Brad Ogbonna/InStyle Jon Batiste let off some good vibrations in his Zoom call with InStyle for his recent cover spread. He chatted with the magazine about his latest album, World Music Radio, his time spent as a disruptor at the famed dance school Juilliard, his passion mentoring youth and the spirituality intertwined in his music. “I have countless stories…
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ABC In reflecting on The Love Album: Off the Grid, his first album in 17 years, Diddy said he’s “been blessed” to work with the long list of top hip-hop and R&B artists included on the project. Since its release on September 15, Diddy has been sharing behind-the-scenes footage of making the album; his latest video features his “brother” Burna Boy. “Me and…
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Paramount+/Nickelodeon Studios On Monday, September 18, Paramount+ revealed that Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell will be back behind the grill for Good Burger 2 on November 22, more than 25 years since Paramount released the original. The dynamic duo reunites in the present day at the fictional “fast-food restaurant Good Burger with a hilarious new group of employees,” according to a…
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Dominik Bindl/Getty Images Arsema [are-SIM-uh] Thomas‘ role as young Lady Danbury in the Bridgerton spinoff, Queen Charlotte, came as relatively unexpected for the star, who had initially planned a career in public health. Although she changed course to pursue acting, Thomas decided to amplify a different passion: her activism. The 29-year-old actress joined natural product brand Tom’s of Maine as…
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Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Eminem surprised fans in Detroit on Sunday by joining friend 50 Cent at a show part of his Final Lap tour. The Detroit rapper appeared onstage for performances of two of their songs: “Patiently Waiting,” off 50’s Get Rich or Die Tryin,’ and their 2009 hit track, “Crack a Bottle,” the latter of which went on to earn a 2010 Grammy Award for Best…
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Gonzalo Marroquin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert have decided to end their seven-year marriage, the singer revealed on September 17 via Instagram. Addressing recent rumors about their relationship, Taylor clarified that they had been separated for some time but debunked any speculation about infidelity being the reason for their split. “AHT AHT! Not too much…
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Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Halle Berry is less than thrilled that Drake used her photo to promote his latest single. The Oscar-winning actress took to Instagram on September 15th, sharing a quote that emphasized the need to take the higher road, even if you’re a woman. The post came after Drake teased his latest single, “Slime You Out,” featuring SZA, along with a post on…
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ABC/Jeff Neira Angela “Blac Chyna” White celebrated one year of sobriety. “I made up my mind on September 14, 2022 that I was done with the alcohol,” she shared on Instagram. “This process is not easy but I did it, I plan on continuing practicing sobriety.” After officially introducing herself as Angela White in a March episode of…
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Chris Haston/NBC Leslie Jones didn’t hold back in her new memoir when talking about Will Smith‘s infamous onstage slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in 2022. In fact, she said Will should never have accepted his King Richard Oscar because of it. The former SNL star and actress detailed her thoughts in her…
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Paras Griffin/Getty Images Irish Grinstead, known for her role as a singer in the girl group 702, has passed away at the age of 43. Her sister and fellow 702 group member, LeMisha Grinstead, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram Saturday, September 16. LeMisha wrote, alongside a black and white photo of Irish, “It is with great…
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