Former Empire star Jussie Smollett surprised fans on June 20 by announcing his engagement to long-time partner Jabari Redd—just in time for his 43rd birthday. He shared a heartfelt Instagram carousel showing himself on one knee, Redd’s joyous “YES,” a shot of the engagement ring, and champagne hugs. Celebrations poured in, both publicly and online:…
American singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to allegations of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm following an alleged bottle attack at Tape nightclub in London back in 2023. According to Sky News, the 36-year-old was arrested last month in Manchester after flying in for his world tour. He was initially remanded in custody…
Drama is brewing in Atlanta as actor Derek Dixon, known for playing Dale on Tyler Perry’s BET series The Oval, has filed a lawsuit accusing the Hollywood mogul of sexual harassment and assault — and he’s asking for a jaw-dropping $260 million in damages. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Derek claims he met…
Kanye West is switching things up — again. Just four years after legally changing his name to Ye, the rapper and fashion mogul has now updated it to Ye Ye, according to new business documents obtained in California. According to Page Six, his chief financial officer, Hussain Lalani, filed the paperwork reflecting the change. The…
In a groundbreaking moment for Ghanaian music, Moliy, born Molly Ama Montgomery, became the first Ghanaian artist to perform at the 2025 BET Awards, captivating audiences with her global hit “Shake It to the Max” during the pre-show. This historic performance, held on June 9, 2025. Taking the stage during the Red Carpet Live! preshow…
A New York judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni’s $400m (£295m) defamation lawsuit against his former co-star Blake Lively. The pair, who both starred in the 2024 film It Ends with Us, have been locked in a legal battle for several months, with a trial set for next year. Judge Lewis Liman on Monday dismissed Baldoni’s…
The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs continued Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, with two more witnesses including a hotel security guard who was paid $100,000 by Combs in exchange of the surveillance video showing him beating Cassie Ventura testifying in the s£x trafficking case. Federal prosecutors say that for decades, Combs abused, threatened and coerced…
Mark your calendars and polish your industry-best looks—Friday, June 6th, 2024, is set to be a night the music world won’t soon forget. The second edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Industry Mixer is on the horizon, and it promises to be a dynamic gathering of Ghana’s music heavyweights and behind-the-scenes music makers. The…
Thailand’s Opal Suchata Crowned Miss World 2025 in India. Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje Places Second in Strong Finish for Africa. The city of Telangana, India paused yesterday as the 72nd Miss World competition drew to a close with the announcement of Thailand’s Opal Suchata as the winner. The event, which stretched through the month of May,…
Ronald Fenty, the father of global superstar Rihanna, has died at the age of 70. According to Starcom Network News in Barbados, Fenty passed away early Saturday morning in Los Angeles following a brief illness. Details surrounding his death remain limited, and no official cause has been released. However, sources close to the family say…
