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Peacock Jay-Z has once again come out victorious in his case against fragrance company Parlux. Billboard reports a New York state appeals court has upheld a 2021 verdict that cleared the star of allegations he breached an endorsement deal for a Gold Jay-Z cologne brand and owed $67 million in damages. “There were multiple rational bases for upholding the jury […]

MEGA/GC Images A paparazzi photographer, has filed a lawsuit against Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for assault, battery, and negligence, Variety reports.  Nichol Lechmanik alleges that Ye grabbed her phone and threw it into the street while she was capturing content of him, causing her fear and emotional distress. The incident occurred on January 27, […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Former Wild ‘N Out star, Ms Jacky Oh!, also known as Jacklyn Smith, has died at the age of 32. The entertainer and longtime partner of DC Young Fly died in Miami on Wednesday, although details surrounding the cause of her death remain undisclosed. The Wild ‘N Out social media page posted the […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Jidenna‘s latest album, ME YOU & GOD, was inspired by his more promiscuous phase during the pandemic. The singer told HipHopDx he flew women into LA to see him during that time, and it helped to spark a “pleasure” and creativity he was pleased with. “Like most people who are alone, they’re trying to be with somebody; […]

Peter Kramer/NBC Alicia Keys has announced the premiere date for her original stage musical, Hell’s Kitchen. The production, which is inspired by and loosely based on part of Keys’ NYC childhood, is slated to run between October 24 and December 10, with the debut set for November 19, during The Public Theater’s 2023-24 season. Information regarding full-price single […]

Courtesy of SHOWTIME Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing liquor company Diageo for neglecting to promote his Ciroc and DeLeon brands. In a complaint filed Wednesday, he accused Diageo of racial discrimination, alleging they deemed his Combs Wine and Spirits LLC as “Black brands” that should solely be promoted to the “urban” community. Diddy claimed that Diageo’s […]

Terence Patrick 2021 CBS Forbes has returned with this year’s iteration of its list of America’s richest self-made women entrepreneurs, executives and entertainers. Representing music are Rihanna and Beyoncé, who place at #20 and #48, respectively. According to the outlet, Rih has a net worth of $1.4 billion, mainly from music and her cosmetics line, Fenty x Beauty. Bey’s net worth […]

Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Lil Durk is thankful for support from his fans, so much so he recently blessed one with a set of gifts. In a recent Instagram Live, the rapper paid a visit to a homeless fan in LA who had gone viral for playing Durk’s J. Cole-assisted “All My Life” video on a projector inside his […]

Stewart Cook/CBS Latto‘s single “Put It On Da Floor” has an official remix that features none other than Cardi B. Latto announced the collab on Wednesday alongside a clip that features both rappers putting their spin on the song’s viral challenge. “I put it on the floor, and now I’m ’bout to put it on the floor again. Remix this Friday!” said Latto, […]

NBC Lil Uzi Vert‘s Paramore fandom was on full display during the group’s tour stop at Madison Square Garden Wednesday. Amid a segment in which they typically bring a superfan onstage, they welcomed the rapper to join them in singing their 2007 hit “Misery Business.” “We’ve been talking for a minute but this is the first time […]