A federal judge in Detroit has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the estate of late keyboardist Bernie Worrell, which claimed co-ownership of 264 Parliament-Funkadelic songs, including hits like Flash Light and One Nation Under a Groove. Judge F. Kay Behm ruled the case fell outside the three-year statute of limitations for copyright claims, noting that […]
Will Smith’s Westbrook Entertainment has signed a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures, marking a major milestone in his career recovery after the 2022 Oscars controversy. The deal, which includes his wife Jada Pinkett Smith as a producing partner, focuses on “four-quadrant” theatrical films with franchise potential, emphasizing pre-existing intellectual property. Westbrook already has projects in […]
Reality TV star and singer Tamar Braxton recently shared a frightening update with her fans on Instagram: she “almost died” in a serious accident that left her with a broken nose, missing teeth, and mobility challenges. In her post, Braxton asked for prayers as she begins her journey of mental and physical recovery. Braxton, best […]
Tracee Ellis Ross is taking her beauty empire to the next level. Known for her iconic haircare brand, Pattern Beauty, the actress and producer is now branching into body care with the launch of the Pattern Body Collection, according to Forbes. The new collection includes a five-product lineup designed to support a complete body care […]
Whether you love watching stand-up until your sides hurt or have the guts to step onstage yourself, Netflix has something big in the works. The streamer just announced a brand-new comedy competition series, set to premiere in 2026, with global superstar Kevin Hart at the helm as executive producer. In the yet-to-be-titled eight-episode series, Hart […]
David Justice Opens Up About His Divorce From Halle Berry: A Look Back Nearly Three Decades Later David Justice, former Atlanta Braves outfielder and first baseman, recently reflected candidly on his marriage and eventual divorce from Hollywood star Halle Berry during an interview on the “All the Smoke” podcast with co-host Matt Barnes. Justice shared […]
Jennifer Lopez, the iconic singer, actress, and performer, recently had a rollercoaster of a week that mixed high fashion drama, travel frustrations, and an unexpected insect encounter during a live performance. First, Lopez faced an unusual setback when she was reportedly denied entry to a Chanel event. The luxury fashion house, known for its exclusivity […]
The potential boxing match between Claressa Shields and Laila Ali has been stirring excitement and speculation for several years. The idea first began gaining attention around 2018, with talk of a fight occasionally bubbling up over time. Laila Ali, who retired undefeated and is considered a legend in women’s boxing, hinted at a possible comeback […]
“Poo Pills” Hit UK Clinics—A Groundbreaking Superbug Treatment Doctors are now prescribing capsules filled with freeze-dried fecal matter—nicknamed “crapsules” or “poo pills”—sourced from healthy donors. These pills aim to replace harmful, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in patients’ guts with beneficial microbes, using a method inspired by fecal transplants. In a recent trial with 41 patients recovering from […]
Zebra Airlift Drama Ed, a pet zebra in Christiana, Tennessee, escaped from his new home on May 31—just one day after arriving. Over the next eight days, Ed captured hearts and headlines as he trotted through neighborhoods, even darting onto Interstate 24, which prompted a temporary closure to keep drivers safe. On June 8, aviation […]
Legendary funk innovator Sly Stone, the trailblazing frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82. Stone passed away peacefully in Granada Hills, California, from complications related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). His family was by his side. Born Sylvester Stewart, Sly Stone was a musical genius who changed […]
Arkansas, This is Worth the “Weight“ Arkansas is hosting its first sumo tournament featuring some of the world’s heaviest and widest sumo wrestlers at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The event is part of the city’s sister-city relationship with Hanamaki in Japan and precedes the Cherry Blossom Festival. The tournament will involve some of the […]