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Rap newcomer Diamond The Body, known from Zeus Network’s “Baddies,” has signed with Houston-based 1501 Certified Entertainment. The label, founded by Carl Crawford in 2018, is credited with launching Megan Thee Stallion. Diamond announced the signing on Instagram alongside Crawford on Aug. 11. The deal followed an introduction by 1501’s DJ LilZacTheDJ, who scouted her…
A federal judge has thrown out nearly all claims in a $60 million lawsuit filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs by a former member of his early 2000s reality television group. U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff ruled that 21 of the 22 allegations brought by plaintiff Sara Rivers had no legal standing or were filed…
The latest issue spotlights Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Emmai Alaquiva, whose journey from homelessness to national recognition reflects a commitment to art with purpose. His work addresses injustice and amplifies unheard voices through powerful storytelling. “Emmai Alaquiva’s story defies every odd. Once homeless, now a four-time Emmy winner, he has turned struggle into stunning artistry. His…
LL COOL J will host the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7, marking his first time as the show’s solo emcee. The live broadcast from UBS Arena will air at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS, simulcast on MTV, and streamed on Paramount+ in the United States. The rapper, actor, and Rock & Roll…
Jillian Michaels, the fitness personality best known for The Biggest Loser, is facing backlash after being accused of whitewashing slavery during a CNN NewsNight panel on August 13, 2025. The discussion, which began with the politicization of the arts under former President Donald Trump’s administration, shifted sharply when Michaels said slavery, imperialism, and racism should…
Prosecutors will not pursue charges against a Jacksonville sheriff’s deputy involved in the arrest of a Black college student who was pulled from his vehicle and struck by officers during a February traffic stop. The State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit said in a report Wednesday that Deputy D. Bowers acted within the…
BMI will celebrate some of the biggest names in music at the 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, honoring songwriting achievements from the past year. GRAMMY-winning artist, producer, and songwriter T-Pain will receive the BMI President’s Award, while multi-platinum rapper GloRilla will be presented with the BMI Impact Award in recognition of their career accomplishments and influence….
After a four-year absence, KFC is bringing back a fan favorite. Potato Wedges will return to U.S. menus Aug. 18, along with the chain’s Hot & Spicy wings, according to multiple reports. The seasoned, thick-cut fries were removed from the menu in 2020, replaced by KFC’s Secret Recipe Fries. The change drew mixed reactions from…