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Keshia Chanté is setting the record straight on rumors that Drake is the father of her unborn child — but she isn’t revealing the identity of the baby’s dad just yet. A representative for Chanté tells TMZ that the father is a “public figure in music,” hours after Drake’s camp denied speculation that the rapper was expecting another child with the Canadian entertainer. Chanté’s representative also explained why she kept the pregnancy private. “She is protective of her family, which is why she has kept her pregnancy under wraps for almost 8 months,” the rep said. The statement does not…

Saweetie doesn’t appear interested in taking a trip down memory lane with Quavo — especially when it comes to the Bentley drama that followed their 2021 breakup. The rapper was asked about her ex at LAX after Quavo recently offered a new explanation for why he took back the luxury vehicle he had given her. Quavo said God told him to take the Bentley back after the couple split. Saweetie appeared surprised that the five-year-old situation was still being discussed. Rather than reigniting the old relationship drama, she questioned why the incident remained a topic of conversation for Quavo and…

Quavo and Offset could be called to testify in a legal battle involving Takeoff’s mother, Titania Davenport, and the late Migos rapper’s father, Kenneth Ball. According to court documents, Davenport is fighting Ball over how a settlement stemming from Takeoff’s wrongful-death lawsuit should be divided. Davenport is arguing that the dispute should be handled in Georgia rather than Texas, pointing to the location of potential witnesses — including Quavo and Offset — who she says live in the Atlanta/Athens area. She argues that forcing those witnesses to appear in Houston would create additional travel expenses. The settlement at the center…

Diddy’s countdown to freedom has been pushed back again, with federal prison records now listing a March 2, 2028 release date for the music mogul. The new date represents a six-week delay from the January 21, 2028 date previously reported for Sean “Diddy” Combs. The latest change comes shortly after reports raised questions about Diddy’s treatment behind bars at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey. Diddy was reportedly returned to solitary confinement after an NBC News report alleged that he had access to a contraband cellphone and alcohol and that he paid other inmates for services including massages, cooking and…

Texas executed convicted killer Jamaal Howard on Wednesday night, just days after Tennessee inmate Christa Pike survived two doses of the same lethal-injection drug during a botched execution. Howard was pronounced dead at a Texas prison after receiving pentobarbital. The execution came after his attorneys unsuccessfully sought to halt it, arguing that Texas’ supply of the drug could have deteriorated and potentially created risks similar to those alleged in Pike’s execution. Howard’s final words were directed toward the family of Vickie Swartout, the convenience-store clerk he was convicted of killing during a 2000 robbery. “I wish that you accept my…

Sunny Hostin says Cynthia Erivo personally called her after the actress saw a viral clip of Hostin’s controversial discussion about the so-called “Cornell 7” on The View. Hostin opened up about the conversation during the October 5 episode of The View: Behind the Table podcast, revealing that Erivo reached out from Paris after watching part of the debate. The two are friends and fellow members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. According to Hostin, Erivo’s message was direct but personal. “Sis, I know you, and I know your heart,” Erivo told her, Hostin recalled. Hostin said Erivo explained that the…

Lil Wayne and Drake have apparently been sitting on a serious amount of unreleased music — and Wayne says some of it dates back more than a decade. The Young Money founder recently revealed that he and Drake have a deep archive of songs recorded over the years, including material from 2014 and 2015 that has never been released. During an appearance on The Joint Venture Show, Wayne explained that he regularly goes through the pair’s old files, revisiting tracks to see whether they can still work with today’s sound. “We have a whole bunch of unreleased material,” Wayne said.…

Toni Braxton is celebrating 59 — and she’s making it clear she has no intention of toning down her confidence. The R&B icon marked her birthday Wednesday, October 7, with a glamorous lingerie look on Instagram, using the occasion to embrace her age while reminding fans that she still feels sexy. “Every fold. Every wrinkle. If it’s up to me … Im still feeling SEXY. Damn near 60 today! Happy Birthday to ME! Libra SZN!” Braxton wrote. The birthday post quickly drew attention from fans and fellow celebrities, who flooded the comments with birthday wishes and compliments for the Grammy-winning…

Dame Dash is once again revisiting his complicated history with Jay-Z, claiming his former Roc-A-Fella Records partner once told him their association could get in the way of the businessman image he wanted to build. During a recent episode of “Quiet Part Out Loud,” Dash recalled a meeting involving music executive L.A. Reid, who, according to Dash, specifically wanted him present because he “wanted a businessman to be there.” Dash said the conversation then turned to how Jay-Z wanted to be perceived beyond music. “He was like, ‘I want to be known as a businessman,’” Dash recalled. “Like, flat-out said,…

Former rapper Solé has announced that her nine-year marriage to Public Enemy member Professor Griff has come to an end, revealing the separation in a deeply spiritual message to her followers. Solé shared the news Sunday, October 5, in an Instagram post featuring a photo of herself in a red dress. She did not disclose what led to the end of the marriage, instead describing the split as the completion of a significant chapter in both of their lives. “After completing a 9 year cycle together, my marriage to Prof. Griff has come to the completion of its sacred season,”…

Rihanna just gave the Navy another reason to obsess over R9 — and this time, it involves a very large music vault. The pop superstar sparked fresh excitement around her long-awaited ninth studio album during a Fenty Beauty TikTok Shop livestream after she was asked how much unreleased music she has stored away. Rather than give a straight number, Rihanna compared her music collection to Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb Vault. “If there are 10 products in the Gloss Bomb Vault, then I have at least 17 vaults,” Rihanna said. That answer immediately sent fans into calculator mode. Seventeen vaults containing…

Odell Beckham Jr. has landed another NFL opportunity, with the veteran wide receiver joining the Minnesota Vikings practice squad after his short-lived return to the New York Giants. The move gives Beckham another chance to prove he can still contribute at 33 while reuniting him with Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, who worked with him during the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl-winning season. Beckham’s return to New York did not go as planned. According to NFL.com, the three-time Pro Bowler was released just three weeks into the season after playing 20 snaps and receiving only one target. He finished his…

Russell Westbrook is getting a hometown sendoff from Los Angeles, with the city preparing to honor the former NBA superstar for his remarkable basketball career and community work. Los Angeles City Councilwoman Heather Hutt of District 10 will present Westbrook with a Council certificate on Friday at City Hall, recognizing his retirement from professional basketball and his continued efforts to empower young people and underserved communities. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. local time. For Westbrook, the recognition comes after an 18-season NBA career that established him as one of the league’s most statistically distinctive players. He made nine…

October 24 has produced some of the most memorable moments in modern music, from James Brown’s legendary Apollo recording and Pink Floyd’s first UK No. 1 album to Michael Jackson’s “Bad,” Taylor Swift’s debut and major milestones for Don McLean, Santana, Sting and Janet Jackson. Across more than six decades, the date has connected soul, rock, pop, country, R&B and alternative music. Some October 24 events concern original releases, while others are important chart achievements, recording sessions or career milestones. Music Released or Celebrated on October 24 James Brown Records Live at the Apollo (1962) Artist: James Brown and the…

BenDaDonnn is giving his side of the story after his weekend arrest in Texas, claiming an overly aggressive police officer turned a routine encounter with his group into a full-blown confrontation. The social media personality addressed the incident while wearing an orange Department of Corrections uniform, saying the trouble started when an officer began yelling at his group to get onto the sidewalk. According to BenDaDonnn, he and his friends immediately followed the officer’s instructions. He claims they moved quickly, but the officer still put his hands on him and other members of the group. That allegedly triggered an argument,…

Megyn Kelly is going after Olivia Rodrigo after the pop star publicly backed a former Cornell student involved in a lawsuit alleging sexual assault by seven fraternity members. Kelly unloaded on Rodrigo during a recent episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” criticizing the Grammy-winning singer for weighing in on the civil case involving the group dubbed the Cornell 7. Rodrigo had posted her support for Jane Doe, writing, “Shame on Cornell and on every institution who protects rapists and abusers over women. I stand with Jane Doe.” The former Cornell student filed a civil lawsuit alleging that seven fraternity members…

A man wanted in connection with an attempted-murder investigation was arrested at Trippie Redd’s South Florida mansion during Tuesday’s massive police raid, TMZ has learned. The Miami Police Department tells TMZ officers were searching for 25-year-old Braveone Jones, who they say was wanted in connection with a September 15 shooting outside Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen in Miami. Police say Jones was found at Trippie’s Southwest Ranches property around 6 p.m. and taken into custody. He is now facing two counts of attempted murder. A Davie Police Department spokesperson tells TMZ its officers were assisting with the search warrant at the property,…

Jim Bakker, the televangelist who built a Christian television empire with his former wife Tammy Faye Bakker, has died at 86. Bakker’s wife, Lori Bakker, announced that he died Monday evening, saying he had devoted 66 years to preaching the Gospel and remained committed to his ministry until his final days. Lori described Jim as her husband and best friend while asking supporters to pray for the family and respect their privacy as they grieve. His cause of death has not been disclosed. Bakker became a major television figure in the 1970s as co-host of “The PTL Club,” the Christian…

Justin Timberlake has officially addressed one of the more unexpected chapters of his pop-star history: the beatboxing era. The singer recently found himself back in the spotlight after influencer Hannah Young, who goes by “uhhuhhannah” on Instagram, posted a video revisiting JT’s longtime habit of beatboxing whenever someone put a microphone in front of him. And yes, there was plenty of “boots and cats.” Young, who describes herself as having an encyclopedic knowledge of pop culture, pointed out that Timberlake wasn’t exactly alone in enjoying the routine. According to her, fans repeatedly embraced the singer’s impromptu instrumental imitations rather than…

President Donald Trump sparked a backlash Monday night after suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego during a rally in Nebraska. Trump made the remarks while defending the ongoing U.S.-Iran war and addressing higher gasoline prices, which he characterized as a “small price to pay” for keeping the United States and the world safe. He then discussed the potential threat posed by Iran, saying the country could “take out a city” before naming the two California cities. “Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego,” Trump said. The comments immediately drew criticism from…