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Drake turned his annual ladies’ night into a serious payday this week, reportedly handing out more than $1 million to women at his latest Strong Women, Stronger Drinks event in Toronto. The rapper hosted the third annual celebration Tuesday night at Casa Loma, bringing together Canadian women from a range of fields, including creators, entrepreneurs and business owners. But the night’s biggest surprise came in the form of some very generous gifts. According to reports, 10 women each received $50,000, while another six women reportedly walked away with $100,000 apiece. That’s $1.1 million in reported cash gifts alone. And Drake…

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean brought a major dose of Fugees nostalgia to London as thousands of fans turned out to celebrate the anniversary of the group’s iconic album, “The Score.” The longtime collaborators appeared together at Piccadilly Circus, giving fans a rare opportunity to get up close with two of the voices behind one of hip hop’s most celebrated albums. Hill and Jean posed for photos, signed albums and interacted with fans as part of the celebration surrounding “The Score.” The appearance also serves as a preview of what’s coming next: a full-album performance tied to the Diaspora Calling!…

Ne-Yo is facing a lawsuit from a woman who claims she was attacked by a dog while simply trying to deliver a package to his Georgia residence. According to the lawsuit, Dominique Bridgett says the incident happened on or about July 12, 2025, when she was lawfully making a delivery to the property. Bridgett alleges that a dog on the property attacked her, leaving her with what she describes as serious physical and emotional injuries. She says the alleged attack resulted in “severe bodily injury, pain, shock, and distress” and claims she has already incurred $9,039.50 in medical expenses related…

Tory Lanez and his wife, Raina Chassagne, are no longer moving forward with their divorce case after a Los Angeles judge dismissed the filing. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the judge dismissed the case because there had been a lack of movement toward bringing it to a final judgment since it was initially filed. The dismissal brings an end to the divorce proceeding for now, but the court action does not itself establish that the couple has reconciled or resumed their marriage. Chassagne filed for divorce in June 2024, less than a year after she and Lanez married,…

Rachel Beaver is setting the record straight about her alleged text exchange with Lil Wayne, explaining why she reached out to the rapper and why she ultimately shared the conversation publicly. The “Teen Mom” star, who is currently 23, says she was stunned when Wayne actually responded to an intoxicated message she had sent him. But Rachel insists there was more to the situation than simply trying to get close to a wealthy celebrity. She says she is a single mom, and when an opportunity arose for Wayne to pay for a trip to see him, she saw no reason…

Cam’ron is calling out a member of Cardi B’s team over an unreleased music collaboration, claiming he put time into a remake of his classic song after agreeing to help in exchange for an interview. The rapper discussed the situation during an appearance on Revolt’s “Talk With Flee,” where he recapped the first season of the show and addressed what he says happened after Cardi B’s camp approached him about reworking “What Means the World to You.” According to Cam’ron, the arrangement never produced the results he expected. The song was not released, he says the promised interview never happened,…

Kanye West is facing a new lawsuit from a music producer who claims he was brought in to help complete the rapper’s “Vultures 2” album under a tight deadline but was never paid for his contributions. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the producer filed the case anonymously as John Doe, claiming he joined the project on August 1, 2024 — just two days before the album’s release. The producer alleges he helped create vocal work, artificial intelligence voice models, and other material used across multiple songs, but claims he has not received compensation or proper credit. Kanye West…

Lil Wayne is at the center of a new celebrity conversation after former “Teen Mom: Young + Pregnant” star Rachel Beaver said she exchanged messages with the rapper and discussed a possible meetup that ultimately did not happen. According to alleged messages obtained by TMZ, the conversation reportedly began after Beaver reached out to Wayne through social media in November. Beaver, 23, says the exchange continued through messages and texts for several months, including discussions about possible travel plans. However, she says the meeting never happened after she faced issues with obtaining identification needed for travel. Rachel Beaver says a…

Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle Griner, after eight years of marriage, according to court records filed in Fulton County, Georgia. The Phoenix Mercury star submitted the legal documents on Thursday, describing the marriage as “irretrievably broken,” a standard legal phrase used in no-fault divorce filings. Court records indicate the couple separated on July 24, 2026, shortly before the filing was submitted. The news marks the end of a relationship that drew global attention, particularly during Brittney Griner’s 2022 detention in Russia, when Cherelle became one of the most visible advocates calling for her release. Brittney…

Marlon Wayans is sharing his thoughts on parenting, encouraging caregivers to replace physical discipline with communication and understanding. During a recent interview, the “Scary Movie” star reflected on his views about raising children and argued that spanking can damage the relationship between parents and their kids. Wayans said physical punishment does not create meaningful lessons and instead risks creating resentment that can follow children into adulthood. His comments have sparked discussion around discipline, parenting approaches, and the importance of building trust between caregivers and children. Marlon Wayans believes parents should rethink the way they discipline their children, arguing that hitting…