Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Former television host Ananda Lewis has died, her sister Lakshmi Emory shared in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Lewis was 52. Lewis, who was known for her role as an MTV VJ and host of Teen Summit, was battling Stage 4 breast cancer. “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms,” Emory wrote on Facebook. “Lord, rest her soul.” Lewis…
Disney/Pawel Kaminski Teyana Taylor took a leap of faith when she announced her retirement in 2020, and it’s paid off in many ways. Among them are her booked acting roles, career as a creative director and the blossoming of her The Aunties production company, which eventually led to a new and improved deal with Def…
Judge Arun Subramanian is monitoring a potential issue with a juror in Sean Combs‘ sex trafficking and racketeering trial. He did not disclose what the issue is, but the attorneys have discussed it in letters that have not been made public. Asked about it prior to the resumption of defense cross-examination of the witness testifying…
Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage Killer Mike is known to represent the city of Atlanta, and now, according to Rolling Stone, he’ll being doing so at the 2026 World Cup. “I’m looking forward to FIFA coming here, because I know the city is going to progress and grow and never be the same again. This reminds me of…
Young Money Records, Inc. Nicki Minaj was missing from Lil Wayne‘s Tha Carter VI album, but she appears on a newly released remix of its song “Banned from NO.” The song finds her throwing a few jabs, with the most noticeable being a dig toward podcaster/former NFL player Shannon Sharpe. “‘Bout to cop you slides, all you…
Photo by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage After getting together for a performance at the BET Awards 2025, B2K has announced a reunion tour in partnership with The Black Promoters Collective. They’ll be coming to a city near you in spring 2026. “This is for the fans,” J-Boog said in a press release. “The best time is when we’re on stage…
Snoop Dogg already juggles many projects, but he has another venture in mind. Speaking to the Sunday Mail, he said he wants to bring a burger van to the Celtic Football Club’s stadium in Scotland. “I would love to bring a pop-up burger [van] to a sports stadium to show fans that food at stadiums can be good.…
Disney/Eric McCandless Hollywood Unlocked has announced the stars being celebrated at its fifth annual Impact Awards, naming Fantasia, Keke Palmer, Vic Mensa and Don Lemon as honorees. Fantasia will receive the Inspiration Award for pushing through battles and coming out on top. Keke will be presented with the Spirit Award, an honor given to someone who inspires…
Wiz Khalifa‘s time to shine on NPR’s Tiny Desk has come. Wearing a Doggystyle album t-shirt, he performed songs “Red Eye,” “Mezmorized,” “The Kid Frankie,” “Never Been,” “Up” and “Crime Bud and Women,” to the sounds of live drums, keys and a guitar. He was brought to tears by the end of his performance and removed his shades to…
Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Stella McCartney Ice Spice has gone from rapping “Bikini Bottom” to being in a film that is set in the underwater city of the same name. Deadline reports Ice has been cast for the upcoming animated feature The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Ice joins a team featuring cast members Regina Hall, Arturo Castro, George Lopez…