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#MAGFAB: Mona Tougaard Fronts HTSI Autumn 2025 Luxury Style Lensed by Mario Sorrenti

HTSI’s autumn 2025 style special hones its focus on sharp, geometric silhouettes based on linear silhouettes with plenty of dramatic pouf.

Danish top model Mona Tougaard wears McQueen on the cover, backed up by Adam Lippes, Alaïa, Balmain, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Duran Lantink, Ferragamo, Givenchy by Sarah Burton, Issey Miyake, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Magda Butrym, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarell, Versace & more.
Beat Bollinger styles the fashion story in high-volume images lensed by Mario Sorrenti. / Hair by Shay Ashual; makeup by Aaron de Mey

FAB!


#RHOA: Phaedra Parks at The 2025 Emmys HOT or NOT?
The 2025 Emmys aired tonight with a red carpet that gave drama, sparkle, and all the star power we love. Our favorite celebrities showed up ready with their style A-game. Outside the event turned into a full runway moment, and the fits kept coming.
This year’s ceremony, held in Los Angeles, was all about honoring television’s biggest names and performances. But even before the first award was announced, the fashion had the internet buzzing.

The red carpet was full of bold color, sequins, and classic glamour. So let’s get into it.
Phaedra Parks, serving full bombshell glam. The RHOA and DWS starlet wore a strapless, curve-hugging champagne gown covered in sparkling crystals. The subtle sweetheart neckline and corset-style seams sculpted her waist, while the sleek column silhouette showed off her hourglass figure.

Phaedra finished the look with diamond drop earrings, a tennis bracelet, and platinum blonde, side-parted Marilyn waves. With smoky eyes and a glossy nude lip, she delivered pure old Hollywood energy with a modern shine.

So is she HOT or NOT?


#NewMusic from Moonchild Feat Jill Scott & Rapsody For New Single “Not Sorry”
The GRAMMY®-nominated trio Moonchild has released a new single, “Not Sorry,” featuring soul icon Jill Scott and rapper Rapsody. The track is the first release from the group’s highly anticipated 2026 project.

Known for their unique blend of alternative R&B, neo-soul, and jazz, the Los Angeles-based trio of Amber Navran, Max Bryk, and Andris Mattson have returned to new music.

“Not Sorry” is described as an anthem of resilience and liberation. The song features Moonchild’s signature harmonies and lush production, complemented by Jill Scott’s powerful vocals and Rapsody’s sharp, insightful verses. The track’s core message is delivered by Amber Navran, who sings, “I’m not your fixer, I’m not your sister, I’m not your mother or your wife — but most of all, I’m not sorry.”
“We wanted this song to feel like a reclamation of voice and power,” the group said in a statement. “To have Jill Scott and Rapsody join us in telling that story is truly an honor.”

LISTEN HERE: 

With a reputation as a captivating live act, Moonchild is setting the stage for a new era of collaborations and fearless storytelling. The group is expected to release more music throughout the year ahead of their 2026 project.#RHOA: Phaedra Parks at The 2025 Emmys HOT or NOT?


#HipHopNews: DJ Khaled Reveals Why He Thinks Drake Will Reconcile With Future And Rick Ross

DJ Khaled says he avoided the Drake, Future and Rick Ross feud because he refuses to engage with hate.
He still believes the three artists will reconcile, calling them “brothers” and expressing love for all.
Khaled reflects on his long-standing role as a collaborator and peacekeeper in Hip Hop culture.

DJ Khaled still believes his longtime collaborators will eventually make amends. On Thursday (Sept. 11), during an episode of “Joe & Jada,” the record producer opened up about why he’s still hopeful Drake will squash his feud with Future and Rick Ross, plus why he hasn’t stepped in to mediate himself.

“I love Drake, I love Ross, I love Future,” Khaled said. “There’s two energies I’m not gonna get [involved] in: Hate...” Though he never got to naming the second one, Fat Joe asked how he deals with hate, to which the “I’m On One” hitmaker hilariously replied, “I don’t.”

“When you speak about all those great legends you just talked about … those are my brothers. You can’t question my friendship. How? It’s impossible. Ain’t nobody like motherf**ing DJ Khaled,” he continued. “When it [comes] down to DJ Khaled, I’m the one that’s [going to] try to fix it … I love my brothers, and my brothers know that. I would love to squash it.”

Speaking on the possibility of Drake eventually hashing things out with Ross and Future, Khaled emphasized, “Everything’s possible with God.”

It’s been over a year since Future and Metro Boomin dropped “Like That,” which featured Kendrick Lamar’s fiery guest verse targeting rap’s Big Three (widely considered himself, Drake and J. Cole). Though fans initially speculated the Atlanta rapper had friction with Drake over a woman, he told GQ there was no bad blood: “I ain’t got nothing to be mad about.”

“Have you ever been real cool with somebody, and y’all fell out over something? It happens every day,” Metro Boomin told the publication. “It’s just regular s**t.”

Drake and Ross’ beef, on the other hand, has been a bit messier. According to the “Diced Pineapples” rapper, their issues came from Drizzy not clearing a record on French Montana’s album. As many might remember, the “Aston Martin Music” collaborators traded jabs on social media, with Rozay accusing Drake of getting a nose job, and on wax with songs like “Champagne Moments.”


The 2025 Emmy Awards: The Complete Winners List
The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert among the night’s big winners.

Adolescence scooped up six awards, including best limited or anthology series. Owen Cooper became the youngest-ever male winner in any acting category with his supporting actor win (limited or anthology series or movie). Executive producer/writer/star Stephen Graham won best actor in a limited or anthology series or movie, while Erin Doherty won best supporting actress for her role in the show. Philip Barantini won best directing for a limited or anthology series or movie for Adolescence, and Graham picked up a third Emmy alongside Jack Thorne for best writing.

Seth Rogen won four Emmys for The Studio, including best comedy series and best actor. He also won best directing with Evan Goldberg and shared best writing honors with Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez.

The Pitt won three Emmys, including best drama series. Star Noah Wyle won best actor in a drama series. In a surprise win, Katherine LaNasa won best supporting actress in a drama series for The Pitt, beating out a group that included four stars of The White Lotus.

In another surprise, Jeff Hiller won best supporting in a comedy series for Somebody Somewhere, beating out the likes of Harrison Ford, who was nominated for his first Emmy.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert won best talk series, two months after CBS announced it was canceling the series. He and his staff received a standing ovation, with many in the crowd chanting “Stephen! Stephen!” when they took the stage.

Tramell Tillman became the first Black man to win best supporting actor in a drama series, for Severance. His co-star Britt Lower was named best actress in a drama series.

Jean Smart took home the best actress in a comedy award for Hacks. Smart’s castmate Hannah Einbinder won best supporting actress in a comedy series.
The Penguin’s Cristin Milioti won best actress in a limited or anthology series or movie.
The Traitors prevailed as best reality competition program, while Last Week Tonight With John Oliver won the Emmy for best writing for a variety series as well as the award for best scripted variety series, beat out Saturday Night Live in both categories. However, SNL50: The Anniversary Special prevailed in the best variety special (live) category, bringing the show’s overall wins to 112 wins and Lorne Michaels’ personal haul to 22.

Adam Randall won best directing for a drama series for Slow Horses. Also in the writing categories, Dan Gilroy won for Andor (drama series).

The 77th Emmy Awards, hosted by Nate Bargatze, is airing live coast-to-coast on CBS from the Peacock Theater in L.A. The show is also streaming live and on demand on Paramount+. See the red carpet arrivals here and the best-dressed stars.

Stephen Colbert, Jeff Probst and Sydney Sweeney were among the famous faces appearing on Sunday’s live broadcast as presenters. Also tapped to present were two onscreen mother-daughter duos: Gilmore Girls stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel and Wednesday’s Jenna Ortega and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The show also featured a Law & Order cast reunion.

Also during the show Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s The Cosby Show co-star Phylicia Rashad opened the In Memoriam segment with a tribute to the actor, who died in July, and Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen accepted the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. The show also raised $350,000 for the Boys and Girls Club.

Prior to the CBS ceremony, awards in the majority of the Emmys’ categories were presented at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 6 and 7. See the winners from Night One and Night Two. 

A full list of winners follows.

Best Drama Series
Andor
The Diplomat
The Last of Us
Paradise
The Pitt (WINNER)
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus

Best Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Shrinking
The Studio (WINNER)
What We Do in the Shadows

Best Limited or Anthology Series
Adolescence (WINNER)
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
The Penguin

Best Reality Competition Program
The Amazing Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
The Traitors (WINNER)

Best Talk Series
The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (WINNER)

Best Scripted Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (WINNER)
Saturday Night Live

Best Variety Special (Live)
The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar
Beyoncé Bowl
The Oscars
SNL50: The Anniversary Special (WINNER)
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

Best Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us
Adam Scott, Severance
Noah Wyle, The Pitt (WINNER)

Best Actress in a Drama Series
Kathy Bates, Matlock
Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters
Britt Lower, Severance (WINNER)
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
Keri Russell, The Diplomat

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Zach Cherry, Severance
Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus
James Marsden, Paradise
Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus
Tramell Tillman, Severance (WINNER)
John Turturro, Severance

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Patricia Arquette, Severance
Carrie Coon, The White Lotus
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt (WINNER)
Julianne Nicholson, Paradise
Parker Posey, The White Lotus
Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus
Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus

Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Colin Farrell, The Penguin
Stephen Graham, Adolescence (WINNER)
Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent
Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief
Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer
Meghann Fahy, Sirens
Rashida Jones, Black Mirror
Cristin Milioti, The Penguin (WINNER)
Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Bill Camp, Presumed Innocent
Owen Cooper, Adolescence (WINNER)
Rob Delaney, Dying for Sex
Peter Sarsgaard, Presumed Innocent
Ashley Walters, Adolescence

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Erin Doherty, Adolescence (WINNER)
Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocent
Deirdre O’Connell, The Penguin
Chloë Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex
Christine Tremarco, Adolescence

Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Uzo Aduba, The Residence
Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Jean Smart, Hacks (WINNER)

Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
Seth Rogen, The Studio (WINNER)
Jason Segel, Shrinking
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks (WINNER)
Kathryn Hahn, The Studio
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Catherine O’Hara, The Studio
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Jessica Williams, Shrinking

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ike Barinholtz, The Studio
Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons
Harrison Ford, Shrinking
Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere (WINNER)
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
Michael Urie, Shrinking
Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live

Best Writing for a Drama Series
Dan Gilroy, Andor (WINNER)
Joe Sachs, The Pitt
R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt
Dan Erickson, Severance
Will Smith, Slow Horses
Mike White, The White Lotus

Best Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham, Adolescence (WINNER)
Charlie Brooker, Bisha K. Ali, Black Mirror
Kim Rosenstock, Elizabeth Meriwether, Dying for Sex
Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin
Joshua Zetumer, Say Nothing

Best Writing for a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks
Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola, The Rehearsal
Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez, The Studio (WINNER)
Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Paul Simms, What We Do in the Shadows

Best Writing for a Variety Series
The Daily Show
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (WINNER)
Saturday Night Live

Best Directing for a Comedy Series
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Lucia Aniello, Hacks
James Burrows, Mid-Century Modern
Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal
Seth Rogen, The Studio (WINNER)

Best Directing for a Drama Series
Janus Metz, Andor
Amanda Marsalis, The Pitt
John Wells, The Pitt
Jessica Lee Gagné, Severance
Ben Stiller, Severance
Adam Randall, Slow Horses (WINNER)
Mike White, The White Lotus

Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Philip Barantini, Adolescence (WINNER)
Shannon Murphy, Dying for Sex
Helen Shaver, The Penguin
Jennifer Getzinger, The Penguin
Nicole Kassell, Sirens
Lesli Linka Glatter, Zero Day

Congrats to all the winners!


A Teena Marie Documentary Is In The Works

Ooh la la la, the story of Teena Marie’s musical journey will be hitting the big screen soon.
On an episode of The Clay Cane Show, Marie’s daughter, Alia Rose, stopped by to discuss her mother’s enduring legacy. “There’s a book coming out about her life and I’m working on a film as well.” Alia added, “I haven’t really talked about it too much. But, it’s finally happening and I’m so excited about it because I feel like her story just needs to be told.”

Alia hinted that the biopic will feature topics that will be relatable to a lot of viewers. While no actors are confirmed just yet, Alia stated that she will not be portraying her mother in the film. “The audition process is going to be very serious because I don’t play that.” She assured that there is a person out there who would make the perfect lead role as this is her second attempt at producing the film.

“I do think that there’s somebody out there one hundred percent. I know that there is somebody out there because I took my time with it and there was a couple of times that it could’ve happened six or seven years ago.” However, Alia did not proceed with producing it at the time. “I shelved it and now I am working with a writer that I really love.”

In a 2013 interview with Soul and Jazz and Funk, Alia referred to her mom’s story as an inspiration because she was an “underdog.” “It’s just the story of the underdog who really just fought to the end and just wanted to be heard. For me it’s inspiring because I know that much is possible and against all the odds. There was a fair amount of odds against her but she still made it and she still made her mark upon the world and I think that that’s inspiring in itself.”

Before her untimely death at the age of 54 on the day after Christmas 2010, Teena Marie, known as “Lady Tee,” the Ivory Queen of Soul, wrote, produced, arranged and sang on 13 albums that have sold 2.5 million copies in the soundscan era. Starting with her 1979, Rick James-produced debut, Wild and Peaceful, Teena Marie’s many soul and R&B hits include “Square Biz,” “Behind the Groove,” “I Need Your Lovin’,” “Fire and Desire,” “Lovergirl” and “Ooo La La La,” a song famously sampled by the Fugees.


Cardi B And Kulture Pop Out To NYFW Event With Matching Fur Pieces
Cardi B and her daughter, Kulture, 7, shut down a NYFW event, rocking matching fur pieces, TMZ reports. On Saturday (Sept.13), the outlet spotted the mother-daughter duo with their matching ensembles as they made their way to view Alexander Wang’s Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show. Many other industry heavyweights were spotted at the show, like Martha Stewart, who shared a table with the pair.

Cardi B has definitely cemented herself as one of rap’s top fashionistas, but judging by the comments on social media, Kulture almost stole the show. Kulture is the eldest daughter of the three children the “Bodak Yellow” rapper shares with her ex-husband, Offset. The former couple welcomed her into the world on July 10, 2018.

According to Cardi B, winning a Grammy is the most “prestigious award” and that “nobody can take it” from her. In 2019, the Bronx native’s debut project, Invasion of Privacy, won Best Rap Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. However, in a recent interview with Billboard, while the rapper expressed her happiness about receiving one, she emphasized that her definition of success has evolved. For the mother of three, “success” isn’t about awards and praise from critics, but “putting out good music.”

“Winning a Grammy, the most prestigious award, you can never take that from me. Everybody wants to downplay it, but everybody wants one. [But] times have changed,” Cardi B tells the outlet. “Success for me will be people saying, ‘She put out a great album.’ If [at] 3 a.m., people are talking about the album, that’s going to be success for me because people can’t wait to downplay it. I even want the people who don’t like me to be like, ‘Yo. That sht is fire.’ Yeah, eat your fcking fruits, n*gga.”


Bob Vylan Faces Backlash After Referencing Charlie Kirk’s Death Onstage
While performing at Club Paradiso in the Netherlands, Bobby Vylan addressed the crowd before launching into a song, saying, “I want to dedicate this next one to an absolute p############ of a human being. The pronouns was/were. Cause if you chat s###, you will get banged. Rest in peace Charlie Kirk, you p############.”

Kirk, 31, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday (September 10) during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University. Authorities have labeled the incident a politically motivated assassination.

Some people interpreted Bob Vylan’s comment as a celebration of Kirk’s death, sparking backlash online and from conservative circles.
In response, Bobby Vylan posted a video to social media denying any such intent. “At no point during yesterday’s show was Charlie Kirk’s death celebrated. At no point whatsoever did we celebrate Charlie Kirk’s death,” he said.

Club Paradiso stood by the performance, issuing a statement in defense of the band’s right to artistic expression.
“Paradiso believes in the power of artistic freedom. Music, and punk in particular, has traditionally been a form of art that amplifies anger, discontent, and injustice without filter.”

The venue also linked the performance to broader political issues, stating, “Paradiso shares the outrage and concern regarding the genocidal violence taking place in Gaza. That Bob Vylan raises his voice against it is legitimate and necessary.”
This is not the first time Bob Vylan has drawn criticism for controversial political statements.
During a live BBC broadcast at Glastonbury Festival in June, the duo called for the “death” of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), prompting a police investigation by Avon and Somerset Police.

BBC director general Tim Davie later described the broadcast as “a very significant mistake,” and the network issued an apology, calling the segment “antisemitic” and “deeply disturbing.”
Following that incident, the U.S. State Department revoked the group’s visas, effectively barring them from performing in the United States.

Bobby Vylan has consistently defended his comments as political speech, not hate.
After the Glastonbury controversy, he wrote on social media, “There was nothing antisemitic or criminal about anything I said.”
Despite the controversy, Bob Vylan’s upcoming shows in the Netherlands are still set to go ahead. Venues Doornroosje and 013 both confirmed the events will proceed.


‘‘RHOSLC’ Star Mary Cosby’s Son Arrested For Assault & Trespassing

Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Jr., is back in the headlines for his questionable actions.
On Saturday (Sept. 6), Robert Jr. allegedly tried to break into his father-in-law’s #Utah home through a dog door and a$$aulted someone on the front lawn. TMZ reports he was ultimately arrested for failure to stop at the command of law enforcement, criminal trespassing, a$$ault, and three alleged violations of a court order. His bail was set at $5,000.

Mary has previously spoken on #RHOSLC about her son’s struggles with addiction, even revealing during a reunion special that he had attended a rehabilitation program and was doing “good.” More recently, she alluded that he was struggling again. However, there’s no word yet on whether dr*gs were connected to his most recent run-in with the law.


Beyoncé Thanks Fans for Birthday Well Wishes

Beyonce sent the BeyHive into a frenzy with her return to social media. Queen Bey seized the moment to pay homage to her ever-loyal fanbase. she blazed with a collection of stunning snaps.
She paired the post with a message of gratitude for the well-wishes she received for her 44th birthday (on September 4).

Nice!


Ne-Yo Reveals He Shares An “Alaskan King-Sized” Bed With His Four Girlfriends
Ne-Yo‘s unconventional love life apparently comes with an unconventional bed.
While recently live streaming with YouTuber Kai Cenat for his Mafiathon 3 series, the R&B star revealed he shares a custom Alaskan King-sized bed with his four girlfriends. “That’s like two California Kings next to each other,” Ne-Yo explained. “You gotta get that mattress made.”

The 45-year-old singer is currently in a polyamorous relationship with Cristina “Pretty Baby,” Arielle Hill “Twin Flame,” Moneii “Phoenix Feather,” and Brionna Williams “Sexy Lil’ Somethin’.” While he is not legally married, the “So Sick” crooner said he considers the women his “wives.”

“My love life is phenomenal,” he added. “I have four beautiful ladies that move with me on a regular.”
Ne-Yo first introduced his partners on Instagram in March, calling them his “pyramid.”

He has since said the relationship works because of their open communication style and clear boundaries. On The Angie Martinez Show, he explained that exclusivity was his girlfriends’ choice. “They came to me and said, ‘I want to be exclusive to you and just you,’” he recalled. “I said, ‘You understand that your exclusivity to me does not mean my exclusivity to you?’”
The singer, who divorced Crystal Renay Williams in 2023, said his only rule is honesty. “We’re not gonna lie to each other,” he said. “We’re not gonna sit up here and blow smoke.”


Marlon Wayans Warns Scary Movie 6 Will Offend

Last year it was confirmed that the Wayans brothers would be returning for Scary Movie 6 after the franchise was stolen from them by Harvey Weinstein after the second installment Marlon Wayans warns that people will be offended by the jokes in Scary Movie 6...,

The actor, who co-wrote and starred in the first two films of the horror parody franchise, teased a “no holds barred” installment full of “equal opportunity offenders” after the last sequel premiered in 2013.
“It’s how we always do it,” he told Entertainment Weekly. “We just want to make everybody laugh, and we don’t care if you’re sensitive. Even sensitive people need to laugh at themselves.”
Wayans continued, “Just know that we’re not just laughing at you, you get the chance to laugh at others. When we did White Chicks, we made fun of everybody. We made fun of Black people, we made fun of white people, we made fun of Hispanic people. That’s just what we do. We make fun of the world, make light of the world. It’s not to harm, it’s to bring humor. 

You may offend people here and there, but, hey, not every joke’s gonna land 100 percent, but if you tell a joke and 100 people laugh and one person walks out, that’s still a good joke.”
The Wayans Bros. alum says the upcoming sequel will be “a great conversation piece, that we can all sit down and laugh together, over three generations of people who haven’t had great comedy in a long time.”


Phylicia Rashad Pays Tribute to Late TV Son Malcolm-Jamal Warner at Emmy Awards 2025
Phylicia Rashad is honoring her TV son Malcolm-Jamal Warner after his death.
The 77-year-old actress took to the stage during the 2025 Emmy Awards on Sunday night (September 14) to introduce the In Memoriam segment.

Phylicia began by paying tribute to Malcolm-Jamal, who played her son on The Cosby Show.
“He was a beloved teenager in an iconic television series who the world watched grow into manhood,” Phylicia started. “And like all our friends and colleagues who transitioned this past year, Malcolm-Jamal Warner remains in our hearts.”

“We remember them, not just for their immense talent, but also for the way they made us believe in something bigger, the best that is within us,” she continued. “And even though they may no longer be here with us, we can all smile knowing that their impact will remain, knowing that their lasting impressions will continue to live on through story, knowing that they touched our lives.”

Malcolm-Jamal died in a drowning accident back in July while on vacation in Costa Rica with his family. He was 54-years-old.
Just days before the Emmys, Malcolm-Jamal‘s wife revealed her identity and broke her silence on his tragic death.


#BoxOfficeNews:Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Debuts to a Massive $70 Million in Ticket sales
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” ruled over the box office, debuting to a mighty $70 million and setting a record for the biggest opening ever for an anime film. Its haul more than doubled the $31 million benchmark that had been set by 1999’s “Pokémon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back.”

“Infinity Castle,” the first installment in what is meant to be a series-capping trilogy for the property, is playing in both subtitled and dubbed versions. It is also showing in many premium large format theaters such as Imax, which carry steeper ticket prices and add to its haul. “Infinity Castle” has already earned more than $300 million globally, including more than $200 million in its native Japan where it has become the country’s third-highest-grossing release of all time.t

Sony’s anime distribution banner, Crunchyroll, backed the film and gave the studio a big hit after a relatively quiet summer that saw it release misses like “Caught Stealing” and more modest performers such as “Karate Kid: Legends” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” “Infinity Castle” also beat “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” ($56.5 million) to become Sony’s biggest domestic opener in over two years.

Last weekend’s champ, Warner Bros. and New Line’s “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” settled for second place, dropping 69% to earn $26.1 million. That brings the film’s domestic total to $131.1 million.

Both “The Conjuring: Last Rites” and “Infinity Castle” have shattered projections, lifting the September box office, which had been expected to be sluggish, while bolstering exhibitors hopes for a stronger than expected fall after a disappointing summer season. It’s been a topsy turvy period at the multiplexes, filled with sleeper breakouts like “Weapons,” as well as franchises like Marvel that are no longer performing at their former levels.
“Infinity Castle” follows in the footsteps of Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters,” which became the streamer’s most popular film ever and topped the box office when a sing-along version was released in theaters last month.

“Put ‘demon’ in your title and you’re good to go,” said Paul Dergarabedian, an analyst at ComScore. “Animated films just lend themselves visually to the big screen experience and it’s a genre that is truly global.”

“Infinity Castle” wasn’t the only new wide release. There’s “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” intended to serve as a farewell to a franchise that spawned a TV program and several big screen adventures. Released by Universal’s specialty label Focus Features, “The Grand Finale” pulled in $18.1 million. That’s an improvement from the prior entry in the grand houses and the servants and aristocrats who populate them series, “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” which debuted to $16 million in 2022. The audience for “The Grand Finale” was overwhelmingly female (72%), white (73%) and older (57% over the age of 55).

Other new releases include Lionsgate’s Stephen King adaptation “The Long Walk,” which launched in fourth place to $11.5 million, and Bleecker Street’s “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” a sequel to a beloved cult comedy that earned $1.7 million while taking tenth place.

“The Long Walk’s” opening is muted. However, the film, which was directed by Francis Lawrence (“The Hunger Games”) and stars up-and-comers like Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson, only cost $20 million to produce, minimizing the studio’s financial risk. Lionsgate has had a rough stretch at the box office, fielding misses like “Americana,” “Hurry Up Tomorrow” and “Ballerina.” But salvation may be in sight, with Lionsgate releasing an adaptation of the best-seller “The Housemaid,” the Aziz Ansari comedy “Good Fortune” and “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” in the back-half of 2025. “The Long Walk” attracted an audience that was 59% male and 71% over the age of 25.
Disney’s re-release of “Toy Story” hit $3.5 million in 2,375 theaters. The 30th anniversary reissue of Pixar’s first feature looks to round out the top five.
On the arthouse front, Mubi released “The History of Sound,” a historical romance with Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, in four theaters, where it earned $85,786 for a per-screen average of $21,446

The success of “Infinity Castle” has led to one of the top grossing September weekends of all time with an estimated total for all films of around $145 million, which is a 50% improvement on the same weekend a year ago when “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” topped charts in its second week of release.
“September is becoming a month to remember at the box office,” said Dergarabedian. “And that’s good news, because summer really ended with a whimper.”
Country Singers Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock Get into a Fight at Music Festival amid Their Ongoing Feud
Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock got into a fight at the Born & Raised Festival in Pryor, Okla., on Sept. 13
The country singers, who are involved in an ongoing feud, were part of a tense standoff moments before Adcock was set to perform at the event

Video footage of the altercation shared online shows Bryan trying to hop over a fence in an attempt to get to Adcock
Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock faced off at a country music festival in Oklahoma.
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the feuding singers went at it moments before Adcock, 26, was set to perform at the Born & Raised Festival in Pryor, according to footage of the ordeal shared on Instagram by Adcock.
In the clip, Bryan, 29, and Adcock can be seen confronting each other while standing on different sides of a wire fence at the event.

“Hey, do you want to fight like a man? Come open the gate,” Bryan says to Adcock, who then steps closer towards Bryan, before he forcibly pushes the fence in Adcock's direction.
“When you get death threats from Sack Cryin before you headline in his hometown,” Adcock wrote in text over the seconds-long clip. “Eat a Snickers, bro,” he added in the post's caption.
In another video of the incident, posted on Facebook, Bryan is captured trying to hop over the fence in an attempt to get to Adcock, before he is held back by security. A bodyguard is then seen escorting Adcock away.
As one viewer wrote in the comments section, “He scaled a barbed wire fence … and you didn’t do s--- and hid behind security … this lil clip ain’t fooling anybody,” Adcock responded, “Had a show to play for Oklahoma. Wasn’t going to jail over that Psycho,” per Penn Live.

The incident between Bryan and Adcock took place amid the country singers' ongoing feud.
In a post shared on X in July, Adcock appeared to call out Bryan for how he reacted to a teenage fan on social media, writing, "If you can’t handle the criticism of a 14-year-old old why do people idolize you? That kid was head over heels to meet you ... He’s got feeling too and a you’re a 'grown man' nearly 30. They’re the only reason you are around."

Bryan wrote in a since-deleted response, per Whiskey Riff, “You’re not entitled after someone plays two and a half hours to a picture or a hello,” adding the acronym “GOMD" — a.k.a. "Get off my d---."
Bryan confronted Adcock at a country music festival in Oklahoma on Sept. 13
Adcock later addressed his comments on Rolling Stone's Nashville Now podcast in August, saying, “It wasn’t about not wanting to sign autographs after a show, it’s like letting a 14-year-old kid rant, without saying, ‘Get off my d---.’ You’re bigger than that.”
Adcock also accused Bryan of putting on “a big mask” for the public. "Sometimes he can’t help but rip it off and show his true colors,” the singer said. “I don’t know if Zach Bryan’s really that great of a person.”

Representatives for both Bryan and Adcock did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Sunday, Sept. 14.


Jonathan Majors’ mom officiated wedding with Meagan Good and guided pre-marital counseling

Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors are opening up about their journey to the altar — and the pivotal role his mother played. The couple appeared on the “Tamron Hall Show” yesterday (Sept. 11), sharing never-before-seen photos from their wedding and reflecting on the process that led them to the altar. Majors’ mother, Terri Anderson-Watson, not only officiated their ceremony but also guided them through counseling before they tied the knot.

Good and Majors began dating in May 2023, got engaged in November 2024, and announced their marriage in March 2025. Their wedding photos show them holding hands, kissing at the altar, and taking selfies with their moms. Good wore a cream lace gown with spaghetti straps and a short netted white veil, while Majors chose a white buttoned shirt with cream pants and a silver watch.

Anderson-Watson, a pastor and licensed therapist, said it was a unique experience officiating her son’s wedding. “It was a strange position to be in,” she said. “As the pastor, I was concerned about their spiritual position in marriage because this is a vow they're making before God. It had to be for real. It had to be deep, and it had to be lasting.”

She revealed that Good and Majors went through counseling before getting their marriage license, covering everything from their commitment to one another to their faith, future plans, and the possibility of having children. “There's so much of that independence going on with them both being who they are and having all this life that they have. How are they going to be the difference in the industry, in their marriage?” she asked.

When Jonathan Majors’ mom knew he was ready to marry Meagan Good
Anderson-Watson recalled how Good supported Majors during his assault trial, saying she “knew that they were ready from the moment I met Megan.” She added, “She came as his friend and handed me anointing oil as I prayed for him, and then took this man as a friend in her arms and held his head in her hands, and cried and prayed with him.”


Kanye West Hit With $76K Court Order After Ex-Employee Claims He Said “Welcome to Working for Hitler”
Another legal L for Ye, once known as Kanye West. A Los Angeles judge has ordered the rapper to pay over $76,000 in attorney fees to a former employee who accused him of harassment during her time at Yeezy.
The employee, referred to as Jane Doe, first sued Ye in February. She claimed he sent inappropriate texts like “Welcome to the first day of working for Hitler” and told her to work on his bizarre “Yeezy Porn” concept. According to her lawsuit, she was later fired after reporting his behavior to her manager.

In response, Ye’s legal team filed a motion to strike the case, arguing it was an attack on his artistic free speech. The court didn’t buy it. Judge Theresa M. Traber previously denied the motion, calling it “rife with defects, specious arguments, and misstatements of law.”
This week, Judge Nicholas F. Daum followed up by awarding $76,245 in legal fees to the plaintiff, stating Ye’s free speech claim was a baseless delay tactic.

“We certainly do think there are very interesting First Amendment issues that could lead to additional appeals,” said Ye’s attorney Andrew Cherkasky. Still, the court ruled that appeals could continue separately from the fee order.
This isn’t Ye’s first legal scandal. In 2024, former assistant Lauren Pisciotta also accused him of sexual harassment and wrongful termination, alleging he refused to pay $3 million in severance.


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