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#RHOA: Riley Burruss Reveals She Met Her “Amazing” Boyfriend Through Her Stepsister, Kaela Tucker
Who needs dating apps when you have a matchmaker in the family?
On Day 3 of BravoCon 2025, Riley Burruss spilled more details about the mystery man in her life. The Next Gen NYC cast member revealed she had met her boyfriend through her stepsister, Kaela Tucker, and she was clearly grateful for the introduction.
“How did I find [him]?” she asked during the November 16 Thank U, Next Gen panel. “You know, I met him through my sister.”
Riley began teasing the romance over the summer, when she posted a cute PDA photo with her new beau. The mirror selfie showed The Real Housewives of Atlanta daughter rocking an all-denim cowboy look for a Beyoncé concert, while her boyfriend was seen kissing her on the cheek.
Riley Burruss shares more details about her new man. Fast-forward to the July 15 episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, when Riley set the record straight on her relationship status. The Atlanta daughter confirmed she had a boyfriend, but remained tight-lipped about his identity.
"I think everyone knows I like to keep my life private," she began, "but now, you know…”
“You're on a reality TV show,” host Andy Cohen quipped.
“But I still try to keep my love life, you know, close to my heart,” she responded.
Riley Burruss posts an image of herself with a romantic interest next to her to her Instagram stories.
Riley then briefly touched on the aforementioned PDA photo, insisting she “didn’t know people would care” about the post. Her mother, RHOA alum Kandi Burruss, chimed in on the conversation, recalling how she reacted to all the attention Riley’s relationship had garnered.
“This is the first time this has happened to her,” Kandi told Andy. "So, I sent it to our family group chat. I said ‘Riley, you made it! The blogs picked up your boyfriend!'”
Riley went on to say that she had known her new man “for a while,” but they didn’t become exclusive until earlier this year.
During Sunday’s Thank U, Next Gen panel, Riley was asked why she was so hesitant to speak about her new man, a decision that led some to believe he would never appear on camera.
“I mean, I know a lot of people’s boyfriends love the screen time,” she said. “Mine actually likes me to be the main character. So, he lets me shine my light.
“He may make an appearance,” she added. “You’ll have to tune in. He’s amazing.”
While Riley is clearly head over heels for her new boyfriend, many wondered what Kandi thought of her daughter’s budding relationship. The Grammy winner shared her thoughts during a recent appearance on Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show.
“I like him a lot… I love him because he’s smart, and he’s like really pushing [Riley] to do better,” Kandi explained. “I think that helps when you have good influence around you, somebody who sees great things for you, and he has his own thing going on. He’s educated, he’s doing big things.”
As Riley’s relationship continued to blossom, Kandi’s marriage to Todd Tucker took an unfortunate and shocking turn. On Friday, November 21, the RHOA alum announced she and her husband had split after 11 years of marriage.
On Day 3 of BravoCon 2025, Riley Burruss spilled more details about the mystery man in her life. The Next Gen NYC cast member revealed she had met her boyfriend through her stepsister, Kaela Tucker, and she was clearly grateful for the introduction.
“How did I find [him]?” she asked during the November 16 Thank U, Next Gen panel. “You know, I met him through my sister.”
Riley began teasing the romance over the summer, when she posted a cute PDA photo with her new beau. The mirror selfie showed The Real Housewives of Atlanta daughter rocking an all-denim cowboy look for a Beyoncé concert, while her boyfriend was seen kissing her on the cheek.
Riley Burruss shares more details about her new man. Fast-forward to the July 15 episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, when Riley set the record straight on her relationship status. The Atlanta daughter confirmed she had a boyfriend, but remained tight-lipped about his identity.
"I think everyone knows I like to keep my life private," she began, "but now, you know…”
“You're on a reality TV show,” host Andy Cohen quipped.
“But I still try to keep my love life, you know, close to my heart,” she responded.
Riley Burruss posts an image of herself with a romantic interest next to her to her Instagram stories.
Riley then briefly touched on the aforementioned PDA photo, insisting she “didn’t know people would care” about the post. Her mother, RHOA alum Kandi Burruss, chimed in on the conversation, recalling how she reacted to all the attention Riley’s relationship had garnered.
“This is the first time this has happened to her,” Kandi told Andy. "So, I sent it to our family group chat. I said ‘Riley, you made it! The blogs picked up your boyfriend!'”
Riley went on to say that she had known her new man “for a while,” but they didn’t become exclusive until earlier this year.
During Sunday’s Thank U, Next Gen panel, Riley was asked why she was so hesitant to speak about her new man, a decision that led some to believe he would never appear on camera.
“I mean, I know a lot of people’s boyfriends love the screen time,” she said. “Mine actually likes me to be the main character. So, he lets me shine my light.
“He may make an appearance,” she added. “You’ll have to tune in. He’s amazing.”
While Riley is clearly head over heels for her new boyfriend, many wondered what Kandi thought of her daughter’s budding relationship. The Grammy winner shared her thoughts during a recent appearance on Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show.
“I like him a lot… I love him because he’s smart, and he’s like really pushing [Riley] to do better,” Kandi explained. “I think that helps when you have good influence around you, somebody who sees great things for you, and he has his own thing going on. He’s educated, he’s doing big things.”
As Riley’s relationship continued to blossom, Kandi’s marriage to Todd Tucker took an unfortunate and shocking turn. On Friday, November 21, the RHOA alum announced she and her husband had split after 11 years of marriage.
#NewMusic from Ne-Yo “Simple Things”
Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Ne-Yo has returned with his latest single, “Simple Things,” a soulful ballad that finds the crooner celebrating the understated beauty of love and life. Released officially on November 21 via his YouTube channel and streaming platforms, the track offers a grounded perspective on romance, steering away from the glitz of celebrity life to focus on authentic connection.
In “Simple Things,” Ne-Yo delivers a vocal performance reminiscent of his early career classics, blending acoustic warmth with his signature songwriting precision. The lyrics paint a picture of domestic intimacy, with the singer assuring his partner that while he appreciates the effort of “high heels and that red dress,” he is equally captivated by “sweats, a ponytail, and a smile.”
Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Ne-Yo has returned with his latest single, “Simple Things,” a soulful ballad that finds the crooner celebrating the understated beauty of love and life. Released officially on November 21 via his YouTube channel and streaming platforms, the track offers a grounded perspective on romance, steering away from the glitz of celebrity life to focus on authentic connection.
In “Simple Things,” Ne-Yo delivers a vocal performance reminiscent of his early career classics, blending acoustic warmth with his signature songwriting precision. The lyrics paint a picture of domestic intimacy, with the singer assuring his partner that while he appreciates the effort of “high heels and that red dress,” he is equally captivated by “sweats, a ponytail, and a smile.”
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The song serves as a reflective anthem for the “Miss Independent” singer, who touches on his time spent “out on the road” and the realization that “there ain’t no place like home.” The chorus drives the message home, asserting that “life is all the in-between” and emphasizing that true happiness is found in the “flowers you find on the uphill climb.”
“Simple Things” is available now for streaming.
The song serves as a reflective anthem for the “Miss Independent” singer, who touches on his time spent “out on the road” and the realization that “there ain’t no place like home.” The chorus drives the message home, asserting that “life is all the in-between” and emphasizing that true happiness is found in the “flowers you find on the uphill climb.”
“Simple Things” is available now for streaming.
#HipHopNews: Kendrick Lamar And “South Park” Creators’ Comedy Movie Pushed Back Indefinitely
Paramount has indefinitely delayed Kendrick Lamar’s film in collaboration with the “South Park” creators.
The release date has changed multiple times since the project was first announced in 2022.
The collaboration marks a crossover between Hip Hop and satirical Hollywood comedy, drawing major fan interest.
Fans anticipating the collaboration between Kendrick Lamar and the creators of “South Park” will have to wait at least a little longer. The film’s scheduled March 2026 release date has been pushed back “indefinitely” by Paramount.
The live-action comedy was announced way back in 2022. However, “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, along with the Compton rapper, recently said that it’s just not ready yet.
“It’s true — we’re moving (again). We’re working hard at finishing the movie,” read a joint statement credited to Stone and Parker’s Park County production studio and K. Dot’s pgLang creative agency, as reported by Variety.
In 2024, the still untitled project was given a July 4, 2025, release. But a few months prior to the expected date, it was shuffled to March 20, 2026, which has now been kicked down the road with no new date. All that’s known about the movie is that it is written by comedian Vernon Chatman with Lamar, Dave Free, Parker and Stone as its producers.
Since his partnership with the famed creators was revealed, the “luther” rapper’s musical profile has grown exponentially. He dropped a pair of critically acclaimed albums, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers and GNX in 2022 and 2024, respectively. However, last year’s high-profile feud with Drake may have garnered the most publicity. Part of its aftermath was his Super Bowl LIX headlining gig that saw him perform his “Not Like Us” diss track in front of a worldwide audience.
Most recently, Lamar earned nine Grammy Award nominations, including Album of the Year for GNX while “South Park” kicked off its 28th season in October. So, whenever Lamar, Parker and Stone do finally unveil their collective work, fans will likely be expecting it to be seismic.
Paramount has indefinitely delayed Kendrick Lamar’s film in collaboration with the “South Park” creators.
The release date has changed multiple times since the project was first announced in 2022.
The collaboration marks a crossover between Hip Hop and satirical Hollywood comedy, drawing major fan interest.
Fans anticipating the collaboration between Kendrick Lamar and the creators of “South Park” will have to wait at least a little longer. The film’s scheduled March 2026 release date has been pushed back “indefinitely” by Paramount.
The live-action comedy was announced way back in 2022. However, “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, along with the Compton rapper, recently said that it’s just not ready yet.
“It’s true — we’re moving (again). We’re working hard at finishing the movie,” read a joint statement credited to Stone and Parker’s Park County production studio and K. Dot’s pgLang creative agency, as reported by Variety.
In 2024, the still untitled project was given a July 4, 2025, release. But a few months prior to the expected date, it was shuffled to March 20, 2026, which has now been kicked down the road with no new date. All that’s known about the movie is that it is written by comedian Vernon Chatman with Lamar, Dave Free, Parker and Stone as its producers.
Since his partnership with the famed creators was revealed, the “luther” rapper’s musical profile has grown exponentially. He dropped a pair of critically acclaimed albums, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers and GNX in 2022 and 2024, respectively. However, last year’s high-profile feud with Drake may have garnered the most publicity. Part of its aftermath was his Super Bowl LIX headlining gig that saw him perform his “Not Like Us” diss track in front of a worldwide audience.
Most recently, Lamar earned nine Grammy Award nominations, including Album of the Year for GNX while “South Park” kicked off its 28th season in October. So, whenever Lamar, Parker and Stone do finally unveil their collective work, fans will likely be expecting it to be seismic.
Oldest living survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre Mother Viola Ford Fletcher dies at 111 years old
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died at 111 years old Monday, her grandson Ike Howard told CNN.
“She had a beautiful smile on her face,” Howard said. “She loved life, she loved people.”
Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin said she was with the family at a local hospital and also confirmed the news.
“Mother Fletcher,” as she was known, sat with CNN multiple times for interviews in recent years as she and other living survivors pursued a lawsuit against the city of Tulsa and other related departments, alleging they were complicit in the 1921 massacre and that its effects were still being felt today.
On May 31, 1921, a White mob laid waste to Tulsa’s Greenwood neighborhood, a thriving Black-owned business district, CNN previously reported. They destroyed about 35 blocks of the neighborhood within 16 hours, arresting thousands of Black residents, while robbing, beating and killing others.
Lessie Benningfield Randle, 111, is now the only living survivor of the massacre. When Fletcher got sick in the days before her passing, Randle sent a message through her granddaughter to the Fletcher family saying, “She was sorry it was happening and that she loved her,” Randle’s granddaughter LaDonna Penny said.
After hearing the news Fletcher had passed, Randle responded, “That breaks my heart. I will miss her dearly,” Penny told CNN.
“Mother Fletcher called my grandmother her little sister,” Penny said, as she reflected on her own relationship with Fletcher.
“It’s like I lost my grandmother,” Penny told CNN. “My heart is broken, I keep trying to stop crying.”
Fletcher’s brother Hughes Van Ellis or “Uncle Redd,” also a massacre survivor, died in October 2023 at 102 years old.
In June 2024, the Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit from the survivors, arguing they should be compensated by the city for damages — dealing a blow to their ongoing fight for reparations more than 100 years after the attack.
“When I think about Mother Fletcher, I don’t just see a historic figure or a symbol. I see a woman I sat with, prayed with, laughed with, and went to court with,” Damario Solomon-Simmons said as part of a statement to CNN. He was the lead attorney representing the survivors in their lawsuit.
“Spending this past Friday night by her hospital bed, I saw that Mother Fletcher didn’t talk like someone who was ready to go. She wasn’t done. She was tired — because this fight is exhausting — but her spirit was still in it,” Solomon-Simmons said.
Fletcher told CNN she “never got over” what she experienced that day and still remembers “people getting killed, houses, property, schools, churches, and stores getting destroyed with fire.”
“It just stays with me, you know, just the fear. I have lived in Tulsa since but I don’t sleep all night living there.”
Fletcher was 7 years old at the time.
In 2023 she co-authored a memoir with her grandson titled: “Don’t Let Them Bury My Story,” representing a history she and family believed the country was eager to forget.
“As I grew up, I had to work with White people, but we didn’t dare mention that,” she said of the massacre. “I didn’t know why it happened, or why they would be so cruel to do a thing like that to the Black people.”
How the massacre unfolded
The events leading up to the massacre began on May 30, 1921, when Dick Rowland, a 19-year-old Black shoe shiner, ran from an elevator in a downtown building after the elevator’s teen operator let out a scream. Rumors of a rape then circulated, Rowland was arrested, and White Tulsans formed a lynch mob.
Black Tulsans arrived at the jail to defend Rowland, scuffles ensued, a gun went off, and as then-Sheriff William McCullough told Literary Digest, “All hell broke loose.”
Historic photos show entire blocks gutted by flame and Black people lying in the street.
Exacerbating matters were insurance companies that denied many claims for what today would be tens of millions of dollars in property damage, including the destruction of two Black hospitals and 1,256 residences, according to the Greenwood Cultural Center.
Over 100 years later, victims of the massacre are still trying to find justice.
The Department of Justice opened a civil rights investigation in September 2024, but ultimately concluded in January there was no longer an avenue to pursue a criminal investigation, the Associated Press reported.
“Now, the perpetrators are long dead, statutes of limitations for all civil rights charges expired decades ago, and there are no viable avenues for further investigation,” said a report on the investigation. The DOJ had launched the investigation under the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, which allows the agency to look into civil rights crimes before 1980 that resulted in death.
In June, Tulsa’s mayor proposed an over $100 million private trust as part of reparation plans for the massacre, which focuses on funding initiatives in the city as a part of a “road to repair.”
The trust would invest in a housing fund, a cultural preservation fund and a legacy fund dedicated to education and local businesses in the area, the announcement said.
The fund would not provide direct payments to survivors or their descendants, the Associated Press reported.
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died at 111 years old Monday, her grandson Ike Howard told CNN.
“She had a beautiful smile on her face,” Howard said. “She loved life, she loved people.”
Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin said she was with the family at a local hospital and also confirmed the news.
“Mother Fletcher,” as she was known, sat with CNN multiple times for interviews in recent years as she and other living survivors pursued a lawsuit against the city of Tulsa and other related departments, alleging they were complicit in the 1921 massacre and that its effects were still being felt today.
On May 31, 1921, a White mob laid waste to Tulsa’s Greenwood neighborhood, a thriving Black-owned business district, CNN previously reported. They destroyed about 35 blocks of the neighborhood within 16 hours, arresting thousands of Black residents, while robbing, beating and killing others.
Lessie Benningfield Randle, 111, is now the only living survivor of the massacre. When Fletcher got sick in the days before her passing, Randle sent a message through her granddaughter to the Fletcher family saying, “She was sorry it was happening and that she loved her,” Randle’s granddaughter LaDonna Penny said.
After hearing the news Fletcher had passed, Randle responded, “That breaks my heart. I will miss her dearly,” Penny told CNN.
“Mother Fletcher called my grandmother her little sister,” Penny said, as she reflected on her own relationship with Fletcher.
“It’s like I lost my grandmother,” Penny told CNN. “My heart is broken, I keep trying to stop crying.”
Fletcher’s brother Hughes Van Ellis or “Uncle Redd,” also a massacre survivor, died in October 2023 at 102 years old.
In June 2024, the Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit from the survivors, arguing they should be compensated by the city for damages — dealing a blow to their ongoing fight for reparations more than 100 years after the attack.
“When I think about Mother Fletcher, I don’t just see a historic figure or a symbol. I see a woman I sat with, prayed with, laughed with, and went to court with,” Damario Solomon-Simmons said as part of a statement to CNN. He was the lead attorney representing the survivors in their lawsuit.
“Spending this past Friday night by her hospital bed, I saw that Mother Fletcher didn’t talk like someone who was ready to go. She wasn’t done. She was tired — because this fight is exhausting — but her spirit was still in it,” Solomon-Simmons said.
Fletcher told CNN she “never got over” what she experienced that day and still remembers “people getting killed, houses, property, schools, churches, and stores getting destroyed with fire.”
“It just stays with me, you know, just the fear. I have lived in Tulsa since but I don’t sleep all night living there.”
Fletcher was 7 years old at the time.
In 2023 she co-authored a memoir with her grandson titled: “Don’t Let Them Bury My Story,” representing a history she and family believed the country was eager to forget.
“As I grew up, I had to work with White people, but we didn’t dare mention that,” she said of the massacre. “I didn’t know why it happened, or why they would be so cruel to do a thing like that to the Black people.”
How the massacre unfolded
The events leading up to the massacre began on May 30, 1921, when Dick Rowland, a 19-year-old Black shoe shiner, ran from an elevator in a downtown building after the elevator’s teen operator let out a scream. Rumors of a rape then circulated, Rowland was arrested, and White Tulsans formed a lynch mob.
Black Tulsans arrived at the jail to defend Rowland, scuffles ensued, a gun went off, and as then-Sheriff William McCullough told Literary Digest, “All hell broke loose.”
Historic photos show entire blocks gutted by flame and Black people lying in the street.
Exacerbating matters were insurance companies that denied many claims for what today would be tens of millions of dollars in property damage, including the destruction of two Black hospitals and 1,256 residences, according to the Greenwood Cultural Center.
Over 100 years later, victims of the massacre are still trying to find justice.
The Department of Justice opened a civil rights investigation in September 2024, but ultimately concluded in January there was no longer an avenue to pursue a criminal investigation, the Associated Press reported.
“Now, the perpetrators are long dead, statutes of limitations for all civil rights charges expired decades ago, and there are no viable avenues for further investigation,” said a report on the investigation. The DOJ had launched the investigation under the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, which allows the agency to look into civil rights crimes before 1980 that resulted in death.
In June, Tulsa’s mayor proposed an over $100 million private trust as part of reparation plans for the massacre, which focuses on funding initiatives in the city as a part of a “road to repair.”
The trust would invest in a housing fund, a cultural preservation fund and a legacy fund dedicated to education and local businesses in the area, the announcement said.
The fund would not provide direct payments to survivors or their descendants, the Associated Press reported.
The DOJ VS AG Letitia James CASED DISMISSED! She Walks Free After Federal Fraud Case Is Wiped Out
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James after ruling that the prosecutor who brought the case was unlawfully appointed. The decision came Monday and immediately voided the high profile indictment that had accused James of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.
U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie determined that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan did not have the legal authority to present the case to a grand jury. Her appointment was deemed invalid, a ruling that automatically undercut the legitimacy of the indictment itself. The judge reached the same conclusion in the related criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey.
According to the ruling, the indictment had to be thrown out because Halligan’s appointment violated federal requirements for interim prosecutors. Currie concluded that Halligan’s role “was not lawfully authorized” and therefore could not be the basis for felony charges.
The dismissal was issued without prejudice. This means the Department of Justice could choose to refile charges at a later time, but only through a properly appointed federal prosecutor. For now, the case against James is legally stalled and cannot move forward.
The original indictment, returned in October, had drawn immediate political scrutiny because James has pursued several high profile civil actions against Donald Trump. Her legal team argued that the federal case was flawed from the start and that the prosecutor lacked legitimate authority to pursue it.
The Department of Justice has not announced whether it will attempt to bring the matter back before a grand jury.
U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie determined that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan did not have the legal authority to present the case to a grand jury. Her appointment was deemed invalid, a ruling that automatically undercut the legitimacy of the indictment itself. The judge reached the same conclusion in the related criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey.
According to the ruling, the indictment had to be thrown out because Halligan’s appointment violated federal requirements for interim prosecutors. Currie concluded that Halligan’s role “was not lawfully authorized” and therefore could not be the basis for felony charges.
The dismissal was issued without prejudice. This means the Department of Justice could choose to refile charges at a later time, but only through a properly appointed federal prosecutor. For now, the case against James is legally stalled and cannot move forward.
The original indictment, returned in October, had drawn immediate political scrutiny because James has pursued several high profile civil actions against Donald Trump. Her legal team argued that the federal case was flawed from the start and that the prosecutor lacked legitimate authority to pursue it.
The Department of Justice has not announced whether it will attempt to bring the matter back before a grand jury.
#RIPJimmyCliff, Reggae giant Has died at 81
Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81.
His wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed his death Monday. Chambers and Cliff’s three children also posted a message on his social media sites that he died from a “seizure followed by pneumonia.” Additional information was not immediately available.
“”To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career,” the announcement reads in part. “He really appreciated each and every fan for their love.”
Cliff was a native Jamaican with a spirited tenor and a gift for catchphrases and topical lyrics who joined Kingston’s emerging music scene in his teens and helped lead a movement in the 1960s that included such future stars as Bob Marley, Toots Hibbert and Peter Tosh. By the early 1970s, he had accepted director Perry Henzell’s offer to star in a film about an aspiring reggae musician, Ivanhoe “Ivan” Martin, who turns to crime when his career stalls. Henzell named the movie “The Harder They Come” after suggesting the title as a possible song for Cliff.
“Ivanhoe was a real-life character for Jamaicans,” Cliff told Variety in 2022, upon the film’s 50th anniversary. “When I was a little boy, I used to hear about him as being a bad man. A real bad man. No one in Jamaica, at that time, had guns. But he had guns and shot a policeman, so he was someone to be feared. However, being a hero was the manner in which Perry wanted to make his name — an anti-hero in the way that Hollywood turns its bad guys into heroes.”
“The Harder They Come,” delayed for some two years because of sporadic funding, was the first major commercial release to come out of Jamaica. It sold few tickets in its initial run, despite praise from Roger Ebert and other critics. But it now stands as a cultural touchstone, with a soundtrack widely cited as among the greatest ever and as a turning point in reggae’s worldwide rise
For a brief time, Cliff rivaled Marley as the genre’s most prominent artist. On an album that included Toots and the Maytals, the Slickers and Desmond Dekker, Cliff was the featured artist on four out of 11 songs, all well placed in the reggae canon.
“Sitting in Limbo” was a moody, but hopeful take on a life in restless motion. “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and the title song were calls for action and vows of final payments: “The harder they come, the harder they fall, one and all.” Cliff otherwise lets out a weary cry on “Many Rivers to Cross,” a gospel-style testament that he wrote after confronting racism in England in the 1960s.
“It was a very frustrating time. I came to England with very big hopes, and I saw my hopes fading,” he told Rolling Stone in 2012.
Cliff’s career peaked with “The Harder They Come,” but, after a break in the late 1970s, he worked steadily for decades, whether session work with the Rolling Stones or collaborations with Wyclef Jean, Sting and Annie Lennox among others. Meanwhile, his early music lived on. The Sandinistas in Nicaragua used “You Can Get it If You Really Want” as a campaign theme and Bruce Springsteen helped expand Cliff’s U.S. audience with his live cover of the reggae star’s “Trapped,” featured on the million-selling charity album from 1985, “We Are the World.” Others performing his songs included John Lennon, Cher and UB40.
Cliff was nominated for seven Grammys and won twice for best reggae album: in 1986 for “Cliff Hanger” and in 2012 for the well-named “Rebirth,” widely regarded as his best work in years. His other albums included the Grammy-nominated “The Power and the Glory,” “Humanitarian” and the 2022 release “Refugees.” He also performed on Steve Van Zandt’s protest anthem, “Sun City,” and acted in the Robin Williams comedy “Club Paradise,” for which he contributed a handful of songs to the soundtrack and sang with Elvis Costello on the rocker “Seven Day Weekend.”
His other honors included induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Jamaica’s Order of Merit. In 2019, the Jamaican government renamed Montego Bay’s popular “hip strip” roadway Jimmy Cliff Boulevard. Two years later, Jamaican officials presented Cliff with an official passport in recognition of his status as a Reggae Ambassador.
He was born James Chambers in the parish of Saint James and, like Ivan Martin in “The Harder They Come,” moved to Kingston in his youth to become a musician. In the early 1960s, Jamaica was gaining its independence from Britain and the early sounds of reggae — first called ska and rocksteady — were catching on. Calling himself Jimmy Cliff, he had a handful of local hits, including “King of Kings” and “Miss Jamaica,” and, after overcoming the kinds of barriers that upended Martin, was called on to help represent his country at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City.
“(Reggae) is a pure music. It was born of the poorer class of people,” he told Spin in 2022. “It came from the need for recognition, identity and respect.”
His popularity grew over the second half of the 1960s, and he signed with Island Records, the world’s leading reggae label. Island founder Chris Blackwell tried in vain to market him to rock audiences, but Cliff still managed to reach new listeners. He had a hit with a cover of Cat Stevens’ “Wild World,” and reached the top 10 in the UK with the uplifting “Wonderful World, Beautiful People.” Cliff’s widely heard protest chant, “Vietnam,” was inspired in part by a friend who had served in the war and returned damaged beyond recognition.
His success as a recording artist and concert performer led Henzell to seek a meeting with him and flatter him into accepting the part: “You know, I think you’re a better actor than singer,” Cliff remembered him saying. Aware that “The Harder They Come” could be a breakthrough for Jamaican cinema, he openly wished for stardom, although Cliff remained surprised by how well known he became.
“Back in those days there were few of us African descendants who came through the cracks to get any kind of recognition,′ he told The Guardian in 2021. “It was easier in music than movies. But when you start to see your face and name on the side of the buses in London that was like: ‘Wow, what’s going on?’”
His wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed his death Monday. Chambers and Cliff’s three children also posted a message on his social media sites that he died from a “seizure followed by pneumonia.” Additional information was not immediately available.
“”To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career,” the announcement reads in part. “He really appreciated each and every fan for their love.”
Cliff was a native Jamaican with a spirited tenor and a gift for catchphrases and topical lyrics who joined Kingston’s emerging music scene in his teens and helped lead a movement in the 1960s that included such future stars as Bob Marley, Toots Hibbert and Peter Tosh. By the early 1970s, he had accepted director Perry Henzell’s offer to star in a film about an aspiring reggae musician, Ivanhoe “Ivan” Martin, who turns to crime when his career stalls. Henzell named the movie “The Harder They Come” after suggesting the title as a possible song for Cliff.
“Ivanhoe was a real-life character for Jamaicans,” Cliff told Variety in 2022, upon the film’s 50th anniversary. “When I was a little boy, I used to hear about him as being a bad man. A real bad man. No one in Jamaica, at that time, had guns. But he had guns and shot a policeman, so he was someone to be feared. However, being a hero was the manner in which Perry wanted to make his name — an anti-hero in the way that Hollywood turns its bad guys into heroes.”
“The Harder They Come,” delayed for some two years because of sporadic funding, was the first major commercial release to come out of Jamaica. It sold few tickets in its initial run, despite praise from Roger Ebert and other critics. But it now stands as a cultural touchstone, with a soundtrack widely cited as among the greatest ever and as a turning point in reggae’s worldwide rise
For a brief time, Cliff rivaled Marley as the genre’s most prominent artist. On an album that included Toots and the Maytals, the Slickers and Desmond Dekker, Cliff was the featured artist on four out of 11 songs, all well placed in the reggae canon.
“Sitting in Limbo” was a moody, but hopeful take on a life in restless motion. “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and the title song were calls for action and vows of final payments: “The harder they come, the harder they fall, one and all.” Cliff otherwise lets out a weary cry on “Many Rivers to Cross,” a gospel-style testament that he wrote after confronting racism in England in the 1960s.
“It was a very frustrating time. I came to England with very big hopes, and I saw my hopes fading,” he told Rolling Stone in 2012.
Cliff’s career peaked with “The Harder They Come,” but, after a break in the late 1970s, he worked steadily for decades, whether session work with the Rolling Stones or collaborations with Wyclef Jean, Sting and Annie Lennox among others. Meanwhile, his early music lived on. The Sandinistas in Nicaragua used “You Can Get it If You Really Want” as a campaign theme and Bruce Springsteen helped expand Cliff’s U.S. audience with his live cover of the reggae star’s “Trapped,” featured on the million-selling charity album from 1985, “We Are the World.” Others performing his songs included John Lennon, Cher and UB40.
Cliff was nominated for seven Grammys and won twice for best reggae album: in 1986 for “Cliff Hanger” and in 2012 for the well-named “Rebirth,” widely regarded as his best work in years. His other albums included the Grammy-nominated “The Power and the Glory,” “Humanitarian” and the 2022 release “Refugees.” He also performed on Steve Van Zandt’s protest anthem, “Sun City,” and acted in the Robin Williams comedy “Club Paradise,” for which he contributed a handful of songs to the soundtrack and sang with Elvis Costello on the rocker “Seven Day Weekend.”
His other honors included induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Jamaica’s Order of Merit. In 2019, the Jamaican government renamed Montego Bay’s popular “hip strip” roadway Jimmy Cliff Boulevard. Two years later, Jamaican officials presented Cliff with an official passport in recognition of his status as a Reggae Ambassador.
He was born James Chambers in the parish of Saint James and, like Ivan Martin in “The Harder They Come,” moved to Kingston in his youth to become a musician. In the early 1960s, Jamaica was gaining its independence from Britain and the early sounds of reggae — first called ska and rocksteady — were catching on. Calling himself Jimmy Cliff, he had a handful of local hits, including “King of Kings” and “Miss Jamaica,” and, after overcoming the kinds of barriers that upended Martin, was called on to help represent his country at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City.
“(Reggae) is a pure music. It was born of the poorer class of people,” he told Spin in 2022. “It came from the need for recognition, identity and respect.”
His popularity grew over the second half of the 1960s, and he signed with Island Records, the world’s leading reggae label. Island founder Chris Blackwell tried in vain to market him to rock audiences, but Cliff still managed to reach new listeners. He had a hit with a cover of Cat Stevens’ “Wild World,” and reached the top 10 in the UK with the uplifting “Wonderful World, Beautiful People.” Cliff’s widely heard protest chant, “Vietnam,” was inspired in part by a friend who had served in the war and returned damaged beyond recognition.
His success as a recording artist and concert performer led Henzell to seek a meeting with him and flatter him into accepting the part: “You know, I think you’re a better actor than singer,” Cliff remembered him saying. Aware that “The Harder They Come” could be a breakthrough for Jamaican cinema, he openly wished for stardom, although Cliff remained surprised by how well known he became.
“Back in those days there were few of us African descendants who came through the cracks to get any kind of recognition,′ he told The Guardian in 2021. “It was easier in music than movies. But when you start to see your face and name on the side of the buses in London that was like: ‘Wow, what’s going on?’”
Jerry Rice wipes out $667,000 lunch debt for 103 schools nationwide
Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice and his wife, Latisha Pelayo, have donated more than $667,000 to pay off lunch debt at 103 schools across the United States, a move that school officials say will lift a weight off thousands of families.
Rice, known for his record-setting career with the San Francisco 49ers, said the donation comes from a place of empathy.
“No child should ever step into a classroom hungry,” Rice reportedly said.
According to AfroTech, the donation is part of a broader philanthropic campaign ignited after Rice visited an elementary school in the Bay Area. The Hall of Famer observed how unpaid lunch debt can affect student morale and learning. The donation covers balances at more than 100 schools in multiple states, including districts in California and other regions. By clearing the debts, Rice and his wife hope to reduce stigma and remove a barrier to academic focus.
District administrators from affected schools praised the gesture as “life-changing” for families. One district reported that dozens of students would no longer have to worry about owing money for meals or being restricted in cafeteria access.
The action arrives amid a national trend. Unpaid lunch balances have increased since pandemic-era waivers ended and food costs rose. The School Nutrition Association reported that nearly 90% of responding school districts say lunch debt is growing faster than they can cover it.
Beyond the immediate relief, Rice’s gift may spur his peers to feed those in need. Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have pledged to match his funding and expand the effort to additional California districts. Additionally, former NFL player Steve Young has teamed with Rice to fund food shelters this holiday season.
Lunch debt nationwide has climbed in recent years as pandemic-era federal waivers expired and districts resumed charging for meals. According to the School Nutrition Association’s 2024 report, nearly 97% of surveyed districts reported growing unpaid balances. Mississippi administrators have said that families in rural counties often face the most strain because wages have not kept pace with increasing food costs.
Rice, known for his record-setting career with the San Francisco 49ers, said the donation comes from a place of empathy.
“No child should ever step into a classroom hungry,” Rice reportedly said.
According to AfroTech, the donation is part of a broader philanthropic campaign ignited after Rice visited an elementary school in the Bay Area. The Hall of Famer observed how unpaid lunch debt can affect student morale and learning. The donation covers balances at more than 100 schools in multiple states, including districts in California and other regions. By clearing the debts, Rice and his wife hope to reduce stigma and remove a barrier to academic focus.
District administrators from affected schools praised the gesture as “life-changing” for families. One district reported that dozens of students would no longer have to worry about owing money for meals or being restricted in cafeteria access.
The action arrives amid a national trend. Unpaid lunch balances have increased since pandemic-era waivers ended and food costs rose. The School Nutrition Association reported that nearly 90% of responding school districts say lunch debt is growing faster than they can cover it.
Beyond the immediate relief, Rice’s gift may spur his peers to feed those in need. Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have pledged to match his funding and expand the effort to additional California districts. Additionally, former NFL player Steve Young has teamed with Rice to fund food shelters this holiday season.
Lunch debt nationwide has climbed in recent years as pandemic-era federal waivers expired and districts resumed charging for meals. According to the School Nutrition Association’s 2024 report, nearly 97% of surveyed districts reported growing unpaid balances. Mississippi administrators have said that families in rural counties often face the most strain because wages have not kept pace with increasing food costs.
Juelz Santana Says Reading Not Necessary
Juelz Santana just kicked up a firestorm online. And this one is a doozy. The moment people heard him say you don’t really need to read, the Internet went off. Now, to be clear, the Dipset star did not exactly stand on that, but he said enough. The clip shows him trying to make a larger point about business, money and knowing how to maneuver in the real world. But the way he framed…really made no sense. In fact, it was dumb.
Juelz basically implied that reading is optional in 2025. He leaned into the idea that financial literacy, owning a business and understanding money is more important than sitting down with a book. He pointed to audiobooks and YouTube clips as proof that you can “read” without actually reading. And that is when the conversation went into a debate.
The thing is, you cannot separate learning from literacy. It is in the very word. You cannot talk about financial literacy while downplaying literacy itself. That is like trying to bake a cake without flour. There is a foundational element that has to be there or the whole thing collapses into dust. But Juelz doubled down in that clip and suggested you can still make it without knowing how to read in the traditional sense.
People online were not having it. At all. Enslaved Africans were banned from reading for a reason. Knowledge opens doors. Reading is how you unlock that knowledge. A lot of folks felt Juelz was pushing the culture backward with his viewpoint.
To be fair, we get what he was trying to say. The world has changed. Technology has evolved. Information is everywhere. You can learn a lot on your phone. But telling kids reading is optional? That is dangerous territory. Relax on telling the kids not to read or that it does not matter, bruh.
Maybe he can apologize like he did for pushing lean to the kids.
The Dipset legacy is too iconic for Juelz to go viral for the wrong reasons. Kids, if you are reading this: there is nothing cooler than being able to read, think, question and understand the world around you.
The oppressors of the past knew that. The oppressors of the present know. We should know it even more.
Juelz Santana just kicked up a firestorm online. And this one is a doozy. The moment people heard him say you don’t really need to read, the Internet went off. Now, to be clear, the Dipset star did not exactly stand on that, but he said enough. The clip shows him trying to make a larger point about business, money and knowing how to maneuver in the real world. But the way he framed…really made no sense. In fact, it was dumb.
Juelz basically implied that reading is optional in 2025. He leaned into the idea that financial literacy, owning a business and understanding money is more important than sitting down with a book. He pointed to audiobooks and YouTube clips as proof that you can “read” without actually reading. And that is when the conversation went into a debate.
The thing is, you cannot separate learning from literacy. It is in the very word. You cannot talk about financial literacy while downplaying literacy itself. That is like trying to bake a cake without flour. There is a foundational element that has to be there or the whole thing collapses into dust. But Juelz doubled down in that clip and suggested you can still make it without knowing how to read in the traditional sense.
People online were not having it. At all. Enslaved Africans were banned from reading for a reason. Knowledge opens doors. Reading is how you unlock that knowledge. A lot of folks felt Juelz was pushing the culture backward with his viewpoint.
To be fair, we get what he was trying to say. The world has changed. Technology has evolved. Information is everywhere. You can learn a lot on your phone. But telling kids reading is optional? That is dangerous territory. Relax on telling the kids not to read or that it does not matter, bruh.
Maybe he can apologize like he did for pushing lean to the kids.
The Dipset legacy is too iconic for Juelz to go viral for the wrong reasons. Kids, if you are reading this: there is nothing cooler than being able to read, think, question and understand the world around you.
The oppressors of the past knew that. The oppressors of the present know. We should know it even more.
Miss Universe Contestant Olivia Yacé Renounces Title
In a surprising announcement Monday, Olivia Yacé of Côte d’Ivoire renounced her title as Miss Universe Africa & Oceania, severing all ties with the Miss Universe organization. The decision comes just days after she placed fourth runner-up during the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Bangkok.
Yacé said she is stepping down to “remain true to my values: respect, dignity, excellence, and equal opportunity … the strongest pillars that guide me.” In a statement shared on Instagram and other social media, she wrote: “With a heart full of gratitude and profound respect, I hereby announce my resignation … as well as from any future affiliation with the Miss Universe Committee.”
She recalled her journey in Bangkok, saying she “witnessed firsthand that I was capable of accomplishing great things despite adversity.” Yacé said she carried out her role with “commitment, resilience, discipline, and determination.”
In her address, Yacé urged young girls, especially those from underrepresented communities, to “push their limits, … walk confidently into rooms where they believe they do not belong, and proudly embrace their identity.” She framed her resignation not as a retreat, but as a way to uphold her integrity as a role model. “Stepping away from this diminished role … will allow me to dedicate myself fully to defending the values I hold dear,” she said.
She also made a broader appeal: “I call upon Black, African, Caribbean, American, and Afro-descendant communities: continue entering spaces where you are not expected. Never let anyone define who we are or limit our potential. Our presence matters, and our voices must be heard.”
Yacé concluded by congratulating Fátima Bosch of Mexico, who won Miss Universe 2025, and by wishing Miss Universe Jamaica Gabrielle Henry a “swift recovery” following her on-stage fall. She added, “I will now continue my journey differently, with the same determination to uplift and inspire … Let us continue to defend our values and strive for greatness together. It’s time for Africa.”
The Miss Côte d’Ivoire Committee (COMICI) confirmed her resignation in a separate statement, citing “personal convenience.” They said Yacé would formally return her sash to the organization, ensuring that her departure is clear and official.
Yacé’s decision arrives amid broader controversy surrounding Miss Universe 2025. There have been allegations of vote manipulation, high-profile resignations, and questions about the transparency of the judging process.
Yacé said she is stepping down to “remain true to my values: respect, dignity, excellence, and equal opportunity … the strongest pillars that guide me.” In a statement shared on Instagram and other social media, she wrote: “With a heart full of gratitude and profound respect, I hereby announce my resignation … as well as from any future affiliation with the Miss Universe Committee.”
She recalled her journey in Bangkok, saying she “witnessed firsthand that I was capable of accomplishing great things despite adversity.” Yacé said she carried out her role with “commitment, resilience, discipline, and determination.”
In her address, Yacé urged young girls, especially those from underrepresented communities, to “push their limits, … walk confidently into rooms where they believe they do not belong, and proudly embrace their identity.” She framed her resignation not as a retreat, but as a way to uphold her integrity as a role model. “Stepping away from this diminished role … will allow me to dedicate myself fully to defending the values I hold dear,” she said.
She also made a broader appeal: “I call upon Black, African, Caribbean, American, and Afro-descendant communities: continue entering spaces where you are not expected. Never let anyone define who we are or limit our potential. Our presence matters, and our voices must be heard.”
Yacé concluded by congratulating Fátima Bosch of Mexico, who won Miss Universe 2025, and by wishing Miss Universe Jamaica Gabrielle Henry a “swift recovery” following her on-stage fall. She added, “I will now continue my journey differently, with the same determination to uplift and inspire … Let us continue to defend our values and strive for greatness together. It’s time for Africa.”
The Miss Côte d’Ivoire Committee (COMICI) confirmed her resignation in a separate statement, citing “personal convenience.” They said Yacé would formally return her sash to the organization, ensuring that her departure is clear and official.
Yacé’s decision arrives amid broader controversy surrounding Miss Universe 2025. There have been allegations of vote manipulation, high-profile resignations, and questions about the transparency of the judging process.
Christian Combs Hints Diddy Could Walk Free For The Holidays: ‘Might Come Home Before Then’
Christian Combs is raising expectations after sharing an optimistic update about his father’s prison status during a conversation with TMZ at LAX.
The 27-year-old rapper revealed that the family plans to keep his song “Diddy Free” in heavy rotation throughout the upcoming holiday season. He hinted that they may not need it for long, saying, “Watch out, he might come home before then.”
The rapper said his father is doing well in custody and admitted he is keeping his fingers crossed for an early release. Recent images from Fort Dix in New Jersey show the 56-year-old mogul appearing healthy and in good spirits.
Diddy is currently serving time after being convicted on two federal counts of transporting people across state lines for prostitution. Despite reported incidents involving homemade alcohol and a three way call, Christian believes a positive outcome is still possible.
Christian Combs is raising expectations after sharing an optimistic update about his father’s prison status during a conversation with TMZ at LAX.
The 27-year-old rapper revealed that the family plans to keep his song “Diddy Free” in heavy rotation throughout the upcoming holiday season. He hinted that they may not need it for long, saying, “Watch out, he might come home before then.”
The rapper said his father is doing well in custody and admitted he is keeping his fingers crossed for an early release. Recent images from Fort Dix in New Jersey show the 56-year-old mogul appearing healthy and in good spirits.
Diddy is currently serving time after being convicted on two federal counts of transporting people across state lines for prostitution. Despite reported incidents involving homemade alcohol and a three way call, Christian believes a positive outcome is still possible.
Mike Epps Addresses Backlash For Saying Men Shouldn’t Be Celebrated For Coming Home After Serving Time: We Don’t Want
Mike Epps kicked off his week by addressing backlash over recent interviews.
In a video posted to Instagram, the comedian and actor responded to criticism following his conversation with #JimJones, where he said that celebrating someone simply for being released from jail is the “wrong journey to celebrate.” He also added, “There’s no reward to coming home after 30 years… you’re a failure.” Seeking to clarify his stance, Mike said he has always “been a part of reform” and feels people “misunderstood his comments.” He explained, “Wasn’t saying it was wrong to be celebrated, but we don’t want to send a message to the kids saying ‘prison is great,’… I don’t think that’s cool.”
Mike also clarified remarks he made on The Breakfast Club regarding people on #SNAP, noting that his intention was simply to encourage others to work toward “breaking the cycle of being on food stamps” generation after generation.
In a video posted to Instagram, the comedian and actor responded to criticism following his conversation with #JimJones, where he said that celebrating someone simply for being released from jail is the “wrong journey to celebrate.” He also added, “There’s no reward to coming home after 30 years… you’re a failure.” Seeking to clarify his stance, Mike said he has always “been a part of reform” and feels people “misunderstood his comments.” He explained, “Wasn’t saying it was wrong to be celebrated, but we don’t want to send a message to the kids saying ‘prison is great,’… I don’t think that’s cool.”
Mike also clarified remarks he made on The Breakfast Club regarding people on #SNAP, noting that his intention was simply to encourage others to work toward “breaking the cycle of being on food stamps” generation after generation.
“All’s Fair” Renewed For Season 2 Despite Negative Reviews
#AllsFair, the Hulu legal drama led by #KimKardashian, has officially been renewed for a second season.
The series, created by #RyanMurphy, follows a high-powered all-female divorce law firm, and made headlines after its debut for reaching the biggest Hulu scripted premiere in three years despite coming under fire from many.
#AllsFair, the Hulu legal drama led by #KimKardashian, has officially been renewed for a second season.
The series, created by #RyanMurphy, follows a high-powered all-female divorce law firm, and made headlines after its debut for reaching the biggest Hulu scripted premiere in three years despite coming under fire from many.
The show has earned a harsh 3% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers blasting its dialogue, acting and tone. Negative reviews aside, #Hulu’s decision to green-light season two reflects the show’s strong streaming performance and the buzz it generated.
Corinne Bailey Rae Opens Up About Husband's Tragic Death: 'My Life Was Divided Between the Before and After'
Corinne Bailey Rae is giving fans a rare and candid look back at the 2008 death of her first husband, Jason Rae, and how the loss has shaped her life and music.
The “Put Your Records On” singer, 46, spoke with Billboard about how the tragic passing of Jason—who died from an accidental overdose at 31—directly influenced her second studio album, The Sea.
Released two years after his death, the album documented her path through grief and eventual healing.
“When I look back at [debut LP Corinne Bailey Rae], it’s on the other side of… not a wall, but a divide between my two adult lives. That moment [Jason’s death] felt like the end of what that first album term was. I felt like my life was divided between the before and after of that,” she explained.
“As well as changing my life, it also changed my career in a really big way,” Corinne told the outlet. “I knew that I wasn’t really robust enough to be in an industry ‘capitalizing’ on the big industry success of the first record, and setting up sessions with all these big names anyway. I just wasn’t in that place, and the label really knew that and I think that they really left me to it.”
When pressed about her reaction to the press around the time of Jason‘s death and her response, the songwriter shed light on how “it was a very aggressive time journalistically” and she felt “really lucky” to have good people around her.
The star is now channeling that renewed inspiration into her work, sharing with Billboard that she is working on new music.
The “Put Your Records On” singer, 46, spoke with Billboard about how the tragic passing of Jason—who died from an accidental overdose at 31—directly influenced her second studio album, The Sea.
Released two years after his death, the album documented her path through grief and eventual healing.
“When I look back at [debut LP Corinne Bailey Rae], it’s on the other side of… not a wall, but a divide between my two adult lives. That moment [Jason’s death] felt like the end of what that first album term was. I felt like my life was divided between the before and after of that,” she explained.
“As well as changing my life, it also changed my career in a really big way,” Corinne told the outlet. “I knew that I wasn’t really robust enough to be in an industry ‘capitalizing’ on the big industry success of the first record, and setting up sessions with all these big names anyway. I just wasn’t in that place, and the label really knew that and I think that they really left me to it.”
When pressed about her reaction to the press around the time of Jason‘s death and her response, the songwriter shed light on how “it was a very aggressive time journalistically” and she felt “really lucky” to have good people around her.
The star is now channeling that renewed inspiration into her work, sharing with Billboard that she is working on new music.
Muni Long Throws Shade at Mariah Carey with Impersonator Video, After Singer Commented on Her 'We Belong Together' Cover
Muni Long is throwing shade at Mariah Carey and it’s not going over well with the fans.
The “Delulu” singer is promoting her new single with a skit posted to her Instagram account, featuring a Mariah impersonator coming in to audition for Muni by performing the song.
The impersonator tells Muni that she should sing the song the way she just did it. After she walks out of the room, Muni stamps “delulu” on Mariah‘s headshot. At the end of the clip, Muni says to the camera, “I just don’t like when other people sing my songs.”
So, where is this all coming from? Let’s bring you back to the beginning…
The whole feud started after Muni performed a cover of “We Belong Together” to honor Mariah at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards back in March. Fans noted that night how Mariah appeared to be giving side-eye throughout the performance, allegedly expressing disapproval.
Months later, Mariah was asked about the performance, but she seemingly misunderstood the reporter. She was asked for thoughts on Muni‘s cover and she apparently thought she was being asked about a recorded version, which she didn’t know about (because it doesn’t exist).
“I didn’t even hear the cover. I didn’t know it happened. No one told me,” Mariah told GQ. “I love Muni Long! I just didn’t know that she had done ‘We Belong Together’ [as a cover] ‘cause her song was so similar to ‘We Belong Together.’ I had no idea that she did ‘We Belong Together.’”
She added, “Well, I’m very honored and flattered that she did it. I love Muni Long, she’s a great person, umm, but I just don’t like people doing my songs. [Laughs]”
Muni‘s video seems to be a response to that interview.
A lot of people are leaving negative comments on Muni‘s new post.
“Oh you trying it! Good luck girl. Mimi is a shade assassin ask J.Lo. Wow,” one fan wrote. Another said, “Good luck on whatever it is you’re trying to achieve…”
Muni Long is throwing shade at Mariah Carey and it’s not going over well with the fans.
The “Delulu” singer is promoting her new single with a skit posted to her Instagram account, featuring a Mariah impersonator coming in to audition for Muni by performing the song.
The impersonator tells Muni that she should sing the song the way she just did it. After she walks out of the room, Muni stamps “delulu” on Mariah‘s headshot. At the end of the clip, Muni says to the camera, “I just don’t like when other people sing my songs.”
So, where is this all coming from? Let’s bring you back to the beginning…
The whole feud started after Muni performed a cover of “We Belong Together” to honor Mariah at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards back in March. Fans noted that night how Mariah appeared to be giving side-eye throughout the performance, allegedly expressing disapproval.
Months later, Mariah was asked about the performance, but she seemingly misunderstood the reporter. She was asked for thoughts on Muni‘s cover and she apparently thought she was being asked about a recorded version, which she didn’t know about (because it doesn’t exist).
“I didn’t even hear the cover. I didn’t know it happened. No one told me,” Mariah told GQ. “I love Muni Long! I just didn’t know that she had done ‘We Belong Together’ [as a cover] ‘cause her song was so similar to ‘We Belong Together.’ I had no idea that she did ‘We Belong Together.’”
She added, “Well, I’m very honored and flattered that she did it. I love Muni Long, she’s a great person, umm, but I just don’t like people doing my songs. [Laughs]”
Muni‘s video seems to be a response to that interview.
A lot of people are leaving negative comments on Muni‘s new post.
“Oh you trying it! Good luck girl. Mimi is a shade assassin ask J.Lo. Wow,” one fan wrote. Another said, “Good luck on whatever it is you’re trying to achieve…”
Ice-T Breaks His Silence. Fans Furious After SVU Slashes His Screen Time
After more than two decades of bringing Detective Fin Tutuola to life on “Law & Order: SVU,” Ice-T is addressing the sudden drop in his screen time this season. Fans noticed the shift immediately, calling out the show for keeping one of its most respected cast members off the front lines. Now Ice-T is making it clear what’s happening behind the scenes.
According to him, his reduced presence has nothing to do with drama and everything to do with money. The production reportedly adjusted its budget to help bring back Kelli Giddish, who returned to the series as Amanda Rollins. Ice-T said the team was upfront with him, explaining they needed to “work him less” this season to reallocate funds.
Even with the cutback, Ice-T isn’t going anywhere. He said he’s still locked in for the season and is even hoping to return next year. What actually surprised him was how loud fans got about his absence. In his words, it was a relief to see viewers care that he wasn’t on-screen as much.
He has been a staple of the franchise since 2000, the change is noticeable. Ice-T seems unfazed and focused, but the audience definitely hasn’t been quiet about wanting more Fin.
According to him, his reduced presence has nothing to do with drama and everything to do with money. The production reportedly adjusted its budget to help bring back Kelli Giddish, who returned to the series as Amanda Rollins. Ice-T said the team was upfront with him, explaining they needed to “work him less” this season to reallocate funds.
Even with the cutback, Ice-T isn’t going anywhere. He said he’s still locked in for the season and is even hoping to return next year. What actually surprised him was how loud fans got about his absence. In his words, it was a relief to see viewers care that he wasn’t on-screen as much.
He has been a staple of the franchise since 2000, the change is noticeable. Ice-T seems unfazed and focused, but the audience definitely hasn’t been quiet about wanting more Fin.
Melania Trump THE GRINCH Spends Two Minutes and 50 Seconds at Christmas Event Before Fleeing
It seems that Melania Trump has yet to warm up to the holiday spirit. The first lady, 55, spent two minutes and 50 seconds welcoming the arrival of the White House Christmas tree, hightailing it back inside the presidential residence after just a few handshakes and photo ops.
She circled the horse-drawn carriage carrying the first family’s Christmas tree, calling it “beautiful” before offering smiles to press photographers and walking back into the White House.
Melania has not been shy in her feelings around the holiday season.
In 2020, CNN published leaked audio of the former model from 2018, during her husband Donald Trump’s first presidential term, in which she complained about her holiday-season responsibilities.
“I’m working… my a-- off on the Christmas stuff, that you know, who gives a f--- about the Christmas stuff and decorations?” the first lady said. “But I need to do it, right?”
“OK, and then I do it and I say that I’m working on Christmas and planning for the Christmas and they said, ‘Oh, what about the children that they were separated?’ Give me a f------ break,” she added, referring to the family separation policy launched during Trump’s first term.
Melania’s holiday decor was widely criticized during Trump’s first term, with set-ups that included “Tim Burton”-esque white spindly branches and blood-red “American Treasures” Christmas trees. The eerie crimson decorations were dubbed the “murder trees,” drawing comparisons to the hues seen in The Handmaid’s Tale and The Shining.
The White House defended the odd color scheme, saying the distinct shade of red was in reference to the “pales, or stripes, found in the presidential seal designed by our Founding Fathers,” and is “a symbol of valor and bravery.”
In October, the first lady teased a gold-centric aesthetic for this year’s holiday season in a short video posted to X, much in line with her husband’s obsession with gold-leafed gaudiness scattered about the White House interior.
The White House did not immediately respond to request for comment Monday.
The arrival of the Christmas tree hints that Melania’s holiday decor will be fully revealed soon—though it should be more minimal compared to years past, given the destruction of the White House’s East Wing, which typically housed the display.
The Christmas tree this year was gifted to the White House by Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan, which was crowned this year’s National Grand Champion tree grower by the National Christmas Tree Association.
Since 1966, the NCTA has selected the White House Christmas tree through a national contest of state or region-winning Christmas tree growers, with the Grand Champion earning the honor of adorning the White House’s Blue Room.
Korson’s Tree Farms is the first Michigan tree farm to earn the prestigious recognition since 1985. The tree was chosen by the White House’s superintendent of grounds, Dale Haney, in September.
It seems that Melania Trump has yet to warm up to the holiday spirit. The first lady, 55, spent two minutes and 50 seconds welcoming the arrival of the White House Christmas tree, hightailing it back inside the presidential residence after just a few handshakes and photo ops.
She circled the horse-drawn carriage carrying the first family’s Christmas tree, calling it “beautiful” before offering smiles to press photographers and walking back into the White House.
Melania has not been shy in her feelings around the holiday season.
In 2020, CNN published leaked audio of the former model from 2018, during her husband Donald Trump’s first presidential term, in which she complained about her holiday-season responsibilities.
“I’m working… my a-- off on the Christmas stuff, that you know, who gives a f--- about the Christmas stuff and decorations?” the first lady said. “But I need to do it, right?”
“OK, and then I do it and I say that I’m working on Christmas and planning for the Christmas and they said, ‘Oh, what about the children that they were separated?’ Give me a f------ break,” she added, referring to the family separation policy launched during Trump’s first term.
Melania’s holiday decor was widely criticized during Trump’s first term, with set-ups that included “Tim Burton”-esque white spindly branches and blood-red “American Treasures” Christmas trees. The eerie crimson decorations were dubbed the “murder trees,” drawing comparisons to the hues seen in The Handmaid’s Tale and The Shining.
The White House defended the odd color scheme, saying the distinct shade of red was in reference to the “pales, or stripes, found in the presidential seal designed by our Founding Fathers,” and is “a symbol of valor and bravery.”
In October, the first lady teased a gold-centric aesthetic for this year’s holiday season in a short video posted to X, much in line with her husband’s obsession with gold-leafed gaudiness scattered about the White House interior.
The White House did not immediately respond to request for comment Monday.
The arrival of the Christmas tree hints that Melania’s holiday decor will be fully revealed soon—though it should be more minimal compared to years past, given the destruction of the White House’s East Wing, which typically housed the display.
The Christmas tree this year was gifted to the White House by Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan, which was crowned this year’s National Grand Champion tree grower by the National Christmas Tree Association.
Since 1966, the NCTA has selected the White House Christmas tree through a national contest of state or region-winning Christmas tree growers, with the Grand Champion earning the honor of adorning the White House’s Blue Room.
Korson’s Tree Farms is the first Michigan tree farm to earn the prestigious recognition since 1985. The tree was chosen by the White House’s superintendent of grounds, Dale Haney, in September.
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