#FASHIONFAB: Teyana Taylor in Balenciaga at the 2026 American Music Awards: IN or OUT?
Teyana Taylor is evolving her style a bit and we can do nothing but support those efforts — and judge them, of course. It’s not that we think she was in dire need of a style refresh, but her body-based baddie style tends to have diminishing returns over time, especially for a working actress. It’s one thing for a pop star to dress in those kinds of styles, but a lady thespian has to make herself appear ready to take on all kinds of roles, not just the badasses with abs. To that end – possibly – she came to the American Music Awards in one of the most demure gowns we think she’s ever worn.
LOVES IT! So I ask is it HOT or NOT?
#RHOA: Pinky Cole’s Bankruptcy Filings Now Show Nearly $4M in Debt
Pinky Cole Hayes has updated her bankruptcy filings again, revealing that her total debt load has climbed to roughly $4 million as the Slutty Vegan founder and Real Housewives of Atlanta star continues navigating the financial fallout tied to the rapid rise of her restaurant empire.
New amendments filed on May 19 in her Chapter 11 case provide a broader breakdown of liabilities tied to the entrepreneur’s finances. The updated documents, obtained by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, include more than $80,000 in credit card balances, unpaid rent tied to Atlanta-area properties, restaurant supply debt, medical bills, and even roadway toll charges.
According to the filings, JLL Realty is owed more than $363,000 in unpaid rent, while restaurant supplier Edward Don & Company claims Pinky Cole owes over $107,000 in unpaid invoices, plus attorney’s fees and interest connected to an ongoing lawsuit.
The latest disclosures mark a sharp increase from her earlier bankruptcy filings, which initially listed debts tied primarily to a $1.2 million Small Business Administration loan and nearly $192,000 owed in Georgia taxes. She reportedly filed the original case without an attorney before later bringing on bankruptcy lawyer Jamie Christy to amend and reorganize the filings.
The expanded debt picture arrives as Cole continues balancing public scrutiny with a growing media profile. The Slutty Vegan founder is currently appearing on The Real Housewives of Atlanta while also using social media and podcast appearances to explain how the company’s aggressive expansion created behind-the-scenes financial pressure.
In an interview on The Breakfast Club, Pinky Cole described how scaling the business eventually overwhelmed its finances. “As a result, we got $20 million in debt,” she said. “Yes, we were making money, double-digit millions, but if your payroll is high and you have all of these costs and everything is adding up, your bottom line is going to be red.”
Slutty Vegan launched as an Atlanta food truck in 2018 before rapidly expanding into multiple states and reaching a reported valuation of $100 million. The brand’s growth later coincided with store closures, lawsuits involving unpaid wages and rent, and restructuring efforts that forced Cole to temporarily relinquish control of the company before buying it back through a new entity.
Since then, she has attempted to reposition the company through a franchise-focused strategy branded internally as “Slutty Vegan 2.0.” But the amended bankruptcy filings suggest the financial cleanup remains ongoing.
The updated records also show smaller debts owed to medical providers, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, EMS services, and toll authorities in Georgia and Ohio.
New amendments filed on May 19 in her Chapter 11 case provide a broader breakdown of liabilities tied to the entrepreneur’s finances. The updated documents, obtained by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, include more than $80,000 in credit card balances, unpaid rent tied to Atlanta-area properties, restaurant supply debt, medical bills, and even roadway toll charges.
According to the filings, JLL Realty is owed more than $363,000 in unpaid rent, while restaurant supplier Edward Don & Company claims Pinky Cole owes over $107,000 in unpaid invoices, plus attorney’s fees and interest connected to an ongoing lawsuit.
The latest disclosures mark a sharp increase from her earlier bankruptcy filings, which initially listed debts tied primarily to a $1.2 million Small Business Administration loan and nearly $192,000 owed in Georgia taxes. She reportedly filed the original case without an attorney before later bringing on bankruptcy lawyer Jamie Christy to amend and reorganize the filings.
The expanded debt picture arrives as Cole continues balancing public scrutiny with a growing media profile. The Slutty Vegan founder is currently appearing on The Real Housewives of Atlanta while also using social media and podcast appearances to explain how the company’s aggressive expansion created behind-the-scenes financial pressure.
In an interview on The Breakfast Club, Pinky Cole described how scaling the business eventually overwhelmed its finances. “As a result, we got $20 million in debt,” she said. “Yes, we were making money, double-digit millions, but if your payroll is high and you have all of these costs and everything is adding up, your bottom line is going to be red.”
Slutty Vegan launched as an Atlanta food truck in 2018 before rapidly expanding into multiple states and reaching a reported valuation of $100 million. The brand’s growth later coincided with store closures, lawsuits involving unpaid wages and rent, and restructuring efforts that forced Cole to temporarily relinquish control of the company before buying it back through a new entity.
Since then, she has attempted to reposition the company through a franchise-focused strategy branded internally as “Slutty Vegan 2.0.” But the amended bankruptcy filings suggest the financial cleanup remains ongoing.
The updated records also show smaller debts owed to medical providers, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, EMS services, and toll authorities in Georgia and Ohio.
#MusicNews: Eric Benét Introduces His New Artist Autumn Paige With New Single ‘Money Money Money’
Emerging artist Autumn Paige has officially released her highly anticipated summer single, “Money Money Money,” now available across all major streaming platforms. The track is released via JBR Creative Group, the multidisciplinary entertainment powerhouse founded by Grammy-nominated R&B artist Eric Benét and veteran executive Alison Ball.
Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Emile Ghantous, “Money Money Money” delivers a high-energy, genre-bending blend of R&B, pop, and soul. The track is designed as a fearless, confident soundtrack focused on ambition, the American dream, and the rewards of hard work.
“Every girl who’s ever worked hard, got overlooked, and still walked in the room like she owned it — this song is for her,” Paige stated regarding the release.
Paige’s musical trajectory heavily mirrors the driven themes of her new single. Born in New York City and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, she developed her vocal foundation in church choirs and the Cleveland Heights Youth Theater. At age 19, she relocated to Los Angeles with just $70 and a clear vision for her career.
Now managed by Aspire Music Group, the multi-talented artist has steadily built her resume by collaborating with top industry creatives and Grammy Award-winning names, including: Eric Bellinger, Jordin Sparks & Flyana Boss (viral hip-hop duo).
Emerging artist Autumn Paige has officially released her highly anticipated summer single, “Money Money Money,” now available across all major streaming platforms. The track is released via JBR Creative Group, the multidisciplinary entertainment powerhouse founded by Grammy-nominated R&B artist Eric Benét and veteran executive Alison Ball.
Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Emile Ghantous, “Money Money Money” delivers a high-energy, genre-bending blend of R&B, pop, and soul. The track is designed as a fearless, confident soundtrack focused on ambition, the American dream, and the rewards of hard work.
“Every girl who’s ever worked hard, got overlooked, and still walked in the room like she owned it — this song is for her,” Paige stated regarding the release.
Paige’s musical trajectory heavily mirrors the driven themes of her new single. Born in New York City and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, she developed her vocal foundation in church choirs and the Cleveland Heights Youth Theater. At age 19, she relocated to Los Angeles with just $70 and a clear vision for her career.
Now managed by Aspire Music Group, the multi-talented artist has steadily built her resume by collaborating with top industry creatives and Grammy Award-winning names, including: Eric Bellinger, Jordin Sparks & Flyana Boss (viral hip-hop duo).
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“Money Money Money” follows the momentum of her early fan-favorite tracks “Topless” and “Let Ya,” marking a significant breakthrough moment for the rising star.
Paige’s artistic development is a central focus for JBR Creative Group. Co-founders Eric Benét and Alison Ball bring over three decades of industry experience to the venture, aiming to pioneer significant shifts across the music, film, television, and tech industries. The label’s cutting-edge approach is currently highlighted by the active development of their flagship acts, Autumn Paige and Joe Leone.
“Money Money Money” is available for streaming and download now.
“Money Money Money” follows the momentum of her early fan-favorite tracks “Topless” and “Let Ya,” marking a significant breakthrough moment for the rising star.
Paige’s artistic development is a central focus for JBR Creative Group. Co-founders Eric Benét and Alison Ball bring over three decades of industry experience to the venture, aiming to pioneer significant shifts across the music, film, television, and tech industries. The label’s cutting-edge approach is currently highlighted by the active development of their flagship acts, Autumn Paige and Joe Leone.
“Money Money Money” is available for streaming and download now.
#HipHopNews: Former Ruff Ryders Rapper Jin The MC Launches New Label
Former Ruff Ryders Entertainment rapper Jin The MC is stepping into a new era of his career. After years away from the center of mainstream Hip-Hop conversations, the former battle Rap sensation is now launching his own label imprint, Family Style Records.
As per Variety Magazine, the new imprint is being launched through Pacific Music Group, the Hong Kong-based music company co-founded by Jin alongside Ne-Yo, Indian music icon Sonu Nigam and former Warner Music Asia executive Jonathan Serbin. The company is focused on developing Pan-Asian talent while helping artists connect to a more global audience.
Speaking on the vision behind the label, Jin explained that “Family Style is about bringing people to the table,” adding that he wants to create “a home where artists can feel seen, heard and empowered to tell their stories without compromise.” He also reflected on how Hip-Hop shaped his own life, saying, “Hip-Hop gave me a voice when I was trying to figure out who I was,” and that he now wants “to help create opportunities for the next generation to discover theirs.”
Before social media turned every teenager with a smartphone into a battle rapper, Jin was really outside earning his name bar by bar. Back in the early 2000s, he became a breakout star on 106 & Park after going on an unforgettable run during the show’s legendary “Freestyle Friday” segment. Week after week, Jin cooked opponents on national television while mixing punchlines with references to his Chinese heritage in a way Hip-Hop had rarely seen at that level.
The momentum eventually led to a deal with Ruff Ryders Entertainment, making him the first Asian-American solo rapper signed to a major rap label in the United States. At the time, the co-sign was massive. Ruff Ryders was still riding high off the success of artists like DMX, Eve and The LOX, and Jin looked like he could become the next breakout star from the camp. But commercially, things never fully connected the way many expected.
His debut album The Rest Is History generated buzz thanks to tracks like “Learn Chinese,” but it never translated into major mainstream success. As Hip-Hop continued shifting into the ringtone era and Southern rap dominance started taking over the charts, Jin slowly faded from the spotlight in the United States. Still, he never completely disappeared.
Over the years, Jin quietly rebuilt his career overseas, especially throughout Hong Kong and mainland China, where he found success through Cantonese-language music, acting and television appearances. While some American rap fans viewed him as somebody who vanished after the Ruff Ryders era, Jin was actually building an entirely different entertainment career internationally. Now he’s bringing those experiences back into the music business from the executive side.
The launch of Family Style Records feels less like a comeback story and more like the next chapter for somebody who has already lived multiple rap careers. One started in battle Rap circles and on BET. Another happened overseas. And now Jin The MC is trying to help shape what comes next for a new generation of artists.
As per Variety Magazine, the new imprint is being launched through Pacific Music Group, the Hong Kong-based music company co-founded by Jin alongside Ne-Yo, Indian music icon Sonu Nigam and former Warner Music Asia executive Jonathan Serbin. The company is focused on developing Pan-Asian talent while helping artists connect to a more global audience.
Speaking on the vision behind the label, Jin explained that “Family Style is about bringing people to the table,” adding that he wants to create “a home where artists can feel seen, heard and empowered to tell their stories without compromise.” He also reflected on how Hip-Hop shaped his own life, saying, “Hip-Hop gave me a voice when I was trying to figure out who I was,” and that he now wants “to help create opportunities for the next generation to discover theirs.”
Before social media turned every teenager with a smartphone into a battle rapper, Jin was really outside earning his name bar by bar. Back in the early 2000s, he became a breakout star on 106 & Park after going on an unforgettable run during the show’s legendary “Freestyle Friday” segment. Week after week, Jin cooked opponents on national television while mixing punchlines with references to his Chinese heritage in a way Hip-Hop had rarely seen at that level.
The momentum eventually led to a deal with Ruff Ryders Entertainment, making him the first Asian-American solo rapper signed to a major rap label in the United States. At the time, the co-sign was massive. Ruff Ryders was still riding high off the success of artists like DMX, Eve and The LOX, and Jin looked like he could become the next breakout star from the camp. But commercially, things never fully connected the way many expected.
His debut album The Rest Is History generated buzz thanks to tracks like “Learn Chinese,” but it never translated into major mainstream success. As Hip-Hop continued shifting into the ringtone era and Southern rap dominance started taking over the charts, Jin slowly faded from the spotlight in the United States. Still, he never completely disappeared.
Over the years, Jin quietly rebuilt his career overseas, especially throughout Hong Kong and mainland China, where he found success through Cantonese-language music, acting and television appearances. While some American rap fans viewed him as somebody who vanished after the Ruff Ryders era, Jin was actually building an entirely different entertainment career internationally. Now he’s bringing those experiences back into the music business from the executive side.
The launch of Family Style Records feels less like a comeback story and more like the next chapter for somebody who has already lived multiple rap careers. One started in battle Rap circles and on BET. Another happened overseas. And now Jin The MC is trying to help shape what comes next for a new generation of artists.
Meek Mill Calls Out Nike for Using His Song and Album Title for LeBron Collection
LeBron James‘ hip-hop fandom is well known, so it came as little surprise when one of his Nike LeBron 23 collections was named after the Meek Mill song and album “Dreams and Nightmares.” That is, rather, unless you were the man behind the source material.
Meek Mill took to Twitter/X Tuesday to express his displeasure with Nike for using the moniker commonly associated with him. “So Nike just gone take my whole brand and mash it up with LeBron[?]” he wrote. “What is this … why wouldn’t anyone holler at me about this? I thought the sneaks was fake?”
The product page for the Nike LeBron 23 “Dreams and Nightmares.”
As the booming opener to his 2012 album of the same name, “Dreams and Nightmares” is popular in the worlds of both music and sports. Pitchfork put it at no. 92 for its list of the best songs of the 2010s, and it served as an anthem for the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl run in 2018, with the team even walking out to it for their on-field introduction.
Mill’s record label, Dream Chasers, filed a trademark application for the wordmark “Dreams and Nightmares” just eight days ago.
The LeBron 23 “Dreams and Nightmares” released Tuesday as part of Nike’s ongoing series of 23 colorways tied to different moments in James’ career. As with all the other sneakers, a coordinating basketball and graphic T-shirt went up for sale.
This particular tee features similar artwork to the Philadelphia rapper’s “Dream Chasers 3” mixtape cover. The cover features a split image of Meek Mill’s face and that of a lion, while the graphic puts James’ face alongside the big cat’s.
Meek Mill called out the T-shirt as well, saying, “My AI graphics are better btw.”
As of publishing time, error pages load upon trying to click on the link for the LeBron 23 “Dreams and Nightmares” on Nike’s website. Direct links to the product are still working, however.
Footwear News has reached out to Nike for comment.
LeBron James‘ hip-hop fandom is well known, so it came as little surprise when one of his Nike LeBron 23 collections was named after the Meek Mill song and album “Dreams and Nightmares.” That is, rather, unless you were the man behind the source material.
Meek Mill took to Twitter/X Tuesday to express his displeasure with Nike for using the moniker commonly associated with him. “So Nike just gone take my whole brand and mash it up with LeBron[?]” he wrote. “What is this … why wouldn’t anyone holler at me about this? I thought the sneaks was fake?”
The product page for the Nike LeBron 23 “Dreams and Nightmares.”
As the booming opener to his 2012 album of the same name, “Dreams and Nightmares” is popular in the worlds of both music and sports. Pitchfork put it at no. 92 for its list of the best songs of the 2010s, and it served as an anthem for the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl run in 2018, with the team even walking out to it for their on-field introduction.
Mill’s record label, Dream Chasers, filed a trademark application for the wordmark “Dreams and Nightmares” just eight days ago.
The LeBron 23 “Dreams and Nightmares” released Tuesday as part of Nike’s ongoing series of 23 colorways tied to different moments in James’ career. As with all the other sneakers, a coordinating basketball and graphic T-shirt went up for sale.
This particular tee features similar artwork to the Philadelphia rapper’s “Dream Chasers 3” mixtape cover. The cover features a split image of Meek Mill’s face and that of a lion, while the graphic puts James’ face alongside the big cat’s.
Meek Mill called out the T-shirt as well, saying, “My AI graphics are better btw.”
As of publishing time, error pages load upon trying to click on the link for the LeBron 23 “Dreams and Nightmares” on Nike’s website. Direct links to the product are still working, however.
Footwear News has reached out to Nike for comment.
Legendary Jazz Saxophonist Sonny Rollins Dies At 95
Sonny Rollins, who first established himself within the jazz scene in the 1940s, stood as one of the last living legends of his era. Sonny Rollins died on Monday (May 25), leaving behind a rich legacy as a true colossus of the saxophone.
Via Sonny Rollins’ website, the news of the jazz legend’s passing was shared along with a quote from Rollins himself.
From www.sonnyrollins.com:
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died May 25, 2026 at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95.
“I think when the creative person ends, he continues in the next existence. I’m a person who believes this life isn’t the be-all and end-all of everything. A spiritual person doesn’t feel like that.” –Sonny Rollins (2009)
Rollins was born Walter Theodore Rollins on September 7, 1930, in New York City, N.Y., and raised primarily in Harlem. While in high school, Rollins was mentored by legendary pianist Thelonious Monk, but later switched to saxophone after being inspired by Louis Jordan.
Graduating from high school in 1948, Rollins began playing professionally and immersed himself in the bebop scene. Rollins was involved in a robbery, spending just under a year in jail at the infamous Rikers Island facility in the early 1950s. At this time, Rollins recorded with Miles Davis, his mentor Monk, and Charlie Parker.
Rollins struggled with addiction around this time but sought treatment, which led to greater opportunity on the playing front. While a member of the quartet featuring Max Roach and Clifford Brown, Rollins began to chart his own course.
In 1956, Rollins released his classic album, Saxophone Colossus, at the time his sixth studio album by this point. Towards the end of the decade, Rollins took time away from music and achieved notoriety between 1959 and 1961 for infamously practicing his craft on the pedestrian walkway of the Williamsburg Bridge, catching the ear of journalist Ralph Berton, who published a story in Metronome magazine about Rollins.
Rollins enjoyed a career revival of sorts throughout the 1960s, naming his 1962 album The Bridge as his comeback effort. He would then take another sabbatical in 1969 to study yoga and take up meditation for a two-year period.
Returning to music in 1971, Rollins went on a creative spree and reaffirmed his free-flowing playing style, with some dubbing him a master of improvisational playing. As the decades rolled on, Rollins remained a prolific recording artist and dedicated performer who used music as a vehicle for his many personal interests, including protecting the environment.
Rollins won a Grammy for his album, This Is What I Do, in 2002, and another in 2006 for Best Jazz Solo. He was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys in 2004. Rollins, who retired from performing and recording in 2014, was nominated in 2012 for Best Improvised Jazz Solo.
Throughout the course of his decades-long career, Sonny Rollins inspired many of his contemporaries who performed covers of his songs, and even found himself sampled by Hip-Hop artists such as the Digable Planets and Del The Funkee Homosapien, among others.
Rollins was 95.
Via Sonny Rollins’ website, the news of the jazz legend’s passing was shared along with a quote from Rollins himself.
From www.sonnyrollins.com:
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died May 25, 2026 at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95.
“I think when the creative person ends, he continues in the next existence. I’m a person who believes this life isn’t the be-all and end-all of everything. A spiritual person doesn’t feel like that.” –Sonny Rollins (2009)
Rollins was born Walter Theodore Rollins on September 7, 1930, in New York City, N.Y., and raised primarily in Harlem. While in high school, Rollins was mentored by legendary pianist Thelonious Monk, but later switched to saxophone after being inspired by Louis Jordan.
Graduating from high school in 1948, Rollins began playing professionally and immersed himself in the bebop scene. Rollins was involved in a robbery, spending just under a year in jail at the infamous Rikers Island facility in the early 1950s. At this time, Rollins recorded with Miles Davis, his mentor Monk, and Charlie Parker.
Rollins struggled with addiction around this time but sought treatment, which led to greater opportunity on the playing front. While a member of the quartet featuring Max Roach and Clifford Brown, Rollins began to chart his own course.
In 1956, Rollins released his classic album, Saxophone Colossus, at the time his sixth studio album by this point. Towards the end of the decade, Rollins took time away from music and achieved notoriety between 1959 and 1961 for infamously practicing his craft on the pedestrian walkway of the Williamsburg Bridge, catching the ear of journalist Ralph Berton, who published a story in Metronome magazine about Rollins.
Rollins enjoyed a career revival of sorts throughout the 1960s, naming his 1962 album The Bridge as his comeback effort. He would then take another sabbatical in 1969 to study yoga and take up meditation for a two-year period.
Returning to music in 1971, Rollins went on a creative spree and reaffirmed his free-flowing playing style, with some dubbing him a master of improvisational playing. As the decades rolled on, Rollins remained a prolific recording artist and dedicated performer who used music as a vehicle for his many personal interests, including protecting the environment.
Rollins won a Grammy for his album, This Is What I Do, in 2002, and another in 2006 for Best Jazz Solo. He was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys in 2004. Rollins, who retired from performing and recording in 2014, was nominated in 2012 for Best Improvised Jazz Solo.
Throughout the course of his decades-long career, Sonny Rollins inspired many of his contemporaries who performed covers of his songs, and even found himself sampled by Hip-Hop artists such as the Digable Planets and Del The Funkee Homosapien, among others.
Rollins was 95.
Knicks fans savoring record run to first NBA Finals since 1999
The song selection at the New York Knicks' watch party couldn't have been more obvious.
Minutes after the Knicks finished their four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals, the DJ at Radio City Music Hall played Prince's "1999."
That had been the last time the Knicks reached the NBA Finals. And as fans sang along to, "So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999," they could forget the more than a quarter of a century of mostly bad years since and enjoy the record-setting run the current team is on.
"There is no precedent right now as far as point differential. That's how good this Knicks team is," said Ari Levine, who was carrying part of a broom as the Knicks swept their second straight series.
He's right. The Knicks have outscored Atlanta, Philadelphia and Cleveland by a combined 262 points during their playoff winning streak, the largest margin in any 11-game span in NBA history.
They will try to continue it against Oklahoma City or San Antonio in the NBA Finals. Fans seemed to have a clear preference for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs as they poured out of the famous Manhattan venue onto city streets, chanting "We want Wemby! We want Wemby!"
But whether it's him or the defending champion Thunder, Knicks fans believe the run will continue.
"We're taking everything! We're taking the whole thing!" rapper Fat Joe posted on Instagram from the court in Cleveland, where he was one of the Knicks' celebrity fans who made the trip.
Long-suffering Knicks fans poured into Manhattan city streets on Monday night to celebrate the team's record run to the Eastern Conference title and its first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images
It wasn't that long ago when fans had no reason for such confidence. The Knicks went 17-65 in 2018-19, the worst record in the league, during a stretch when they had a losing record for seven straight seasons.
"That year we won 17 games I thought we had reached rock bottom," longtime fan Anthony Mills said at the Radio City party. "I wasn't sure that we could ever get this back again."
He became a Knicks fan when Bernard King was playing for them in the mid-1980s, a decade removed from their second and most recent championship in 1973. The drought is now so long he believes if the Knicks end it this season, star guard Jalen Brunson would earn a spot among New York's most fabled champions.
"If Jalen Brunson wins this championship, he should be Joe Namath. And if you're old enough, you understand what Joe Namath means," Mills said, referring to the iconic quarterback who guaranteed the New York Jets would beat the favored Colts in the third Super Bowl in 1969, and then delivered.
Brunson's team, like Namath's, will be the underdog. But the Knicks sure aren't playing like one.
"This team is hungry and they know what it would mean to this city," Mills said. "They're going to win the championship."
The song selection at the New York Knicks' watch party couldn't have been more obvious.
Minutes after the Knicks finished their four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals, the DJ at Radio City Music Hall played Prince's "1999."
That had been the last time the Knicks reached the NBA Finals. And as fans sang along to, "So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999," they could forget the more than a quarter of a century of mostly bad years since and enjoy the record-setting run the current team is on.
"There is no precedent right now as far as point differential. That's how good this Knicks team is," said Ari Levine, who was carrying part of a broom as the Knicks swept their second straight series.
He's right. The Knicks have outscored Atlanta, Philadelphia and Cleveland by a combined 262 points during their playoff winning streak, the largest margin in any 11-game span in NBA history.
They will try to continue it against Oklahoma City or San Antonio in the NBA Finals. Fans seemed to have a clear preference for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs as they poured out of the famous Manhattan venue onto city streets, chanting "We want Wemby! We want Wemby!"
But whether it's him or the defending champion Thunder, Knicks fans believe the run will continue.
"We're taking everything! We're taking the whole thing!" rapper Fat Joe posted on Instagram from the court in Cleveland, where he was one of the Knicks' celebrity fans who made the trip.
Long-suffering Knicks fans poured into Manhattan city streets on Monday night to celebrate the team's record run to the Eastern Conference title and its first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images
It wasn't that long ago when fans had no reason for such confidence. The Knicks went 17-65 in 2018-19, the worst record in the league, during a stretch when they had a losing record for seven straight seasons.
"That year we won 17 games I thought we had reached rock bottom," longtime fan Anthony Mills said at the Radio City party. "I wasn't sure that we could ever get this back again."
He became a Knicks fan when Bernard King was playing for them in the mid-1980s, a decade removed from their second and most recent championship in 1973. The drought is now so long he believes if the Knicks end it this season, star guard Jalen Brunson would earn a spot among New York's most fabled champions.
"If Jalen Brunson wins this championship, he should be Joe Namath. And if you're old enough, you understand what Joe Namath means," Mills said, referring to the iconic quarterback who guaranteed the New York Jets would beat the favored Colts in the third Super Bowl in 1969, and then delivered.
Brunson's team, like Namath's, will be the underdog. But the Knicks sure aren't playing like one.
"This team is hungry and they know what it would mean to this city," Mills said. "They're going to win the championship."
Marlon Wayans Says Comedians Are Scared To Take Risks Because Of Cancel Culture: ‘Those Are A Bunch Of Sensitive A** People’
Marlon Wayans is opening up about why he believes comedy has lost some of its edge in recent years.
During a recent sit-down interview with GQ while promoting his upcoming film “Scary Movie 6,” the comedian shared his thoughts on today’s comedy climate and how fear of backlash has affected the industry.
“I feel like for the past 15 years, we’ve been in a recession in terms of comedy,” Wayans said. “I think people are scared. I think executives are scared, like, ‘You can’t say that, you can’t say this,’ and it’s like, you’re right. You can’t, but I can.”
According to Wayans, the issue is not that controversial jokes cannot be made, but that comedians have to know how to land them properly.
“I know how and when to make an audience laugh with dark stuff,” he said. “I do it all the time.”
Wayans also made it clear that he is not convinced cancel culture is as powerful as some people believe.
“Those are a bunch of sensitive a** people that ain’t going to watch my show anyway,” he said.
His comments come after he and his brother Shawn Wayans weighed in on Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial George Floyd joke at Kevin Hart’s roast. Marlon said comedians can explore sensitive topics, but the payoff has to be strong.
“You gotta understand, if you take it there, and you go there, and you get that ‘Ooooooh,’ you better make sure the laugh is worth the offense,” he said.
He added, “That laugh doesn’t hit, and that meter falls fast in your face.”
Do you agree with Marlon?
During a recent sit-down interview with GQ while promoting his upcoming film “Scary Movie 6,” the comedian shared his thoughts on today’s comedy climate and how fear of backlash has affected the industry.
“I feel like for the past 15 years, we’ve been in a recession in terms of comedy,” Wayans said. “I think people are scared. I think executives are scared, like, ‘You can’t say that, you can’t say this,’ and it’s like, you’re right. You can’t, but I can.”
According to Wayans, the issue is not that controversial jokes cannot be made, but that comedians have to know how to land them properly.
“I know how and when to make an audience laugh with dark stuff,” he said. “I do it all the time.”
Wayans also made it clear that he is not convinced cancel culture is as powerful as some people believe.
“Those are a bunch of sensitive a** people that ain’t going to watch my show anyway,” he said.
His comments come after he and his brother Shawn Wayans weighed in on Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial George Floyd joke at Kevin Hart’s roast. Marlon said comedians can explore sensitive topics, but the payoff has to be strong.
“You gotta understand, if you take it there, and you go there, and you get that ‘Ooooooh,’ you better make sure the laugh is worth the offense,” he said.
He added, “That laugh doesn’t hit, and that meter falls fast in your face.”
Do you agree with Marlon?
Ray J Checks Himself Into Hospital After Being Knocked Out By Internet Star Supa Hot
Ray J is back in a hospital bed after a rough night in the ring. Ray landed in a #LasVegas hospital shortly after being knocked out by #SupaHotFire, aka Deshawn Raw, during a celebrity MMA match on Saturday (May 23), TMZ reports. According to the outlet, Ray checked himself in about two hours after the viral bout. Doctors are now reportedly running tests to determine what exactly is going on with the “One Wish” artist, including whether he suffered a concussion.
Ray has, unfortunately, been no stranger to medical scares in recent months. Earlier this year, he was hospitalized for pneumonia, and later revealed he was dealing with heart issues, claiming during a livestream that he didn’t have long to live, saying, “2027 is definitely a wrap for me.” He also said, “I was in a hospital. My heart’s only beating like 25% … My health is not okay.” No word yet on his current condition.
Kevin Hart Responds To Roast Backlash, Clarifies Role In Controversial Jokes
Ray J is back in a hospital bed after a rough night in the ring. Ray landed in a #LasVegas hospital shortly after being knocked out by #SupaHotFire, aka Deshawn Raw, during a celebrity MMA match on Saturday (May 23), TMZ reports. According to the outlet, Ray checked himself in about two hours after the viral bout. Doctors are now reportedly running tests to determine what exactly is going on with the “One Wish” artist, including whether he suffered a concussion.
Ray has, unfortunately, been no stranger to medical scares in recent months. Earlier this year, he was hospitalized for pneumonia, and later revealed he was dealing with heart issues, claiming during a livestream that he didn’t have long to live, saying, “2027 is definitely a wrap for me.” He also said, “I was in a hospital. My heart’s only beating like 25% … My health is not okay.” No word yet on his current condition.
Kevin Hart Responds To Roast Backlash, Clarifies Role In Controversial Jokes
Kevin Hart recently addressed the controversy surrounding his Netflix roast special, where racially charged jokes sparked widespread debate. Despite the backlash, Kevin Hart made it clear that he is not apologizing for comments he did not make during the event.
The controversy centered on a joke referencing George Floyd and his final words, delivered by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. The joke received immediate criticism, particularly from the Black community and Floyd’s family, who condemned the remarks as distasteful and offensive.
During an appearance on The Breakfast Club, Hart defended the nature of roast comedy, explaining that roasts often include edgy racial humor and operate under different expectations than other formats. He acknowledged the George Floyd joke was offensive to many, but emphasized that it was not his own material.
Rather than condemning Hinchcliffe, Hart praised his performance, suggesting that he delivered one of the best sets of the evening despite the controversy. “Tony Hinchcliffe arguably had the best set,” he noted, highlighting the complexity of judging comedy in a roast setting.
Kevin Hart also responded to calls for him to have reacted differently during the live event. Since he was the producer of the roast and it was broadcast live, he questioned what alternative actions critics expected from him in the moment.
The comedian urged that the backlash should focus on those who actually made the offensive jokes, such as Hinchcliffe and fellow comic Shane Gillis, rather than blaming him for remarks he did not deliver. “Remove me from it. I didn’t say it,” he stated.
Following the controversy, Hart privately spoke with former NBA player Stephen Jackson, who was a close friend of George Floyd, to discuss the situation. Despite the ongoing debate surrounding the roast, the special reportedly surged to the top of Netflix’s streaming rankings.
Several other comedians, including Chelsea Handler, publicly criticized parts of the roast, viewing it as a platform that allowed racist rhetoric under the cover of comedy. However, Hart reiterated that he was not responsible for the content of other performers’ sets and that the focus should remain on those who made the offensive remarks.
In summary, Kevin Hart defended the roast format and distanced himself from the controversial jokes made by others during the event. He emphasized that since he did not deliver the offensive material, the outrage should be directed at the individuals who did.
The controversy centered on a joke referencing George Floyd and his final words, delivered by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. The joke received immediate criticism, particularly from the Black community and Floyd’s family, who condemned the remarks as distasteful and offensive.
During an appearance on The Breakfast Club, Hart defended the nature of roast comedy, explaining that roasts often include edgy racial humor and operate under different expectations than other formats. He acknowledged the George Floyd joke was offensive to many, but emphasized that it was not his own material.
Rather than condemning Hinchcliffe, Hart praised his performance, suggesting that he delivered one of the best sets of the evening despite the controversy. “Tony Hinchcliffe arguably had the best set,” he noted, highlighting the complexity of judging comedy in a roast setting.
Kevin Hart also responded to calls for him to have reacted differently during the live event. Since he was the producer of the roast and it was broadcast live, he questioned what alternative actions critics expected from him in the moment.
The comedian urged that the backlash should focus on those who actually made the offensive jokes, such as Hinchcliffe and fellow comic Shane Gillis, rather than blaming him for remarks he did not deliver. “Remove me from it. I didn’t say it,” he stated.
Following the controversy, Hart privately spoke with former NBA player Stephen Jackson, who was a close friend of George Floyd, to discuss the situation. Despite the ongoing debate surrounding the roast, the special reportedly surged to the top of Netflix’s streaming rankings.
Several other comedians, including Chelsea Handler, publicly criticized parts of the roast, viewing it as a platform that allowed racist rhetoric under the cover of comedy. However, Hart reiterated that he was not responsible for the content of other performers’ sets and that the focus should remain on those who made the offensive remarks.
In summary, Kevin Hart defended the roast format and distanced himself from the controversial jokes made by others during the event. He emphasized that since he did not deliver the offensive material, the outrage should be directed at the individuals who did.
All The Queen's Men To End With Season 5 Premiere Set For June
All the Queen's Men is set to conclude with its fifth season, as confirmed by TVLine. The drama, led by Eva Marcille as Marilyn "Madam" DeVille, will return to Paramount+ with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Following the debut, new episodes will be released weekly until the midseason finale on July 22.
The series, executive produced by Tyler Perry and creator Christian Keyes, features a strong ensemble cast including Skyh Alvester Black as Amp "Addiction" Anthony, Candace Maxwell as DJ Dime, Raquel Palmer as Blue, Michael "Bolo" Bolwaire as Doc, Keith Swift as Babyface, Dion Rome as El Fuego, Jeremy Williams as Midnight, Cee Carter (also known as "Carter the Body") as Trouble, and Oshea Russell as Tommy.
The fourth season, which concluded in September 2025, ended on multiple dramatic cliffhangers that have left fans eager for answers. Most notably, after celebrating a significant courtroom victory, Madam was unexpectedly shot in her office, leaving her fate uncertain as the series heads into its final chapter. The identity of the shooter remains a mystery, with Madam having accumulated numerous adversaries throughout the series.
Other intense moments from Season 4 included Midnight being stabbed in his apartment by Renee, D.A. Roz suffering electrocution at the hands of Smoke, and Babyface hitting a personal low point. These events set a tense stage for Season 5, where the stakes are higher than ever.
The official synopsis for the final season reveals that "everyone has a personal obstacle, but not everyone can overcome and survive those obstacles." With Madam’s life in jeopardy and the shooter still unidentified, the dancers of Eden find themselves shaken and uncertain. As the investigation to find the gunman intensifies, opportunists will attempt to exploit the chaos and dismantle the lucrative empire Madam has built through immense sacrifice.
In related Paramount+ news, the streaming service has also announced the premiere date for the sixth season of "Tyler Perry’s Ruthless." This spin-off from "Tyler Perry’s The Oval" will return Tuesday, June 30, 2026, with two episodes. Like All the Queen's Men, new episodes will be released weekly until the season finale on August 25.
Season 6 of Ruthless promises heightened danger at the Rakudushi compound, with Ruth’s influence expanding over The Highest, fracturing loyalties, and external threats closing in. The season is expected to deliver twists, power struggles, and shocking confrontations. The cast includes Melissa L. Williams as Ruth Truesdale, Matt Cedeno as Tyrone Luckett (The Highest), Baadja-Lyne Odums as Marva, Blue Kimble as Andrew, Colin McCalla as River, Michelle Núñez as Zane, Nadége August as Joan, and Joshua Adeyeye as Manny.
As fans prepare to say goodbye to All the Queen's Men, many are wondering about Madam’s ultimate fate and how the series will resolve its numerous cliffhangers. Meanwhile, viewers continue to follow Ruthless with anticipation for its upcoming sixth season. Both shows remain significant parts of Paramount+’s original drama lineup in 2026
All the Queen's Men is set to conclude with its fifth season, as confirmed by TVLine. The drama, led by Eva Marcille as Marilyn "Madam" DeVille, will return to Paramount+ with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Following the debut, new episodes will be released weekly until the midseason finale on July 22.
The series, executive produced by Tyler Perry and creator Christian Keyes, features a strong ensemble cast including Skyh Alvester Black as Amp "Addiction" Anthony, Candace Maxwell as DJ Dime, Raquel Palmer as Blue, Michael "Bolo" Bolwaire as Doc, Keith Swift as Babyface, Dion Rome as El Fuego, Jeremy Williams as Midnight, Cee Carter (also known as "Carter the Body") as Trouble, and Oshea Russell as Tommy.
The fourth season, which concluded in September 2025, ended on multiple dramatic cliffhangers that have left fans eager for answers. Most notably, after celebrating a significant courtroom victory, Madam was unexpectedly shot in her office, leaving her fate uncertain as the series heads into its final chapter. The identity of the shooter remains a mystery, with Madam having accumulated numerous adversaries throughout the series.
Other intense moments from Season 4 included Midnight being stabbed in his apartment by Renee, D.A. Roz suffering electrocution at the hands of Smoke, and Babyface hitting a personal low point. These events set a tense stage for Season 5, where the stakes are higher than ever.
The official synopsis for the final season reveals that "everyone has a personal obstacle, but not everyone can overcome and survive those obstacles." With Madam’s life in jeopardy and the shooter still unidentified, the dancers of Eden find themselves shaken and uncertain. As the investigation to find the gunman intensifies, opportunists will attempt to exploit the chaos and dismantle the lucrative empire Madam has built through immense sacrifice.
In related Paramount+ news, the streaming service has also announced the premiere date for the sixth season of "Tyler Perry’s Ruthless." This spin-off from "Tyler Perry’s The Oval" will return Tuesday, June 30, 2026, with two episodes. Like All the Queen's Men, new episodes will be released weekly until the season finale on August 25.
Season 6 of Ruthless promises heightened danger at the Rakudushi compound, with Ruth’s influence expanding over The Highest, fracturing loyalties, and external threats closing in. The season is expected to deliver twists, power struggles, and shocking confrontations. The cast includes Melissa L. Williams as Ruth Truesdale, Matt Cedeno as Tyrone Luckett (The Highest), Baadja-Lyne Odums as Marva, Blue Kimble as Andrew, Colin McCalla as River, Michelle Núñez as Zane, Nadége August as Joan, and Joshua Adeyeye as Manny.
As fans prepare to say goodbye to All the Queen's Men, many are wondering about Madam’s ultimate fate and how the series will resolve its numerous cliffhangers. Meanwhile, viewers continue to follow Ruthless with anticipation for its upcoming sixth season. Both shows remain significant parts of Paramount+’s original drama lineup in 2026
Bad Bunny Joins 'Toy Story 5' Cast as Pizza With Sunglasses
Bad Bunny is heading to the toy box. On Tuesday, Pixar revealed that the Puerto Rican superstar will voice a new character called Pizza with Sunglasses (or Pizza con Gafas) in Toy Story 5.
“¡Vamos! @badbunnypr is Pizza with Sunglasses in #ToyStory5,” Pixar wrote on Instagram.
Cool and mysterious, Pizza with Sunglasses is part of a small community of forgotten toys tucked away in an abandoned backyard shed.
This will be Benito’s first voice cameo in a major blockbuster movie. As Remezcla noted, the 32-year-old is also a huge Toy Story fan: During the COVID-19 pandemic, he posted clips of himself playing with dolls from the franchise, like Woody and Rex.
Toy Story 5 follows Woody and Buzz Lightyear as they reunite to fight against an “all-new threat to playtime”: electronics.
In the previous animated film, 2019’s Toy Story 4, Woody left home to rescue abandoned toys, while Jessie, Buzz, and their crew stayed behind. Now, the group calls in reinforcements to deal with Lilypad, a smart tablet that keeps Bonnie from playing with her analog toys.
Bad Bunny’s inclusion arrives as the artist is still on the road for his global tour in support of his 2025 Grammy-winning album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
Toy Story 5 releases in theaters on June 19.Bad Bunny Joins 'Toy Story 5' Cast as Pizza With Sunglasses
On Tuesday, Pixar revealed that the Puerto Rican superstar will voice a new character called Pizza with Sunglasses (or Pizza con Gafas) in Toy Story 5.
Cool and mysterious, Pizza with Sunglasses is part of a small community of forgotten toys tucked away in an abandoned backyard shed.
This will be Benito’s first voice cameo in a ma
“¡Vamos! @badbunnypr is Pizza with Sunglasses in #ToyStory5,” Pixar wrote on Instagram.
Cool and mysterious, Pizza with Sunglasses is part of a small community of forgotten toys tucked away in an abandoned backyard shed.
This will be Benito’s first voice cameo in a major blockbuster movie. As Remezcla noted, the 32-year-old is also a huge Toy Story fan: During the COVID-19 pandemic, he posted clips of himself playing with dolls from the franchise, like Woody and Rex.
Toy Story 5 follows Woody and Buzz Lightyear as they reunite to fight against an “all-new threat to playtime”: electronics.
In the previous animated film, 2019’s Toy Story 4, Woody left home to rescue abandoned toys, while Jessie, Buzz, and their crew stayed behind. Now, the group calls in reinforcements to deal with Lilypad, a smart tablet that keeps Bonnie from playing with her analog toys.
Bad Bunny’s inclusion arrives as the artist is still on the road for his global tour in support of his 2025 Grammy-winning album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
Toy Story 5 releases in theaters on June 19.Bad Bunny Joins 'Toy Story 5' Cast as Pizza With Sunglasses
On Tuesday, Pixar revealed that the Puerto Rican superstar will voice a new character called Pizza with Sunglasses (or Pizza con Gafas) in Toy Story 5.
Cool and mysterious, Pizza with Sunglasses is part of a small community of forgotten toys tucked away in an abandoned backyard shed.
This will be Benito’s first voice cameo in a ma
Jesse Williams’ Wife Alejandra Onieva Is Pregnant!
It looks like Jesse Williams is going to be a dad again! The 44-year-old Grey’s Anatomy actor’s new wife Alejandra Onieva seemingly confirmed her pregnancy in an Instagram post a few days ago.
They were then seen out and about together this past weekend! She was photographed doing some grocery shopping before meeting up with Jesse, who was out to lunch in Los Angeles on Friday (May 22).
Jesse and Alejandra met while working together on the Prime Video series Hotel Costiera and their romance was revealed just a few weeks before the show premiered back in September 2025. Ahead of the show’s premiere last September, Jesse and Alejandra were spotted holding hands and kissing while walking the streets of Milan, Italy. A couple weeks later, the two actors were in Rome for the premiere of the show, which is now streaming for Prime Video subscribers.
Jesse shares two children with his ex-wife, Aryn Drake-Lee, who he split from in 2017. They had a messy divorce battle that lasted several years. Alejandra was previously linked to a very popular Marvel actor from 2020 to 2021.
It looks like Jesse Williams is going to be a dad again! The 44-year-old Grey’s Anatomy actor’s new wife Alejandra Onieva seemingly confirmed her pregnancy in an Instagram post a few days ago.
They were then seen out and about together this past weekend! She was photographed doing some grocery shopping before meeting up with Jesse, who was out to lunch in Los Angeles on Friday (May 22).
Jesse and Alejandra met while working together on the Prime Video series Hotel Costiera and their romance was revealed just a few weeks before the show premiered back in September 2025. Ahead of the show’s premiere last September, Jesse and Alejandra were spotted holding hands and kissing while walking the streets of Milan, Italy. A couple weeks later, the two actors were in Rome for the premiere of the show, which is now streaming for Prime Video subscribers.
Jesse shares two children with his ex-wife, Aryn Drake-Lee, who he split from in 2017. They had a messy divorce battle that lasted several years. Alejandra was previously linked to a very popular Marvel actor from 2020 to 2021.
Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb Is NOT Dead, Viral Facebook Post Is a Hoax
Barry Gibb is alive and well, despite fans falling for a death hoax that has gone viral on social media.
The 79-year-old Bee Gees founding member is the latest star to become the victim of a bogus death post. TMZ reports that nearly a million people reacted to a “R.I.P. Barry Gibb” post on Facebook this week.
Thankfully he’s alive and sources are speaking out about his current condition.
Family members told TMZ on May 26, 2026 that Barry “is healthy, happy, and living life at his Miami-area home.”
While the viral Facebook post appears to have been removed, the second search result on Google right now for “Barry Gibb” leads to another death hoax on the social media site.
Barry is the final surviving member of the Bee Gees. His younger brother Maurice died in 2003 at the age of 53 after going into cardiac arrest following surgery for a twisted intestine. His other younger brother Robin died in 2012 at the age of 62 after years of health problems, including liver cancer.
The Bee Gees are among the best-selling music artists of all time, with hundreds of millions of records sold worldwide.
The 79-year-old Bee Gees founding member is the latest star to become the victim of a bogus death post. TMZ reports that nearly a million people reacted to a “R.I.P. Barry Gibb” post on Facebook this week.
Thankfully he’s alive and sources are speaking out about his current condition.
Family members told TMZ on May 26, 2026 that Barry “is healthy, happy, and living life at his Miami-area home.”
While the viral Facebook post appears to have been removed, the second search result on Google right now for “Barry Gibb” leads to another death hoax on the social media site.
Barry is the final surviving member of the Bee Gees. His younger brother Maurice died in 2003 at the age of 53 after going into cardiac arrest following surgery for a twisted intestine. His other younger brother Robin died in 2012 at the age of 62 after years of health problems, including liver cancer.
The Bee Gees are among the best-selling music artists of all time, with hundreds of millions of records sold worldwide.
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