Salt-N-Pepa celebrated their trailblazing legacy with a high-energy performance and message of empowerment, while Outkast reunited to reflect on their Atlanta roots during a star-studded 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction that also honored Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes.
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Smokey Robinson sues former housekeepers for defamation over rape allegations
Smokey Robinson and his wife have filed a defamation lawsuit against four former housekeepers, alleging their rape accusations are part of a fabricated extortion scheme, while a criminal investigation into the claims is ongoing.
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Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap
By ANDREW DALTON, AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. The move comes after a meeting of the academy’s Board of Governors to discuss a […]
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Grammys postpone ceremony, citing omicron variant risks
By Andrew Dalton Associated Press The Grammy Awards were postponed Wednesday weeks before the planned Los Angeles ceremony over what organizers called “too many risks” from the omicron variant, signaling what could be the start of another year of pandemic upheaval for awards season. The attempt at a back-to-normal show had been scheduled for Jan. […]
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Michael Jackson Sex Abuse Lawsuit Dismissed
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Tuesday dismissed the lawsuit brought by a choreographer who alleged Michael Jackson molested him as a child, resolving one of the last major claims against the late singer’s holdings. Michael Jackson gestures as he leaves court during his trial on child molestation charges in Santa Maria, Calif. Wade […]
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Prosecutors: ‘Suge’ Knight, Lawyer Discussed Witness Bribery
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors say former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight and his lawyer discussed bribing witnesses in his upcoming murder case. FILE – In this March 9, 2015, file photo, defense attorney Mathew Fletcher, left, talks with his client, Marion “Suge” Knight upon his arrival in court for a hearing about evidence in […]
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Reports: Kanye West Hospitalized in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kanye West has been hospitalized in Los Angeles after abruptly canceling the last 21 dates of his national tour. E! News, which is part of the E! network that airs the Kardashian family reality show and its spinoffs, reported that West was hospitalized Monday afternoon after his personal doctor called 911. […]
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Pacquiao's LA Home Burglarized; 4 Arrested
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four people were arrested after detectives discovered a burglary in progress at the home of champion boxer Manny Pacquiao while he was in his native Philippines preparing for a fight, authorities said Saturday. Nothing was taken and no one was home Friday during the midday break-in that detectives witnessed by chance […]