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A civil lawsuit filed by Jennifer Hough against Kenneth Petty, the husband of rapper Nicki Minaj, stems from a 1994 sexual assault for which Petty was convicted and alleges that years later he and others tried to pressure Hough to recant her account. Hough filed the federal lawsuit in August 2021 in the U.S. District…
Charlamagne Tha God gave music executive Ray Daniels the “Donkey of the Day” designation Tuesday after Daniels claimed that a new Jay-Z album had been wrapped up, prompting a public denial from Roc Nation. The segment aired Aug. 11 on The Breakfast Club, where Charlamagne regularly uses the “Donkey of the Day” feature to single…
Ben Affleck is returning to the director’s chair—and taking the lead role—in “Animals,” a kidnapping thriller that Netflix will release in theaters and on its streaming service this fall. The video streaming platform said Wednesday that the film will premiere in select theaters and globally on Oct. 9. The announcement came with the release of…
Through her signature Soil to Sold™ approach, real estate developer Elle McGhee is transforming undeveloped land into thriving communities—and helping others understand the power of building from the ground up. For Elle McGhee, real estate development is about more than constructing homes. It is about creating opportunity, building generational wealth, and developing communities designed to…
Actor and comedian Cedric the Entertainer welcomed celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment to Camarillo, California, on Monday for the 13th annual Celebrity Golf Classic, a charity tournament benefiting organizations serving young people, families, and women. The Aug. 3 event, presented by Lexus, was held at Spanish Hills Club and brought together entertainers,…
Damon Wayans is reuniting with his former “In Living Color” castmate David Alan Grier, guest starring on NBC’s “St. Denis Medical” when the hospital comedy returns for its third season. Wayans, known for his work on “My Wife and Kids” and “Lethal Weapon,” will play Dr. Highland, a charming but pompous physician who arrives at…
Urban Magazine’s August issue spotlights actor London Brown, who reflects on his five-season journey portraying Uncle Marvin on “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” Brown discusses Marvin’s emotional growth, his relationship with his daughter, the impact of his character’s final moments, and the importance of authenticity, faith, and community in his life and career. The issue…
When a celebrity or prominent businessperson is described as having “gone bankrupt,” the phrase can create the impression that the individual personally filed for bankruptcy protection. But bankruptcy law makes an important distinction between personal bankruptcy and corporate bankruptcy—a distinction illustrated by the very different financial histories of entrepreneur Dame Dash and businessman and former…