On Thursday, the LAPD shared a tweet confirming that the 21-year-old artist, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was taken into custody by the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division and is being held without bail as prosecutors review the case for possible charges.

The arrest marks a significant development in an investigation that began in September, when authorities discovered a dismembered body inside the front trunk of a Tesla registered to d4vd. As previously reported, the victim was later identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teenage girl who had been reported missing from Lake Elsinore after she was last seen in April 2024.

Authorities have confirmed that Burke and the victim were in a relationship prior to her disappearance and had matching “Shhh…,” tattoos on their fingers.

In the months following the initial discovery, Burke canceled his tour and stepped back from public appearances.

In January, new developments suggested prosecutors were moving closer to a formal indictment. According to NBC Los Angeles, Neo Langston, a 23-year-old associate of the singer, was arrested Jan. 22 in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, on an out-of-state warrant after failing to appear as a witness in Los Angeles proceedings.

Law enforcement sources said his arrest was tied to an ongoing grand jury investigation into the case. D4vd’s manager, Robert Morgenroth, testified before the grand jury about what was known internally and why authorities were not alerted sooner after a body was allegedly placed in the singer’s vehicle.

Fox 11 reported that it was “likely” that d4vd would face murder charges. While the medical examiner was still working to finalize a cause of death due to the advanced state of decomposition, prosecutors believed the singer did not act alone in disposing of the body.

D4vd was officially confirmed as a suspect in February.

This story is still developing…

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Founded by legendary natural hair expert Taliah Waajid, a press release reports that the two-day gathering will take place April 18-19 at AmericasMart Atlanta, where tens of thousands are expected to ELEVATE for what organizers call the largest global celebration of natural hair, health, and holistic healing.

Now spanning more than 25 years, the event has grown from a grassroots platform promoting chemical-free hair care into a full-scale cultural showcase spotlighting fashion, fitness, finance, and entrepreneurship.

“When I first created this show, it was about giving people permission to see themselves differently—to embrace their natural beauty in a world that didn’t always affirm it,” said Waajid in an official statement.

“Over the years, it has grown into something much bigger. It’s become a space for healing, for learning, for building businesses, and for reconnecting with who we are at our core. What we’ve built is not just an event—it’s a community, and that community continues to grow, evolve, and empower each other across generations.”

This year’s lineup features a mix of entrepreneurs, creatives, and cultural commentators, including Candace Holyfield, Jamal Bryant, who will join Waajid for a featured conversation…

as well as entrepreneur Patrice “Sway” McKinney, AJ McQueen, A Lady Named Pearl, Kamal Speaks, Brandi Harvey, and Deante Kyle of the Grits & Eggs Podcast.

Programming will include live demonstrations, workshops, and panel discussions focused on beauty, wellness, and wealth-building, along with hair and barber competitions, family-friendly entertainment, and a marketplace featuring more than 250 exhibitors.

Often described as “more than an event”, the show has become a hub for connection and commerce and a space where culture and community converge.

Are YOU attending the World Natural Hair Show?

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Bigots gon’ bigot. Terrorist gon’ terrorize.

According to reporting from the AP News, a Tennessee man with ties to white supremacist movements has pleaded guilty to carrying out a 2019 arson attack that severely damaged a historic civil rights institution in Nashville, Tennessee.

Regan Prater admitted to setting fire to an office building at the Highlander Research and Education Center, a site long associated with training and supporting prominent civil rights leaders.

The fire, which occurred in March 2019, caused more than $1.2 million in damage and destroyed decades’ worth of irreplaceable materials, including archives documenting the history of the Civil Rights Movement. The center has played a significant role in American history, having hosted figures such as Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. during pivotal moments in the struggle for racial equality.

Authorities linked Prater to the attack through online messages shared in white supremacist group chats. It continues to be astounding that criminals believe they can hide on the internet despite the plethora of cases that have been solved based on digital footprints.

According to court documents cited by the AP, Prater, under the screen name “Rooster” described exactly how the fire was set using a makeshift incendiary device involving a “sparkler bomb and some Napalm.”

Investigators also found a white supremacist symbol spray-painted near the scene, further reinforcing the motivation behind the attack. Clearly, this guy wasn’t very smart or a very good criminal.

In addition to the arson charge, Prater pleaded guilty to attempting to aid a foreign terrorist organization. Prosecutors accused him of trying to provide Hezbollah with personal information about individuals he believed were connected to the Israeli government. This additional charge significantly broadened the scope of the case beyond run-of-the-mill domestic extremism.

Prater’s criminal history includes a separate 2019 arson at an adult store in Tennessee, for which he previously served a five-year federal prison sentence. AP adds that evidence in that earlier case included video footage recovered from his cellphone showing the fire being set. Buy one charge, get another one free? Don’t mind if we do! Under a plea agreement, he faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for September in Knoxville.

Despite the destruction, the Highlander Center remains symbolically significant, representing a legacy of activism and education that will not be erased.

We hope the judge throws every book in the library at this guy.

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The long-running affair, now firmly cemented as one of the city’s most anticipated cultural traditions, drew thousands to a multi-day experience that went far beyond a day party, delivering a carefully curated weekend centered on not just sharp suits and curve-caressing sundresses, but community, connection, and impact.

Hosted by the Delta Mu Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the event continued its evolution from a single gathering into a four-day destination that fused fashion-forward flair with philanthropic purpose. Attendees traveled from across the country to take part in the festivities, which ultimately support the Commitment to Excellence 501(c)(3), an organization that has awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships to young Black men since 2009.

From the opening moments, the weekend unfolded intentionally.

Thursday’s golf outing and “19th Hole” social set the tone, followed by a high-energy Friday “Prequel” packed with multiple music rooms and a choose-your-own-vibe atmosphere.

By Saturday, the focus shifted to wellness and community with a morning bootcamp and panel discussions before the main event took over the Home Depot Backyard.

The flagship experience delivered exactly what attendees have come to expect. A sea of crisp seersucker, flowing summer silhouettes, curated lounges, elevated VIP sections, and a vibrant showcase of Black-owned beverage brands, all underscored by an environment that prioritized both safety and sophistication.

But beyond the aesthetic, the weekend’s influence extended into culture and conversation.

Notable attendees included Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, who has long supported the event as a cornerstone of the city’s cultural calendar, all while being sure to rep his fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.

Political powerhouse Jasmine Crockett and civil rights attorney Ben Crump also made appearances, hosting a fireside chat about Crump’s book “Worse Than A Lie” adding thoughtful dialogue to the weekend’s programming for an audience that included Dr. Heavenly Kimes.

The guest list also included stars in entertainment and reality TV, with appearances from Quad Webb and Cecil Whitmore of Married to Medicine, Ralph Pittman, formerly of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, as well as 106 & Park’s AJ Calloway, actor Isaac Keys of Power Book IV: Force, and radio legend Ed Lover.

Together, they added an extra layer of visibility to an event that has always been about more than celebrity sightings, as the organizers emphasized to BOSSIP.

“This event is about the people,” said S&S co-chair Larry Rasberry, noting that they’ve vowed to never center it around a celebrity headliner.

“It’s not about a national recording artist. It’s about Sundresses & Seersuckers, the patrons and our sponsors, and most importantly, those that we’re able to impact.”

And for attendees, the appeal remains both immediate and lasting.

News producer Jason Keith Ingram, a two-year attendee, summed up the sentiment from the ground with an unfiltered endorsement of the experience.

“The best thing about SNS is Black people are having a great time,” he told BOSSIP. “You’re missing it. Yhis is just my second one and I’ll never miss another,” he added, likening the weekend lineup to the early days of ESSENCE fest.

That same sentiment of Black joy taking center stage was echoed by Justin Valentine, a member of the Delta Mu Mu chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., who leads sponsorships and marketing for the event and has a front-row seat to its growth and impact.

“Success looks like thousands of folks descending on downtown Atlanta and having a good time, raising money for our scholarship and our mentoring program and giving the beautiful folks that come into the city a fun time,” Valentine told BOSSIP.

He added that despite a schedule shift due to global sporting events, the 2026 edition still delivered strong attendance and sold-out moments, further underscoring its influence on the city.

“We obviously had to move our day because of the World Cup and FIFA, but we actually sold out. We still had a great crowd, great attendance,” he said, noting the visible presence of city leadership like Mayor Andre Dickens and the event’s growing footprint.

That footprint extends beyond culture into commerce, with organizers pointing to a growing economic impact that reaches well into seven figures for Atlanta’s downtown corridor.

For Valentine, one of the most meaningful moments comes from stepping back and absorbing the moment.

“At one point during the main event on Saturday, I go to the top and just kind of look down and take it all in. You see over 15,000 individuals that come out and celebrate with us, and I don’t take that for granted,” he said.

He also emphasized that while others may attempt to replicate the experience, S&S’s magic is a unique mix of city, culture, and execution.

“I can give you the recipe, but just like my grandma says, it ain’t gonna taste the same,” Valentine added, pointing to Atlanta’s unmistakable energy and the organization’s hands-on approach as key ingredients.

At its core, Sundresses & Seersuckers remains centered on impact.

Proceeds from the weekend continue to fund mentorship initiatives, scholarships, and leadership development through Commitment to Excellence’s Black Rhinos program, ensuring that every ticket, toast, and tailored look contributes to something larger.

That balance of celebration and service sets the well-dressed weekend apart, and its legacy lies in the doors it opens and the opportunities it creates.

Will YOU be at the next SNS?

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Summer Walker just premiered her latest brand deal, partnering with Pizza Hut for their new promotion.

In the advertisement, a group of women are at home, dealing with heartbreak, when Walker comes in, prompting one of the ladies to yell, “Heyyy Miss Pizza Hut!”

Summer responds by saying, “I know y’all not still in here crying,” while carrying in some pizza boxes. The group goes on to laugh and enjoy their pizza while pushing the aforementioned heartbreak to the side.

Enjoying some junk food when you’re heartbroken isn’t a new concept, and that’s exactly the kind of music Walker makes, but this partnership has an even bigger connection than that.

When Summer Walker and Tori Brixx were involved in a heated public feud involving rapper Rich the Kid, Pizza Hut ended up in the middle of things.

In November 2025, Walker took to Instagram to call out Brixx after claiming she sent Pizza Hut boxes to her house. This came just days after Walker revealed she’d used the nickname “Pizza Hut” as a code for her secret link-ups with Rich the Kid as she begged to continue seeing her despite his engagement to Brixx.

Walker posted photos of the huge amount of pizza boxes that appeared at her doorstep, publicly accusing Tori of harassment and suggesting she intentionally stirred up drama days after the release of Walker’s album, Finally Over It.

“So you harassed me off text free app while I was in the club last night having a time, not even thinking about you & now sending pizzas to my house after telling me you have my address,” Walker wrote in her IG Story. “So it’s giving, restraining order. Like your literally having a psychotic break over a man who literally is obsessed with me & 14 other women. Like, I really can’t figure out your issue with me specifically, instead of taking it up with him. I gave him back yesterday, babe. Now your dragging it. Like I’m really over the internet stuff, but ima put this here for the world n police to see in case you really decide to lose your mind.”

A few hours later, Brixx fired back online, insisting she wasn’t behind the Pizza Hut hoax.

“I didn’t send this h*e no pizzas, if I send some s**t to her crib, it wouldn’t be pizzas,” she wrote in the comments section of The Shade Room after the outlet posted the story. “Call the police and have them check the cameras or card for purchase. This h*e having a breakdown. I wasn’t in the way of anything she had going on. She just didn’t like the truth once it was out. How she upset w/ me because the audio comes out of her begging?”

Brixx also claimed she had receipts from 2023 and 2025, including one “from last week” in which Summer allegedly cried about her, adding: “Just stop Summer, you weird AF.”

That explosion came shortly after leaked audio surfaced, which allegedly featured Summer telling Rich the Kid to keep cheating on Tori with her. The messages imply their situationship took place sometime between 2023 and 2025, per details obtained by The Shade Room. Photos later emerged of the two on an undercover trip to Italy.

In the audio reportedly recorded in July, Summer can be heard saying: “You know, when you have time […] we always have a good time. You treat me so good, I treat you so good.”

While she expressed that she was glad Rich and Tori patched things up before their engagement in 2019, she expressed that she wanted to continue seeing him privately: “I’m so glad that y’all are back together. I want y’all to be together forever, and I just wanna f**k with you.”

She also asked him to buy her a new phone and store her number as “Pizza Hut” so Tori wouldn’t find out, hence the nickname. At one point Tori even used the Pizza Hut reference to mock her.

“We are engaged, and you know that,” wrote Tori on her InstaStory. “It was my choice to not get married because Rich and I had a few hiccups, and I knew we had a few things we needed to work on as a family.

“I’m not in a rush to get married and then have to get a divorce, but what I do with MY man in MY household is none of your business Pizza Hut,” she added.

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Back at it again with this week’s hottest thirst traps that dropped during an eventful week dominated by Michael star Nia Long posing for Playboy, Khloé Kardashian kalling out Lamar Odom over klaims he married her for fame, Rihanna making history as the first woman to surpass 200 million RIAA singles certifications, Joseline Hernandez announcing she’s expecting her first child with husband Balistic Beats, everyone’s fave viral vixens slaying at Coachella, and more.

As promised, we’ve compiled swoon-worthy stunners (and our thirst-trappin’ celebrity faves) with Olandria making her return to the series after setting Coachella ablaze.

The booked and busy Bama barbie turned heads while exuding main character energy during her many promo stops at the famed festival.

In an interview with PopSugar, she opened up about getting ready for her first Coachella and being prepared for every possibility.

“It’s been a long process,” she said. “Mini fans, sunscreen, body glow, mini deodorant, cowboy hats. So many different bandanas. I’ve been grabbing everything. Press-on nails—I have so many different colors and sizes. And earplugs.”

This week’s thirst trap compilation also features Megan Thee Stallion stunning along with Kayla Nicole and Teyana Taylor giving what needs to be gave.

There’s also big baddie energy from Shenseea, Ice Spice, Love Island alum Andreina Santos, and more, so we invite you to enjoy our latest collection of top-tier thirst traps on the flip.

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Things got a little spicy between R&Brothers Ray J and Sammie, and fans are still asking questions about the brotherly love gone wrong that turned into a full-on raucous rumble. Here’s a breakdown of their brotherly brawl.

Just a few days ago, Ray J and Sammie got into a heated exchange. Complex shared that Sammie took to Instagram on April 14 to claim he put hands on Ray J after things escalated during a night out. 

While the internet immediately reached for the popcorn, Sammie doubled down with a mix of humor and concern. He joked about Ray J needing to lay off the liquor while also saying he plans to check on him once he recovers.

“I beat up Ray J last night. He was talking crazy to me,” he wrote, before adding more context that it was not exactly a friendship-ending moment. “He started it, then I finished it. But that’s my brother.”

After his initial post, Sammie followed up with a video of Ray J in the car, telling him he loved him and assured him that they ended their beef.

“Bro I would never [get my get back],” said Ray J. “You did that to me.”

He also went live on Instagram, showing that he and Ray butted heads again. This time, the two nearly came to blows as they wrestled, and Ray made comments like, “You’re starting to look real attractive” before adding that he’s “going to get something in him he doesn’t want.”

“Stop thinking I’m cute!” replied Sammie while putting his finger in the fellow singer’s face.

What…is….happening?

Ray J & Sammie’s History

Both artists have been closely linked for years, especially through their R&B supergroup RSVP alongside Bobby V and Pleasure P.

Of course, social media did what it does best and turned the moment into instant commentary. One viral post on X caught the chaos perfectly with a clip from Sammie on Live.

Users reacted in real time to the alleged altercation and Sammie’s explanation of events. The reactions ranged from jokes to concern, with many pointing out that the situation felt more like a heated disagreement than a serious feud.

Ironically, just hours before the drama, Ray J posted a video showing the two hanging out in Atlanta. He even invited fans to link up with them in the city. That short clip was the calm before the storm.

Messy? Yes. The end of a friendship? Probably not.

What do YOU think about Ray-J and Sammie’s brotherly brawl?

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Viewers quickly became obsessed with her relationship with bestie Ciara Miller and the rest of the cast, and now that there’s drama brewing in the real world, fans couldn’t wait to hear what Mia had to say about it.

Calabrese made her debut on Watch What Happens Live! this week, where she opened up to Andy Cohen about the devastating betrayal from one of Miller’s best friends, Amanda Batula, and her ex, West Wilson. It was revealed after filming wrapped for Season 10 that the former friends were starting a romantic relationship, which they later confirmed in a joint statement.

As fans of this particular scandal already know, Rihanna–a huge Bravo fan–immediately unfollowed Amanda and West after hearing about their relationship. She and Mia recently attended a mutual friend’s birthday party, where Rih was eager to chat about West and Amanda starting a relationship behind Ciara’s back.

Of course, Andy immediately asked Mia about her hangout with Rihanna on WWHL, which she was excited to dish about.

“I sure did [hand out with Rihanna]. Thanks for saying it. I sure did. I love her.” Calabrese began. “I love RiRi, and she loves me…She does! You can tell her I said that. She loves me.”

She continued, “As soon as she saw me, she beelined for me, took her glasses off, and said, ‘We need to talk.’ I said, ‘Anything for you.’ I’m not surprised she unfollowed those people.”

Earlier this month, it was rumored that Rihanna had a man in mind for Ciara: Michael B. Jordan.

According to a tip from DeuxMoi, a source said, “[A] friend has been very close to Ciara for a few years now. Rihanna was not happy with what happened and has now decided to play matchmaker for Ciara. She’s been DMing her, and a VERY prominent A-list actor who JUST won an award is apparently very interested.”

Cohen asked Calabrese if there was any truth to that rumor, and while she didn’t confirm it, she did encourage the possibility.

“I think she loves Ciara as well, and I’m open to it,” Mia replied. “I hope it’s true.”

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Joseline Hernandez might be ready to retire from being the “Puerto Rican Princess” and clock in as Bravo’s next headline-making housewife.

Shortly after announcing that she’s expecting her second child, the 39-year-old star took to X to ask Bravo boss Andy Cohen to cast her on The Real Housewives of Miami when the show returns from its hiatus.

“Alright @bravoandy what we doing. I’m in Miami and my house is bigger than [a lot] of the ladies you had on last season and my story is better than a lot of them and I’m actually married can we pick them back up and put me on there. Asking for a friend,” she wrote in a since-deleted tweet captured by No Chaser TV.

Cohen has yet to respond, but Joseline certainly has the résumé and a dynamic personality that could bring fresh energy to the series that recently welcomed fellow Love & Hip Hop star, K. Michelle in Atlanta.

The Real Housewives of Miami was placed on a hiatus in March.

In March, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that The Real Housewives of Miami had been placed “on pause” after Season 7 concluded in October 2025.

The show is also reportedly the least-watched spinoff in the Real Housewives franchise, according to Variety.

Joseline has a long reality TV resume.

Joseline Hernandez has appeared on several reality TV shows over the years, building her career as a bold and often controversial on-screen personality.

She first rose to fame on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, where she was a main cast member from 2012 to 2017, appearing across six seasons and becoming one of the show’s breakout stars as the love triangle between her, producer Stevie J, and then girlfriend MiMi Faust brought tons of drama to the franchise.

In 2016, she also starred in her own spin-off, Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood, which aired for one season. She briefly returned to VH1 for the third season of Love & Hip-Hop: Miami in 2020, but departed shortly after to start her own lane in the reality TV world that same year.

She created and starred in the messy and cheeky dance competition show Joseline’s Cabaret, which premiered in 2020 on the Zeus Network and has continued with multiple seasons filmed in different cities (Miami in 2020, Atlanta in 2021, Las Vegas in 2022, and New York in 2023–2024). She also appeared on BET’s College Hill: Celebrity Edition in 2023, an appearance where she grew notoriety and formed a few enemies, particularly with former castmates Amber Rose and Ray J. She’s now currently promoting her own streaming platform, Why Are You Here TV.

If Joseline does get the green light from Andy Cohen, she would join The Real Housewives Of Miami’s current cast which includes Guerdy Abraira, Lisa Hochstein, Julia Lemigova, Alexia Nepola, Larsa Pippen, Adriana de Moura, Marysol Patton, and Kiki Barth. Business expert Stephanie Shojaee was also added last season.

Here’s what social media thinks about Joseline joining RHOM.

Social media users seem divided over the idea of the “Do It Like It’s My Birthday” singer joining the Bravo family.

Some think her presence could make for compelling television, while others point to Joseline’s past incidents of physical violence on reality shows as a reason it might not work.

Still, a few fans believe Andy Cohen should give the rapper and reality star a chance, similar to how he recently welcomed K. Michelle on Season 17 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

“I’m sorry but this would eat, especially with Alexia and Lisa,” wrote one person in the comments section of No Chaser TV on April 15.

“She saw K. Michelle on RHOA and thought she had an in….no m’am,” penned another user.

“Joseline is not housewives material. They ladies would be scared to film with her lol,” a third noted.

“I mean if K. Michelle can do it why not,” another added. 

Do you think Joseline Hernandez would be a good fit for the show? Thoughts?

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Once again, cops were showing a complete inability to properly identify suspects.

What followed, as captured in nearly eight minutes of excruciating footage first captured by @Sinastrm, was a brutal and excessive use of force that is becoming all too familiar.

Brown is seen being punched repeatedly and violently manhandled by officers who, despite his insistence that he wasn’t resisting, continued the assault. He later recalled being shoved and grabbed while officers barked commands, a blatant escalation that represents a clear abuse of power rather than any measured attempt at police work.

Even more infuriating, police later admitted they had the wrong person. Brown had no connection to the alleged drug activity, yet he still ended up bloodied, humiliated, and initially charged with resisting arrest. That charge was later dropped.

“I just thank God that I’m alive. That’s all I can say,” Timothy L. Brown told CBS News New York exclusively. “I know there’s a reason for everything and I know God’s watching and I want justice.”

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Nicki Minaj‘s little sister is speaking out again following her now-viral appearance at a Cardi B concert.

“I don’t feel like I got to pick a side,” said the rising artist.

During a conversation with Hip-Hop Wired, Ming addressed her decision to attend the Houston tour date of Cardi’s Little Miss Drama tour in March.

“I was shady for that, wasn’t I? I wasn’t trying to be shady,” Ming Li said. “I felt like at the time I was hanging out with my friends and they wanted to go out, I wanted to go out too. I’m not staying in the house by myself. It was either go outside, drink, have fun, or stay inside, be bored, watch TV? I’m not doing that sh*t. I was like one time for the one time.”

The moment quickly made waves online, sparking debate among fans of both camps, something Ming says comes with the territory of being tied to one of rap’s biggest stars.

“Everyone that was hating on me or loving me after that was still on my Instagram page, on my TikTok page, still following me around. So I feel like no matter what I say it’s going to be a blessing and a curse when it comes to my sister [Nicki Minaj].”

She also made it clear she doesn’t feel the need to choose sides between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, despite what others may expect.

“I don’t feel like I got to pick a side, I feel like you know, if you’re not putting money in my pockets, there’s no side to pick. Or if I feel like y’all not even my family or you’re not in our family circle to tell me anything, you can’t really let me know about what I should or shouldn’t feel.”

As previously reported, Ming’s concert cameo first sent social media into a frenzy on March 5 when she posted photos and clips from the night while shrugging off calls to “pick a side.”

“Pick a side? No side… Who said you can’t love both?” she wrote at the time, adding, “Y’all just want a drama… At the end of the day, we all grown.”

She later doubled down in comments and even posted a parody apology video, joking about “being there and having so much fun” while noting she felt “celebrated and not tolerated.”

Ming went on to defend her decision even further in Instagram comments, replying to one critic and writing:

“babe my own sister called me a ‘clown’ and a ‘mooch’ and yall still support, couldn’t even tell yall who her real daddy was.”

Cardi also weighed in, telling fans that Ming “needs guidance” while noting that she’s in her kindness era.

“I just believe the little girl needs guidance, unfortunately I can’t give it because it’s just too close.”

Nicki Minaj Seemingly Shaded Ming Li In 2024

The tension between Ming Li and her big sister isn’t new.

As previously reported, Nicki Minaj appeared to publicly chastise Ming in August 2024 following her appearance on the We In Miami Podcast, where she admitted the two were “never close” and sometimes clashed.

Shortly after, Nicki seemingly responded during a Stationhead broadcast with a pointed message about loyalty, privacy, and success.

“Why would a person speak openly about a private person?” Nicki said at the time, before adding,

“Being a mooch and a clown don’t run in my DNA.”

While Nicki never directly named Ming, many Barbz believed the message was aimed at her.

After catching wind of her famed sister’s shade, Ming reposted the clip and wrote,

“I still love her… I tried as a sister to please her but I realize I gotta please God first.”

Check out the full clip of Nicki Minaj’s sister Ming Li below:

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That Rihanna reign (still) won’t let up!

Rih hasn’t released an album in nearly a decade, much to the chagrin of her Navy, but the superstar songstress just added another historic flex to her already stacked résumé, no new music required.

According to PEOPLE, Rih Rih has officially become the first woman to surpass 200 million RIAA singles certifications. With 200.5 million certified units, Rihanna now sits comfortably in third place on the all-time list behind Drake and Morgan Wallen. Her catalog appears to be timeless and unstoppable.

What makes this achievement even wilder is the timeline. Rihanna has not released a full studio album since ANTI in 2016, yet her music continues to dominate. From classics like “Diamonds” to more recent contributions like “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, her voice has remained a constant force in pop culture.

Fans have been patiently waiting for new music, and based on her own words, she is not rushing the process. She previously shared that whatever comes next has to reflect her growth and be worth the wait. Rihanna has been taking her time because she’s not interested in putting out anything mediocre.

But music is only one part of the story as Rihanna’s influence stretches far beyond the booth. As highlighted by The Hollywood Reporter, she is also being recognized with the Edison Achievement Award for reshaping entire industries through innovation. From Fenty Beauty setting new standards for inclusivity to Savage X Fenty redefining fashion and representation, Rihanna has built an empire that reflects her vision and cultural impact.

The Edison Achievement Award specifically honors individuals who push boundaries and create meaningful change, and Rihanna fits that description effortlessly. Whether through her business ventures, philanthropy with the Clara Lionel Foundation, or her musical legacy, she continues to move culture forward.

Even amid personal challenges and public headlines, Rihanna remains focused and unshaken. This latest milestone shows Rihanna’s consistency, influence, and a catalog that continues to resonate across generations.

Simply put, Rihanna is still that girl. And clearly, the world is still listening.

Congrats, Rih Rih! 

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In his Netflix doc, The Death & Life of Lamar Odom, the former Los Angeles Lakers star revisited his 2015 near-fatal overdose, where he was found unresponsive at a brothel outside Las Vegas.

Odom’s wife at the time, Khloé Kardashian, is in the series to talk about her marriage to the former NBA player, opening up about how she took care of him after his overdose. Having already split, the reality star even postponed their divorce proceedings to be by his side during his recovery.

Following the documentary’s release, however, Odom has disputed several of Khloé claims, most recently pushing back at her recollection of his father, Joe Odom, saying not put his son on life support. Lamar insisted that he couldn’t see his dad “ever, ever doing” that, also attributing his recovery to God rather than saying Kardashian helped save his life.

After Lamar Odom refuted comments made by The Kardashians star in Untold, Khloe called out her ex-husband over the Netflix documentary.

Now, on a new episode of her podcast, Khloé in Wonder Land, the Good American founder admitted her frustrations after she “spent hours doing this documentary as a favor.”

“I think what’s pissing me off is, we did this, all good. I was done with this. I’m like, I’m never going to do another Lamar thing again, ’cause I’m all good,” she began. “But now Lamar is doing press [and saying he’s] annoyed with me. Claiming or insinuating that I’m a liar, all these things, discrediting me, saying that I wasn’t the one that helped him.”

“You’re sitting on camera saying you married me for fame,” Khloé continued on the April 15 episode of her podcast. “I saw some TikTok that was like, ‘Wait, am I such a fool? Because I thought they really loved each other, didn’t they?’ And the person was like, ‘Did anyone else feel that way?’”

Khloé responded by raising her hand, confirming she also felt that way about their marriage.

“You, your friends, you guys are all saying how you were with me just for fame,” she continued. “That’s like some f**ked up s**t. I feel so dumb, I spent hours and time doing this documentary as a favor. I’m not paid one penny.”

Kardashian also emphasized that she’s not a producer on the documentary, so she didn’t have involvement in the post-production side.

“What is so annoying to me, number one, do people think I just like talking about this all day long? No, it’s traumatic,” she said. “I have to relive things. I have to talk about things that weren’t fun in my life, right? So, I’m like, no, I don’t just feel like doing this.”

As for Lamar’s recent comments, Khloé said, “I don’t even need you to sing my praises. But you’re not now going to s**t on me or now play in my face because you don’t like the reaction and the response from the ‘public.’”

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Two tenacious Birmingham belles with a penchant for keeping it real have stepped into the spotlight, speaking candidly with BOSSIP about business, the charm of Alabama’s Magic City, and the “attempted Southern hospitality” among a group of six strong-willed women.

Amber Jones and Funmi Ford shone during the premiere of OWN’s Belle Collective: Birmingham, where they detailed their boss-babe mindsets while opening up about their personal lives.

For content creator Funmi, who’s known for her flair for fashion, that meant showcasing her husband, sons, and even sister, while highlighting her heritage.

It also meant showcasing her spicy personality, as she quipped that her hubby shouldn’t have a say in the design of their new home.

“I don’t think a man should get a vote when it comes to your house, especially if you’re the architect in the home, which women, that’s what we are,” said Funmi. “You’re not in the kitchen cooking. You’re not cleaning this house. You should just let me find the house, and then you bring your paycheck.”

As for Amber, the Belle Collective: Birmingham premiere meant detailing her previous professional basketball career, her Life Key Financial Group, and, of course, Canvas Beauty.

Jones is the proud CFO and self-described “business soulmate” of Stormi Steele, whose Canvas Beauty empire continues to grow as seen on the show that highlighted the brand’s La La Anthony Collection launch.

The successful career women are two of the Belles starring in Carlos King’s latest reality show about navigating business, family, and friendship in the South.

For Funmi, the show offers a chance to challenge perceptions and present a more unfiltered version of herself, she told BOSSIP Managing Editor Dani Canada.

“I’m a really funny person,” Funmi said. “I feel like sometimes people don’t see that. They think I’m sort of strict, but I like to have fun. I like to laugh. I don’t take myself seriously.”

Amber, meanwhile, is leaning into the personal, inviting viewers into her home and her unconventional family dynamic.

“My niece lives with me… so we’re more like sisters,” Amber said. “Just seeing me balance trying to develop her into a young woman while also acting as close friends, that’s the part I’m most excited for everyone to see.”

While Funmi said joining the series was an easy yes because it aligned with her work as a content creator, Amber approached the opportunity more cautiously, stepping out from behind the scenes for the first time.

“I’m always the person behind the scenes,” Amber said. “Putting my personal life out there was a really big thing for me—but I was like, ‘Why not? What’s the worst that can happen?’”

That shift comes with a learning curve. Funmi, who is used to curating her digital presence, described the transition to reality TV as both freeing and unsettling.

“For the internet, I call it controlled vulnerability. I show you what I want you to see,” she told BOSSIP. “You can’t really do that with reality TV. You’re having to be your most authentic self.”

Still, both women embraced the opportunity, bringing their families along for the journey, even as they navigated the discomfort of increased visibility.

“It was a little scary…having people meet my kids, my husband,” Funmi said. “But at the end of the day, you only have one life. Take every opportunity. Make the most of it.”

Beyond personal storytelling, Belle Collective: Birmingham also aims to reframe narratives about the South, particularly Birmingham, the “Magic City” the cast says is often overlooked.

“We’re really thriving,” Funmi told BOSSIP. “Whenever I travel and I’m in New York, they’re like, ‘Girl, you’re in Alabama? What is there? Tumbleweeds? Are y’all barefoot?’ Have y’all never stepped foot in the South? It is not what it was back then. Birmingham is so metropolitan, so thriving. We have a great mayor who’s doing great things. I’m so excited that he brought it here because we needed something like that here.”

Amber echoed that sentiment, framing Birmingham as a city that offers both balance and opportunity.

“It’s not too fast and it’s not too slow. It’s the perfect mix,” she said. “The perfect mix for families, the perfect mix for career. You can connect on a deeper level with different entrepreneurs. There’s so many different cultures here, so many different vibes. You can be really fancy one day, go to a hole in the wall the next. It’s okay with just being who you are.”

The ladies agreed that the sense of identity and community is central to the series, though it doesn’t come without its challenges.

When BOSSIP asked whether Southern hospitality defined the group dynamic, Amber was candid about the realities of blending six personalities.

“There was attempted Southern hospitality, for sure,” Amber said. “Everyone has their own definition of it…and when you’re bringing together a group of six women, it can have its ups and downs. Everyone was raised different. Everyone speaks different. Everyone has different opinions. So bringing that together, it was a little difficult.”

Funmi added that much of the early friction stems from navigating those differences in real time.

“You don’t know how to communicate because you all have your own style,” Funmi said. “You’ll see the rough patches in the beginning, but really how we navigate that. I think that’s going to be the best part of the show.”

Still, both say the experience ultimately reflects the realities of entrepreneurship, far beyond the polished images often seen online.

For Funmi, that means pulling back the curtain on both the wins and the setbacks.

“If we can do it, you can do it too,” she said, noting that success is often more complex than what’s portrayed on social media.

“It’s not this glitz and glam process…you see when we make the millions, but you don’t always see the things that go wrong. With the show, you’ll see the roller coaster of what a business really is. It takes work. It takes growth. It takes losses and failures.”

Amber echoed that sentiment.

“Just do it,” she said. “You’ll see us failing, figuring things out, throwing things at the wall and hoping something sticks. If you get anything from us, it’s just to start. Done is better than perfect.”

The moment even sparked a laugh during the interview, with Amber joking that her niece has her saved in their phone as “MLK” because she’s “always got a dream and a quote.”

As for how they would describe Belle Collective: Birmingham, Funmi offered three words: “strong, beautiful, growing,” while Amber summed it up succinctly as “the perfect mix.”

Together, the two say the series captures exactly that, a layered, evolving look at Black business, sisterhood, and self-discovery in a southern city carving out its own lane.

A new episode of Belle Collective airs Friday at 9/8 p.m. ET/CT on OWN!

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If you’ve been rocking with Rickey Smiley for years, TV One is making it clear that this episode of UNCENSORED is about to show a whole different side of the funnyman. Smiley’s episode delves into the real-life moments that shaped the man behind the jokes, pulling viewers beyond the comedy to the pain, purpose, and personal journey that made him who he is today. TV One says Rickey will open up about his rise, his losses, and everything in between when the episode premieres Thursday, April 16 at 8/7 p.m. ET/CT.

It’s obvious that this won’t just be another celebrity sit-down filled with shallow stories and politically correct answers. The official teaser leans hard into the idea that audiences may know Rickety as the hilarious radio host, comedian, and entertainer, but UNCENSORED is where they’ll get the fuller picture.

From the jokes that made him a household name to the personal experiences that tested and transformed him, including the tragic loss of his son, this episode seems like it’s built to show the weight behind the smile.

UNCENSORED: Rickey Smiley premieres Thursday, April 16 at 8/7 p.m. ET/CT on TV One.

Check out some clips from the episode below!

“I did the best I could.”

Rickey opens up about the loss of his son, sharing that he carries no regret—only the weight of love, truth, and hard lessons. Smiley opens up about grief, accountability, and using his son’s story to bring awareness that could save others.

Rickey Takes It Back To His College Days

Rickey Smiley reflects on his college days at Alabama State University—from rocking a fresh fade and “Levert shades” to navigating dating and remedial math. With signature humor, Smiley shares a nostalgic, unfiltered look at the journey that helped shape who he is today.

Smiley Speaks On Replacing Steve Harvey & Building A Radio Empire

Rickey Smiley discusses being handpicked by Steve Harvey as his radio successor and the discipline that set him apart. Smiley shares how that opportunity turned into a nationally syndicated show now reaching nearly 100 affiliates.

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The boys (and girls) in blue never miss an opportunity to physically abuse a citizen.

The Los Angeles Times is reporting on yet another disturbing example of police violence, this time involving an 18-year-old girl named Erin Cowser. Cowser filed a lawsuit accusing San Bernardino (Calif.) police officer Jackson Tubbs, who was accompanied by his partner Officer Cynthia Guillen, of violently slamming her face-first onto the pavement while she was already handcuffed during a May 2025 incident outside a Food 4 Less store.

What makes the situation especially egregious is that a then-17-year-old Cowser wasn’t committing a crime; in fact, she had just been attacked by a group of teenagers and was walking away when officers arrived. Instead of helping her, officers allegedly escalated the situation by grabbing her from behind and throwing her to the ground with such force that she suffered a concussion, memory loss, and multiple facial injuries.

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Cowser says she was never told she was under arrest, never given commands, and never posed a threat. Witnesses on the scene reportedly co-signed that account, telling officers that Cowser was the one who had been assaulted.

Instead of admitting their error and taking responsibility, you can probably guess what happened next: an alleged cover-up.

According to Cowser’s lawsuit, Tubbs and Guillen didn’t just use force; they repeatedly lied about it. They claimed Cowser’s injuries came from the teen fight. They even went so far as to tell that version of events to her family while she was hospitalized. This wildly false narrative persisted despite body camera footage and witness videos contradicting it.

On the way to the hospital, Tubbs reportedly called Cowser’s mother, Tanya Brownridge, and “told her that they were transporting her daughter to the hospital due to her fighting with other juveniles and receiving a ‘little cut from [the] fight on [the] face.’ Guillen never spoke up to correct him. This lie was captured on body-worn video,” the lawsuit alleges.

The department, of course, offered its lame standard-issue defense, claiming the teen was resisting and that the takedown was justified. But that explanation rings hollow when stacked against video evidence and the severity of her injuries.

In the suit, Cowser’s attorney didn’t mince words, accusing the department not only of brutality but of refusing to correct false statements even after evidence surfaced. The lawsuit also alleges that officers failed to provide immediate medical care.

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The Puerto Rican Princess took to Instagram on Wednesday, April 15, to reveal she’s pregnant! The 39-year-old reality star and musician is expecting her first child with her husband, Balistic Beats.

Hernandez shocked her followers this week by dropping the news of her pregnancy, sharing a series of photos featuring her and her husband in what appears to be downtown Miami. In the sweet flicks, the couple looks happy as ever while they pose holding hands, surrounded by palm trees and other plants as they stroll down the sidewalk. A couple photos into the slide show, Balistic Beats stands behind Joseline and cradles her stomach, amplifying her growing baby bump.

“New beginnings and I’m thankful,” The former Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star wrote in her simple caption. Her husband took to the comments section to add some heart eye emojis.

Hernandez, who is also a mother to daughter Bonnie Bella, 10, whom she shares with Stevie J, shared some additional details about her pregnancy with The Shade Room following her big announcement. While talking to the outlet, she confirmed she’s almost two months pregnant, sharing a photo of her positive test.

Of course, she and Balistic Beats’ number one desire is to have “a healthy baby,” hoping to continue receiving support and good energy from the public.

“We’re super excited, and we just want everything to go well,” Hernandez said.

Joseline also revealed that she’s experiencing “a lot of morning sickness and stuff like that,” but overall feels great, saying that she was reassured “everything is fine” at a doctor’s appointment earlier this week.

“We want good energy, love , a lot of love from the people; we need that right now,” she told TSR. “That’s why I stepped away from the Cabaret, and just wanted to start a new life with my family and my husband.”

Back in February, Joseline Hernandez and Balistic Beats posted footage from their courthouse wedding in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. While they only shared videos of the moment in 2026, she revealed their wedding date as October 11, 2022, answering fans’ questions about whether or not they were legally married yet.

Hernandez has credited her husband for being an active co-parent in raising Bonnie Bella. Last Father’s Day, she called him the best one in the world, thanking him for how he shows up for her little one.

“Your dedication your patience your devotion your love your time your kindness and how you all about bonnie’Bella and I! It’s truly a dream come true,” she wrote in her caption. “We have everything we ever wanted because we have you! Screaming HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO you @balisticbeats the best #father in the Universe we love you and thank you for being our Rock.”

Congratulations to the happy couple on their growing family!

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TIME has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 TIME 100 list of the “Most Influential People,” spotlighting standout figures across film, music, politics, literature, and beyond, with a strong showing of Black excellence. This year’s honorees span multiple industries, including music, film, modeling, and entertainment. Among them are Zoe Saldaña, Keke Palmer, Anderson .Paak, Coco Jones, and model Anok Yai, just to name a few.

In a press release, Time Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley said she was proud to feature this year’s group of honorees, calling them “change makers” who are “redefining the future.” 

Reflecting on the list and the selection process, Time Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs shared:

“There is no single metric that defines influence. Our selections are led by the stories that are shaping the world each year and the people who write them. Some are well known to many, others only within their fields…Few people, we suspect, will be familiar with all 100 individuals.”

He added, “We believe that is part of the appeal of the Time 100, now well into its third decade, and the reason it has endured. In recent years, we’ve been busy growing the Time 100 community by focusing on the areas we believe shape the future, including AI, Climate, Health, and Philanthropy, as well as emerging fields in which individuals, such as digital creators, are playing an outsize role….we are eager to see which of the individuals in this issue will still be wielding influence more than 50 years from today.”

As with previous editions of the Time 100, each honoree is recognized with a tribute written by a close friend, peer, or collaborator, highlighting their achievements and impact. Here are a few standout moments from the coveted list featuring Keke Palmer, Anderson. Paak, and Grammy-award-winning singer, Coco Jones. 

Keke Palmer

Film producer Brian Grazer praised Palmer as “the kind of talent you spend a career hoping to find,” applauding her “instinct,” “intelligence” and “presence.”

He also noted the undeniable energy and star power she brought to the Peacock comedy series, The ‘Burbs, highlighting how audiences are drawn to her depth, authenticity, and heart.

“When I asked Keke to star in The ’Burbs, I gave her almost nothing, only a loose idea of the role. Most actors need more, but not Keke. She caught it in the air and immediately built something vivid, large, and alive. She found the heartbeat. Then she deepened it, shaped it, and made it more human.”

He added, “Keke doesn’t wait to be told, she decides. She doesn’t just reflect the moment, she creates it. We are just lucky to be watching.”

Anderson .Paak

Actress and comedian Natasha Lyonne celebrated Anderson .Paak’s artistry, comparing his smooth, rich vocals to “a magician.”

She shared a personal story about the singer, highlighting how his talent and vibrant personality leave a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to experience his presence.

“Andy’s 40th birthday was a night full of love, dancing, and family. The sum total of a lifetime of talent, a man at the peak of his powers. Laughing with his mom and friends. Top of the world. His presence is palpable. It’s undeniable. He lights up the whole space—cools and relaxes the place, but still on fire. Feels historic.”

Lyonne also commended his originality, describing his career path as distinctly his own and “genuine.” 

She added, “No one like him. Funny, unself-conscious, inspired. Humbly aware that he’s the keeper of this endless trove of ideas, songs, and stories—including, this year, his directorial debut. Each spark tethering to the next, seamlessly flying without a net and yet somehow fully course-corrected.”

Coco Jones

Actress Jaylen Barron reflected on her longtime friendship with Coco Jones, which began during their time on Disney Channel’s Good Luck Charlie. She praised Jones for her honesty, authenticity, and unwavering sense of self.

“Coco is someone who will always tell you the truth, even when it’s hard. She’s an incredibly grounded person,” Barron penned. “She knows exactly who she is, and has never been afraid to be her full self. She’s a great example for other young Black women—especially in an industry that was not built for us—that you don’t have to compromise your values in order to be successful. Coco has only ever changed for the better.”

She added, “It’s been so inspiring to watch her dreams come true, from winning a Grammy to performing at the Super Bowl, because everything she does is a masterpiece. I’ll be by her side forever.”

You can read the full Time 100 “Most Influential People” list online here.

Congrats to this year’s honorees!

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During a recent interview, the comedian spoke out against Republicans, accusing some people within the party of turning transgender-related humor into a political tool. Chappelle has been at the center of controversy since 2021, when his Netflix special, The Closer, featured jokes that many viewers labeled as transphobic.

At the time, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos defended the special on the grounds of “artistic freedom,” which led to a walkout by transgender employees and their supporters. Chappelle later revisited similar material in his follow-up special, The Dreamer.

But, even though he doubled back on that brand of humor, he’s speaking up now to slam the Republican party for how they aligned themselves with him.

“I did resent that the Republican Party ran on transgender jokes,” Chappelle told host Michel Martin on NPR’s Newsmakers. “You know, I felt like they were doing a weaponized version of what I was doing. That’s not what I was doing. I’ll give you an example, before I learned the phrase, ‘I respectfully decline,’ I was on Capitol Hill, and everybody ran up to take pictures with me from every Congressional office. And I just take pictures with whoever asked. I didn’t ask how they vote or what their voting record is.”

“At first, it was CBC [Congressional Black Caucus] people,” the comedian continued. “Then here comes Lauren Boebert and she said, ‘Can I get a picture?’ And I had already taken 40 pictures. I didn’t want to say no in front of everybody, but I didn’t know the phrase ‘I respectfully decline.’ So I just took the picture. And then she posted the picture before I could even get from there to the show and says something to the effect of, ‘Just two people that know that it’s just two genders.’ Just instantly, like, weaponized or politicized. So I got to the arena, and I lit her a** up for doing that. And she should never do that to a person like me.”

Netflix has continued to support the Chappelle’s Show creator despite the ongoing criticism surrounding his jokes about transgender people. His eighth stand-up special on the platform was released last December.

This same backlash has been aimed at Chappelle since 2021, with venues like First Avenue canceling scheduled performances years later due to the controversy. In 2023, the venue issued an apology to its community for booking Chappelle and reaffirmed its commitment to being a “safe space.”

“I guess apparently they had made a pledge to the public at large that they would make their club a safe space for all people, and that they would ban anything they deemed transphobic,” Chappelle said on his Midnight Miracle podcast at the time. “This is a wild stance for an artistic venue to take, especially one that’s historically a punk rock venue.”

After slamming the Republican party, the comedian was also asked by NPR whether he finds Donald Trump funny. In his response, Chappelle had some mixed feelings about whether or not he’s able to laugh at the harmful antics of someone who has so much power.

“Maybe if he wasn’t president, I’d think that was funny. Or maybe at times…I do think, you know, that that’s wearing thin,” Chappelle said. “There are funny things about him. Like, if I were to talk about him, it would be funny. But I think what he does is so consequential and so much of these things, you know, in my lifetime, I’ve never really seen anything of a phenomenon quite like I’m not trying to be political, but it’s remarkable. I don’t know. I don’t know how funny it is.”

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New details in the case of influencer Ashlee Jenae are coming to light.

According to People, authorities in Zanzibar, Tanzania, are continuing to question Joe McCann about the sudden death of his fiancée whose birth name is Ashly Robinson. While McCann has not been charged with any crime, police have confiscated his passport and are holding him in the country as a witness while the investigation remains ongoing. 

As BOSSIP previously reported, the couple had been vacationing at a luxury resort after arriving on April 6, in what Robinson’s family described as a celebratory trip following their engagement. However, the situation reportedly deteriorated shortly before her death. Police say the pair had a massive fight that prompted the Zuri Zanzibar hotel staff to separate them into different rooms. 

Robinson was found unconscious on April 8 and rushed to a hospital; she was pronounced dead on April 9. Authorities have indicated they are currently treating the case as a suspected suicide, though the investigation is still active. 

Robinson’s mother revealed that her daughter contacted her family the day before her death, explaining that she and McCann had been moved into separate rooms after an argument. Eleven hours later, McCann reportedly called the family claiming Jenae had been hospitalized and was stable. However, that account conflicted with the timeline of events, as she had already been found unresponsive earlier. 

Zuberi Chembela, Zanzibar’s Deputy Commissioner of Police, confirmed McCann continues to be questioned solely as a witness. Despite growing public speculation, he is not considered a suspect at this time. 

Meanwhile, Ashly’s family is doing everything that they can to get answers about how their loved one died, but that endeavor takes significant resources. According to TMZ, Ashly’s parents, Harry Robinson and Yolanda Denise Endres, have launched a $50,000 GoFundMe campaign to help take some of the financial burden off of them.

“Many of you have reached out asking how you can support our family during this unimaginable time, and we are so grateful for the love and prayers,” reads a statement on the GoFundMe. “Our beloved daughter, Ashly Robinson, traveled to Zanzibar, Africa to celebrate her 31st birthday and got engaged during what should have been a joyful and memorable trip.

Just days later, she was found unconscious in her villa at the Zuri Hotel and was rushed to a local hospital, where her death was confirmed hours later. What was meant to be a dream became our family’s worst nightmare.

As we grieve, we are also navigating an ongoing investigation and the challenges of being thousands of miles away while trying to bring Ashly home with dignity and seek answers. This fund is in response to those asking how to help and will support travel costs, arrangements, and unexpected expenses during this time. Thank you for standing with our family.”

We will continue to monitor this story for updates.

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The controversial rapper took to social media on Tuesday, April 14, to announce his decision to postpone his concert in France. This comes shortly after reports that the country’s interior minister was seeking to block Ye from performing, due to his history of antisemitic remarks.

“After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France, until further notice,” the Chicago native wrote on X.

He followed that up with another tweet, writing: “I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends I take full responsibility for what’s mine but I don’t want to put my fans in the middle of it My fans are everything to me Looking forward to the next shows See you at the top of the globe.”

On Tuesday, a source close to the interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, told Agence France-Presse that he was “highly determined” to ban the concert, planned for June 11, and was exploring “all possibilities” for the situation.

This action comes following a similar situation in Britain, after the United Kingdom blocked the rapper from entering the country. That decision prompted organizers of Wireless Festival—which Ye was set to headline in July—to cancel the entire event.

The aforementioned French source also said that Nuñez had discussed the possible concert ban with the regional prefect and the mayor of Marseille during his visit to the city last week. But, instead of waiting for the result of their conversation, Kanye decided to cancel the show himself.

Just last month, Benoît Payan, the mayor of Marseille, said he was not in favor of the rapper’s visit, saying he refused “to allow Marseille to be a showcase for those who promote hatred and unabashed Nazism.”

“Kanye West is not welcome at the Vélodrome, our temple of living together and belonging to all Marseillais,” Payan wrote on X at the time.

Among other controversial actions, in May 2025, Ye released a song called “Heil Hitler,” which came after selling a swastika T-shirt on his website. Earlier this year, he took out an ad in the Wall Street Journal to apologize to those he’s hurt, attributing his string of antisemitic remarks partly to his bipolar disorder.

Before being banned from the U.K., Kanye said he would be willing to meet with London’s Jewish community to attempt to make amends.

“I know words aren’t enough—I’ll have to show change through my actions,” he said.

That wasn’t enough for the powers that be, but as of now, it looks like Ye is sticking to his guns on his apology tour.

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As usual, all eyes were on Rihanna when she pulled up and popped out at Manhattan’s Pergola restaurant in the early hours of Monday morning. TMZ reports she was attending at a private birthday bash that had been going for some time, but things really turned up as soon as she walked in.

According to social media sleuths, the birthday girl was Rihanna’s best friend of more than 20 years, Melissa. The woman of the hour dazzled in a baby blue sequin gown. She was overjoyed the moment she saw Riri and they shared a heartfelt hug. You know the love is real when you get to rocking!

After posing for a few photo ops, Rihanna immediately looked ready to play all day with her bestie. TMZ‘s sources say the mom of three was having a time, laughing, dancing and chatting all night with her friends.

A$AP Rocky wasn’t his longtime love’s arm candy this time, but maybe he was at home with their children: RZA, Riot, and newborn baby girl, Rocki.

However, the “Diamonds” singer didn’t arrive solo. Sources told TMZ multiple bodyguards kept a close watch over the Fenty founder’s festivities.

Fans are happy to see Rihanna surrounded by friends and having fun again after her Beverly Hills home was sprayed with bullets. She was allegedly at home with Rocky and their little ones when the attack took place on March 8. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz was charged with one count of attempted murder, 10 felony counts of assault with an semiautomatic firearm, and three felony counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling or camper.

Prosecutors claim Ortiz drove to Rihanna and Rocky’s estate, opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle, and allegedly fled the scene. The “Bible influencer” faces life in prison and was held on $1.875 million bail.

As the criminal case against Ortiz continues, it seems Rih is slowly getting back to the fun, fashion, and fierceness fans know and love.

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Others chosen for their overall contributions to music include MC Lyte, Afrobeats pioneer Fela Kuti, and salsa queen Celia Cruz. Record executives Rick Rubin, who co-founded Def Jam with Russell Simmons, producer Arif Mardin, who produced much of Chaka Khan and Rufus’ early work, and songwriter Linda Creed were honored with the Musical Excellence award.

TV host Ed Sullivan was honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award, which was named after the visionary producer and Atlantic Records executive who helped bring Aretha Franklin to the forefront.

Lionel Richie, who was inducted in 2022, and host Ryan Seacrest announced the inductees during a Hall of Fame-themed episode of American Idol on Monday (April 13) night.

While this year’s class includes long-deserved artists (and opens up the door for a possible appearance of Sade (who hasn’t performed in public since 2011), it also snubbed a group whose fans came out in support of their induction.

A fan vote to get New Edition into the Hall of Fame failed, despite generating over a million signatures.

While arguably they don’t fit the main genre that the Hall honors, other artists, including Vandross and Sade, would also seem to be outside its realm.

Mariah Carey and Pink were among the artists nominated this year that didn’t make the cut.

Per the Hall, over 1,200 previous inductees and music historians vote on the final group of artists, with the aggregated fan vote counting as one ballot.

One disappointed fan was Wu-Tang’s Method Man, who took to social media to express his feelings about New Edition being left out.

“As a fan, and over the years, they became friends, then brothers,” Meth said. “I was really rooting for my guys. If we didn’t get it, I wanted them to get in. They truly deserve that. These dudes are excellent.”

He continued,

“And it’s not just the group New Edition but what they’ve done in the game. I mean, they made a move before Wu-Tang made a move, splintering into different groups and solo acts, just conquering the game from all angles. They deserve their flowers, and they really deserve to be in that Hall of Fame. I just want to make that known. I want to make that clear.”

He added, “I can say I’m heartbroken. They’re our Hall of Famers, regardless of if it’s rock and roll.”

Longtime NE choreographer Brooke Payne thanked Method Man, reposting the video to his followers, saying, “Thank you Cliff and CONGRATULATIONS to you and your guys. One Luv, fam.”

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on November 14, with the event later airing on ABC and Disney in December.

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A Bachelorette success story is speaking out about disparities in fan support across the franchise, and BOSSIP has an exclusive preview clip.

In a raw and revealing conversation on Amber “AD” Smith’s What’s the Reality? podcast airing Wednesday, April 15, Charity Lawson and her fiancé Dotun Olubeko are opening up about what they describe as a persistent lack of support for Black relationships within The Bachelor universe.

The couple who made history as the franchise’s first monoracial Black couple to get engaged reflected on the disparity in visibility and reception compared to other fan-favorite pairings.

“It’s a conversation that should be had more,” Lawson said, noting that while the show’s audience demographics may play a role, it doesn’t fully explain the imbalance.

Lawson, who led season 20 of The Bachelorette, also described the heightened pressure she felt to present herself in a near-flawless way, both as a lead and as a contestant, because of her Blackness.

“There’s certain ways I couldn’t even react or respond,” she said, pointing to the scrutiny she navigated while representing a milestone moment for the franchise.

Her fiancé Olubeko echoed those sentiments, adding that their historic engagement was not fully embraced in the way they initially expected.

The couple also pointed to measurable disparities, including social media traction and audience engagement, suggesting that even when they “played it as perfect as [they] could,” their story wasn’t amplified at the same level as others.

Despite their frustrations, both Lawson and Olubeko emphasized that their love story remains valid and worthy of celebration.

“Our story deserves to be amplified,” Lawson said. “It deserves to be treated the exact same way that other stories are.”

Olubeko took the conversation a step further.

“I really wish people saw character for character,” he said. “Stop looking at skin color, that s*** doesn’t matter.”

The interview marks one of the most direct critiques from a successful couple within the long-running franchise, which has faced ongoing conversations around diversity and representation in recent years.

What do YOU think about Charity and Dotun not being fully embraced by fans of The Bachelor universe?

New episodes of What’s the Reality? air every Wednesday.

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