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Sean “Diddy” Combs is getting closer to his prison exit after his release date was moved up again. The music mogul is now scheduled to be released from the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, on February 5, 2028, according to the Bureau of Prisons. That means Diddy’s latest release date has been pushed forward by more than two weeks. Just last month, his projected release date was February 20, 2028. His release has now been moved up again, although the Bureau of Prisons could make further changes. Diddy’s current sentence stems from his 2025 federal trial. A…

Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist activist, journalist and writer who helped reshape the modern women’s movement, has died at 92. Steinem died peacefully Wednesday at her home in New York, surrounded by loved ones, according to an announcement on the Gloria Steinem Foundation’s website. Her cause of death was not released. For decades, Steinem was one of the most recognizable voices in the fight for women’s rights, using journalism and activism to push issues of equality, inclusion and social justice into the national conversation. She co-founded Ms. Magazine, which became a landmark publication associated with the women’s movement and was…

Tekashi 6ix9ine is already planning a celebration if Lil Durk is convicted in his federal murder-for-hire case. The controversial rapper made the announcement during a livestream with DJ Akademiks, where he proposed throwing a “Lil Durk Going Away Party” if Durk is found guilty. “When this n**** get found guilty, you coming to my party?” 6ix9ine asked Akademiks. He then invited Akademiks to attend the proposed event. The comments arrive as prosecutors continue presenting evidence in Durk’s federal trial in Los Angeles. Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, has pleaded not guilty and faces a potential life sentence if…

Justin Timberlake could be preparing for his next major music era. The pop superstar is reportedly working on new music and a world tour for 2027, with the project potentially titled “The Next Move,” according to a new report. The buzz comes shortly after Timberlake made a surprise return to the stage in Miami, where he joined Don Toliver during a performance and gave fans another glimpse of the veteran entertainer in concert. If the reported plans come together, the new project would follow Timberlake’s 2024 album, Everything I Thought It Was. While that album had a more modest commercial…

Lil Durk’s former assistant Kavon Grant took the witness stand Tuesday and gave prosecutors a key account of the rapper’s alleged reaction to the 2022 shooting targeting Quando Rondo. Grant testified in Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial that Banks, whose real name is Durk Banks, appeared pleased after learning about the shooting. “Finally, we got somebody,” Grant recalled Banks saying. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ian Yanniello pressed Grant about the alleged retaliation during questioning, as prosecutors laid out their theory that Banks and members of Only the Family, or OTF, targeted Rondo following the 2020 killing of King Von. Prosecutors allege Rondo…

Cardi B is weighing in on the controversial Lindsay Clancy case, arguing that postpartum mental illness should not become an excuse for the deaths of three children. During an X Spaces discussion on Thursday, Aug. 27, the rapper criticized what she described as attempts to find explanations or loopholes for Clancy as she faces prosecution in connection with the deaths of her children. “One thing about me, when it comes to kids, is stop looking for different loopholes,” Cardi said. She specifically pushed back on suggestions that Clancy’s husband or the broader system should bear responsibility for what happened. “A…

Jordyn Woods is setting the record straight about Jaden Smith’s prominent role in her wedding to NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns after social media users questioned why the longtime friend was involved in so many intimate moments. Woods, 28, addressed the chatter in a TikTok post Aug. 29, sharing a montage of photos documenting her friendship with Smith from childhood through adulthood. The questions began after Woods and Towns’ Aug. 15 wedding in Malibu, where Smith was seen participating in several events surrounding the ceremony. Social media users wondered why Smith was photographed with the bridesmaids at the bridal shower and…

Silkk the Shocker is taking fans behind the scenes of one of the biggest reunions in Southern hip-hop: the Cash Money and No Limit Reunion Tour. During a stop at HOT 97 with Nessa, the No Limit veteran opened up about what it took to finally bring together two legendary New Orleans movements that once dominated hip-hop at the same time. For years, Cash Money and No Limit were viewed as fierce competitors, but Silkk explained whether there was ever genuine beef between the two camps and how the rivalry shaped the era. Now, decades later, members of both movements…

Jodeci’s Mr. Dalvin is asking fans to keep TLC star T-Boz in their prayers after the singer recently missed a performance because of a reported sickle cell flare-up. Dalvin DeGrate, who has known Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins since the 1990s, shared an emotional message for his longtime friend Tuesday, asking his followers to pray for her recovery. “I’m asking you, everybody, under the sound of my voice, to ask God to touch her and heal her, that she may have a speedy recovery,” DeGrate said in an Instagram video. He also asked fans to send Watkins strength and peace as she…

Issa Rae and the core cast of HBO’s “Insecure” have canceled almost the entire 10th anniversary tour, leaving fans with just one remaining date. Rae announced the news in a comedic video posted to her HOORAE Instagram account, revealing that 12 of the planned 13 cities have been scrapped because of scheduling conflicts involving the show’s stars. The tour was originally scheduled to begin Sept. 10 in Philadelphia and promised fans an intimate celebration of the beloved comedy-drama, including candid conversations and previously untold stories from the cast and creative team. Planned stops included Washington, D.C., Detroit, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago,…

Jalen Brunson may have helped bring an NBA championship back to New York, but he has no interest in wearing the city’s crown. The New York Knicks star is firmly rejecting the “King of New York” title that city officials recently bestowed upon him following the franchise’s historic championship run. Appearing on the “Road Trippin’” podcast with Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye and Kendrick Perkins, Brunson addressed the growing buzz around his status in New York — and made one thing clear. “I’ve never called myself the king of New York. I will never call myself the king of New York,”…

The NBA has handed the Los Angeles Clippers the largest punishment in league history following a year-long investigation into the team’s dealings involving Kawhi Leonard. The league found that the Clippers circumvented NBA salary cap rules to provide millions of dollars to Leonard through off-court income opportunities. The punishment is massive: The Clippers will forfeit their next five first-round draft picks, in 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033. Team owner Steve Ballmer was also fined $30 million and suspended for one year for “knowingly seeking to help Mr. Leonard obtain off-court income opportunities.” The penalties extend beyond Ballmer and the…

Rapper Billy Adams is facing a possible death sentence after a Tampa jury recommended capital punishment Wednesday in the killing of his pregnant girlfriend’s unborn child. The jury also recommended life in prison without parole for Adams’ murder conviction in the death of Alana Sims, 22. The recommendations came one day after jurors found Adams guilty on both counts following roughly five hours of deliberations. During Wednesday’s penalty phase, prosecutors urged jurors to recommend death, arguing that several aggravating circumstances supported capital punishment. Prosecutors described Sims’ killing as a “cold, calculated, premeditated murder” and argued that Adams knew she was…

Doja Cat is getting candid about a difficult chapter of her life, opening up about past cocaine use, problematic drinking and the impact her mental health struggles had on the way she viewed herself. The “Say So” singer, whose real name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, shared a series of candid videos on social media Monday, explaining that she felt compelled to “get this sh*t off my chest” as she addressed long-running conversations about her personal life and behavior. Doja Cat, 30, revealed that she struggled with cocaine use approximately eight years ago. She made clear that the period was…

Lionel Richie has been hospitalized in St. Louis after performing over the weekend, with sources telling The Pop Radar that the singer checked himself into a local hospital to undergo medical tests. Richie performed Saturday night at The Muny in Forest Park before seeking medical attention. According to sources with direct knowledge, the 77-year-old singer is being cautious while doctors evaluate him for possible slight dehydration. The hospitalization came after witnesses noticed Richie appeared to be struggling toward the end of his set. During his final song, “All Night Long,” he reportedly asked his team to bring him a chair…

Aaliyah’s uncle Barry Hankerson has made a stunning accusation against his own son over the circumstances surrounding the 2001 plane crash that killed the R&B superstar and eight others. Hankerson, the founder of Blackground Records and Aaliyah’s former manager, alleges in new court filings that his son, Jomo Hankerson, failed to properly carry out his responsibilities as a travel coordinator for the singer’s “Rock the Boat” music video shoot in the Bahamas. According to the filings, Barry claims Jomo was hired and compensated to handle travel logistics for the trip. He further alleges that the fatal flight might have been…

Mariah Carey has already given fans something to look forward to in 2027: new music. The legendary singer offered the brief tease while meeting fan Jack Banana in Beverly Hills. When she was asked about her next musical chapter, Carey had a simple answer. “Next year,” Carey said. That’s it. Two words — but enough to put 2027 on the radar for the Lambs. Carey did not reveal whether she was referring to a new album, a single or another type of musical release. She also has not announced a title, release date, track list, collaborators or details about what…

D4vd’s murder case has taken a major legal turn after his private defense team withdrew and a Los Angeles County public defender was appointed to represent the singer. D4vd pleaded not guilty Monday and is expected back in court October 19. The change in representation came after a judge determined the 21-year-old qualified for appointed counsel. Attorneys Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter asked the court to withdraw from the case. The judge granted their request and appointed the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office. The lawyers did not publicly explain why they could no longer represent D4vd. In…

Miranda Pearman-Maday is clearing up the confusion surrounding her knowledge of Raven-Symoné’s iconic Disney Channel career after facing online criticism over her admission that she did not regularly watch “That’s So Raven.” Pearman-Maday addressed the controversy during a recent episode of “Tea Time With Raven & Miranda,” where she spoke with actress Keke Palmer about the backlash that followed an earlier conversation on Palmer’s podcast. The issue began when Pearman-Maday explained that she was never a dedicated viewer of “That’s So Raven” during its original run. Some fans interpreted the comment as meaning she was unfamiliar with Raven-Symoné or did…

Jaidyn Alexis says she deliberately got even with Blueface after discovering the rapper had slept with one of her best friends — and she has no regrets about how she responded. Jaidyn opened up about the messy chapter in her relationship with Blueface while sitting down with Towanda Robinson on “The TMZ Podcast,” explaining that their relationship had already started falling apart around the time he went to jail. According to Jaidyn, the two had separated before Blueface was incarcerated. While he was behind bars, she says he decided another woman would become his “main bitch,” adding another layer of…