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Trevor Smith, known professionally as Busta Rhymes, issued a statement Thursday denying allegations made by a former assistant, calling the claims false and retaliatory. “I have been made aware of the claims made by Dashiel Gables, and I completely and categorically deny these allegations,” Smith said in a written statement. Smith acknowledged that Gables briefly…
HUE Affair 2025, led by Sabrina Boissière and Ylorie Taylor, concluded its two-day exposition at the Metropolitan Pavilion on Aug. 2–3, welcoming a vibrant mix of entrepreneurs, consumers, and culture shapers for an immersive experience rooted in beauty, commerce, and community. Presented by CVS Pharmacy and powered by MYAVANA technology, this event offered attendees an…
On Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, the Metropolitan Pavilion at 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011, will host HUE Affair, the premier beauty and lifestyle exposition serving the northeastern corridor. The two‑day event runs from 1 PM to 6 PM EDT each day. HUE, which stands for Hair Unites Everyone, was founded to amplify the…
Entrepreneur Dreka Gates has filed for divorce from rapper Kevin Gates, ending their 10-year marriage amid new attention sparked by influencer Brittany Renner’s recent claim that she was briefly married to the artist earlier this year. Court documents filed on July 30, 2025, show Dreka, whose full name is Shadreka Centeno Haynes, cited “irreconcilable differences.”…
Actor and singer Antonique Smith has been announced as the official Ambassador for Sun Day, a new global celebration of clean energy and climate action launching Sept. 21, 2025. Smith, known for her starring role as Mimi in Rent on Broadway, will lead the public campaign for Sun Day, which combines cultural events, local actions,…
Busta Rhymes will receive the 2,818th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Aug. 1, at 11:30 a.m. PT. The ceremony will take place at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of East Town. Rhymes, a multi-platinum rapper, producer, and performer, will be honored in the category of Recording. The event will feature guest…
ESPN has parted ways with Shannon Sharpe following a settlement in a $50 million lawsuit alleging sexual assault and battery, according to a report from The Athletic on Wednesday. The former Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and media commentator settled the lawsuit less than two weeks after it was filed by his ex-girlfriend….
Jennifer Jones, the first African American Rockette, has released her memoir, Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience (Harper Collins-Amistad). The book comes out as the Rockettes mark 100 years of performances. In the memoir, Jones shares how her love of dance started as a child in New Jersey. Her parents often took her and her…