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Blueface was detained Sunday during an investigation into a reported shooting at a Santa Clarita restaurant, but the rapper was later released after deputies determined that no crime had occurred. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded to King of Crab at around 5:27 p.m. after receiving a report of gunfire at the restaurant, according to authorities. Blueface, whose legal name is Jonathan Michael Porter, was detained at the location while deputies investigated what had been reported. The situation ultimately ended without criminal charges against the rapper. Sgt. Josh Nemeth of the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s station confirmed Blueface’s involvement in…

Trae Tha Truth traded the studio for disaster relief last week, traveling from Houston to Gary, Indiana, after seeing reports of the devastation caused by severe storms in the area. The Houston rapper and philanthropist said watching the situation from home wasn’t enough. After seeing news coverage of the damage, he contacted his team, boarded a flight to Chicago and headed straight to the affected communities. “I called my brother and my team,” Trae said. “Two hours later, jumped on a flight, flew into Chicago and hit the ground working.” Once in northwest Indiana, Trae joined Operation BBQ Relief, a…

Max B is riding with Drake. The Harlem rapper has weighed in on the long-running Drake-Kendrick Lamar rivalry, making it clear that his current pick is the Toronto superstar. During a recent interview with media personality Jason Lee, Max B explained that Drake’s latest music is connecting with him—and with the New York club scene. “I’m taking Drake, man,” Max B said in a clip circulating on social media. “Yeah, I’m fucking with Drake. Drake’s new shit sounding good. I’m in the clubs with it.” The rapper specifically pointed to Drake’s recent releases, including “Janice STFU,” as music that is…

Serayah has ended her engagement to Joey Bada$$, more than a year after the couple welcomed their son, and she says repeated alleged infidelity ultimately led her to walk away from the relationship. The 31-year-old actress announced the breakup Monday in an Instagram statement, explaining that she reached a point where choosing herself became necessary. “There comes a point in a woman’s life when choosing herself is no longer an option, it becomes necessary,” Serayah wrote. “After much thought, I have made the difficult decision to end my engagement and relationship with the father of my child, Joey.” Serayah said…

Kehlani is opening up about her mental health journey, revealing that she has been clinically diagnosed with bipolar disorder and relies on a structured wellness routine to navigate the demands of her music career. In a recent interview, the singer explained that maintaining her mental stability is essential while working in an industry that can involve long nights in recording studios, irregular meals and an intense travel and performance schedule. “I am clinically diagnosed as bipolar. I take medicine,” Kehlani said. Medication is only one part of the routine she has developed. The singer also pointed to yoga, walking, exercise…

Machel Montano is taking his four-decade-plus journey through Soca music to Brooklyn, where a new exhibition is giving fans a closer look at the career of one of the Caribbean genre’s biggest stars. The Soca legend celebrated the private preview of Journey of a Soca King: The Exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library on August 22, bringing together Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, other elected officials, family members, friends, media representatives and library executives. Presented by Brooklyn Public Library and created by the Machel Montano Foundation for Greatness, the exhibition traces Montano’s remarkable journey from a seven-year-old performer in…

Pierre “P” Thomas, the co-founder and co-CEO of Quality Control Music, is showing signs of improvement as he continues recovering from a heart attack that hospitalized him last week. According to reports cited in the supplied material, people close to the music executive said Monday that Thomas remains in the hospital but is progressing in a positive direction after spending time in intensive care. The news comes after concern spread throughout the hip-hop community following reports that Thomas had suffered a cardiac event. The situation was made even more difficult by false reports on social media claiming the veteran music…

Tyrese Gibson is giving a surprising backstory to one of his biggest R&B songs, saying Kim Kardashian was part of the inspiration behind his 2002 hit “How You Gonna Act Like That.” During an appearance on The Kenny Burns Show, Tyrese recalled living with Kardashian and her then-husband, producer Damon Thomas, while he was working on the album that would eventually feature the song. “You know, I lived with Damon and Kim when I worked on that album,” Tyrese said. “I lived with them for three years.” The song appeared on Tyrese’s 2002 album I Wanna Go There, with Thomas…

Bronx rap pioneer MC Keith Keith, born Keith Caesar and best known as a member of the pioneering group Funky 4+1, has died at 64. News 12 The Bronx reported Caesar’s death, describing him as a trailblazer from hip-hop’s earliest years. His passing marks another loss for a generation that helped establish the culture before rap had become the global music industry it is today. For Caesar and his peers, hip-hop was still rooted in New York neighborhoods, block parties, clubs and local performances. The Funky 4+1 emerged from that formative period and became one of the groups associated with…

Miguel and his wife, Margaret Zhang, are expecting their second child, with the couple keeping the pregnancy details largely private. Award-winning singer-songwriter Miguel and his wife, Margaret Zhang, are preparing to become parents again. The couple is expecting their second child, although they have yet to publicly reveal the baby’s sex or expected due date. News of the pregnancy surfaced after Zhang was photographed alongside Miguel with a visible baby bump, giving fans a rare glimpse into the couple’s growing family. The couple has generally kept their relationship and family life away from the spotlight, and their approach to this…

Selena Gomez’s attorney is pushing back hard against allegations in a lawsuit targeting the singer and her role in Wondermind, calling the claims against his client “completely meritless” and preparing to fight the case in court. Attorney Matthew Rosengart issued the statement after two companies sued Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey and their former business partner Daniella Pierson over allegations involving the mental health company. Rosengart tells TMZ that any allegations suggesting Selena engaged in fraud or other wrongdoing are “completely meritless, both factually and legally.” PEOPLE was first to report his statement. The attorney says he intends to vigorously…

Rihanna is making sure her kids get a taste of where their mom comes from. The singer was spotted enjoying a laid-back family outing in her native Barbados, where she treated her children to fresh coconut snacks during a relaxing island visit. Rihanna, wearing a gray top over her swimsuit, stopped at a local coconut stand and ordered treats for one of her sons and her daughter, Rocki. The family sipped straight from coconuts, with Rihanna visibly enjoying the moment as her son dug into the sides of his snack. It was a distinctly local experience for one of the…

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo just proved their “Wicked” era still has a little magic left. Erivo surprised fans during Ariana’s Sunday night “Eternal Sunshine” show at London’s O2 Arena, joining her former co-star onstage for a special performance of “For Good.” The pair then switched gears and performed “Get Happy / Happy Days Are Here Again,” giving the sold-out crowd another dose of their musical chemistry. The reunion quickly turned into an emotional moment, with Grande and Erivo embracing as the audience reacted to seeing the two stars back together. It marked their first performance together since November’s “Wicked:…

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for what could be the final chapter of his legendary soccer career, revealing that this may be his last year of football after 25 years on the pitch. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner made the revelation during a joint interview with his wife, Georgina Rodríguez, for Vogue. When the newlyweds were asked whether marriage would change anything in their lives, Ronaldo dropped the retirement bombshell almost as an aside. “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” Ronaldo said. At 41, the Portuguese superstar is already thinking about…

Hayden Panettiere’s Hollywood family is mourning the actress following her death at 36, with former co-stars and friends sharing emotional tributes to the star known for “Heroes,” “Nashville” and the “Scream” franchise. Panettiere was found unresponsive at a residence in South Carolina on August 16 and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said she was found in cardiac arrest, while initial reports indicated there were no signs of foul play. The official cause and manner of death remain under investigation. Among those remembering her was Viola Davis, who worked with Panettiere in the 2016 film Custody. Davis described the…

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had plenty to celebrate at D23 on Sunday — but midway through his Disney Legends acceptance speech, he turned the spotlight toward his daughter Simone Johnson and got thousands of people to sing her “Happy Birthday.” The moment happened at the sold-out Honda Center in Anaheim, California, where Johnson was being honored as a Disney Legend. During his emotional speech, the proud father recalled taking Simone to Disney when she was just 5 years old, including a breakfast with the princesses. Then he revealed another reason the day was special: Simone had just turned 25. Johnson…

Diane Keaton’s Los Angeles mansion has officially changed hands, with the sprawling estate selling for $18 million after months of price reductions and a return to the market. The 9,219-square-foot property had most recently been listed for nearly $23 million, making the final sale price about $5 million below that asking figure. Compared with its original $28.9 million listing, the estate ultimately sold for nearly $11 million less. The deal closes the chapter on one of Keaton’s most distinctive real estate properties. The five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home was placed under contract last month after a buyer was found, following its return…

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for legendary rock band ZZ Top, has died at 77. According to the Fort Bend County Medical Examiner, Beard died August 17 at his Texas ranch with family by his side following a stay in hospice. A cause of death has not been disclosed. ZZ Top founder Billy F. Gibbons mourned his longtime bandmate and friend in a statement, saying, “Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas.” Gibbons also credited Beard’s playing with…

The murder trial of Duane “Keefe D” Davis in connection with the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur is finally underway, nearly 30 years after the rapper was fatally shot near the Las Vegas Strip. Opening arguments began Monday in a Nevada courtroom, marking a major moment in a case that has remained one of hip-hop’s most closely watched unsolved killings for decades. Prosecutors allege Davis planned the murder and produced the gun used in the shooting. They do not allege that Davis was the person who fired the fatal shot. Davis has pleaded not guilty to all charges. He was…

Tupac Shakur refused to tell police who shot him after the 1996 Las Vegas ambush, even as he lay seriously wounded in an ambulance, according to testimony heard during the first day of Duane “Keefe D” Davis’ murder trial. Former Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer Garry Dale took the stand and described his brief encounter with Tupac after the rapper was shot on September 7, 1996. Dale testified that he asked Tupac multiple times who had shot him. According to the officer, Tupac did not identify his attacker. Instead, the rapper reportedly told Dale that he and his crew…