidora’s tear-streaked performances may play well on screen, but The Real Housewives of Atlanta fans aren’t buying it — especially now that she’s scrambling to keep her divorce records sealed. On season 16, episode 6, titled "Peace Interrupted," Drew and estranged husband Ralph Pittman took their drama to new lows, exposing a fractured relationship that’s becoming harder for Drew to spin in her favor. After years of dodging accountability and getting tangled in questionable story lines, her latest move has viewers asking: what is she really trying to hide?
Drew's desire to keep her divorce records sealed has raised suspicions. She insisted to her attorney that revealing the details could harm her children, but her discomfort when asked what might be exposed hints at deeper concerns. "There's definitely more evidence against Ralph than against me," she nervously shared during the episode. Viewers are skeptical, especially after Drew previously accused Ralph of cheating and stealing money from her. If Drew’s only motive is to shield the children from uncomfortable truths, why would she need to hide so much about Ralph's alleged actions? The conflicting statements raise more questions about what she's really trying to protect.
This season, Drew sparked controversy by working closely with Porsha Williams' ex, Dennis McKinley. Though Dennis and Porsha have maintained a cordial relationship for their daughter, PJ, Porsha was upset to learn Dennis was helping Drew with her music career — especially after asking him not to meet with Drew on camera. Despite objections from both Porsha and Drew’s estranged husband Ralph, Drew refused to cut ties, prioritizing her music ambitions even as tensions escalated.
Drew claims her music project with Dennis could eventually pay for her children’s and Porsha’s daughter’s college. Despite Ralph’s discomfort with Dennis’ involvement — and his repeated accusations of Drew’s alleged infidelity — she insists she's not being irresponsible. “I’ve made mistakes throughout the course of our marriage, but Drew has too," Ralph said in a confessional. "And so I believe unsealing of the records gives 100% equal playing field.”
According to Ralph, he pays all the bills at the house and has been banished to the basement. Drew has a completely different story. She claimed to be the sole provider for the family and tearfully suggested Ralph stole money from her. It’s perplexing why Drew would be opposed to the divorce records being unsealed if Ralph had stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars from her and had been unfaithful.
What’s even stranger is why Ralph would be so eager to open the records if the information within them would further destroy his reputation. Drew has put every failure throughout their marriage in his lap so the records being exposed should only add color to her damning statements. Another possibility is that making the records public could prove that Ralph isn't as irresponsible as Drew claims. Because the divorcees' accounts of the marriage and divorce are so polar opposed, someone has to be lying, and the other has to be somewhat closer to the truth.
Before Drew’s awkward reunion moment at the close of season 15 attempting to serenade her estranged husband, there were rumors that she’d taken a dip in Andy Cohen’s proverbial lady pond. The whispers coincided with Drew’s role in a movie produced by former RHOA fave Kandi Burruss and her husband Todd. In The Pass, Drew plays a desperate housewife who has an illicit affair with a woman. The story line consists of a couple who are bored with their mundane life and decide to experiment with giving each other a pass for an extramarital affair.
Several blogs reported Drew was seen canoodling with a woman on-set while filming. The plot of the movie seemed eerily close to the turmoil being discussed online regarding Drew and Ralph's rocky marriage. When asked about the rumors, Drew attempted to dismiss them, but critics of the show weren't buying it. To add insult to injury, Drew was spotted in Atlanta with a lesbian actress. Shortly after, Drew and Ralph attempted to outrun each other to the courthouse to file for divorce. Drew beat Ralph to the courthouse with less than an hour to spare, filing on the basis of irreconcilable differences, stating the marriage was irretrievably broken.
Drew referenced the couple's situation as a “sh—show" divorce, but with the divorce records being opened, she may have bigger problems than Ralph sleeping in the basement. When she joined the series, Drew accused then-peach-in-training, Latoya Ali, of attempting to manipulate a pastor into an extramarital affair. Drew’s stance seemed far-fetched, but some fans gave her a pass after Drew acknowledged that she came from a religiously conservative background. Some have speculated that her religious foundation could be a motivator for her desperation to keep the divorce records sealed.
If Drew has experimented with an alternative lifestyle, it could be detrimental to her relationships with former friends and family. For some reason, she is desperate to hide parts of her past while Ralph has admitted to cheating and is willing to let the truth finally come out. It's clear that Drew’s concern for Ralph and even her children finding out their father cheated, wouldn’t warrant this level of tears or desperation. Drew was trying unsuccessfully to save herself and now that she has failed, she’ll most likely resort to her default of misinterpreting the truth. Here come the lies.
Drew's desire to keep her divorce records sealed has raised suspicions. She insisted to her attorney that revealing the details could harm her children, but her discomfort when asked what might be exposed hints at deeper concerns. "There's definitely more evidence against Ralph than against me," she nervously shared during the episode. Viewers are skeptical, especially after Drew previously accused Ralph of cheating and stealing money from her. If Drew’s only motive is to shield the children from uncomfortable truths, why would she need to hide so much about Ralph's alleged actions? The conflicting statements raise more questions about what she's really trying to protect.
This season, Drew sparked controversy by working closely with Porsha Williams' ex, Dennis McKinley. Though Dennis and Porsha have maintained a cordial relationship for their daughter, PJ, Porsha was upset to learn Dennis was helping Drew with her music career — especially after asking him not to meet with Drew on camera. Despite objections from both Porsha and Drew’s estranged husband Ralph, Drew refused to cut ties, prioritizing her music ambitions even as tensions escalated.
Drew claims her music project with Dennis could eventually pay for her children’s and Porsha’s daughter’s college. Despite Ralph’s discomfort with Dennis’ involvement — and his repeated accusations of Drew’s alleged infidelity — she insists she's not being irresponsible. “I’ve made mistakes throughout the course of our marriage, but Drew has too," Ralph said in a confessional. "And so I believe unsealing of the records gives 100% equal playing field.”
According to Ralph, he pays all the bills at the house and has been banished to the basement. Drew has a completely different story. She claimed to be the sole provider for the family and tearfully suggested Ralph stole money from her. It’s perplexing why Drew would be opposed to the divorce records being unsealed if Ralph had stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars from her and had been unfaithful.
What’s even stranger is why Ralph would be so eager to open the records if the information within them would further destroy his reputation. Drew has put every failure throughout their marriage in his lap so the records being exposed should only add color to her damning statements. Another possibility is that making the records public could prove that Ralph isn't as irresponsible as Drew claims. Because the divorcees' accounts of the marriage and divorce are so polar opposed, someone has to be lying, and the other has to be somewhat closer to the truth.
Before Drew’s awkward reunion moment at the close of season 15 attempting to serenade her estranged husband, there were rumors that she’d taken a dip in Andy Cohen’s proverbial lady pond. The whispers coincided with Drew’s role in a movie produced by former RHOA fave Kandi Burruss and her husband Todd. In The Pass, Drew plays a desperate housewife who has an illicit affair with a woman. The story line consists of a couple who are bored with their mundane life and decide to experiment with giving each other a pass for an extramarital affair.
Several blogs reported Drew was seen canoodling with a woman on-set while filming. The plot of the movie seemed eerily close to the turmoil being discussed online regarding Drew and Ralph's rocky marriage. When asked about the rumors, Drew attempted to dismiss them, but critics of the show weren't buying it. To add insult to injury, Drew was spotted in Atlanta with a lesbian actress. Shortly after, Drew and Ralph attempted to outrun each other to the courthouse to file for divorce. Drew beat Ralph to the courthouse with less than an hour to spare, filing on the basis of irreconcilable differences, stating the marriage was irretrievably broken.
Drew referenced the couple's situation as a “sh—show" divorce, but with the divorce records being opened, she may have bigger problems than Ralph sleeping in the basement. When she joined the series, Drew accused then-peach-in-training, Latoya Ali, of attempting to manipulate a pastor into an extramarital affair. Drew’s stance seemed far-fetched, but some fans gave her a pass after Drew acknowledged that she came from a religiously conservative background. Some have speculated that her religious foundation could be a motivator for her desperation to keep the divorce records sealed.
If Drew has experimented with an alternative lifestyle, it could be detrimental to her relationships with former friends and family. For some reason, she is desperate to hide parts of her past while Ralph has admitted to cheating and is willing to let the truth finally come out. It's clear that Drew’s concern for Ralph and even her children finding out their father cheated, wouldn’t warrant this level of tears or desperation. Drew was trying unsuccessfully to save herself and now that she has failed, she’ll most likely resort to her default of misinterpreting the truth. Here come the lies.
#NewMusic from Coco Jones Releases Debut Album “Why Not More?”
R&B sensation Coco Jones has just released her highly anticipated debut album “Why Not More?” via High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings.
The 14-track album features a star-studded list of collaborators including YG Marley, Future, London on da Track and more. Why Not More? is a bold, redefining project that showcases Coco’s vulnerability & confidence.
Included on the project are previously released singles “Here We Go (Uh Oh),” “Most Beautiful Design,” “Taste,” and “You.”
Coco adds about the album:“Why Not More? is the question I’ve been asking myself in hopes of understanding me and growing in confidence. This album is about leaning into whoever you are right now without worrying about who you’ve been or who you want to be in the future. Authenticity will never lead you to the wrong place, so why not lean in?”
R&B sensation Coco Jones has just released her highly anticipated debut album “Why Not More?” via High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings.
The 14-track album features a star-studded list of collaborators including YG Marley, Future, London on da Track and more. Why Not More? is a bold, redefining project that showcases Coco’s vulnerability & confidence.
Included on the project are previously released singles “Here We Go (Uh Oh),” “Most Beautiful Design,” “Taste,” and “You.”
Coco adds about the album:“Why Not More? is the question I’ve been asking myself in hopes of understanding me and growing in confidence. This album is about leaning into whoever you are right now without worrying about who you’ve been or who you want to be in the future. Authenticity will never lead you to the wrong place, so why not lean in?”
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Next month, Coco will embark on her headlining Why Not More? Tour hitting major cities across the world including New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London and more, with support from Lady London and TA Thomas on select dates
Next month, Coco will embark on her headlining Why Not More? Tour hitting major cities across the world including New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London and more, with support from Lady London and TA Thomas on select dates
#HipHopNews: “Donda 2” Pulled Due To Kanye West’s Stolen Beats
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Kanye West dropped his long-awaited album Donda 2 on major streaming platforms Wednesday (April 30), only to have it yanked hours after a payment dispute with producers.
West had initially released the project exclusively through his Stem Player device in 2022.
But this week, the album briefly surfaced on Spotify and YouTube Music before being taken down after legal threats from Free Maiden, the manager of two producers who worked on the album.
During an chat with AllHipHop, Free Maiden gave more details about the dispute with West.
“You chose to run, duck, hide, and continuously steal our s###!” Free Maiden snapped said. “Why you think you have the right to continue to steal from us and monetize the work? It’s very slum landlordish. Get on the phone like a man.”
Free Maiden represents Jahmal “Boogz Da Beast” Gwin and Brian “AllDay” Miller, who produced eight of the album’s 18 songs.
“This man has been stealing for years, but I always protected him,” Free Maiden told AllHipHop. “I’ve saved Kanye nine figures in attempted lawsuits alone in the past. Gloves off now.”
The brief appearance of Donda 2 on streaming marked the first time the album had been widely available outside of West’s platform. The project had long been considered “lost” by listeners due to its limited release and lack of official distribution.
The latest dispute adds to a turbulent stretch for West, who was banned from Twitch just seven minutes into his debut stream last week.
As of Wednesday evening, Donda 2 remained unavailable on major streaming services, but West hinted that he wanted to come to an amicable resolution.
“Really wanna work with Brian and Boogz again,” he tweeted. “Really wanna work this out.”
Kanye West dropped his long-awaited album Donda 2 on major streaming platforms Wednesday (April 30), only to have it yanked hours after a payment dispute with producers.
West had initially released the project exclusively through his Stem Player device in 2022.
But this week, the album briefly surfaced on Spotify and YouTube Music before being taken down after legal threats from Free Maiden, the manager of two producers who worked on the album.
During an chat with AllHipHop, Free Maiden gave more details about the dispute with West.
“You chose to run, duck, hide, and continuously steal our s###!” Free Maiden snapped said. “Why you think you have the right to continue to steal from us and monetize the work? It’s very slum landlordish. Get on the phone like a man.”
Free Maiden represents Jahmal “Boogz Da Beast” Gwin and Brian “AllDay” Miller, who produced eight of the album’s 18 songs.
“This man has been stealing for years, but I always protected him,” Free Maiden told AllHipHop. “I’ve saved Kanye nine figures in attempted lawsuits alone in the past. Gloves off now.”
The brief appearance of Donda 2 on streaming marked the first time the album had been widely available outside of West’s platform. The project had long been considered “lost” by listeners due to its limited release and lack of official distribution.
The latest dispute adds to a turbulent stretch for West, who was banned from Twitch just seven minutes into his debut stream last week.
As of Wednesday evening, Donda 2 remained unavailable on major streaming services, but West hinted that he wanted to come to an amicable resolution.
“Really wanna work with Brian and Boogz again,” he tweeted. “Really wanna work this out.”
Suge Knight Pays $1.5M Settlement In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Related To ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Film
Marion "Suge" Knight appears for a hearing at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center March 9, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The hearing was scheduled to determine if the two criminal cases against Knight, one for murder and attempted murder when Knight allegedly ran over two men in a Compton parking lot after an argument and another case involving an alleged robbery and criminal threats to a photographer in Beverly Hills, should be moved to the downtown Los Angeles courthouse. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
Death Row Records co-founder Marion “Suge” Knight has agreed to pay a $1.5 million settlement to the family of the man whose 2015 death was determined to have been caused by Knight mowing him down in a vehicle.
On Tuesday (April 29), Knight appeared via video at a Los Angeles court hearing concerning a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Terry Carter.
Carter, a 55-year-old businessman, was fatally struck by Knight’s pickup truck in the parking lot of Tam’s Burgers in Compton on January 29, 2015.
The incident occurred following an altercation linked to the production of the N.W.A. biopic, Straight Outta Compton, where Knight had a confrontation with Cle “Bone” Sloan, a consultant on the film.
Carter’s widow, Lillian, and daughters, Nekaya and Crystal, were present in the courtroom as their attorney, Lance Behringer, proposed a $1.5 million settlement, allocating $500,000 to each family member.
Knight, whose longtime attorney David Kenner was absent, inquired whether his lack of legal representation would delay the civil trial.
Director Cle “Bone” Sloan attends the HBO documentary films LA premiere Of “Bastards Of The Party” at The ArcLight Theater on January 30, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. Chad Buchanan/Getty Images
Judge Thomas Long informed him that jury selection was scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 1, and stated, “There would be no further continuances. This case is out of time.”
Knight ultimately agreed to the settlement, thereby avoiding the trial. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Lillian Carter expressed her dissatisfaction with the outcome, but emphasized her desire to avoid further courtroom proceedings.
She stated, “I’m not happy with the outcome of it, at all, but I don’t want to give him another opportunity to put on a clown show and act like a bi**h,” adding, “Maybe somebody will shank him in jail.”
Marion “Suge” Knight appears in Los Angeles court for a pretrial hearing at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on January 21, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Knight is charged with robbery and criminal threats after allegedly stealing a photographer’s camera during an incident September 5, 2014 in Beverly Hills. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
In 2018, Knight pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in connection with Carter’s death and was sentenced to 28 years in prison.
The plea deal included 22 years for the manslaughter charge and an additional six years due to California’s three-strikes law. The fatal confrontation was captured on surveillance video, showing Knight backing his truck into Sloan and then driving forward, fatally striking Carter.
The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Carter’s family initially included Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Universal Pictures as defendants, alleging that their actions contributed to the dangerous environment leading to Carter’s death. However, Dr. Dre and Ice Cube were later cleared of responsibility in the case.
Marion "Suge" Knight appears for a hearing at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center March 9, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The hearing was scheduled to determine if the two criminal cases against Knight, one for murder and attempted murder when Knight allegedly ran over two men in a Compton parking lot after an argument and another case involving an alleged robbery and criminal threats to a photographer in Beverly Hills, should be moved to the downtown Los Angeles courthouse. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
Death Row Records co-founder Marion “Suge” Knight has agreed to pay a $1.5 million settlement to the family of the man whose 2015 death was determined to have been caused by Knight mowing him down in a vehicle.
On Tuesday (April 29), Knight appeared via video at a Los Angeles court hearing concerning a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Terry Carter.
Carter, a 55-year-old businessman, was fatally struck by Knight’s pickup truck in the parking lot of Tam’s Burgers in Compton on January 29, 2015.
The incident occurred following an altercation linked to the production of the N.W.A. biopic, Straight Outta Compton, where Knight had a confrontation with Cle “Bone” Sloan, a consultant on the film.
Carter’s widow, Lillian, and daughters, Nekaya and Crystal, were present in the courtroom as their attorney, Lance Behringer, proposed a $1.5 million settlement, allocating $500,000 to each family member.
Knight, whose longtime attorney David Kenner was absent, inquired whether his lack of legal representation would delay the civil trial.
Director Cle “Bone” Sloan attends the HBO documentary films LA premiere Of “Bastards Of The Party” at The ArcLight Theater on January 30, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. Chad Buchanan/Getty Images
Judge Thomas Long informed him that jury selection was scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 1, and stated, “There would be no further continuances. This case is out of time.”
Knight ultimately agreed to the settlement, thereby avoiding the trial. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Lillian Carter expressed her dissatisfaction with the outcome, but emphasized her desire to avoid further courtroom proceedings.
She stated, “I’m not happy with the outcome of it, at all, but I don’t want to give him another opportunity to put on a clown show and act like a bi**h,” adding, “Maybe somebody will shank him in jail.”
Marion “Suge” Knight appears in Los Angeles court for a pretrial hearing at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on January 21, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Knight is charged with robbery and criminal threats after allegedly stealing a photographer’s camera during an incident September 5, 2014 in Beverly Hills. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
In 2018, Knight pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in connection with Carter’s death and was sentenced to 28 years in prison.
The plea deal included 22 years for the manslaughter charge and an additional six years due to California’s three-strikes law. The fatal confrontation was captured on surveillance video, showing Knight backing his truck into Sloan and then driving forward, fatally striking Carter.
The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Carter’s family initially included Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Universal Pictures as defendants, alleging that their actions contributed to the dangerous environment leading to Carter’s death. However, Dr. Dre and Ice Cube were later cleared of responsibility in the case.
WNBA Preseason Games To Air Nationally For The First Time
The WNBA is making unprecedented moves. On Monday (April 28), the league released its complete 15-game preseason schedule for 2025 and announced that, for the first time, multiple preseason games will be broadcast nationally. In addition to four national broadcasts across ESPN, ION, and NBA TV, fans can stream up to 14 of the 15 preseason games with a free WNBA League Pass preview in the Watch tab of the WNBA App.
“We’ve seen the demand for WNBA content grow exponentially and we are meeting that demand by working with our broadcast partners and our teams to make a significant investment by making all 15 preseason games available to WNBA fans,” explained WNBA Chief Growth Officer Colie Edison in a statement.
“It will be the ultimate way for fans to follow their favorite players as all 13 teams prepare to tip off the regular season in mid-May. And the preseason schedule itself, with superstars returning to the arenas where they starred in college and in some cases, teams from around the world serving as opponents, brings an entirely new level of excitement to the WNBA preseason.”
Kicking off on Friday, the ION doubleheader will mark the league debut of Paige Bueckers, who was selected by the Dallas Wings with the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft 2025, as well as multiple WNBA stars back on the court including Arike Ogunbowale, Jackie Young, and Jewell Loyd.
Later that evening, 2024 WNBA All-Star and WNBA All-Rookie Team selection Angel Reese returned to her alma mater Louisiana State University with the Chicago Sky to take on the Brazil Women’s National Team. The entire weekend brings gameplay from the Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, and the Washington Mystics, who recently added first round draft picks Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen and Georgia Amoore to its roster.
The WNBA’s 29th regular season will tip off on Friday, May 16 and conclude on Thursday, Sept. 11, with each team playing a record-high 44 games.
View the full 2025 WNBA preseason schedule on the official website. https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2025&month=all
“We’ve seen the demand for WNBA content grow exponentially and we are meeting that demand by working with our broadcast partners and our teams to make a significant investment by making all 15 preseason games available to WNBA fans,” explained WNBA Chief Growth Officer Colie Edison in a statement.
“It will be the ultimate way for fans to follow their favorite players as all 13 teams prepare to tip off the regular season in mid-May. And the preseason schedule itself, with superstars returning to the arenas where they starred in college and in some cases, teams from around the world serving as opponents, brings an entirely new level of excitement to the WNBA preseason.”
Kicking off on Friday, the ION doubleheader will mark the league debut of Paige Bueckers, who was selected by the Dallas Wings with the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft 2025, as well as multiple WNBA stars back on the court including Arike Ogunbowale, Jackie Young, and Jewell Loyd.
Later that evening, 2024 WNBA All-Star and WNBA All-Rookie Team selection Angel Reese returned to her alma mater Louisiana State University with the Chicago Sky to take on the Brazil Women’s National Team. The entire weekend brings gameplay from the Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, and the Washington Mystics, who recently added first round draft picks Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen and Georgia Amoore to its roster.
The WNBA’s 29th regular season will tip off on Friday, May 16 and conclude on Thursday, Sept. 11, with each team playing a record-high 44 games.
View the full 2025 WNBA preseason schedule on the official website. https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2025&month=all
Bow Wow Says He Wants Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson to Reconcile
Bow Wow wants Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson to get back together. During a new Club Shay Shay interview, Bow expressed his hopes for Dupri and Jackson to spin the block. The exes, who are now friends, dated from 2002 to 2009, with the So So Def founder co-producing Jackson's albums 20 Y.O. and Discipline.
Around the 1:42:00 mark of the video below, Bow told Shannon Sharpe that Ashanti and Nelly's reconciliation was one of the "greatest" spin the block moments. When asked about Dupri and Jackson potentially getting back together, Bow said, "I do want that to happen."
Bow also gushed that Jackson is the "sweetest, coolest person ever." "It's like the best stepmom you can have. So sweet...and could be in the midst of the guys and it's whatever."
Bow also recounted a time watching Jackson, who he called "Ms. Janet," washing dishes and casually driving herself to pick up tacos.
"Ms. Jan, man, was everything," he continued. "You know it was somebody special when the person and the other person break up and you mad at your homie. That's how we all was with JD. Like, 'Damn, man, get it back together, please!"
Bow explained that Dupri was "at peace" in his relationship with the pop icon and called Jackson a "beautiful person."
While Jackson went on to marry her third husband, Wissam Al Mana, from 2012 to 2017, Dupri appeared in Jackson's Lifetime documentary in 2022 and spoke candidly about their relationship and breakup. While the singer wanted to start a family with Dupri, who proposed to her, Jackson heard that he was cheating, and Dupri admitted to being "reckless." "Girls wanted to talk to me more because I was dating her, which was really weird. And I was a man," he said in the documentary.
In a tweet last June, Dupri seemingly agreed that he "fumbled" Jackson.
Bow Wow wants Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson to get back together. During a new Club Shay Shay interview, Bow expressed his hopes for Dupri and Jackson to spin the block. The exes, who are now friends, dated from 2002 to 2009, with the So So Def founder co-producing Jackson's albums 20 Y.O. and Discipline.
Around the 1:42:00 mark of the video below, Bow told Shannon Sharpe that Ashanti and Nelly's reconciliation was one of the "greatest" spin the block moments. When asked about Dupri and Jackson potentially getting back together, Bow said, "I do want that to happen."
Bow also gushed that Jackson is the "sweetest, coolest person ever." "It's like the best stepmom you can have. So sweet...and could be in the midst of the guys and it's whatever."
Bow also recounted a time watching Jackson, who he called "Ms. Janet," washing dishes and casually driving herself to pick up tacos.
"Ms. Jan, man, was everything," he continued. "You know it was somebody special when the person and the other person break up and you mad at your homie. That's how we all was with JD. Like, 'Damn, man, get it back together, please!"
Bow explained that Dupri was "at peace" in his relationship with the pop icon and called Jackson a "beautiful person."
While Jackson went on to marry her third husband, Wissam Al Mana, from 2012 to 2017, Dupri appeared in Jackson's Lifetime documentary in 2022 and spoke candidly about their relationship and breakup. While the singer wanted to start a family with Dupri, who proposed to her, Jackson heard that he was cheating, and Dupri admitted to being "reckless." "Girls wanted to talk to me more because I was dating her, which was really weird. And I was a man," he said in the documentary.
In a tweet last June, Dupri seemingly agreed that he "fumbled" Jackson.
Misa Hylton’s Attorney Addresses “Unfortunate” Mary J. Blige Lawsuit After Decades Of Friendship
Stylist Misa Hylton has filed a $5M lawsuit against her former client and friend, Mary J. Blige, alleging the singer attempted to sabotage her business relationship with rapper Vado.
Supporters of both women were in shock when news of the lawsuit surfaced due to their very public, over three-decade friendship. Hylton’s lawyer, Nicholas Ramcharitar, recently addressed their relationship and the suit with Lauren Lorosa of The Breakfast Club, calling the situation “unfortunate,” but insisting Hylton did everything she could to settle the issue privately, not to mention save her friendship.
“Misa Hylton and Mary J. Blige, they’re not just friends, they’re non-biological family, probably closer than blood family, and it’s very unfortunate that this had to go down like this because Misa tried everything to amicably resolve the issue with Mary directly, with Mary’s camp,” the attorney shared. “But unbeknownst to us why, Mary J. Blige and her camp completely cut off Mrs. Hylton.”
The rep added that the lawsuit itself isn’t what killed their friendship, insisting that Misa is “confused” by Mary’s behavior. Hylton and her team have allegedly reached out to the songstress several times — regarding both their friendship and business — and have gone ignored.
Within the lawsuit, Hylton clarifies that Vado signed a management deal with her M.I.S.A. Management company on July 25, 2023 and later signed a record deal with Blige’s Beautiful Life Productions on October 1, 2023. Blige is accused of removing Hylton from emails and purposefully excluding her from conversations where the singer allegedly attempted to persuade the rapper to drop Misa as management and sign on with her head of security, whom Hylton calls Blige’s “boyfriend.” Blige is also accused of shelving Vado’s completed album until he severs business ties with Hylton.
This alleged interference has resulted in a loss of wages for both Vado and Misa, as Hylton’s agency is entitled to 20% of the rapper’s earnings. This includes from potential album sales, show appearances, various bookings, etc.
Hylton’s attorney stressed, however, that the designer is more broken up over the turn their personal relationship took. “It’s like all of a sudden you have a sister you been with forever, and 40 years later all of a sudden your sister stops talking to you and you don’t know why.”
Supporters of both women were in shock when news of the lawsuit surfaced due to their very public, over three-decade friendship. Hylton’s lawyer, Nicholas Ramcharitar, recently addressed their relationship and the suit with Lauren Lorosa of The Breakfast Club, calling the situation “unfortunate,” but insisting Hylton did everything she could to settle the issue privately, not to mention save her friendship.
“Misa Hylton and Mary J. Blige, they’re not just friends, they’re non-biological family, probably closer than blood family, and it’s very unfortunate that this had to go down like this because Misa tried everything to amicably resolve the issue with Mary directly, with Mary’s camp,” the attorney shared. “But unbeknownst to us why, Mary J. Blige and her camp completely cut off Mrs. Hylton.”
The rep added that the lawsuit itself isn’t what killed their friendship, insisting that Misa is “confused” by Mary’s behavior. Hylton and her team have allegedly reached out to the songstress several times — regarding both their friendship and business — and have gone ignored.
Within the lawsuit, Hylton clarifies that Vado signed a management deal with her M.I.S.A. Management company on July 25, 2023 and later signed a record deal with Blige’s Beautiful Life Productions on October 1, 2023. Blige is accused of removing Hylton from emails and purposefully excluding her from conversations where the singer allegedly attempted to persuade the rapper to drop Misa as management and sign on with her head of security, whom Hylton calls Blige’s “boyfriend.” Blige is also accused of shelving Vado’s completed album until he severs business ties with Hylton.
This alleged interference has resulted in a loss of wages for both Vado and Misa, as Hylton’s agency is entitled to 20% of the rapper’s earnings. This includes from potential album sales, show appearances, various bookings, etc.
Hylton’s attorney stressed, however, that the designer is more broken up over the turn their personal relationship took. “It’s like all of a sudden you have a sister you been with forever, and 40 years later all of a sudden your sister stops talking to you and you don’t know why.”
Erika Alexander, Kim Coles Are “ReLiving Single” In New Podcast On Iconic 90’s Show
Hartbeat, Kevin Hart’s multi-platform entertainment company, just announced a nostalgic show coming to the airwaves hosted by Living Single stars Erika Alexander and Kim Coles. Dubbed the “ultimate rewatch series” ReLiving Single will see the duo deep-dive into episodes and moments from the hit 90’s series.
“We’ve seen the massive impact that Living Single has had on The Culture,” stated Eric Eddings, SVP of Digital & Platforms at Hartbeat. “It’s one of those shows that inspired legions of journalists, lawyers, and changed the narrative of what it meant to be a Black woman in ’90s America. ReLiving Single will highlight the intentional effort made by the cast and crew—many of whom we’ve never heard from before. And who better to guide us through this journey than Erika and Kim?”
Alexander, actress, writer, producer, and activist, said, “‘ReLiving Single’ is a multigenerational conversation that remains evergreen because of the love our fans have for us and the show! And they want more! Kim and I, like a pair of vampires, ain’t aged a day!” as Coles added, “Getting to relive Living Single with Erika — and with all of you — feels like opening a time capsule packed with love, laughter, and a little extra lip gloss. I can’t wait to spill the tea, share the joy, and celebrate the magic that made us all family.”
Alexander and Coles are gearing up to take die-hard fans behind-the-scenes with stories, unforgettable moments, and unearthed details of episodes that viewers have long pondered on. Fans can also look forward to surprise guest appearances and exclusive insights from the stars themselves.
New episodes of ReLiving Single will drop weekly, starting Wednesday (May 7) on The ReLiving Single YouTube channel
Hartbeat, Kevin Hart’s multi-platform entertainment company, just announced a nostalgic show coming to the airwaves hosted by Living Single stars Erika Alexander and Kim Coles. Dubbed the “ultimate rewatch series” ReLiving Single will see the duo deep-dive into episodes and moments from the hit 90’s series.
“We’ve seen the massive impact that Living Single has had on The Culture,” stated Eric Eddings, SVP of Digital & Platforms at Hartbeat. “It’s one of those shows that inspired legions of journalists, lawyers, and changed the narrative of what it meant to be a Black woman in ’90s America. ReLiving Single will highlight the intentional effort made by the cast and crew—many of whom we’ve never heard from before. And who better to guide us through this journey than Erika and Kim?”
Alexander, actress, writer, producer, and activist, said, “‘ReLiving Single’ is a multigenerational conversation that remains evergreen because of the love our fans have for us and the show! And they want more! Kim and I, like a pair of vampires, ain’t aged a day!” as Coles added, “Getting to relive Living Single with Erika — and with all of you — feels like opening a time capsule packed with love, laughter, and a little extra lip gloss. I can’t wait to spill the tea, share the joy, and celebrate the magic that made us all family.”
Alexander and Coles are gearing up to take die-hard fans behind-the-scenes with stories, unforgettable moments, and unearthed details of episodes that viewers have long pondered on. Fans can also look forward to surprise guest appearances and exclusive insights from the stars themselves.
New episodes of ReLiving Single will drop weekly, starting Wednesday (May 7) on The ReLiving Single YouTube channel
Shedeur Sanders Gets Apology from Prankster for 'Shameful' Behavior
On April 27, the identity of one of the pranksters was revealed, and it ended up being Jax Ulbrich, the 21-year-old son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.
The Atlanta Falcons released a statement confirming the news, stating that earlier in the week, Jax had "unintentionally came across the draft contact phone number for Shedeur Sanders off an open iPad while visiting his parent’s home and wrote the number down to later conduct a prank call. Jeff Ulbrich was unaware of the data exposure or any facets of the prank and was made aware of the above only after the fact."
The statement added that the Falcons "do not condone this behavior and send our sincere apologies to Shedeur Sanders and his family, who we have been in contact with to apologize to, as well as facilitate an apology directly from Jax to the Sanders family." It added that the team has "been in contact with the NFL and will continue to cooperate fully with any inquiries we may receive from the NFL league office."
The Falcons also said they are "reviewing all protocols, and updating if necessary, to help prevent an incident like this from happening again."
Now, Jax has broken his silence and issued his own statement on social media. In his message, shared by ESPN's Adam Schefter, he calls his decision to prank call Sanders "completely inexcusable, embarrassing and shameful." He also said that he spoke with Sanders earlier in the day and thanked Sanders for taking his call.
"On Friday night I made a tremendous mistake," Jax stated in his apology. "Shedeur, what I did was completely inexcusable, embarrassing, and shameful. I'm so sorry I took away from your moment, it was selfish and childish."
He added, "I could never imagine getting ready to celebrate one of the greatest moments of your life and I made a terrible mistake and messed with that moment. Thank you for accepting my call earlier today, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me."
Following Sanders finally getting drafted over the weekend, he took to social media to thank God for the opportunity.
The Atlanta Falcons released a statement confirming the news, stating that earlier in the week, Jax had "unintentionally came across the draft contact phone number for Shedeur Sanders off an open iPad while visiting his parent’s home and wrote the number down to later conduct a prank call. Jeff Ulbrich was unaware of the data exposure or any facets of the prank and was made aware of the above only after the fact."
The statement added that the Falcons "do not condone this behavior and send our sincere apologies to Shedeur Sanders and his family, who we have been in contact with to apologize to, as well as facilitate an apology directly from Jax to the Sanders family." It added that the team has "been in contact with the NFL and will continue to cooperate fully with any inquiries we may receive from the NFL league office."
The Falcons also said they are "reviewing all protocols, and updating if necessary, to help prevent an incident like this from happening again."
Now, Jax has broken his silence and issued his own statement on social media. In his message, shared by ESPN's Adam Schefter, he calls his decision to prank call Sanders "completely inexcusable, embarrassing and shameful." He also said that he spoke with Sanders earlier in the day and thanked Sanders for taking his call.
"On Friday night I made a tremendous mistake," Jax stated in his apology. "Shedeur, what I did was completely inexcusable, embarrassing, and shameful. I'm so sorry I took away from your moment, it was selfish and childish."
He added, "I could never imagine getting ready to celebrate one of the greatest moments of your life and I made a terrible mistake and messed with that moment. Thank you for accepting my call earlier today, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me."
Following Sanders finally getting drafted over the weekend, he took to social media to thank God for the opportunity.
T.I. Jumps Off Stage To Defend Tiny As Trouble Unfolds Mid-Show
T.I. recently proved that he doesn't mess around when it comes to his family, and especially not when it comes to his wife Tiny.
It's no secret that T.I. doesn't play when it comes to his family, and he proved just this during a recent show. In a clip shared by The Neighborhood Talk, the Atlanta rapper is seen performing when a situation involving his wife Tiny unfolded in the crowd. It's unclear exactly what took place, but it is clear that T.I. wasn't about to let it slide.
He paused the show to jump off the stage and confront whoever was starting problems with Tiny. After that, he made an announcement, telling everyone not to mess with her. "Leave her alone," he said. "I'll flip the table." Fans on Instagram are commending him for sticking up for the singer.
"Y’all know this man don’t play about Tiny!!! Please find someone else to mess with," one commenter writes. "I knew he didn’t play about her when he ran up on Floyd 😂," someone else writes. Others point out that T.I. and Tiny's son King also rushed to her defense when things escalated.
This is far from the first time T.I. has shown how much he cares about Tiny, however. For Valentine's Day this year, he rocked a poncho with her face on it. "My man don't miss a moment to let me know I'm over loved & adored," she captioned a clip of him in the romantic outfit. "but well he out did himself with this poncho out in them Atlanta streets representing his lady & ofc as u can see he's really full of himself too!! @tip I love my King #TipNTiny #RealDealLoveStory #MovieType #24yrsNCounting."
A solid relationship isn't the only thing the pair has to be proud of these days, however. In March, their accuser Sabrina Peterson's lawsuit against them for alleged defamation was thrown out by a judge. At the time, the judge argued that Peterson failed to move the case along in a timely manner.
T.I. recently proved that he doesn't mess around when it comes to his family, and especially not when it comes to his wife Tiny.
It's no secret that T.I. doesn't play when it comes to his family, and he proved just this during a recent show. In a clip shared by The Neighborhood Talk, the Atlanta rapper is seen performing when a situation involving his wife Tiny unfolded in the crowd. It's unclear exactly what took place, but it is clear that T.I. wasn't about to let it slide.
He paused the show to jump off the stage and confront whoever was starting problems with Tiny. After that, he made an announcement, telling everyone not to mess with her. "Leave her alone," he said. "I'll flip the table." Fans on Instagram are commending him for sticking up for the singer.
"Y’all know this man don’t play about Tiny!!! Please find someone else to mess with," one commenter writes. "I knew he didn’t play about her when he ran up on Floyd 😂," someone else writes. Others point out that T.I. and Tiny's son King also rushed to her defense when things escalated.
This is far from the first time T.I. has shown how much he cares about Tiny, however. For Valentine's Day this year, he rocked a poncho with her face on it. "My man don't miss a moment to let me know I'm over loved & adored," she captioned a clip of him in the romantic outfit. "but well he out did himself with this poncho out in them Atlanta streets representing his lady & ofc as u can see he's really full of himself too!! @tip I love my King #TipNTiny #RealDealLoveStory #MovieType #24yrsNCounting."
A solid relationship isn't the only thing the pair has to be proud of these days, however. In March, their accuser Sabrina Peterson's lawsuit against them for alleged defamation was thrown out by a judge. At the time, the judge argued that Peterson failed to move the case along in a timely manner.
Michael Bolton Struggles With His Speech, Mobility And Short-Term Memory Amid Cancer Battle
Michael Bolton, the Grammy-winning artist beloved for hits like "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You," has recently opened up about his battle with glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. Diagnosed in December 2023, he first announced his condition via a courageous interview with People magazine.
In the months following his emergency brain surgery, Bolton experienced a whirlwind of treatments, including a second surgery due to an infection and months of radiation and chemotherapy, concluding in October 2024.
Following these rigorous treatments, Bolton faced deficits in speech, short-term memory, and mobility. "I feel there's still a lot to do on the fight side," he said. However, his recent MRI scan in April 2025 showed no signs of the tumor's return, offering a glimmer of hope in a challenging journey.
"Succumbing to the challenge is not an option," Bolton stated emphatically, showcasing his resilient mindset. "You're really quickly drawn into a duel. I guess that's the way you find out what you're made of."
Bolton's family has been a cornerstone of his support system. His daughters Isa, Holly, and Taryn, along with his six grandchildren, have rallied around him, providing emotional strength and laughter despite the gravity of his diagnosis. "It's unimaginable moving forward without my family being so on board," Bolton shared. "This is a house of laughter, thankfully."
One particular moment stands out: shortly after his December surgery, Bolton began singing in his hospital room, much to the astonishment of a nurse unaware of his illustrious career. Holly, 47, fondly recalled the moment, "I remember one of the nurses had no idea who he was, and she's like, 'Do you know he sings like this?' "
This battle has reshaped Bolton's view on legacy and what he wishes to leave behind for his children. "How do I give things that they can take forward? Life lessons, love, any kind of validation that I can give [them]," he reflected. "It's a reality of mortality. Suddenly a new light has gone on that raises questions, including 'Am I doing the best that I can do with my time?' "
Through it all, Bolton continues to find solace in music and songwriting. Music remains a vital part of his recovery process, feeding his spirit and driving his determination. "I want to keep going," he affirmed. "I feel there's still a lot to do on the fight side. I got a title for a song: 'Ain't Going Down Without a Fight.' "
By sharing his experience publicly, Bolton aims to offer comfort, hope, and inspiration to others facing similar battles. "Whenever you find yourself in any kind of challenging position, just to know that you're not alone going through it is a big deal. It actually helps people to know."
In the months following his emergency brain surgery, Bolton experienced a whirlwind of treatments, including a second surgery due to an infection and months of radiation and chemotherapy, concluding in October 2024.
Following these rigorous treatments, Bolton faced deficits in speech, short-term memory, and mobility. "I feel there's still a lot to do on the fight side," he said. However, his recent MRI scan in April 2025 showed no signs of the tumor's return, offering a glimmer of hope in a challenging journey.
"Succumbing to the challenge is not an option," Bolton stated emphatically, showcasing his resilient mindset. "You're really quickly drawn into a duel. I guess that's the way you find out what you're made of."
Bolton's family has been a cornerstone of his support system. His daughters Isa, Holly, and Taryn, along with his six grandchildren, have rallied around him, providing emotional strength and laughter despite the gravity of his diagnosis. "It's unimaginable moving forward without my family being so on board," Bolton shared. "This is a house of laughter, thankfully."
One particular moment stands out: shortly after his December surgery, Bolton began singing in his hospital room, much to the astonishment of a nurse unaware of his illustrious career. Holly, 47, fondly recalled the moment, "I remember one of the nurses had no idea who he was, and she's like, 'Do you know he sings like this?' "
This battle has reshaped Bolton's view on legacy and what he wishes to leave behind for his children. "How do I give things that they can take forward? Life lessons, love, any kind of validation that I can give [them]," he reflected. "It's a reality of mortality. Suddenly a new light has gone on that raises questions, including 'Am I doing the best that I can do with my time?' "
Through it all, Bolton continues to find solace in music and songwriting. Music remains a vital part of his recovery process, feeding his spirit and driving his determination. "I want to keep going," he affirmed. "I feel there's still a lot to do on the fight side. I got a title for a song: 'Ain't Going Down Without a Fight.' "
By sharing his experience publicly, Bolton aims to offer comfort, hope, and inspiration to others facing similar battles. "Whenever you find yourself in any kind of challenging position, just to know that you're not alone going through it is a big deal. It actually helps people to know."
'Desperate Housewives' Spin-Off 'Wisteria Lane' In The Works With Kerry Washington
Die-hard fans of "Desperate Housewives" have reason to celebrate: The beloved melodrama is being revived in a spin-off currently in development at Onyx Collective, the Disney-owned content brand.
Titled "Wisteria Lane", this new series promises to capture the same fun, sexy, and darkly comedic vibe of its predecessor, but with timely updates and a fresh group of characters.
"Scandal" star Kerry Washington is attached as an executive producer, via her production company, Simpson Street. Also onboard is c=Natalie Chaidez], co-showrunner of "The Flight Attendant", who will serve as writer and executive producer.
The show is envisioned to focus on the private and public lives of Wisteria Lane's eclectic residents, where, behind the white picket fences and perfect Instagram posts, secrets abound.
Originally created by Marc Cherry, "Desperate Housewives" had a successful run from 2004 to 2012, starring Felicity Huffman, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross, and Nicollette Sheridan. The series amassed seven Emmys and three Golden Globes over its eight seasons.
Marc Cherry himself has mulled over his own revival, though with a different creative direction. "I would probably want to do the idea maybe in an earlier decade," he mused, even considering a setting like 1966 for a fresh take.
While Cherry is not involved in "Wisteria Lane", the original stars have mixed feelings about a reboot - Eva Longoria previously said she would "be the first to sign up" if a remake was being made while Teri Hatcher was more reserved about returning.
While casting for the new series remains under wraps, the original set of "Wisteria Lane" still stands on the Universal backlot, a nostalgic touchstone for fans. If the project moves beyond development, "Wisteria Lane" will air on Onyx Collective and stream on Hulu, poised to draw in a new generation of viewers excited for suburban melodrama.
Whether the spin-off will match the impact of the original remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: the allure of secrets behind suburban perfection is as captivating as ever.
Titled "Wisteria Lane", this new series promises to capture the same fun, sexy, and darkly comedic vibe of its predecessor, but with timely updates and a fresh group of characters.
"Scandal" star Kerry Washington is attached as an executive producer, via her production company, Simpson Street. Also onboard is c=Natalie Chaidez], co-showrunner of "The Flight Attendant", who will serve as writer and executive producer.
The show is envisioned to focus on the private and public lives of Wisteria Lane's eclectic residents, where, behind the white picket fences and perfect Instagram posts, secrets abound.
Originally created by Marc Cherry, "Desperate Housewives" had a successful run from 2004 to 2012, starring Felicity Huffman, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross, and Nicollette Sheridan. The series amassed seven Emmys and three Golden Globes over its eight seasons.
Marc Cherry himself has mulled over his own revival, though with a different creative direction. "I would probably want to do the idea maybe in an earlier decade," he mused, even considering a setting like 1966 for a fresh take.
While Cherry is not involved in "Wisteria Lane", the original stars have mixed feelings about a reboot - Eva Longoria previously said she would "be the first to sign up" if a remake was being made while Teri Hatcher was more reserved about returning.
While casting for the new series remains under wraps, the original set of "Wisteria Lane" still stands on the Universal backlot, a nostalgic touchstone for fans. If the project moves beyond development, "Wisteria Lane" will air on Onyx Collective and stream on Hulu, poised to draw in a new generation of viewers excited for suburban melodrama.
Whether the spin-off will match the impact of the original remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: the allure of secrets behind suburban perfection is as captivating as ever.
Smokey Robinson Says He and Lionel Richie 'Tease' About Being Mistaken for Each Other
Smokey Robinson gets mistaken for Lionel Richie so often that he practically impersonated the fellow soul vocalist.
Robinson, 85, was a guest on Wednesday night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, and around the 3-minute mark, he detailed how he reacted when someone once confused him for Richie, 75.
Robinson said he and the "Dancing on the Ceiling" singer have been friends "forever" and "tease" each other about being doppelgängers.
"One morning I'm in the airport and I think I'm being really incognito because I got on these sunglasses i'm scooted down like this and I'm reading a book," Richie told Kimmel.
But the Motown legend noticed a couple nearby who seemed to debate whether they knew who he was.
"So they finally come over to me, he says, 'Hey man, I've got all your music. I've got everything you've ever done,'" Robinson recalled. "I love you so much. I can't believe that this is you sitting here, but I want you to meet my girlfriend, man, so I want you to sign something for her. Would you sign 'Love to Sarah from Lionel Richie?'"
But Robinson gladly signed the autograph in his friend's name, a story that Richie's probably heard before. The singer-songwriter previously spoke on being mistaken for Richie when presenting him with the AMA Icon Award at the 2022 American Music Awards.
"People have come to me many times and said, 'Ooh, I love your music! I've got everything you've ever made! Would you sign this for me, Lionel?' So when they say that to me, I do. I sign, 'Much love, Lionel Richie,'" Robinson said in the clip below. "And he has done the same… Anyway, he's my brother and no matter who you think we are."
Robinson, 85, was a guest on Wednesday night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, and around the 3-minute mark, he detailed how he reacted when someone once confused him for Richie, 75.
Robinson said he and the "Dancing on the Ceiling" singer have been friends "forever" and "tease" each other about being doppelgängers.
"One morning I'm in the airport and I think I'm being really incognito because I got on these sunglasses i'm scooted down like this and I'm reading a book," Richie told Kimmel.
But the Motown legend noticed a couple nearby who seemed to debate whether they knew who he was.
"So they finally come over to me, he says, 'Hey man, I've got all your music. I've got everything you've ever done,'" Robinson recalled. "I love you so much. I can't believe that this is you sitting here, but I want you to meet my girlfriend, man, so I want you to sign something for her. Would you sign 'Love to Sarah from Lionel Richie?'"
But Robinson gladly signed the autograph in his friend's name, a story that Richie's probably heard before. The singer-songwriter previously spoke on being mistaken for Richie when presenting him with the AMA Icon Award at the 2022 American Music Awards.
"People have come to me many times and said, 'Ooh, I love your music! I've got everything you've ever made! Would you sign this for me, Lionel?' So when they say that to me, I do. I sign, 'Much love, Lionel Richie,'" Robinson said in the clip below. "And he has done the same… Anyway, he's my brother and no matter who you think we are."
The Six Triple Eight receives Congressional Gold Medal — meet the Black women who made military history
On Tuesday (April 29), the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — better known as the Six Triple Eight — received one of the nation’s highest civilian honors: the Congressional Gold Medal. Among the attendees was Stanley Earley III, who accepted the award on behalf of his mother, Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley. The ceremony, held at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol, marked a long-overdue moment of national recognition for the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas in World War II.
Comprised of 855 women, the battalion was formed under the Women’s Army Corps and led by Major Charity Adams, later promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Her leadership made her the highest-ranking Black woman in the Army at the time. Their mission: Restore morale by sorting millions of backlogged letters meant for American troops in Europe.
How the Six Triple Eight boosted WWII troop morale through mail
In 1945, the Six Triple Eight was deployed to Birmingham, England, where they faced a mail backlog so massive it threatened to collapse the military’s communication system. Over 17 million undelivered pieces of mail had stacked up, often due to incomplete names or duplicate identities.
Working in three shifts around the clock, the women sorted roughly 65,000 pieces of mail per shift, clearing the entire backlog in just three months — half the time military leaders projected. They later repeated the feat in Rouen and Paris, France, always operating under their rallying cry: “No mail, low morale.”
Using a hand-created tracking system of over seven million index cards, the battalion ensured soldiers received letters and packages from home, lifting spirits during one of the darkest periods in global history.
The campaign that led to a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony for the all-Black female battalion
Though they returned home as unsung heroes, the Six Triple Eight’s legacy has grown in the decades since. In 2019, the U.S. Armed Forces awarded them the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Legislation to bestow the Congressional Gold Medal was passed by the Senate in 2021 and unanimously by the House in 2022, after which President Joe Biden signed it into law. The ceremony didn’t take place until recently due to the time needed to design and mint the physical medal. Earlier this year, more than a dozen senators wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson, urging him to “swiftly” schedule the event, citing a “critical juncture.”
“Today, only two members of the Six Triple Eight are known to be alive,” they wrote. “Those still surviving ought to not wait any longer to receive this long-awaited recognition they rightfully deserve.” One of the two living, retired Maj. Fannie McClendon, reflected on the moment following the vote. “It’s overwhelming,” she told The Associated Press. “It’s something I never even thought about it. I don’t know if I can stand this.”
Their story also reached the screen with Tyler Perry’s Netflix film The Six Triple Eight, released in December 2024 and starring Kerry Washington as Charity Adams Earley. The film was honored at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards with wins for Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Ensemble Cast.
The Six Triple Eight’s impact is undeniable: They restored morale, streamlined military logistics and shattered racial and gender barriers. Now, with the Congressional Gold Medal in hand, their service has finally received the official salute it always deserved.
On Tuesday (April 29), the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — better known as the Six Triple Eight — received one of the nation’s highest civilian honors: the Congressional Gold Medal. Among the attendees was Stanley Earley III, who accepted the award on behalf of his mother, Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley. The ceremony, held at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol, marked a long-overdue moment of national recognition for the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas in World War II.
Comprised of 855 women, the battalion was formed under the Women’s Army Corps and led by Major Charity Adams, later promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Her leadership made her the highest-ranking Black woman in the Army at the time. Their mission: Restore morale by sorting millions of backlogged letters meant for American troops in Europe.
How the Six Triple Eight boosted WWII troop morale through mail
In 1945, the Six Triple Eight was deployed to Birmingham, England, where they faced a mail backlog so massive it threatened to collapse the military’s communication system. Over 17 million undelivered pieces of mail had stacked up, often due to incomplete names or duplicate identities.
Working in three shifts around the clock, the women sorted roughly 65,000 pieces of mail per shift, clearing the entire backlog in just three months — half the time military leaders projected. They later repeated the feat in Rouen and Paris, France, always operating under their rallying cry: “No mail, low morale.”
Using a hand-created tracking system of over seven million index cards, the battalion ensured soldiers received letters and packages from home, lifting spirits during one of the darkest periods in global history.
The campaign that led to a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony for the all-Black female battalion
Though they returned home as unsung heroes, the Six Triple Eight’s legacy has grown in the decades since. In 2019, the U.S. Armed Forces awarded them the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Legislation to bestow the Congressional Gold Medal was passed by the Senate in 2021 and unanimously by the House in 2022, after which President Joe Biden signed it into law. The ceremony didn’t take place until recently due to the time needed to design and mint the physical medal. Earlier this year, more than a dozen senators wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson, urging him to “swiftly” schedule the event, citing a “critical juncture.”
“Today, only two members of the Six Triple Eight are known to be alive,” they wrote. “Those still surviving ought to not wait any longer to receive this long-awaited recognition they rightfully deserve.” One of the two living, retired Maj. Fannie McClendon, reflected on the moment following the vote. “It’s overwhelming,” she told The Associated Press. “It’s something I never even thought about it. I don’t know if I can stand this.”
Their story also reached the screen with Tyler Perry’s Netflix film The Six Triple Eight, released in December 2024 and starring Kerry Washington as Charity Adams Earley. The film was honored at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards with wins for Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Ensemble Cast.
The Six Triple Eight’s impact is undeniable: They restored morale, streamlined military logistics and shattered racial and gender barriers. Now, with the Congressional Gold Medal in hand, their service has finally received the official salute it always deserved.
Tony Awards 2025 Nominations: Full List of Nominees Released!
The nominations for the 2025 Tony Awards are finally here!
Each year, the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre (aka the Tonys), celebrates the best on Broadway for the past season. There’s some big names on Broadway this year, so you’ll likely recognize a lot of these names, even if you haven’t been able to catch some of there performances!
Musicals Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her and Maybe Happy Ending got the most nominations this year with 10 each.
The show is set to take place on Sunday (June 8) with Wicked star Cynthia Erivo hosting. Ariana DeBose hosted for the past three years, but gave up duties this year. The show will air on CBS. Just Jared will be live updating throughout the entire event, so stick with us that night!
Scroll down to see the Tony Award nominations list…
Best Musical
Buena Vista Social Club
Dead Outlaw
Death Becomes Her
Maybe Happy Ending
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Best Play
English
The Hills of California
John Proctor is the Villain
Oh, Mary!
Purpose
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Megan Hilty, Death Becomes Her
Audra McDonald, Gypsy
Jasmine Amy Rogers, Boop! The Musical
Nicole Scherzinger, Sunset Blvd.
Jennifer Simard, Death Becomes Her
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending
Andrew Durand, Dead Outlaw
Tom Francis, Sunset Blvd.
Jonathan Groff, Just in Time
James Monroe Iglehart, A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical
Jeremy Jordan, Floyd Collins
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Laura Donnelly, The Hills of California
Mia Farrow, The Roommate
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Purpose
Sadie Sink, John Proctor is the Villain
Sarah Snook, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
George Clooney, Good Night, and Good Luck
Cole Escola, Oh, Mary!
Jon Michael Hill, Purpose
Daniel Dae Kim, Yellow Face
Harry Lennix, Purpose
Louis McCartney, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Brooks Ashmanskas, Smash
Jeb Brown, Dead Outlaw
Danny Burstein, Gypsy
Jak Malone, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Taylor Trensch, Floyd Collins
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Natalie Venetia Belcon, Buena Vista Social Club
Julia Knitel, Dead Outlaw
Gracie Lawrence, Just in Time
Justina Machado, Real Women Have Curves: The Musical
Joy Woods, Gypsy
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Glenn Davis, Purpose
Gabriel Ebert, John Proctor is the Villain
Francis Jue, Yellow Face
Bob Odenkirk, Glengarry Glen Ross
Conrad Ricamora, Oh, Mary!
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Tala Ashe, English
Jessica Hecht, Eureka Day
Marjan Neshat, English
Fina Strazza, John Proctor is the Villain
Kara Young, Purpose
Best Direction of a Play
Knud Adams, English
Sam Mendes, The Hills of California
Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary!
Danya Taymor, John Proctor is the Villain
Kip Williams, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Best Direction of a Musical
Saheem Ali, Buena Vista Social Club
Michael Arden, Maybe Happy Ending
David Cromer, Dead Outlaw
Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her
Jamie Lloyd, Sunset Blvd.
Best Book of a Musical
Buena Vista Social Club, Marco Ramirez
Dead Outlaw, Itamar Moses
Death Becomes Her, Marco Pennette
Maybe Happy Ending, Will Aronson and Hue Park
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical, David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Dead Outlaw, Music & Lyrics: David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna
Death Becomes Her, Music & Lyrics: Julia Mattison and Noel Carey
Maybe Happy Ending, Music: Will Aronson; Lyrics: Will Aronson and Hue Park
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical, Music & Lyrics: David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, Music & Lyrics: Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Marsha Ginsberg, English
Rob Howell, The Hills of California
Marg Horwell and David Bergman, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Miriam Buether and 59, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Scott Pask, Good Night, and Good Luck
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Rachel Hauck, Swept Away
Dane Laffrey and George Reeve, Maybe Happy Ending
Arnulfo Maldonado, Buena Vista Social Club
Derek McLane, Death Becomes Her
Derek McLane, Just in Time
Best Costume Design of a Play
Brenda Abbandandolo, Good Night, and Good Luck
Marg Horwell, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Rob Howell, The Hills of California
Holly Pierson, Oh, Mary!
Brigitte Reiffenstuel, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Dede Ayite, Buena Vista Social Club
Gregg Barnes, Boop! The Musical
Clint Ramos, Maybe Happy Ending
Paul Tazewell, Death Becomes Her
Catherine Zuber, Just in Time
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Natasha Chivers, The Hills of California
Jon Clark, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Heather Gilbert and David Bengali, Good Night, and Good Luck
Natasha Katz and Hannah Wasileski, John Proctor is the Villain
Nick Schlieper, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Jack Knowles, Sunset Blvd.
Tyler Micoleau, Buena Vista Social Club
Scott Zielinski and Ruey Horng Sun, Floyd Collins
Ben Stanton, Maybe Happy Ending
Justin Townsend, Death Becomes Her
Best Sound Design of a Play
Paul Arditti, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Palmer Hefferan, John Proctor is the Villain
Daniel Kluger, Good Night, and Good Luck
Nick Powell, The Hills of California
Clemence Williams, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Jonathan Deans, Buena Vista Social Club
Adam Fisher, Sunset Blvd.
Peter Hylenski, Just in Time
Peter Hylenski, Maybe Happy Ending
Dan Moses Schreier, Floyd Collins
Best Choreography
Joshua Bergasse, Smash
Camille A. Brown, Gypsy
Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her
Jerry Mitchell, Boop! The Musical
Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck, Buena Vista Social Club
Best Orchestrations
Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber, Just in Time
Will Aronson, Maybe Happy Ending
Bruce Coughlin, Floyd Collins
Marco Paguia, Buena Vista Social Club
David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sunset Blvd.
Each year, the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre (aka the Tonys), celebrates the best on Broadway for the past season. There’s some big names on Broadway this year, so you’ll likely recognize a lot of these names, even if you haven’t been able to catch some of there performances!
Musicals Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her and Maybe Happy Ending got the most nominations this year with 10 each.
The show is set to take place on Sunday (June 8) with Wicked star Cynthia Erivo hosting. Ariana DeBose hosted for the past three years, but gave up duties this year. The show will air on CBS. Just Jared will be live updating throughout the entire event, so stick with us that night!
Scroll down to see the Tony Award nominations list…
Best Musical
Buena Vista Social Club
Dead Outlaw
Death Becomes Her
Maybe Happy Ending
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Best Play
English
The Hills of California
John Proctor is the Villain
Oh, Mary!
Purpose
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Megan Hilty, Death Becomes Her
Audra McDonald, Gypsy
Jasmine Amy Rogers, Boop! The Musical
Nicole Scherzinger, Sunset Blvd.
Jennifer Simard, Death Becomes Her
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending
Andrew Durand, Dead Outlaw
Tom Francis, Sunset Blvd.
Jonathan Groff, Just in Time
James Monroe Iglehart, A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical
Jeremy Jordan, Floyd Collins
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Laura Donnelly, The Hills of California
Mia Farrow, The Roommate
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Purpose
Sadie Sink, John Proctor is the Villain
Sarah Snook, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
George Clooney, Good Night, and Good Luck
Cole Escola, Oh, Mary!
Jon Michael Hill, Purpose
Daniel Dae Kim, Yellow Face
Harry Lennix, Purpose
Louis McCartney, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Brooks Ashmanskas, Smash
Jeb Brown, Dead Outlaw
Danny Burstein, Gypsy
Jak Malone, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Taylor Trensch, Floyd Collins
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Natalie Venetia Belcon, Buena Vista Social Club
Julia Knitel, Dead Outlaw
Gracie Lawrence, Just in Time
Justina Machado, Real Women Have Curves: The Musical
Joy Woods, Gypsy
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Glenn Davis, Purpose
Gabriel Ebert, John Proctor is the Villain
Francis Jue, Yellow Face
Bob Odenkirk, Glengarry Glen Ross
Conrad Ricamora, Oh, Mary!
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Tala Ashe, English
Jessica Hecht, Eureka Day
Marjan Neshat, English
Fina Strazza, John Proctor is the Villain
Kara Young, Purpose
Best Direction of a Play
Knud Adams, English
Sam Mendes, The Hills of California
Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary!
Danya Taymor, John Proctor is the Villain
Kip Williams, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Best Direction of a Musical
Saheem Ali, Buena Vista Social Club
Michael Arden, Maybe Happy Ending
David Cromer, Dead Outlaw
Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her
Jamie Lloyd, Sunset Blvd.
Best Book of a Musical
Buena Vista Social Club, Marco Ramirez
Dead Outlaw, Itamar Moses
Death Becomes Her, Marco Pennette
Maybe Happy Ending, Will Aronson and Hue Park
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical, David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Dead Outlaw, Music & Lyrics: David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna
Death Becomes Her, Music & Lyrics: Julia Mattison and Noel Carey
Maybe Happy Ending, Music: Will Aronson; Lyrics: Will Aronson and Hue Park
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical, Music & Lyrics: David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, Music & Lyrics: Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Marsha Ginsberg, English
Rob Howell, The Hills of California
Marg Horwell and David Bergman, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Miriam Buether and 59, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Scott Pask, Good Night, and Good Luck
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Rachel Hauck, Swept Away
Dane Laffrey and George Reeve, Maybe Happy Ending
Arnulfo Maldonado, Buena Vista Social Club
Derek McLane, Death Becomes Her
Derek McLane, Just in Time
Best Costume Design of a Play
Brenda Abbandandolo, Good Night, and Good Luck
Marg Horwell, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Rob Howell, The Hills of California
Holly Pierson, Oh, Mary!
Brigitte Reiffenstuel, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Dede Ayite, Buena Vista Social Club
Gregg Barnes, Boop! The Musical
Clint Ramos, Maybe Happy Ending
Paul Tazewell, Death Becomes Her
Catherine Zuber, Just in Time
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Natasha Chivers, The Hills of California
Jon Clark, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Heather Gilbert and David Bengali, Good Night, and Good Luck
Natasha Katz and Hannah Wasileski, John Proctor is the Villain
Nick Schlieper, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Jack Knowles, Sunset Blvd.
Tyler Micoleau, Buena Vista Social Club
Scott Zielinski and Ruey Horng Sun, Floyd Collins
Ben Stanton, Maybe Happy Ending
Justin Townsend, Death Becomes Her
Best Sound Design of a Play
Paul Arditti, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Palmer Hefferan, John Proctor is the Villain
Daniel Kluger, Good Night, and Good Luck
Nick Powell, The Hills of California
Clemence Williams, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Jonathan Deans, Buena Vista Social Club
Adam Fisher, Sunset Blvd.
Peter Hylenski, Just in Time
Peter Hylenski, Maybe Happy Ending
Dan Moses Schreier, Floyd Collins
Best Choreography
Joshua Bergasse, Smash
Camille A. Brown, Gypsy
Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her
Jerry Mitchell, Boop! The Musical
Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck, Buena Vista Social Club
Best Orchestrations
Andrew Resnick and Michael Thurber, Just in Time
Will Aronson, Maybe Happy Ending
Bruce Coughlin, Floyd Collins
Marco Paguia, Buena Vista Social Club
David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sunset Blvd.
Good luck to all!
Oh? Shannon Sharpe’s Former Stylist Hints at Covering for Him in the Past: “I Had Everything So Organized”
His ex-staffer, known as Hollywood Mugler or Russell “Hollywood” Simpson, uploaded an image of Sharpe alongside several women who appeared to be bottle girls at an event. While the image may seem innocent, Mugler alluded to a much more sinister backstory.
“See, when I was around, you never heard a single word! I had everything so organized!” he wrote.
Sharpe seemingly parted ways with Mugler after leaving FS1 in 2023. Prior to their split, the pair were frequently seen together at red carpet events. In late 2024, rumors began circulating online that Sharpe was allegedly trying to block Mugler from appearing on a reality show, seemingly out of fear that the stylist might spill some tea about him.
This latest round of speculation comes as Sharpe continues to fight a $50 million lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault during a two-year relationship with an adult content creator. He has maintained his innocence, stating that all sexual encounters were consensual.
His ex-staffer, known as Hollywood Mugler or Russell “Hollywood” Simpson, uploaded an image of Sharpe alongside several women who appeared to be bottle girls at an event. While the image may seem innocent, Mugler alluded to a much more sinister backstory.
“See, when I was around, you never heard a single word! I had everything so organized!” he wrote.
Sharpe seemingly parted ways with Mugler after leaving FS1 in 2023. Prior to their split, the pair were frequently seen together at red carpet events. In late 2024, rumors began circulating online that Sharpe was allegedly trying to block Mugler from appearing on a reality show, seemingly out of fear that the stylist might spill some tea about him.
This latest round of speculation comes as Sharpe continues to fight a $50 million lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault during a two-year relationship with an adult content creator. He has maintained his innocence, stating that all sexual encounters were consensual.
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