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#RHOA: See Why Cynthia Bailey Just Brought Up a Major RHOA Throwback Moment
“Not a friendship contract!” she moaned in her confessional to producers during the May 31, 2026 episode. You’ll recall Cynthia herself created a “friend contract” with RHOA alum Nene Leakes back in 2010.
Cynthia has NeNe review a friend contract during a preview of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 11.
“It says, ‘Conditions,’” Cynthia explained to Nene during Season 3, Episode 11. “This is like a one year contract. You can’t break it, unless you send a notarized letter explaining why you want to void the contract.”
She joked, “And then even then, it has to be signed by, like, the president.”
Nene pushed back at the time, pointing out, “Cynthia, we’re not married!” But Cynthia responded, “We’re good friends, though.” Nene ended up signing the contract.
Back in the recent Season 17 episode, Cynthia rejoiced over Porsha and K. Michelle’s declaration of friendship. “Yes! This is what we wanted!” she exclaimed to producers.
After years of ups and downs, it seems Cynthia and Nene are in a good place today.
In case you need a refresher, Cynthia and Nene went through a roller coaster of a friendship during their time together on RHOA, and Cynthia infamously burned her friend contract with Nene during Season 7, Episode 12. However, Cynthia more recently revealed that she and Nene may be creating a new contract one day.
“I’m in such a full circle moment with Nene. I love the space that we’re in,” Cynthia shared of their friendship status when she was on Tamra Judge and Teddi Mellencamp’s Two Ts In A Pod podcast in August 2025.
Porsha and K. Michelle worked to get to the root of their issues during the May 31 episode, and realized it dated back to K. Michelle’s belief there was a “plot” against her from some of the ‘Wives, including Porsha.
“When you revealed at the table yourself that you felt like you had been set up, and you felt like I was going to expose you and all of that, if you would have said that to me, then I could have talked to you about it,” Porsha explained. “But when that didn’t happen over a period of time, I’m starting to get to the place of, ‘Okay, I’m giving her so much, and trying to be her friend.’ I see that you’re not reciprocating.”
The returning RHOA Season 17 cast members include Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Angela Oakley, and Kelli Ferrell, along with newcomers Pinky Cole and K. Michelle. The women are joined by friend Cynthia Bailey.
Things get spicy in the ATL, as Porsha juggles two potential new love interests. Viewers can also expect changes in friendships, major relationship news, tea spilling, and shade throwing.
K. Michelle admitted she was wrong not to talk about her concerns directly with Porsha. “Can I just say that was wrong of me? I’ll take that one.”
In case you need a refresher, K. Michelle detailed to producers during the May 17 episode, “Someone called me and said that there was a plot and a plan this whole time from some of these ladies.” She went on to explain that the plot involved false claims that she’d had a romantic relationship with Drew Sidora’s “friend” Blakk Tatted in the past, as well as “a rumor that a disgruntled ex said eight years ago.”
During the May 31 episode, K. Michelle claimed to producers that Drew was actually the source of the plot rumor.
“Just be careful what you’re being told,” Porsha warned K. Michelle at their meeting. Porsha also set the record straight and added, “I have not done anything to look up information on you.”
As far as where the two stand now, Porsha told producers, “Look, I really like K. Michelle. And if she’s apologizing, I can receive that.” For her part, K. Michelle told Porsha, “You have no hate on this side. I don’t want [anything] but good for you.”
ICYMI, Porsha revealed more on a major dating decision, including if she’d choose Sway McKinney or Mike Bless.
The Georgia peaches are back, as The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17 is officially underway, with new episodes airing Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo and streaming the next day on Peacock.
Legendary R&B icon and multi-platinum recording artist Johnny Gill has officially released his latest single, “A Dance, A Kiss,” available globally today, May 22, 2026, across all major streaming and digital download platforms via his J Skillz Entertainment imprint.
The sultry, mid-tempo track serves as the highly anticipated follow-up to his recent Billboard chart-topping hit, “One Night.” In a unique cross-genre collaboration, the new single features production from West Coast hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg alongside acclaimed producer Priest “Soopafly” Brooks. The track was co-penned by Gill, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (Snoop Dogg), Brooks, and Justin Randall Keitt.
Capturing the magnetic pull and perfect rhythm between two people, the record leans heavily into the mature, seductive R&B sound that has defined Gill’s solo career. The inspiration for the track arrived fresh off his recent nationwide run on “The New Edition Way Tour.”
“I love giving intimate storytelling through my music and this song is just that,” Gill shared regarding the new release. “You’re getting sexiness, seduction, and more! I was inspired to go back into the studio after I got back off the road with the tour. ‘A Dance, A Kiss’ makes everything unforgettable. Grown folks music!”
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The release of “A Dance, A Kiss” aims to add another certified hit to Gill’s extensive catalog. As one of the most consistent vocalists in contemporary soul, his enduring commercial presence is backed by a formidable chart history.
Gill has placed seven of his solo albums on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Furthermore, he has amassed a staggering 27 Top 10 solo hits on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart throughout his career—ranging from classics like “Let’s Get the Mood Right” to modern successes like “One Night”—solidifying his undeniable impact on the soundtrack of modern R&B.
“A Dance, A Kiss” is available now for streaming and download worldwide.
#HipHopNews: Chief Keef and Katy Perry collaborate on a new song 13 years 1after their viral feud
Chief Keef and Katy Perry collaborate on a new song 13 years after their viral feud on X.
On Friday (May 29), Sosa and Perry dropped the song, "Legendary Lovers (Save Me)" on DSPs. They also shared a video on Instagram of themselves in a studio, seemingly working on the track.
The duet comes after Chief Keef and Perry had a viral exchange on X in 2013, when the pop star posted that she had “serious doubt for the world” after seeing the title for the Chicago rapper's song "Hate Bein' Sober." Things escalated when Keef threatened to smack Perry. Perry later apologized.
"Mr Keef, I'm sorry if I offended you," she tweeted at the time. "I heard a lot of people guesting on the song & didn't know it was you in particular."
Sosa responded, "Oh I'm sorry too then."
In 2015, Chief Keef sampled Katy Perry’s 2013 song “Legendary Lovers” for his track “Save Me,” produced by Lex Luger, which appeared on the mixtape Feed the Streets. Now, they've made things official with the mashup "Legendary Lovers (Save Me)."
Chief Keef released his most recent album Skelator in March. The album features guest appearances from G Herbo, Rich The Kid, Ian and more.
#PRAYERS Grammy Winning R&B Icon #PeaboBryson Recovering After Suffering Stroke
According to a statement released by his representative on Sunday, Bryson is currently receiving medical care as he focuses on his recovery. While details surrounding his condition remain limited, his family has asked for privacy during what has been described as a deeply personal time.
“At this time, the family requests privacy as they navigate this deeply personal moment together,” the statement read. “The thoughts, prayers and love of friends and fans are welcomed and deeply appreciated.”
For more than four decades, Bryson has been one of the most recognizable voices in R&B and adult contemporary music. The South Carolina native built an impressive catalog of hits throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, earning acclaim for timeless records such as “Feel the Fire,” “I’m So Into You,” and “Can You Stop the Rain.”
Bryson is perhaps best known to mainstream audiences for a series of unforgettable duets, including “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” with Roberta Flack and the Grammy winning “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle from Disney’s Aladdin. The song became one of the biggest records of the decade, winning both a Grammy Award and an Academy Award while introducing Bryson’s powerful vocals to an entirely new generation of listeners.
Bryson’s melodic voice was recently sampled on The Game’s song “100” featuring Drake:
Throughout his career, Bryson has remained one of R&B’s most respected balladeers, earning a reputation for emotional performances, vocal excellence, and remarkable longevity in an ever changing music industry.
As fans around the world await further updates, the outpouring of support serves as a reminder of just how much Peabo Bryson’s music has meant to generations of listeners.
We extend our thoughts and prayers to Peabo Bryson and his family and wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Singer #RIPFosterSylvers Loses Battle With Prostate Cancer
Per Eurweb, Sylvers’ brother, Leon Sylvers III, confirmed the news with the outlet. Accoring to his brother, Sylvers had been battling prostate cancer that had metastasized to other parts of his body.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 25, 1962, Sylvers’ career began at 11 years old. He released his self-titled first album in 1973, which included the big hit “Misdemeanor.” The track led to appearances on programs including “American Bandstand” and “Soul Train.”
He eventually joined his siblings to form The Sylvers. The group went on to score a string of hits, including the chart-topping “Boogie Fever,” helping define the sound of 1970s R&B, soul and disco.
After releasing several albums with his family, Foster then branched out into studio work, collaborating on many projects such as Dynasty’s “Your Piece of the Rock,” “When You Feel Like Giving Love,” and “Satisfied.” He also added to Evelyn Champagne King’s “Shake Down.”
Laverne Cox Opens Up Childhood Suicide Attempt
Laverne Cox revealed that she once attempted suicide when she was just 11-years old.
Ahead of the release of her new book Transcendent, Cox shared the shame she experienced from sexual abuse at 13. She recalled two older boys sexually assaulting her in a church bathroom.
“Shame is the intensely painful feeling that you’re unworthy of connection or belonging,” Cox told PEOPLE. If someone finds this out about me, I’ll never be worthy of love. And that was what came up for me, even writing the chapter.”
Cox said she attempted suicide by swallowing all of her mother’s pills, but she woke up the next morning and never told anyone. She shared what kept her alive during that tumultuous time.
“Dancing and school kept me alive,” Cox said. Eventually, she transferred to the Alabama School of Fine Arts for high school to cultivate her passion.
“My mother letting me take dance classes. Even though the teacher said they would make me gay — and her prioritizing education, that’s why I’m here,” she explained.
Writing the book led Cox to visit her most painful moments.
“Writing this book brought back all the traumatic, awful shaming from my childhood,” she says. “But there was also a very resilient child. Even through all the terrible things people may experience in life, there is something inside all of us — resilience. I always had this feeling that I was put here for something bigger.”
Cox said she’s learned to stay in the present when feelings of “unworthiness” emerged.
“That is 8-year-old Laverne,” she says. “I was hijacked by all of the things that happened to me as a child. But I got to a place where I was able to let go and understand that I could define myself on my own terms and that I’m worthy of love and connection.”
Lionel Richie pays tribute to Commodores co-founder Ronald LaPread after bassist's death
LaPread formed the Commodores alongside his classmates at Alabama's Tuskegee Institute in the late 1960s and was signed to Motown in 1972.
The Commodores, along with LaPread's basslines, helped bring the funk genre into the mainstream R&B charts. LaPread's bass licks are among the first sounds heard on the group's iconic "Brick House" from 1977, whose suggestive lyrics, co-written by LaPread, tantalized American music listeners, bringing the funky song to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"They said, 'Oh man, it's too Black,'" LaPread recalled in a video posted to the musician's Instagram earlier this year about the production of the hit song. "I said, 'Wait a minute. ... Just put it on the album.' ... They went crazy. When you hear a hit song, it sends goosebumps all over your body. Before anything happens, you feel it."
But it wasn't until the group transitioned into soulful ballads that the group started truly dominating the pop charts.
Between 1977 and 1978, the Commodores scored two No. 1 hits with "Three Times a Lady" and "Still," love songs that showcased lead singer Lionel Richie's tenderness and vocal range.
Richie eventually left the group in 1982, going on to become one of the best-selling solo acts of all time. After working with the Commodores on popular songs like 1985's "Nightshift," LaPread followed, leaving the group in 1986 to move to New Zealand.
Richie, 76, widely known to the younger generation as a judge on "American Idol," remembered LaPread as a "dear brother," while affectionately referring to the bassist as "Pread." Richie then wrote out the full lyrics to "Zoom," a song he co-wrote with LaPread in 1977, posting them for his 2 million followers to read.
"I may be just a foolish dream / But I don't care," the song lyrics read. "Cause I know my happiness is waiting out there, somewhere."
In a series of emotional Instagram stories, LaPread's daughter, Soraya, paid tribute to the musician, calling him a kind and loving father.
"We were the best daddy-daughter duo," Soraya LaPread wrote. "If you know me, you know my Dad. I am devastated. A piece of me is gone from this world. I have never felt a pain so deep in my life. It's because he loved me so unconditionally and so deeply that the loss is indescribable."
Also active on social media, Ronald LaPread had been posting on Instagram in the weeks leading up to his death, sharing memories of the Commodores opening for the Jackson 5 as well as photos and videos of himself jamming out with his former bandmates. His bio reads "Stilllllll funky."
Although not officially part of the Commodores since the 1980s, LaPread had been known to make special appearances with the band during select tour stops.
The Commodores are still an active group and have tour dates scheduled throughout the summer, with original member William King performing alongside two of former co-lead singer Walter Orange's sons.
‘Euphoria’ Won’t Return for Season 4, Creator Sam Levinson Says
“Euphoria” is getting off the chaos train. The HBO series is officially ending with its third season, which wrapped us its run Sunday with the death of its main character — Zendaya’s Rue Bennett.
Creator Sam Levinson confirmed the show’s end in an interview with Popcast Sunday. The character overdosed on painkillers laced with fentanyl in a tragic twist in the now-series finale. Viewers watched as a drug-induced haze featured old footage of Rue with his sister and her friends, as well as Fezco, played by the late Angus Cloud.
“It just felt like the honest ending,” Levinson said in a post-episode look inside the Season 3 finale that played after the episode. “The honest ending is people like Rue don’t make it.
The decision doesn’t come as a surprise given Rue’s death. Zendaya had previously said in interviews that she believed Season 3 to be the end of the series, but speculation rose after HBO referenced Sunday’s release as a season rather than a series finale.
The penultimate episode also killed off Jacob Elordi’s Nate Jacobs — leaving only Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie, Hunter Schafer’s Jules, Alexa Demie’s Maddy and Maude Apatow’s Lexi left to potentially continue the story out of the series’ original characters.
Rue’s death put Colman Domingo’s Ali in the spotlight, as the troubled woman’s sponsor took matters into his own hands and killed druglord Alamo Brown (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) for supplying the laced drugs to Rue. Then he headed to the remote home of the family in Texas Rue met back in the beginning of Season 3, the last place she had said she’d known peace, to honor her memory.
“I knew that I wanted to experience Rue’s death through [Ali],” Levinson said. “There’s a sort of helplessness. Letting Colman articulate that for us as an audience is really important.”
“Euphoria” Seasons 1-3 are now streaming on HBO Max.
50 Cent Says His Son Real Victim In Diddy Drama After Tape Leaks Featuring Daphne Joy
“She’s not a victim,” he wrote, then added, “SIRE is can you imagine going to eighth grade to find out this is your mom. The court system in LA thinks it’s fine.”
The footage spreading across social media on Sunday allegedly shows Diddy directing a sexual encounter between Joy and adult film performer Sly Diggler inside a dimly lit, red-lit room.
Neither Joy nor Diddy’s representatives have publicly confirmed or denied the identities of anyone in the footage, and the origin of the clip remains completely unknown.
Back in 2024, music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones dropped a lawsuit against Diddy that put Joy’s name directly in the filing, alleging she was among a group of women Combs kept on a regular payroll for sex work, a claim she denied completely.
That allegation was enough to get 50 Cent seeking sole custody of Sire and publicly clowning Joy, which then led to her accusing him of rape and physical abuse on Instagram.
He denied it, filed a defamation suit, and eventually dropped the case after the post was deleted.
Then came the trial. A witness identified only as “Jane” testified for six days at Diddy’s federal trial in New York, describing a relationship with him that lasted from 2021 until his September 2024 arrest and detailing coerced encounters with male escorts while he watched and allegedly directed.
She told jurors she “felt used” and described sessions lasting up to three days.
The internet became convinced Jane was Joy, and 50 Cent’s cryptic posts during the testimony only added fuel to that theory. Joy has never publicly confirmed it.
Diddy was convicted on July 2, 2025, on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution under the Mann Act.
He was acquitted of the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
On October 3, 2025, Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced him to 50 months in prison and ordered him to pay a $500,000 fine.
The judge told Combs directly in court, “You abused power and control over women you had relationships with.”
Diddy is currently locked up at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, with a projected release date of April 2028, though his legal team has filed an appeal with oral arguments that happened in April 2026.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Tie the Knot in London Ceremony
Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married.
The couple exchanged vows on Sunday (May 31) at London's Old Marylebone Town Hall in a small, intimate ceremony surrounded by close friends and family, according to Vogue.
Photos obtained by The Sun captured the newlyweds walking out hand in hand as eight guests lined both sides of the stairs, tossing confetti and flower petals. The couple then slipped away in a black cab, while family members and a small security team followed in a green Land Rover.
For the occasion, Lipa wore a custom Schiaparelli couture ensemble designed by Daniel Roseberry: a tailored ivory cady blazer paired with a matching asymmetric skirt. She completed the look with a Stephen Jones hat, white gloves, and white Christian Louboutin pumps. Turner stood beside her in a navy double-breasted suit with a matching shirt and tie.
Lipa announced the couple's engagement last year through her British Vogue cover story.
"Yeah, we're engaged. It's very exciting. This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don't know, be best friends forever — it's a really special feeling," she said.
Lipa also revealed that she’s planning on having kids with Turner sometime in the future.
“I’d love to have kids one day,” she said. “But it’s like the constant question of when would there ever be a good time — how it would fit in with my job and how it would work if I went on tour, and how much time out I’d have to take.”
A source expanded upon her thoughts to PEOPLE around the time that Lipa gave that interview last year, explaining that her and Turner were “still very much in that celebratory bubble.”
“Dua has always been super intentional with her decisions, and right now she’s laser focused on her tour and soaking up this really exciting time in her life," said the source, according to the outlet. "She feels like everything is finally aligning both personally and professionally, and she doesn’t want to rush through such a major milestone ... They’re both on the same page."
Lipa and Turner’s civil ceremony is only the first chapter. A three-day celebration in Palermo, Sicily is reportedly in the works. Big names including Elton John, Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, and Donatella Versace are rumored to be on the guest list for that event.
Amerie Wins Divorce Battle As Ex-Husband Demands Millions In Court
The judge overseeing the case disclosed that Amerie earns a surprisingly modest income of approximately $5,735 per month, derived primarily from her legacy music royalties. This amounts to less than $70,000 annually, a figure that defies expectations for a mainstream artist with chart-topping success in the past. Despite this relatively low income, Lenny Nicholson, who reportedly earns around $10,000 per month himself, sought millions in spousal support and other payouts from her during the proceedings.
Legal filings uncovered that after over 20 years together, the couple did not share any real estate, joint bank accounts, or significant shared assets. This lack of shared property made Lenny Nicholson's claims for multi-million dollar payouts even more implausible to onlookers and the presiding judge. Ultimately, the court rejected his requests for spousal support entirely.
Instead, the judge ruled that Lenny Nicholson must pay $2,298 monthly in child support to Amerie, who was granted primary physical custody of their son. This outcome underscored the court’s recognition of Amerie’s financial reality and dismissed the extravagant monetary claims made by her ex-husband.
The dispute escalated as Lenny Nicholson asserted he was entitled to a substantial share of Amerie’s music royalties and related income. He claimed that over two decades, he contributed significantly to her career by acting as her manager, tour producer, performance director, and business strategist. Based on these roles, he demanded $1.75 million in unpaid commissions, plus an additional $150,000 for emotional distress.
Further complicating the matter, Lenny Nicholson accused Amerie of restarting her music career after leaving the marital home by utilizing his so-called "18-week marketing plan" without proper compensation or credit. He sought court recognition that she could not perform or earn without his involvement, an argument that was ultimately dismissed.
When the financial arguments failed to sway the court, Lenny Nicholson resorted to personal attacks within legal documents. He alleged that Amerie abandoned the marital residence in April 2024 while he was recovering from surgery, leaving him responsible for a $44,000 rent bill. Additionally, he criticized her for spending $20,000 on cosmetic surgery and taking luxury vacations to Mexico and Jamaica amid their marital breakdown. These claims appeared to be attempts to undermine Amerie’s character and financial stewardship during the proceedings.
Despite the acrimony, the court ruled decisively in favor of Amerie. She retained ownership of all her corporate entities, including Amerie Inc., Cer One Touring, and Mi Suk Publishing, as well as her 2016 Range Rover. The judge ordered Lenny Nicholson to return critical items such as television backing tracks and an external hard drive containing Amerie’s music files, effectively ending his claims to her intellectual property.
This legal battle sheds light on long-standing rumors within R&B circles that Amerie’s reduced mainstream output was influenced by Lenny Nicholson’s controlling and jealous behavior. His aggressive pursuit of financial control over her career appears to confirm whispers that his influence hindered her artistic freedom for years.
Industry observers note that nostalgia tours have become lucrative opportunities for artists like Amerie, which may explain Lenny Nicholson’s motivation to stake a financial claim before she could capitalize on renewed public interest. However, his efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, as the court sided with Amerie and rejected his demands.
The case highlights the complexities of celebrity divorces, especially when intertwined with business partnerships and legacy earnings. Amerie’s victory underscores the importance of clear financial boundaries and the precarious nature of spousal support claims when incomes are disparate and assets are individual rather than shared.
Public reaction has been mixed, with many expressing disbelief that Lenny Nicholson sought spousal support from a woman earning less than $6,000 a month. Others debate whether his years of managerial involvement warranted any compensation. Regardless, the court’s ruling is a definitive statement on the matter, favoring Amerie’s financial autonomy and parenting responsibilities.
This divorce case serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by artists balancing personal and professional lives, especially when former partners seek to leverage long-term relationships for financial gain. For now, Amerie maintains control over her career and legacy while fulfilling her role as primary custodian of their child.
Drag Queen Pattie Gonia Faces Trademark Lawsuit From Patagonia Over Name Use
Wyn Wiley, known professionally as Pattie Gonia, is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with the outdoor clothing company Patagonia. The controversy centers on a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Patagonia on January 21, 2026, targeting the drag queen and environmental activist’s use of the name Pattie Gonia for clothing sales and environmental activism.
Pattie Gonia has amassed a significant following online, with over three million social media followers. Their platform uses drag performance to promote environmental education, LGBTQ+ inclusion in outdoor activities, and climate action. Notably, they raised one million dollars for charity after completing a 100-mile hike in full drag attire to San Francisco, highlighting their commitment to activism.
Patagonia contends that the branding associated with Pattie Gonia is likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception among consumers. The company argues that allowing Wiley to register the trademark would cause "irreparable harm" to its long-established brand, leading to its lawsuit seeking nominal damages of just $1 alongside legal fees.
In its statement, Patagonia emphasized its desire to protect the brand it has cultivated for over 50 years. The company expressed regret at having to resort to legal action after multiple years of attempting to resolve the conflict amicably with Pattie Gonia. Patagonia stated it supports the activist's career and environmental efforts so long as they respect the company’s intellectual property rights and the ability to use its brand for product sales and environmental advocacy.
In response, Wiley took to Instagram to publicly call on Patagonia to withdraw the lawsuit. They described the situation as a serious legal battle, highlighting that the lawsuit stems from activities like motivational speaking on environmental sustainability and organizing trail and hiking events. Wiley framed Patagonia’s legal stance as contradictory to the shared mission of protecting the planet.
Despite remaining silent for four months after the lawsuit was filed, Wiley revealed that they exhausted all available channels to avoid court proceedings, only to be left with the choice of abandoning their name, advocacy, community, and employees or fighting back. Wiley chose the latter and invited public support in urging Patagonia to drop the case.
Pattie Gonia clarified that this conflict is not about brand rivalry but is a prime example of how large corporations can leverage their resources to intimidate individuals. Wiley sent an open letter to Patagonia’s leadership appealing to their corporate values and shared environmental goals, urging a reconsideration of the lawsuit to avoid further damage.
The letter warns that if Patagonia continues with the legal action, it will signal the company’s willingness to spend vast sums in legal fees to exhaust Wiley’s ability to operate under the Pattie Gonia name. Wiley’s team has not provided further public comments beyond this call to action.
Patagonia issued an updated statement to the press, expressing its inability to reach a mutually agreeable solution despite years of dialogue and multiple proposals. The company emphasized its responsibility to protect the brand that represents decades of environmental activism, storytelling, product innovation, and community impact, something they believe is essential for continuing their mission.
The company clarified that the lawsuit is not about financial gain, identity challenges, or restricting advocacy, protest, or creative expression. Patagonia expressed regret that the situation escalated to a legal dispute with someone who shares similar environmental values but affirmed the necessity of protecting their business and employees.
This ongoing case highlights the complex tensions between individual activists using creative platforms and established brands guarding their trademarks. Pattie Gonia stands firm in defending their identity and work, while Patagonia insists on protecting its intellectual property to preserve its legacy and future.
As of now, no resolution has been reached, and the trademark lawsuit remains active with both parties publicly committed to their respective positions. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for how environmental advocacy intersects with corporate branding and legal protections in the future.
Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan Says He’s Performing at Trump’s Great American State Fair
The mystery of Milli Vanilli’s inclusion on Trump’s Great American State Fair lineup has been solved: Fab Morvan, one of the two faces of the pop group who was not actually responsible for singing any of their hits, says he will be performing at the Freedom 250 event on the National Mall on June 26th.
“I am here to entertain and unite people, not divide them,” Morvan says in a statement sent to Consequence. “Let’s celebrate life & music and take a trip down memory lane. I feel honored to be a part of the Great American State Fair as it will celebrate the 250 Year Anniversary of America with so many other accomplished artists. Looking forward to reconnecting with you across the USA this summer and to finally sing Milli Vanilli songs live in person!”
Earlier today, a press release attributed to the vocalists who actually sang Milli Vanilli’s hits — Jodie Rocco, Linda Rocco, Brad Howell, John Davis, and Charles Shaw, collectively billing themselves as The Real Milli Vanilli — announced that they would not be performing at The Great American State Fair.
“Others using the name ‘Milli Vanilli’ that appear on the advertisement should be considered a tribute band with no association vocally or musically to our sound or songs,” their statement added.
While Morvan and fellow frontmen Rob Pilatus remain globally synonymous as the faces of the group, sisters Jodie and Linda, Howell, David, and Shaw were the real voices behind the group’s multi-platinum records. This reality was hidden from the world until a massive lip-syncing scandal unmasked Pilatus and Morvan as fraudulent visual stand-ins. Pilatus later died of an overdose in 1998.
Morvan recently revealed his his hope to tour the US after rehabilitating his image in Europe in recent years, and played an “I Love the 90’s” concert alongside Vanilla Ice, Young MC, and others earlier in Irvine, CA, earlier this year.
As of now, Morvan is only the second act who has officially confirmed his attendance at the Great American State Fair, joining Vanilla Ice. Several others — including Morris Day + Time, Young MC, The Commodores, and Martina McBride, say they’ll no longer be participating despite being announced on the initial lineup.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
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Good Samaritan
A man in the Walmart parking lot gave a shopper $19 and $70 of winning lottery tickets
A man in the Walmart parking lot gave a shopper $19 and $70 of winning lottery tickets
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