After years of appearing on the show as a “friend,” and after years of fans begging for her to be given a (rightfully earned) peach, Marlo Hampton will be joining “Real Housewives of Atlanta” as a full-time Housewife.Variety revealed that Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, and Drew Sidora would be returning for season 14. The publication…… MORE
SNOOP DOGG MOTHER, BEVERLY TATE, DIES
Snoop Dogg’s mother, Beverly Tate, has died … this according to her own son. The rapper broke the news Sunday, posting a tribute to her on Instagram and writing … “Thank u god for giving me an angel 🕊 for a mother 💖🙏🏽🌹💝 TWMA.” There’s another post where he thanks his mom for having him.…… MORE
Spike Lee, Nate Parker sued for copyright infringement over ‘American Skin’
Two independent filmmaking brothers claim that Parker and Lee’s 2019 film stole several elements from their 2017 screenplay. Spike Lee and Nate Parker were hit with a lawsuit over copyright infringement by independent filmmakers and brothers Selton and Langston Shaw. The Shaws claim that Lee and Parker’s film, American Skin, stole from their screenplay, A…… MORE
Diddy puts Kim Porter’s Los Angeles home on the market
Sean “Diddy” Combs asks $7 million for the mansion in a listing on CompassThe Los Angeles home that Sean “Diddy” Combs purchased for Kim Porter, his ex-girlfriend and the late mother of three of his children, is now up for sale. The music mogul put the mansion in the city’s Toluca Lake neighborhood on the…… MORE
‘She’s a completely different shade’: Critics claim Beyonce’s skin tone has been lightened in new Tiffany ad to make her look ‘white European’ – and say it sends a message that it’s ‘more desirable’ than being black
• Date Night, a new advert released by luxury jewelry brand Tiffany & Co this week sees Beyonce, Jay-Z, and their daughter Blue Ivy appear together• However, some critics have suggested Beyonce’s skin tone in the commercial looks considerably lighter than it really is• Writer Dominique Samuels said it ‘sends out the message lighter skin…… MORE
Tommy DeBarge, member of R&B group ‘Switch,’ is dead at 64
DeBarge, who suffered from kidney and liver disease, passed away weeks after being hospitalized.Tommy DeBarge, the musician who was a member of the famed DeBarge family, has died as confirmed by family members to TMZ. DeBarge was 64.DeBarge, who was a member of the R&B/Funk music band, Switch, passed away on Thursday. While the exact…… MORE
Cardi B Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges, Could Face Years in Prison
Cardi B has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a 2018 strip club brawl. According to Yahoo Life, The rapper heads to court next week for a hearing on the case. Cardi is being accused of orchestrating an attack on sisters Rachel and Sarah Wattley — also known as Baddi Gi and Jade, who…… MORE
Jamie Foxx Explains His Reasoning for Not Getting Married
Jamie Foxx doesn’t think a nuclear family dynamic is required to create a healthy living situation for his daughters. In a recent interview, the actor opened up about why he’s chosen not to get married and how his decision stems from how negatively he’s seen marriages turn out.While talking to E! News Daily Pop, Foxx…… MORE
ATLANTA DECLARES OCTOBER 20th, LIL NAS X DAY
Lil Nas X is getting his own special day in Atlanta … the city just declared a day in honor of the “Industry Baby” rapper.The Atlanta City Council is behind the move to proclaim Oct. 20 as “Lil Nas X Day” … and they just surprised Nas with a plaque commemorating the special honor.ATL says…… MORE
Five rappers allegedly turn down request to compete with Busta Rhymes in a Verzuz
B-boy legend Crazy Legs says he learned the news after talking to Busta at the Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One Verzuz.Busta Rhymes is on a quest to find a worthy Verzuz opponent, but the search hasn’t been an easy one. On Monday (Oct. 18), Crazy Legs, who appeared on stage during Big Daddy Kane and…… MORE
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MONTELL JORDAN REVEALS CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Montell Jordan has revealed that the prostate cancer that he recovered from has now returned. Jordan has already had his prostate removed and said even though it was removed, he still needs to go back and have treatments because it’s been detected that there is still cancer. He called the situation ‘alarming’, but is also…
TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
Teyana Taylor told her fans that she needs to have emergency throat surgery. In her IG Story posted on Wednesday, Taylor said her doctor found a non-cancerous growth on one of her vocal cords. Taylor said she had been dealing with voice problems and some discomfort for a while. She’s glad that doctors caught the…
MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HOST NEW SERIES
Megan Thee Stallion just added a couple more titles to her resume. The Hot Girl Coach is slated to star in a new K-pop competition series for Apple TV+ alongside Psy. It’s called KPopped. The concept is simple — Western artists team up with K-pop stars to reimagine some of their hits. The Western artists…
DIDDY WANTS OUT OF JAIL BEFORE SENTENCING
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are trying to get their client released before his October sentencing. On Tuesday, Diddy’s lawyers petitioned Judge Arun Subramanian to release Combs on a $50 million bond and allow him to live in his Miami mansion. Combs is currently awaiting sentencing in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Earlier this month, Combs…