Author: Wamala

Quavo has revealed a major personal development alongside his next musical chapter: the Migos rapper has introduced his baby girl to the public. The 35-year-old made the unexpected reveal in a short film promoting his upcoming album, QRÖMELIFE, which is produced by Pharrell Williams and is scheduled for release Friday. Quavo announced the project Monday, Sept. 28, sharing the film on Instagram along with a simple message that now carries even more meaning: “New Beginnings New Blessings. QRÖMELIFE Friday!” The visual connects Quavo’s present with his past, featuring archival footage of the rapper and Migos, including appearances by his late…

LeBron James says he once envisioned finishing his NBA career with the New York Knicks, but one major development changed his mind. Speaking during NBA Media Day, James revealed that playing at Madison Square Garden had genuinely been part of his vision for the final chapter of his career. “I had visions of playing in [Madison Square] Garden and finishing my career in the Garden,” James told ESPN. “One of the best places I’ve ever played.” The Lakers star went even further in describing his admiration for the iconic New York venue, calling it the No. 1 arena in the…

Giannis Antetokounmpo still believes he belongs in the conversation for the NBA’s best player — and he says he knows exactly what happens when he is operating at his peak. Speaking during NBA Media Day, the Greek Freak said he believes he is “one of the best players in the world,” if not the best, when he is locked in and physically right. “Yeah. I really do believe that,” Antetokounmpo said. “If not the best, I’m one of the best players in the world. I know I’m at my best when I’m locked in, when my body’s right; I really…

Colin Kaepernick has added another major accomplishment to his résumé — this time outside football. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s new memoir, The Perilous Fight, has debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times Best Sellers list, landing atop the hardcover nonfiction rankings following its September 15 release. Kaepernick celebrated the achievement on social media after the ranking was announced. “#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER” He also thanked readers who purchased the memoir and attended stops on his book tour, adding that the achievement had been a long time coming. “It’s been a long time coming,” he wrote.…

The woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 has now recanted her allegations in a new federal court declaration, saying she never met or spoke with the rapper. The woman, identified as Jane Doe in the litigation, filed the 12-page declaration Thursday in Manhattan federal court as part of Jay-Z’s ongoing malicious-prosecution lawsuit against attorney Tony Buzbee and his law firm. “Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter never raped me. I have never met or spoken to Mr. Carter,” Doe wrote in the declaration. She also stated that Carter “never engaged in any inappropriate conduct” toward her and…

Joh’Vonnie Jackson is revisiting the complicated reality of growing up connected to one of music’s most recognizable families — while largely living apart from her famous siblings. Joh’Vonnie is the daughter of late Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson and Cheryle Ann Terrell. Joe was married to Katherine Jackson during his relationship with Terrell. During a recent appearance on “The Portia Show,” Joh’Vonnie discussed her childhood, her relationship with her parents and the experience of being separated from the Jackson children as their family became increasingly famous. She also addressed the label that followed her because of the circumstances surrounding her…

Cardi B is thinking beyond music when it comes to her legacy — and she wants her four children to inherit more than just her royalties. During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the “Am I the Drama?” rapper opened up about motherhood, wealth and entrepreneurship, explaining why she has become focused on building assets her children can benefit from long after she is gone. “I was panicking,” Cardi said. “It’s like, yo, I leave this earth and my kids are going to have just music royalties.” The rapper said her children could eventually inherit royalties, properties and liquid assets.…

Floyd Mayweather has withdrawn his $175 million lawsuit against former business manager Jona Rechnitz and investment executive Ayal Frist, ending the current legal action while leaving open the possibility that the claims could be brought again. Mayweather voluntarily withdrew the New York case Thursday, according to court records and his attorney Leo Jacobs. Jacobs confirmed the decision to ESPN, saying Mayweather had chosen to withdraw the claims “without prejudice.” That distinction matters. A dismissal without prejudice generally does not prevent a plaintiff from bringing the claims again, meaning Mayweather has not permanently given up the allegations contained in the lawsuit.…

Russell Simmons is putting his own spin on the viral Migos “Hotel Lobby” trend, using an AI-generated video featuring himself and ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons as renewed attention surrounds their decades-long relationship. On Thursday, Sept. 24, the music executive, who posts on Instagram as @UncleRush, shared a digitally generated clip showing AI versions of himself and Kimora performing along to “Hotel Lobby,” the 2022 song by Migos rappers Quavo and Takeoff. But Simmons’ post quickly became about more than the trend. Alongside the video, he reflected on his history with Kimora, describing their relationship as 15 years of dating and…

Oakland rapper Ovrkast, whose real name is Silas Wilson, is pushing back against a key allegation in the federal lawsuit filed against him by a company tied to OutKast members Big Boi and André 3000. Wilson says he never signed an agreement requiring him to abandon the Ovrkast name, directly contradicting High Schoolers LLC’s account of how the dispute unfolded. High Schoolers LLC filed the lawsuit on September 16 in federal court in Georgia, accusing Wilson of trademark infringement, unfair competition and breach of contract. The company says his Ovrkast name is sufficiently similar to OutKast to create confusion and…

New findings from Nolan Wells’ cellphone and autopsy are raising additional questions about the 18-year-old’s death, just two days after a Mississippi grand jury declined to bring criminal charges in the case. Attorney Ben Crump and forensic investigator Andrew Garrett presented the findings Thursday, with Garrett saying his independent forensic team recovered more than 1 million digital artifacts from Wells’ cellphone. The data included Snapchat and Instagram records, GPS information, phone records and Apple Health data. Garrett also said the examination uncovered messages that appeared to have been deleted or unsent. The presentation came after a Jackson County grand jury…

Macklemore is turning his recent exit from Ed Sheeran’s tour into a new series of benefit concerts, announcing the “Free Palestine” Tour just days after being removed from the U.S. leg of Sheeran’s Loop Tour. The Seattle-born rapper, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, announced the new shows Thursday, saying proceeds will benefit organizations supporting Palestinians. The initial European dates are set for Dublin on October 26, Paris on October 29 and London on October 30, with additional U.S. dates expected to be announced. Macklemore made a pointed reference to his departure from Sheeran’s tour while announcing the new run.…

Moneybagg Yo and Ari Fletcher have reportedly tied the knot, with Fletcher sharing a series of intimate photos that appear to signal a major new chapter for the longtime couple. Fletcher posted a carousel on Instagram Wednesday showing herself and the Memphis rapper dressed in all-white traditional Muslim clothing. One photo captured the pair sharing a kiss, while another prominently showed what appeared to be their new diamond-encrusted wedding bands. The post also doubled as a birthday tribute to Moneybagg Yo, who turned 35 on Sept. 22. “In every lifetime, I’d find you. Happy birthday my love,” Fletcher wrote. The…

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday after a Manhattan jury convicted the former Hollywood executive of sexually assaulting Miriam Haley. Haley, a former production assistant, addressed the court during the sentencing hearing and described what she said has been the lasting impact of the 2006 assault and the years of legal proceedings that followed. “It has often felt like I was the one on trial,” Haley said. “This process has been the worst decision of my life, for me personally.” Haley also said she had considered withdrawing from the case multiple times, describing the emotional strain…

Brittney Griner’s estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, is seeking financial support as the couple moves forward with their divorce, citing a significant difference between their incomes. Cherelle filed court documents responding to Brittney’s divorce petition and told the court there is a “substantial disparity” between what the two women earn. She also said she is “unable to meet her reasonable financial needs on a monthly basis without continued support.” The request comes nearly two months after Brittney filed for divorce in Fulton County, Georgia. Court documents list June 18, 2018, as the couple’s wedding date, while their reported separation date is…

Druski says his career changed “almost immediately” after Drake gave him a major opportunity in the rapper’s 2020 music video for “Laugh Now Cry Later.” During an appearance on Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO podcast, the comedian reflected on the moment that helped take him from a rising internet personality to a much bigger name in mainstream pop culture. Druski had already been building an audience through his comedy content online when he appeared in Drake’s music video, which also featured high-profile athletes and celebrities. Looking back, Druski said he remains grateful that Drake was willing to give…

Angelina Jolie is preparing for life outside Los Angeles after selling her longtime home, with the actress and filmmaker still unsure where she will establish her next home base. A source close to Jolie tells TMZ that she is preparing for a more flexible lifestyle as her children are now adults and living in different places. Rather than settling immediately in another city, Jolie is expected to spend more time traveling to visit her children while continuing her work around the world. That includes her foundation work in Cambodia, where she also owns a home. The shift comes shortly after…

Ed Sheeran’s two concerts at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium have officially been canceled — but this time, the problem has nothing to do with the Macklemore controversy. A major nor’easter is forcing the shows off the schedule. Sheeran was scheduled to perform Friday and Saturday nights in Foxborough, Massachusetts, but severe weather warnings across New England led the tour, stadium management and local officials to call off both performances. The decision came after stage construction was paused Thursday as crews monitored the incoming storm. The weather system is expected to bring heavy rain and powerful winds to the region, creating…

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s legal team wants extra security at his upcoming court hearing, arguing that an opposing attorney’s social-media post publicly revealed exactly when and where the actor is expected to testify. Attorney Gary Dordick, who represents Cheryl Augustine in her lawsuit against Schwarzenegger over a 2022 car crash, recently posted about the case on Instagram while dressed as the actor’s iconic Terminator character. Dordick wore leather, sunglasses and held a gun in the image, alongside the caption “I’ll be back” — a reference to Schwarzenegger’s upcoming October court appearance. The former governor’s attorneys took particular issue with the amount of…

Newly released police body-camera footage captures the emotional aftermath of Christian Styles’ death, with family members and others at the scene heard crying as officers investigated what happened at his Michigan home. The footage, which is heavily redacted, shows officers walking up the driveway and entering the garage. Their questions are accompanied by audible sobs from people trying to process the discovery. At one point, an officer repeatedly tells a visibly distressed woman to “take a breather” as she struggles to compose herself. The emotional scene follows the discovery of Styles, who was found dead inside a bedroom at his…