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The GOAT, Michael Jordan, will step out of retirement to serve as a “special” sports contributor with NBC when NBA sports coverage returns to the network in the fall. Details surrounding Jordan’s role are unclear, but a source told CNBC that the Chicago Bulls legend won’t be a “regular” on the network. Instead, he’ll make several appearances throughout the NBA season.
In a statement, the 62-year-old basketball icon said he was “excited” to see the NBA making a comeback on NBC.… Read more
Model Denise Bidot has come forward with serious allegations against rapper Lil Wayne, claiming he subjected her to both emotional and physical abuse during their relationship.
The accusations surfaced on Mother’s Day, a day that Bidot says ended with her and her daughter being forced to leave Wayne’s home. In an emotional post shared on Instagram, Bidot expressed the pain of the split, calling it a cruel and heartless move. “Breaking up with someone on Mother’s Day is diabolical,” she wrote, hinting at a deeper turmoil behind the scenes.… Read more
The filmmaker, 26, helmed the social media short videos, which are tied to the launch of the WNBA star’s signature shoe
Malia Obama is just doing it!
The elder daughter of former president Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama has harnessed her directorial skills for a pair of social media vignettes in support of A’ja Wilson’s new Nike shoe, PEOPLE can confirm.
Obama, 26, was at the helm of two videos tied to the WNBA star’s new signature shoe for the brand, the A’One, set to drop on Tuesday, May 6.… Read more
Rapper The Game is facing the loss of his Calabasas home following a court order to sell the property to help pay off a $7.1 million legal judgment.
The decision comes as part of a long-running legal battle with Priscilla Rainey, who was awarded the multi-million-dollar sum in 2018 after accusing the rapper of sexual misconduct during the taping of the reality series “She Got Game”. Legal documents reveal that a judge recently approved the sale of The Game’s mansion, stating that the home’s value could potentially cover protected homeowner exemptions and existing liens while still generating funds toward the judgment owed to Rainey.… Read more
Michelle Obama is embracing a new phase in her life—one where she finally puts herself first.
In a candid conversation on Jay Shetty’s podcast, she shared that she’s actively in therapy, using it as a space to reflect, heal, and better understand herself after years of public service and motherhood. With her daughters grown and leading their own lives, Michelle spoke about the shift from constantly giving to others to now focusing inward.
She explained that therapy has become a vital tool in helping her navigate this transition.… Read more
Legendary Motown singer Smokey Robinson, 85, is facing serious allegations from four women who claim he subjected them to various forms of sexual misconduct.
According to a lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by USA Today, the women have accused Robinson of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, gender violence, and creating a hostile work environment. The suit alleges the acts were “willful, wanton, and malicious,” carried out with a “conscious disregard” for the women’s rights, privacy, and emotional well-being.… Read more
The white conservative war on all things related to diversity, equity and inclusion is predicated on at least two falsehoods.
First, the anti-DEI narrative insists that the most dominant and powerful demographics in society — namely, heterosexual, cisgendered, able-bodied white people — are in need of protected class status while actual marginalized groups should never have been protected because, for them, systemic discrimination and disadvantages simply are not real.
Secondly, white conservatives insist that conservatism, on an ideological level, represents America, meaning the majority agrees that diversity initiatives are bad and discriminatory.… Read more
Rick Ross has revealed he’s open to ending his long-standing beef with Drake, hinting at the possibility of reconciliation between the two Hip-Hop heavyweights.
During a recent interview with Bootleg Kev, the Maybach Music Group boss spoke candidly about the tension between him and his former collaborator. “Real n****s stay real,” Ross said. “Was it something really deep? Nah. F**k that, though. But if it’s real, it’s real and that’s what it is.” His words suggest that the fallout wasn’t as personal as fans might have thought, leaving the door open for future peace.… Read more
During a recent interview on The Morning Hustle, Tameka “Tiny” Harris revealed a powerful moment that took place just minutes before the tragic death of The Notorious B.I.G.
According to Tiny, the legendary rapper took the opportunity to apologize for the controversial lyric he rapped about Xscape in his track “Just Playin’ (Dreams).” The infamous line, “I’ll f**k RuPaul before I f**k them ugly a** Xscape b**ches,” had long caused tension between Biggie and the R&B girl group.… Read more
