Sean “Diddy” Combs could serve between one and three years in connection with his latest legal case, but his attorneys are pressing for an alternative to prison. Lead defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo said he plans to seek home confinement as part of the sentencing proposal, paired with mandatory therapy for anger management and substance abuse. According to Agnifilo, Combs […]

Baller Alert broke the news on Tuesday evening (August 5) that BET has indefinitely suspended both the Soul Train Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards, two of the most prominent events honoring Black music in the United States. The decision, confirmed quietly by BET CEO Scott Mills, offers no clear explanation or timeline for their return. The […]

Stevie Wonder addresses longstanding rumors that he’s not really blind. Wonder, who is currently on his Love, Light and Song UK tour, addressed the rumors during the Cardiff, Wales stop. “I must say to all of you, something that I was thinking, ‘When did I want to let the world know this?’ But I wanted to say […]

While awaiting sentencing in federal custody, Diddy has started participating in a series of programs aimed at self-reflection and behavioral change. Sources tell TMZ that the music mogul has joined two separate federal initiatives: the STOP Program, which focuses on preventing domestic and sexual violence, and a drug rehabilitation effort led by Dr. Harry K. Wexler. He’s also receiving […]

Nick Cannon taking his talents to late-night TV. Cannon along with Wondery are debuting a new weekly video series, Nick Cannon @ Night. According to Global Grind, the new series premieres July 23 and episodes will appear on YouTube, Wondery+, and all podcast platforms. The series will be  “a modern spin on classic relationship advice shows, mixing expert insights, […]

Michelle Obama, her brother Craig Robinson, and former President Barack Obama came together for a new episode of IMO on July 16, diving into everything from family dynamics to public speculation. One topic they didn’t shy away from? Those persistent divorce rumors. The episode opened on a playful note, with Robinson jokingly expressing surprise that Michelle and Barack were […]

Akon is refuting claims that his $6 billion Akon City development in Senegal has been scrapped. In an interview with TMZ Hip Hop during a recent trip to New York City, the Grammy-nominated artist clarified that while construction delays have occurred, reports of the project’s collapse are misleading and rooted in bad faith. Originally announced in 2018, Akon City […]

Snoop Dogg is continuing to expand his business portfolio. After teasing his involvement with the Swansea City AFC teams on social media, Snoop is now one of the co-owners of the Welsh soccer team. According to AllHipHop, Snoop and Croatia World Cup finalist Luka Modric each own a minority stake deal with the soccer team. In a statement, Snoop […]

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have ended the North American leg of their hugely successful Grand National Tour and are set to begin the European leg in July. The dynamic duo have performed in the Netherlands, Paris, London, Barcelona, Rome, Poland, Italy, and Stockholm, Sweden. According to Billboard, the 23 shows have grossed $256.4 million with 1.1 million tickets sold. But that’s […]

During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon — undoubtedly to promote their upcoming tour — Brandy and Monica made a startling revelation about their 90s hit, “The Boy Is Mine.” According to Brandy, the inspiration behind the song was sparked after watching an episode of Jerry Springer. “I was a huge Jerry Springer fan,” she […]