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1. Buccaneers waiving rookie safety Shilo Sanders, agents say
2. Kobe Bryant Movie in the Works: Warner Bros. Nabs Spec Script About Lakers Star’s Dramatic Draft Day
3. Lil Nas X Pleads Not Guilty After Arrest in Los Angeles
4. ‘Power’ actor Alix Lapri arrested in Georgia, charged with child cruelty and disorderly conduct
5. JaNa Craig Spotted Cozying Up With Rapper Key Glock in NYC
6. Lil Yachty Faces Backlash Over Controversial George Floyd Lyric
7. Court denies Tory Lanez’s request to submit new evidence in Megan Thee Stallion shooting case
8. Wendy Williams’ Guardianship Is Upheld After New Medical Exam Results
9. Rapper T-Hood’s slaying may have been self-defense as police suspect girlfriend’s brother
10. Sha’Carri Richardson Issues Public Apology to Christian Coleman Following Domestic Violence Arrest
11. Shannon Sharpe Out at ESPN Following Lawsuit Settlement
12. Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but will coach Buffaloes this season
13. Destiny’s Child reunites for surprise performance during Beyoncé’s final show in Las Vegas
14. Atlanta Rapper Cash Out Gets Life For Rape & Trafficking Charges
15. Klay Thompson, Megan Thee Stallion make red carpet debut, confirm relationship
16. Shannon Sharpe, rape accuser settle $50 million lawsuit
17. Southern University expels Omega Psi Phi chapter after February hazing death of Caleb Wilson
18. Atlanta rapper Ca$h Out being sentenced in sex trafficking case
19. Nessa Diab Doubles Down On Smear Campaign Claims Against Jay-Z
20. Nicki Minaj and SZA’s online clash raises eyebrows
21. Unreleased Beyoncé Music Stolen in Atlanta Before Cowboy Carter Tour
22. Trey Songz Under Investigation For Alleged Brutal Attack On Photographer
23. Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell gets engaged to R&B singer Coco Jones
24. Boxing star Gervonta Davis arrested in Miami on battery charge
25. Sky superstar Angel Reese debuts Reebok signature shoe on NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition cover
26. Married to Medicine’s Dr. Heavenly Kimes Launches Run for Georgia State Representative
27. Sarah Jakes and Touré Roberts installed as Potter’s House co-senior pastors
28. Rapper Trippie Redd arrested trying to board flight at MIA
29. Combs found guilty of prostitution charges but not guilty of most serious counts
30. Diddy Jury Deadlocked on Racketeering Charge After Partial Verdict in Sex Trafficking Trial
31. Judge Dismisses Jay-Z’s Extortion, Defamation Lawsuit Against Tony Buzbee
32. Chris Brown’s Lawsuit Over Alleged Nightclub Attack Dismissed by Accuser
33. Jury deliberations begin in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
34. NBA’s Dillon Brooks Files Restraining Order Against Ex-Girlfriend, Alleging Harassment, Threats
35. Christian Keyes Snatches His Hit Show “All The Queen’s Men” from BET Over Alleged Lack of Transparency from the Network
36. Beyoncé brings out Miley Cyrus during ‘Cowboy Carter’ stop in Paris
37. Tyler Perry’s attorney calls $260 million sexual assault lawsuit a ‘scam’
38. R. Kelly’s Lawyers Allege Prison-Related Overdose and Denied Medical Care
39. Jackie Christie Gets into Altercation with Daughter
40. Bryshere Gray (‘Empire’) Charged with Assault After Hotel Altercation
41. ‘RHOA’ Star Porsha Williams Wins Prenup Battle With Ex Simon Guobadia
42. Lithonia rapper Silentó pleads guilty, sentenced to 30 years in prison for cousin’s shooting death
43. Mariah Carey Honored With Ultimate Icon Award at 2025 BET Awards — Her First BET Award Ever
44. Kirk Franklin Accepts the Ultimate Icon Award
45. Jamie Foxx breaks down in emotional BET Awards 2025 speech two years after stroke
46. Khaby Lame Was Detained by ICE, Agency Confirms
47. ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Brit Eady sues Bravo over explicit photo
48. Halle Berry’s Boyfriend Van Hunt Proposed—But She Hasn’t Responded Yet
49. Diddy paid $100K for video of hotel beating, security guard testifies
50. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Dwight Eubanks Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
51. Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, graduates high school
52. Megan Thee Stallion Announces New Anime Series, Teams with ‘The Boondocks’ Producer
53. Zion Williamson sued over allegations of rape, years of abuse
54. Diddy’s Lawyers Fight to Remove Kid Cudi’s Testimony About Porsche Fire
55. Janet Jackson accepts ICON Award and performs at the 2025 AMAs
56. Lauren and Cameron Hamilton announced they are expecting their first baby together
57. Love is Blind stars AD & Ollie announce pregnancy
58. Kai Cenat kicks off Streamer University
59. Skilla Baby shot in Detroit.
60. Tory Lanez transferred to another prison after being stabbed
61. Chris Brown granted bail by the U.K. courts
62. Skai Jackson Granted Restraining Order Against Alleged Abusive Ex
63. Megan Thee Stallion claps back at Tory Lanez & his fans
64. Jamal Roberts wins American Idol
65. Halle Bailey Seeks Protection From DDG, Alleges Abuse
66. Jayson Tatum undergoes surgery for torn achilles
67. Cassie testifies at Diddy’s trial
68. Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Prison Stabbing Incident
69. Jury Finalized for Diddy’s Federal Criminal Trial in NYC, Opening Statements Set
70. Trump abruptly fires librarian of congress
71. Newark Mayor Detained By ICE
72. Bishop T.D. Jakes Announces Leadership Transition at The Potter’s House
73. Shilo Sanders signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent
74. Shedeur Sanders selected by the Cleveland Browns In The NFL Daft
75. Tina Knowles Reveals Breast Cancer Battle
76. Shannon Sharpe Accused of Rape in $50 Million Lawsuit
77. Brian Steel joins Diddy’s defense team
78. Gayle Kings makes her way to space
79. Vybz Kartel shuts the Barclays center down
80. Michelle Obama addresses divorce rumors
81. Toni Braxton and Birdman allegedly tied the knot?
82. Soulja Boy to pay over $4 million in damages for sexual assault and battery case
83. Warner Bros To Revamp 1992 Blockbuster hit ‘The Bodyguard’
84. Detroit Rapper Sada Baby Arrested on Drug Warrant
85. Lebron James becomes first male athlete with own Ken Doll
86. Nicki Minaj named Billboard’s best female rapper of all time
87. Juju Watkins named AP women’s college basketball player of the year
88. Tamar Braxton Claps back at Jessie Woo
89. Sean Kingston And his mother, Janice Turner, found guilty on all five charges in wire fraud trial
90. Deion Sanders signs a 5-year, $54 million contract extension
91. Judge Dismisses Lil Rod’s Lawsuit Against Diddy
92. Juju Watkins Suffers Torn ACL
93. Are Sherri & Nia Long Beefing?
94. Sauce Walka Shot In Downtown Memphis
95. Yella Beezy Arrested For Capital Murder
96. Lil Durk Hints At Marriage To India Royale In New Single
97. Boosie Announces Scholarship To Honor Caleb Wilson
98. Fivio Foreign Has Been Jailed Since January
99. Jonathan Majors seemingly admits to strangling his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari
100. UMG Files To Dismiss Drake’s Lawsuit
101. DK Metcalf announces engagement to Normani
102. DC bids farewell to Black Lives Matter Plaza
103. Wendy Williams Passes Capacity Exam
104. Wendy Williams taken by ambulance after dropping desperate note from NYC window begging for help
105. Doechii Named Billboard’s Woman Of The Year
106. Odell Beckham Jr. Named In Diddy Lawsuit
107. Druski Named In Diddy Lawsuit
108. DDG Calls Halle Bailey Out Alleging He Hasn’t Seen Baby Halo In A Month
109. Jayson Tatum and Ella Mai Seemingly Confirm They Have a Baby Together
110. Amber Rose Addresses Joseline Incident On College Hill
111. Queen Latifah Performs During Quincy Jones Tribute At The Oscars
112. Oprah & Whoopi Goldberg Pay Tribute To Quincy Jones At The Oscars
113. Doja Cat Performs Diamonds Are Forever During James Bond Tribute At The Oscars
114. Paul Tazewell Becomes The First Black Man To Win Best Costume Design At The Oscars
115. Gervonta Davis & Lamont Roach’s Fight Ends In Equal Draw
116. Paige Hurd & Rocye O’Neal Announce Engagement
117. RHOP Star Karen Huger Sentenced To Two Years In Prison With One Suspended
118. The Wayans Family Accepts Hall of Fame NAACP Image Award
119. Kamala Harris Delivers Powerful Speech At NAACP Awards
120. Simon Guobadia Gets Detained By ICE
121. Cassie Announces She’s Expecting Baby #3 With Husband
122. Diddy Loses A Lawyer Ahead Of His Trial
123. Kodak Black, Tiger Woods & More Attend Black History Month Event At White House
124. Winnie Harlow & Kyle Kuzma Announce Engagement
125. Kendrick Lamar Makes Hip-Hop History With Three of the Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200
126. Kevin Hart Shows Up & Shows Out As the first on court-emcee for the NBA Allstar Game
127. JAY-Z Rape Lawsuit Dismissed, Sues Tony Buzbee For Defamation
128. Kanye West & Bianca Censori Reportedly Headed Towards Divorce
129. Real Housewives of Potomac Star Ashley Darby Finalizes Divorce
130. The Philadelphia Eagles Dominate The Kansas City Chiefs & Win The Super Bowl
131. Samuel L. Jackson Joins Kendrick For His Halftime Performance
132. Kendrick Lamar & SZA Perform At Super Bowl LIX Halftime
133. Jon Batiste Sings The National Anthem At Super Bowl LIX
134. Ledisi Sings Lift Every Voice & Sing At Super Bowl LIX
135. Randy Moss’ Emotional Return to NFL Countdown
136. No More BMF? 50 Cent Beefs With Lil Meech & Big Meech
137. Beyonce drops dates for highly anticipated COWBOY CARTER tour
138. Beyonce wins her first ever Album Of The Year for COWBOY Carter at the GRAMMYs
139. Beyonce becomes the first black woman to win in the ‘country’ category at the GRAMMYs in 50 years
140. Alicia Keys wins Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the GRAMMYs
141. Kendrick Lamar Wins 5 GRAMMYs for ‘Not Like Us’ and becomes the most awarded rap song in #GRAMMYs history
142. Doechii Becomes the third woman to win Best Rap Album at the GRAMMYs
143. Beyonce Announces COWBOY CARTER Tour
144. WNBA Star A’ja Wilson Gets Jersey Retired At University of South Carolina
145. YFN Lucci Is Released From Prison
146. Angel Reese Pays Off Her Mama’s Mortgage
147. The Philadelphia Eagles & The Kansas City Chiefs Will Meet Again At Super Bowl LIX
148. Skai Jackson Announces Arrival Of Her First Child
149. NFL Announces That SZA Will Join Kendrick Lamar During His Super Bowl Halftime Performance
150. Nelly Performs At Trump’s Inaugural Ball
151. Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross Perform At Crypto Ball Despite Backlash
152. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban
153. Wendy Williams Speaks Out About Guardianship
154. Busta Rhymes Turns Himself In For Allegedly Assaulting Assistant
155. Beyoncé Postpones Anticipated Jan. 14th Announcement Due to L.A. Wildfires
156. Zendaya & Tom Holland Announce Engagement
157. Chicago Bulls Announce They Will Retire Derrick Rose’s #1
158. Nicki Minaj Allegedly Hit With Assault & Battery Lawsuit
159. Shannon Sharpe Hints At Another Katt Williams Interview 👀
160. Simone Biles Revealed As Sports Illustrated’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year
161. De’arra Taylor Sues Ex Ken Walker
162. Coi Leray Announces Pregnancy With Trippie Red
163. Dreamdoll Announces Pregnancy
164. Bryce James Commits To The University of Arizona