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Police arrested a Florida woman accused of firing multiple gunshots at the Beverly Hills home of singer and businesswoman Rihanna while the artist and her family were inside, authorities said. The suspect, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, was taken into custody Sunday after investigators said she opened fire toward the gated entrance of the residence from…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James said Monday she will continue a multistate lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and its ticketing arm Ticketmaster, rejecting a settlement announced by the U.S. Department of Justice. James said the federal deal does not address claims that Live Nation holds a monopoly in the live entertainment market. “For years,…
In honor of Women’s History Month, ESSENCE has announced its powerhouse lineup of female artists for the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® in New Orleans, taking place from July 3-5. Highlighting the event is Grammy Award-winning legend Patti LaBelle, who will serve as one of the festival’s main attractions. With a career that has spanned…
Award-winning producer The-Dream discussed his work with Beyoncé and plans for new music during an appearance on the “Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg Show.” Hosts Ebro Darden, Laura Stylez, and Peter Rosenberg first asked the producer about golf before turning to his role in Beyoncé’s GRAMMY-winning album Cowboy Carter. At the 35:20 mark, The-Dream described the…
Veteran comedian Godfrey is fueling online backlash against Destination Smokehouse, encouraging supporters of viral barbecue pitmaster Walter “Mr. Tendernism” Johnson Sr. to avoid the Murrieta, California, restaurant amid a dispute that has ignited social media debate this week. The call for a boycott stems from what fans describe as the restaurant’s handling of a controversy…
iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s The Black Effect Podcast Network on Tuesday announced the launch of entertainment executive Amber Grimes’ new podcast, “If You Knew Better.” The series will focus on growth, reinvention, setbacks, and strategies tied to personal and professional success. The show joins The Black Effect, a platform centered on amplifying Black voices…
Danielle Deadwyler is set to lead Hulu’s pilot for a reboot of The X-Files, marking her latest move into a high-profile television role. Deadwyler will play one of two FBI agents assigned to a reopened division focused on unexplained phenomena. The second lead has not been cast. The official logline states: “Two highly decorated but…