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Russell Westbrook has already landed his first major move beyond the NBA, stepping into sports business leadership with a new role at global basketball venture Project B. According to the information supplied from ESPN, Westbrook is joining the emerging league as a co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, while also taking an equity stake and a seat on the company’s board of directors. The move comes after Westbrook’s NBA retirement and marks a significant shift from being one of basketball’s most recognizable players to helping shape the business side of the sport. Westbrook is expected to take an active role in…

Hip-hop is keeping the momentum going as September arrives, with established names and rising artists delivering new music across the country. This week’s lineup stretches from Memphis and Dallas to the West Coast and beyond, with Jay Fizzle, JhonnieDamnD, AZ Chike, Mo3, Tyler, The Creator, Mike WiLL Made-It, OJ Da Juiceman, J French and Curren$y all making appearances. Jay Fizzle is setting the tone with “Smash,” a new track that finds the Paper Route Empire artist leaning into his trademark tumbling flow and boastful bars about his lifestyle. The song also serves as an early introduction to more music expected…

Kanye West and Big Sean appear to have put years of bad blood behind them after reuniting onstage in Chicago. Ye took the stage at Soldier Field on Thursday night, where he surprised the crowd by bringing out his former Detroit-based protégé for a joint performance. “Had to bring my homie from the D out,” Ye told the packed crowd before Sean was lifted onto the massive globe-shaped stage. The two rappers then went straight into their 2012 collaboration “Clique,” giving fans a live reunion that would have seemed unlikely during the height of their feud. Sean followed with his…

Chris Brown has made some pretty steamy moves with female fans during his “Take You Down” performances — but apparently, there is one line he won’t cross. During a recent show, one fan made an unexpected offer to the singer involving his wife. The request caught Chris completely off guard. Instead of taking the fan up on the offer, Chris laughed and shut it down in front of the crowd. “I ain’t gonna do that,” he told the audience. And Chris made sure there was no confusion about his answer, adding, “hell nah.” The unusual moment came during a performance…

Tiger Woods may have a serious problem on the golf course after his latest plea deal — and it could involve something as simple as a golf cart. The golf legend agreed to a plea deal in his DUI case, pleading no contest to reckless driving and refusing to take a urine test. As part of the deal, Tiger agreed not to drive a motor vehicle for the next five years. But there is a major question now: Does that include golf carts? During Wednesday’s court hearing, the judge issued Tiger an especially strict warning about the driving restriction. “There…

Lionel Richie is heading home to recover after spending three days in a St. Louis hospital for cardiac-related issues, TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ the legendary singer was released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon and is now making his way back to Los Angeles. People was first to report Lionel had been released and was doing well following his hospitalization. As TMZ first reported, Lionel checked himself into a St. Louis hospital on August 29 for testing after performing that night at The Muny. A source close to the singer initially said Lionel was experiencing…

Donald Trump isn’t exactly shedding a tear over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle heading back to the United Kingdom. Reporters in the Oval Office asked the president directly how he feels about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moving their lives back across the pond. Trump’s response was blunt. “I’m happy about it. I was not a fan,” he said. Trump went on to criticize the couple’s treatment of other members of the British royal family, saying he felt Harry and Meghan had been “terribly disrespectful” to their fellow royals. He also suggested he would have handled their situation differently.…

A deadly shooting in downtown Minneapolis has left three people dead and six others injured, including three police officers, according to updated reports. The shooting erupted Wednesday as Minneapolis police responded to reports of gunfire involving multiple victims. At 5:32 PM PT, FOX21 reported that the death toll had risen to three. One victim died at the scene, while another died at a hospital. The identity and circumstances surrounding the third fatality were not immediately detailed in the supplied report. The suspected gunman is confirmed dead. Three police officers were injured in the shooting, with two of them suffering gunshot…

Disney Channel star Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in the Z-O-M-B-I-E-S franchise, has died. She was 33. Carla’s talent agency, Alexanders Talent Management, announced her death in a heartbreaking Instagram statement, revealing that the actress died Tuesday. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery,” the agency wrote. No cause of death has been disclosed at this time. Carla was remembered by her longtime representatives as far more than an actress they worked with. Alexanders Talent Management said the agency had the privilege of watching her grow for more than 20…

Ariana Grande may be stepping back from the spotlight, but she still has a few major commitments to handle before she can truly take a break. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ that Grande will continue working through the fall, including promotional appearances for her upcoming film Focker-In-Law, before finally getting some breathing room later this year. The pop star is expected to participate in press for the Meet the Parents franchise sequel, in which she has a major role alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters in November. The upcoming press…