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Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur’s killing in Las Vegas, the case is returning to court with renewed scrutiny focused on Duane “Keefe D” Davis. Davis has long been identified as a central suspect awaiting trial. A recent ruling in Clark County permits portions of Davis’s memoir, Compton Street Legend, to be introduced as evidence, according to CBS 8 News Now. This adds new complexity to an already closely watched proceeding. That development drew attention from both prosecutors and defens

A Seattle-area mother and daughter accused of stealing more than $7,000 in Louis Vuitton handbags allegedly celebrated the haul by posting a TikTok video set to Yung Miami’s new song, “Spend Dat,” giving investigators a key piece of evidence in the case. According to Bellevue Police and King County prosecutors, Janeice Renee Downs, who also goes by Janeice Smith and “Punchy,” and her mother, Janeice Wiley, were arrested June 12 after investigators linked them to the alleged theft at Nordstrom’s

The Buffalo Bills are slated to open their new stadium later this year, however franchise legend O.J Simpson will not be included in the celebration. Simpson, who spent nine years (1969 to 1977) with the Bills, will not be included on any new displays in or outside the stadium. “We have made an organizational decision that he is not a fit to display inside our new stadium and family circle.” said Pete Guelli, chief operating officer for the Bills, in a statement on Saturday. Rather than dupli

On Thursday (June 25), journalist and author Sowmya Krishnamurthy took advantage of hip-hop’s celebration for JAŸ-Z’s 30th anniversary debut album, Reasonable Doubt, by previewing a page from her upcoming book about Roc-A-Fella Records, The Blueprint. “To celebrate Jay-Z and Reasonable Doubt, here’s a sneak peek from my new book, The Blueprint [diamond emoji],” Krishnamurthy tweets in celebration of JAŸ-Z’s legacy. To celebrate Jay-Z and Reasonable Doubt, here's a sneak peek from my new book T

The estate of the late Whitney Houston issued a sharp rebuke against Oprah Winfrey this week following comments the media mogul made regarding a 2009 stage fall involving the iconic singer.  The dispute centers on whether Houston’s tumble during a sound check for Winfrey’s talk show was the result of substance abuse or merely a professional mishap. While speaking Tuesday at the Cannes Lions conference in France, Winfrey recalled the incident, which took place during Houston’s highly publicized

Authorities in Crisp County, Georgia, arrested hip-hop media figure Benzino on June 9 following a traffic stop. According to officials, it escalated beyond an initial speeding violation. WALB News 10 reported that officers with the Arabi Police Department pulled the vehicle over on Interstate 75. They did so after it was allegedly recorded traveling 91 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone. What began as a routine stop, according to the incident report, soon widened in scope. The report states that o

Former first lady Michelle Obama used the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday to celebrate her husband’s legacy while delivering a broader message about leadership, public service and civic responsibility. Standing before a crowd that included former presidents, elected officials, entertainers and community leaders, Obama reflected on the achievements of former President Barack Obama and the values she said defined his eight years in the White House. The ceremony marked a majo

Hip Hop star Drake and his OVO (October’s Very Own) are preparing to be in partnership with licensing giant Authentic Brands Group, according to Puck. While discussions remain ongoing, the potential transaction signals how far OVO has evolved beyond music into a global lifestyle enterprise. BREAKING: Drake is reportedly selling a 50% stake in OVO to Authentic Brands Group 🦉 Authentic is the licensing giant behind brands like Reebok, Champion, Forever 21, Brooks, and Sports Illustrated, while

Daveigh Chase, who moved between some of early-2000s Hollywood’s most recognizable roles as a child actor, died Tuesday at 35 from complications tied to meningitis. She was best known for voicing Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch. In the same year, she was also known for her unsettling turn as Samara Morgan in The Ring. Her death was confirmed to TMZ by her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez. He had recently launched a GoFundMe as her condition worsened. He said she had been diagnosed with meningitis alongsi

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would impose a ban on social media sites for children under 16 and restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms to "give kids their childhood back". Below are details of what is being ‌banned, how the measures will be enforced, and when they are expected to take effect: TIKTOK, YOUTUBE AND INSTAGRAM BANNED The government said it would block children using social media platforms whose purpose is to enable user-to-user social interaction and  wh

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live-streaming ‌platforms, in a fightback against big tech that goes further than any other country. The sweeping changes will "give kids their childhood back", Starmer told reporters, outlining measures against Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and other platforms, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to contact children. "It is clear to me a full ban is the

Fox signed an agreement to acquire Roku in a ‌deal valued at about $22 billion, the companies said. Roku is one of the first companies to bring streaming platforms like ⁠Netflix and YouTube to television through connected devices and smart TVs. Its business is largely driven by advertising and subscription revenue from streaming apps on its platform. Advertising is the largest component, ‌with ⁠revenue of $613 million in the first quarter, up 27% year-on-year. Fox will acquire Roku for $160 p

Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanour charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, court documents showed. Harris County court records showed that Cleveland Cavaliers guard Harden was taken into custody at 3:41 a.m. when an unconcealed handgun was spotted in his Mercedes. Harden confirmed the gun was his and was arrested and booked into jail and released on a $100 bond, according to the documents, in which authorities said that the

On Friday, Forbes declared Elon Musk as the world’s first trillionaire, as SpaceX’s stock began trading on the Nasdaq at $150 per share, giving the company a nearly $2 trillion market cap. Forbes estimates that the IPO has boosted Musk’s fortune to $1.1 trillion, as of Friday morning. His net worth rose by $188 billion to an estimated $982 billion on Thursday evening, when SpaceX priced the IPO at $135 per share. Looking at Musk’s wealth portfolio, the SpaceX chairman, CEO and chief technical o

University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders announced that he is officially cancer-free and ready to lead the Buffaloes after a grueling private health battle. Sanders, 58, revealed the news during a recent television appearance, confirming that his fight with bladder cancer has reached a successful turning point as he enters a pivotal season for the program.  The Pro Football Hall of Famer described the experience as a “tumultuous” period that challenged him physically and mentall

Cardi B is criticizing the Texas legal system after a teenager was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a fatal stabbing. The music superstar took to social media Wednesday to voice her disapproval of the punishment handed down to Karmelo Anthony, calling the lengthy term excessive for the young defendant.  Anthony, a Texas teenager, was recently convicted in the 2025 killing of fellow student Austin Metcalf. The case, which drew significant local attention over the past year, concluded with a j

Donald Trump is calling for the Freedom 250 concert series to be cancelled altogether after a wave of artists pulled out of the events. The shows, planned as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of US independence, have been mired in controversy as performers backed away from a Trump‑branded celebration in Washington, D.C. On Truth Social, Trump ranted that the remaining lineup consisted of “overpriced singers, who nobody wants to hear, whose music is boring,” and insisted the whole t

Former Columbia gas station owner Chikei “Rick” Chow has been found not guilty in the killing of 14‑year‑old Black teen Cyrus Carmack‑Belton, a verdict that has enraged many people across South Carolina and beyond. The case centers on a 2023 shooting outside Chow’s Shell station, where he chased Cyrus more than 100 yards and shot him in the back after accusing the boy of trying to steal bottled water, even though video and police later showed Cyrus had put the bottles back and had not actually s

A US judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the title of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Washington DC venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval, the judge ruled on Friday, also blocking the centre's temporary closure during upcoming proposed renovations. Trump's name must be taken off the institution's title, its façade - and any other physical or digital signage - and official materials within 14 days, according to the order. A spoke

Universal Music Group, the entertainment giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, has rejected a takeover offer by billionaire Bill Ackman's investment firm. The music giant said Pershing Square's $64.3bn (£48bn) takeover offer was "not in the best interests" of the company, shareholders, artists, fans and other stakeholders. Universal said the offer "fundamentally and materially undervalues" the business, which also runs Abbey Road Studios and owns labels

Sonny Rollins, the Harlem-born saxophonist whose fearless improvisation reshaped modern jazz music, died Monday at his home in Woodstock, New York. He was 95. Publicist Terri Hinte confirmed the news. No official cause of death was released, though Rollins had struggled with pulmonary fibrosis and other health complications in recent years. With his death, jazz loses one of its final living architects from the bebop era. Rollins stood beside innovators who transformed American music during the

More than two decades after Aaliyah released her debut album, the conversation around Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number has resurfaced in an unexpected way. A recent vinyl reissue prompted renewed attention online. This happened after fans noticed what appeared to be a quiet visual message tied to R. Kelly, whose image remains on the original cover art. Social posts connected to Aaliyah’s estate only added to the speculation. For many longtime listeners, the moment reopened difficult questions tied

A Nevada court has ordered Floyd Mayweather to pay nearly $1 million in back child support, along with ongoing monthly payments of more than $32,000. This comes after legally establishing him as the father of a four-year-old girl. The ruling, detailed in court records obtained by TMZ, marks the latest development in a case that has unfolded over several years in Las Vegas. The child, Price Moorehead, is now recognized as Mayweather’s fifth. The judge’s decision in March 2026 set the monthly ob

NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever drivers, died Thursday aged 41, his family confirmed in a joint statement. Busch, who was in his 22nd season in NASCAR's top division, had been hospitalized earlier Thursday with an undisclosed but "severe illness". "On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," a joint statement