Keke Palmer held back her inner superfan while working alongside Eddie Murphy on the set of The Pickup, a new heist comedy now streaming on Prime Video, choosing professionalism over peppering the comedy legend with questions.
The actress, known for her roles in Scream Queens and Nope, told Entertainment Weekly that she and co-star Pete Davidson made a conscious effort to avoid overwhelming Murphy with curiosity about his decades-long career.
“I asked him questions and stuff, but it was kinda like being on set with the wise sage, so I didn’t want to overdo it,” Palmer said. “Me and Pete talked about that all the time, where it’s like — you want to know so much and you could literally spend every day interviewing him, but you also want to be respectful of the fact that this isn’t an interview and this is his job and we’re at work. So I was really trying to be as professional as possible.”
Palmer, who grew up watching Murphy’s iconic films with her father, said his work holds deep personal meaning. But it wasn’t until the press tour that she felt a deeper connection with the Beverly Hills Cop star.
“After the movie, when you get to spend more time together off-set, obviously, you do get familiar with people, and I think I started to see that Eddie really got me just as much as I got him,” she said. “It’s been really cool because when we were doing press, he said that I reminded him of him. I had no idea that he was watching me, or that he was aware of me, and that really touched me.”
The Pickup, which pairs Murphy’s sharp comedic timing with a new generation of talent, is currently available for streaming on Prime Video.
Amir Earley got snagged by Philly cops while trying to dip out the back door of a house and now he’s the third guy busted in the LGP Qua murder case that’s had the city shook since May.
Early, 21, was hit with murder charges back on May 21 for his alleged role in the killing of the Philadelphia rapper, whose real name was Qidere Johnson. Cops finally caught up with him on August 7 on Reach Street after he tried to sneak out the back of a crib.
The rapper was gunned down on May 11 in the middle of the day near M Street and East Luzerne in the Juniata Park area.
It was around 4:45 P.M. when three dudes rolled up on Qua and his friend. Cops say it was a robbery attempt that went sideways—one of them pulled the trigger and shot him in the chest.
Qua was rushed to Temple Hospital but didn’t make it. He was only 30.
The case moved fast. Police already had two guys—Joshua Thomas-Coleman and Abdul Boyd—both 19, locked up and charged with murder. Early was the last one on the run until his arrest this week.
Detectives believe the motive was Qua’s chains—jewelry that caught the wrong kind of attention. Surveillance footage from the area helped piece together the trio’s movements, and there was a $20,000 reward out for any solid info.
Qua wasn’t just another rapper. He had a rep for using his bars to push peace, uplift the youth and speak on real-life struggles in Philly. They called him the “Voice of the Youth” for a reason.
His death hit hard. The community showed love, and folks like Meek Mill paid tribute. The violence felt extra personal because Qua was one of the few trying to help change things.
LGP Qua wasn’t just an artist, he was a leader trying to make a difference.
Kodak Black might wanna think twice before throwing a party with all his baby mamas in the same room—because his ex, Maranda Johnson, ended up in cuffs over the chaos that broke out.
Johnson, who briefly starred on the reality show “W.A.G.s to Riches,” got arrested this week after cops say she went full demolition mode during a January 15 birthday party at The Manor nightclub in Wilton Manors.
The 23-year-old from Fort Lauderdale is now staring down five felony charges for criminal mischief, according to WPLG 10.
The Wilton Manors Police said the drama kicked off when Kodak Black invited all three of his kids’ mothers—including Johnson—to the same bash.
What could go wrong? Turns out, literally everything.
Police say the women weren’t thrilled to see each other and immediately started beefing. One of them even tried to fight Kodak “three times” inside the club, according to the report.
A witness told police that during the chaos, one of the women’s brothers jumped in, and that’s when things really popped off. “Once (redacted) got involved, so did Kodak Black’s entourage,” cops wrote.
Things got physical real quick. One woman told officers that Johnson “snatched her wig off her head and punched her in the face.”
It didn’t stop with fists either. Cops say a whole bunch of stuff inside the club got wrecked—a printer, a computer monitor, a toilet and even a sink were listed as casualties.
By the time police got there, the crowd had scattered and Johnson was long gone. But they finally caught up with her Thursday at the Broward County courthouse, per jail records.
She’s now sitting in the Broward Main Jail with her bond set at $12,500.
Florida politician Cory Mills is being accused of some seriously shady behavior by his ex-girlfriend, Lindsey Langston, who also happens to be a reigning Miss United States.
According to a police report Langston filed in July, the Florida congressman allegedly threatened to leak intimate photos and videos of her after their breakup.
Langston pulled up to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in Florida on July 14 with receipts—texts and Instagram messages—saying Mills threatened not only to post explicit content but also warned her that any guy she dates next could get hurt.
The two were apparently a thing from late 2021 until early 2025. Things ended after Langston saw headlines linking Mills to some alleged sketchy incident in Washington, D.C.—something he says never happened.
Mills is calling the whole situation bogus and says it’s all politics, claiming it’s “an attack from a former primary opponent.”
The case has now been kicked up to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. So far, no charges have been filed, no arrests have been made, and no restraining orders have been issued.
Langston’s accusations are loud, though.
She said Mills made repeated threats through texts and social media, and even went as far as warning her that any future boyfriend could be in danger. She gave all the messages to the cops.
Mills says none of it’s true. He’s brushing it off like it’s all part of some political takedown.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they passed the case to state investigators, but Mills has not been charged with anything yet.
Langston hasn’t posted much publicly about it since filing the report, but the police docs speak for themselves. She says she felt threatened, violated and scared.
If any of those messages check out, this could get real ugly, real fast.
Fat Joe is calling out Paramount Global for scrapping the Hip-Hop Awards while still throwing cash at other shows, and he’s not sugarcoating a thing.
During a convo on his “Joe And Jada” show, the Bronx legend sounded off about the network pulling the plug on the BET Hip-Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards, blaming it on corporate greed and what he flat-out called “gentrification.”
“This is a form of gentrification. BET came up as a community station for black people, right? In urban culture. And our man, Bob Johnson, took the check. He sold it. First black billionaire. He sold it, he sold it to Viacom and Paramount, MTV and them, VH1 and them,” Fat Joe explained.
To give that some context, BET got sold to Viacom back in 2001 for about $3 billion. Bob Johnson made history as the first Black billionaire, but that deal shifted BET from a Black-owned platform to a corporate product under Viacom, which later merged with CBS to form Paramount Global.
Now fast-forward to 2025 and BET CEO Scott Mills confirmed the network’s Soul Train and Hip-Hop Awards are on pause, supposedly to “reimagine” the shows for new platforms as cable TV keeps losing steam.
Fat Joe wasn’t buying that. He’s been hosting the BET Hip-Hop Awards for three years running and says he’s seen the budget cuts firsthand.
“Little by little over the years, quietly, they’ve been firing a lot of people behind the scenes in BET and everybody who has something to say, they’ve been firing them. And I know because I’ve been working on the BET Hip-Hop Awards for three years. The budget, not for me, but the budget just kept getting chopped and chopped and chopped,” Fat Joe said.
He pointed out how the VMAs are still getting real money thrown at them, and used Katy Perry’s aerial performance as proof.
“Last year, I debuted my single with Khaled at the VMAs and Katy Perry’s still flying through the air in the VMAs,” Fat Joe said.
Joe says it’s not about him getting paid—it’s about the show not having enough money to actually be creative.
“They [the VMAs] still got the budgets, they got the s###, you know. And so, I think, in the entertainment world, they kept underfunding them and you ain’t got no money to be creative. That’s why you was watching the Ratchet Awards. They ain’t had no bread,” Fat Joe said.
Al B. Sure was ready to tell all about Diddy and drop some heavy claims in his upcoming memoir, but now the whole thing’s been iced by his publisher and his lawyer’s screaming possible sabotage.
The book, titled Do You Believe Me Now?, was supposed to be Al’s no-holds-barred story—loaded with wild accusations about Diddy, questions surrounding Kim Porter’s death and even claims that someone tried to take him out.
But according to his lawyer Robert J. Hantman, Simon & Schuster wanted more dirt on Diddy than Al was comfortable dishing.
“Simon & Schuster wanted him to include more stuff about P. Diddy, but he didn’t really want to go there,” Hantman told Page Six.
The publisher hit pause on the release after creative differences over how deep Al was willing to go in talking about Diddy. That’s when things started getting weird.
“If you actually knew what they did to me, there was a bounty on my head,” he said.
He also hinted that his health scare wasn’t by chance and might’ve been linked to Diddy’s circle. “I believe this to be the case. Yes. Absolutely. My first time saying it,” Al said. “Remember, I’m the only one who spoke up and I’m the only one left alive.”
Al B. Sure also alleged that Diddy paid off media outlets to kill stories about Kim Porter’s passing and has been trying to silence him for years. He even questioned the legitimacy of Porter’s posthumous memoir and called for a deeper investigation into her death.
Now Al’s legal team is digging into whether someone behind the scenes tried to tank his book deal on purpose.
“If someone interfered we’re going to investigate. We’ll speak to Bo Dietl. We’re thinking of getting Bo Dietl to investigate,” Hantman said.
For those who don’t know, Bo Dietl is a former NYPD detective turned private investigator/actor/podcaster.
He’s worked on everything from high-profile criminal cases to corporate investigations, and he’s been linked to multiple celebrity and political scandals over the years, in addition to having roles in movies like Goodfellas, The Wolf of Wall Street and The Irishman.
Al’s book was meant to be a complete look into his life—from music to medical battles—but it sounds like the publisher was way more focused on the Diddy drama than Al’s actual story.
Kodak Black is now the only defendant left in a $10.6 million civil lawsuit filed by two men injured during a 2022 shooting outside a Los Angeles afterparty hosted by Justin Bieber, with the plaintiffs claiming the rapper instigated the violence that left them and Black wounded.
During a hearing Wednesday in Los Angeles, attorneys for Adam Rahman and Mark Schaefer asked the court to declare Black in default, alleging he never responded to the suit.
“Kodak has never been served with any lawsuit from California,” Black’s attorney Bradford Cohen told Rolling Stone. “I find it unusual that they’re attempting to sue the very person who was the most injured out of the individuals who got shot.”
The civil trial was initially scheduled to begin this month, but the judge has vacated the date.
The lawsuit initially named Bieber and the venue’s owners as co-defendants, but both were later removed.
In June 2024, a judge ruled the shooting was not “foreseeable” by the restaurant, leading to the dismissal of the corporate defendants. Bieber was voluntarily dropped from the case shortly after.
Rahman and Schaefer first sought a $62 million default judgment against Black in November 2023, but the court denied the request due to insufficient evidence of damages.
A revised claim for $10.6 million was also rejected last month after the judge said the plaintiffs had not provided adequate proof of their medical expenses.
The court has not yet ruled on the latest default request.
Teyana Taylor revealed she’s undergoing emergency surgery in Los Angeles to remove a benign growth from her vocal cords, forcing her to step away from public appearances as she focuses on recovery.
She broke the news through her Instagram Story, telling followers, “I’ve been quietly dealing with some vocal challenges for a while now,” and that doctors “found a noncancerous growth on one of my chords that’s been messing with my voice and causing real discomfort.”
Although the diagnosis is not life-threatening, the 34-year-old said it requires immediate attention and rest.
“Thankfully, we caught it and it’s treatable, but it does mean I need to pause and give myself time to fully heal,” she wrote. As a result, Taylor has pulled out of her scheduled appearance on Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson’s IMO podcast.
However, she confirmed that the release date for her upcoming album, Escape Room, remains unchanged. The project is still set to drop on August 22.
Describing the album as deeply personal, Teyana Taylor shared, “It’s the most personal body of work I’ve ever created. Just as I was getting ready to finally share this with you, life handed me my own unexpected ‘escape room,’ one I didn’t ask for, but one I now have to find my way out of with patience, rest, and faith.”
Despite the setback, Taylor remains optimistic about her comeback.
“I can’t wait to be on the other side of this – stronger, softer, and singing again,” she wrote. “I’ll be back with even more fire, more purpose, and the best version of me.”
Escape Room will be Taylor’s fourth studio album and her first major release since retiring from music in 2020.
Diddy’s legal team is tripping over their own words—one lawyer says they never hollered at Donald Trump for a pardon, while another one swears they did.
Marc Agnifilo, Diddy’s main legal mouthpiece, told CBS News flat-out, “I have nothing to do with a possible pardon. I have had conversations with nobody. I have not spoken to the president. I have not spoken to anybody who speaks to the president about Sean Combs. I have not.”
But hold up—Attorney Nicole Westmoreland, who’s also on Diddy’s team, told CNN something totally different. “It’s my understanding that we’ve reached out and had conversations in reference to a pardon,” she said.
So either someone’s confused, or this team isn’t on the same page. Meanwhile, Trump’s been flippin’ back and forth too.
But last week, he cooled off on the idea during a Newsmax interview, saying, “I was very friendly with him, I got along with him great, and he seemed like a nice guy. I didn’t know him well, but when I ran for office, he was very hostile.”
So at this point, nobody knows if a pardon’s even on the table—or if Diddy’s people are even asking for one.
For now, Diddy’s looking at a possible 20-year bid after getting hit with two convictions tied to prostitution.
The jury cleared him of the worst charges like sex trafficking and racketeering, but two of the transportation of prostitutes across state lines in violation of the Mann Act counts stuck.
Diddy heads back to court on October 3 for sentencing. Prosecutors are only asking for about 4.5 years, although the judge has the discretion to send the disgraced mogul to prison for as many as twenty years.
In 2025, the race to grow an online presence is fiercer than ever. On Instagram, where algorithms favor engagement and social proof is currency, it’s no longer enough to rely solely on organic reach.
Instagram follower services—tools designed to give your profile an edge by boosting your audience numbers quickly and (when done right) safely. But not all services are equal. Some flood your profile with bots, while others focus on organic growth, real follower acquisition, and long-term retention.
Below are the five best Instagram follower services of the year. Each has a unique approach, pricing model, and value proposition. Whether you’re an influencer, startup, or creator, this guide helps you choose the one that aligns with your goals.
One of the most consistently high-performing Instagram follower services, Superviral is built for users who want speed, safety, and simplicity.
Unlike many quick-delivery platforms, Superviral delivers high-retention followers that appear authentic—with profile images, bios, and follower activity. The platform is user-friendly and doesn’t require your login credentials, making it secure for personal and professional accounts alike.
Superviral offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, which is rare in this space. Their customer service is responsive and available 24/7 via live chat. For creators launching a new profile or businesses needing quick social proof, this is one of the most trustworthy Instagram follower providers on the market.
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Only downside:
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Superviral is ideal for anyone seeking an instant upgrade in profile credibility without sacrificing account safety or support.
For users who value organic Instagram growth, Social Boost is a clear front-runner. This service uses manual engagement tactics to attract real followers who are already interested in your niche.
Through advanced targeting—using hashtags, competitor profiles, and geolocation filters—Social Boost’s team interacts with potential followers to drive traffic to your account. This method results in high engagement and long-term follower retention.
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This is the service to choose if you want a loyal and active audience, not just numbers.
Combining AI-driven targeting with human curation, PathSocial is ideal for brands that want strategic audience growth.
The platform analyzes your content type, ideal demographics, and industry trends to pinpoint users who are most likely to engage. It then promotes your profile in a way that feels natural, avoiding sudden spikes that could alert Instagram’s algorithms.
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Compatible with personal, creator, and business accounts
If you’re a marketer or strategist, PathSocial gives you the tools to grow smart, not just fast.
Not every brand wants instant followers. Some prefer slow, authentic-looking growth—and that’s exactly what Bulkoid delivers.
This platform prioritizes natural delivery speed, meaning your follower count increases gradually over days or weeks. It mimics real Instagram growth patterns, making it one of the safest Instagram follower services in terms of algorithm compliance.
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Followers have realistic profiles
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Especially useful for businesses and cautious creators
If safety and authenticity are your top priorities, Bulkoid offers sustainable follower growth that protects your brand’s integrity.
Known for its all-in-one Instagram engagement services, Media Mister lets you go beyond followers. You can also buy likes, saves, comments, views, and even story engagement—all from one dashboard.
Its value lies in the ability to create complete engagement packages for campaigns, launches, or promotions. Whether you’re managing your own brand or an agency’s client, Media Mister’s transparency and customization make it easy to scale.
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This is a solid choice for those needing multi-dimensional Instagram growth with full control over every metric.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right Instagram follower service in 2025 is all about aligning your growth strategy with your brand’s goals. Whether you’re looking to boost credibility, increase reach, or build long-term engagement, each of these services offers a unique advantage:
Use Superviral for fast, reliable follower boosts
Try Social Boost for authentic, organic growth
Go with PathSocial if you prefer AI-guided, data-driven strategies
Choose Bulkoid for safe, natural growth without risk
Leverage Media Mister when you need complete campaign support
No matter which service you choose, remember: real success on Instagram still depends on consistent content, smart engagement, and meaningful storytelling. Use these services as a springboard—not a substitute—for genuine growth.
Damon Dash addressed his viral dental disaster and laid out his upcoming surgery plans during a new interview aired Wednesday (August 6) on Art of Dialogue, revealing the painful truth behind the moment that had social media in stitches last year.
The Hip-Hop mogul explained the backstory behind the now-infamous Instagram Live clip where his grill unexpectedly dropped mid-sentence while responding to 50 Cent, sparking a wave of memes and online jokes. But according to Dash, the situation was far from cosmetic—it was medical.
“So 20 years ago, I got titanium implants,” Dash explained. “It cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars. I was in my 20s. They’re not supposed to break. Five of them broke. Snapped. So now they have to break bone in — pause — my mouth, take the implants out, put new bone in there, and put five f###### implants in.”
The 54-year-old entrepreneur said he delayed the procedure due to his workload and health concerns.
“I’mma do it in September,” he added. “But I just had a lot of work to do, and I didn’t want to be that f##### up. I didn’t know how I was going to heal cuz I’m diabetic. But I’m going to get it fixed now.”
The viral moment, which happened earlier in 2024, led to widespread speculation and ridicule.
Still, Dash issued a warning to those who laughed a little too hard. “When I get my teeth right, then I’mma really get at everybody.”
Damon Dash Laughs Off Viral Mishap
Dash clarified at the time that the teeth weren’t dentures but part of a long-term dental implant system that requires replacement every two decades. He was simply caught between procedures.
Despite the online mockery, Dash maintained a sense of humor about the ordeal.
He even joked that the incident helped draw attention to the more serious topics he was discussing during the livestream. “I was praying my teeth would fall out so people would talk about the important points I was making,” he said.
Erica Banks, best known for her viral hit “Bust It,” got busted at Atlanta’s airport trying to slide through TSA with a stolen gun in her bag.
The rapper, who stars on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was stopped on Wednesday (August 6) at Hartsfield-Jackson after security found a loaded pistol in her carry-on purse.
Cops ran the serial number and boom—it came back hot. Turns out that gun was reported stolen back in 2018 out of Greenville, South Carolina.
Banks, whose real name is Erica Scharmane Breaux, told officers she didn’t even know the gun was in her bag and claimed it belonged to someone on her security crew.
When asked who? She kept it zipped and didn’t drop any names.
She got hauled off to Clayton County Jail and booked on a felony charge of theft by receiving stolen property. A few hours later, she was out.
Her legal team is already trying to get in front of it, saying she’s not the one to blame.
“It is our contention that when she was caught with this weapon, she had no idea it was stolen,” Erica Banks’ lawyer Jackie Patterson said. “So she is not guilty of any offense. And once we get to court on this case, my job is to make sure this never becomes a part of her criminal history and to have these charges dismissed.”
As of August 7, neither Banks nor her team has dropped a statement or cleared the air publicly.
She’s expected to show up in court soon to sort it all out.
Rick Ross‘ ex-girlfriend, Justice Williams, was allegedly caught on surveillance video ramming her luxury SUV into her baby daddy’s front gate and storming his property in a chaotic scene that has now gone viral across social media.
Clips circulating online appear to show the Williams climbing over a gate at the home of her child’s father, Spencer, before tearing through his property and leaving a trail of destruction.
The footage reveals shattered windows, scattered belongings and what looks like a completely trashed apartment.
Rick Ross’ ex Justice Williams was caught on camera crashing her car through her baby daddy’s gate and breaking into his home 😳 pic.twitter.com/5Fg094LCNo
Williams later appeared to address the incident, insisting the behavior was not typical of her.
“This is not my character. But I’m gonna let it flow because I know that God is restoring my heart,” she said. “Y’all couldn’t even understand the things that I went though behind doors.”
Williams added that she’s in therapy and working through personal struggles.
Before the footage surfaced, Tia Kemp—the mother of Rick Ross’s son—called out Williams on social media after receiving a phone call from Spencer.
According to Kemp, Spencer told her that Williams had crashed her G-Wagon into his home and was acting erratically.
Rick Ross and Justice Williams went public with their relationship in late 2024, around September or October, drawing attention with their lavish displays of affection—most notably Ross gifting her extravagant jewelry and the couple sharing intimate moments online.
However, the whirlwind romance was short-lived. By December, Williams announced their split, revealing that she had chosen to end the relationship to start fresh.
Busta Rhymes is firing back at his former assistant Dashiel Gable after being hit with a federal lawsuit that accuses the Hip-Hop icon of assault and wage theft, calling the legal action an attempted “shake-down.”
The lawsuit, filed in federal court, stems from a January 10 confrontation inside the lobby of Rhymes’ Brooklyn building. Gables claims the altercation escalated when Rhymes allegedly punched him in the face during a dispute over phone use while on the job.
The suit also accuses the rapper of labor violations, emotional distress and unpaid wages. Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor Smith Jr., denied every claim made by Gables and said he plans to countersue.
“I have been made aware of the claims made by Dashiel Gables, and I completely and categorically deny these allegations,” Rhymes said in a statement to AllHipHop. “For a very brief period, Dashiel assisted me, but it did not work out. Apparently, Dashiel has decided to respond to being let go by manufacturing claims against me in an attempt to attack and damage my reputation.”
Gables’ legal team, which includes Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP and Panzavecchia & Associates, PLLC, held a press conference outside Kings County Supreme Court in Brooklyn on August 7 to address the lawsuit. His attorneys advised him not to speak publicly to avoid jeopardizing a potential settlement, which they say could reach as high as $7 million.
According to the complaint, Gables was “iced out” of Rhymes’ professional circle following the incident. The lawsuit accuses Rhymes of battery, emotional harm and violating labor laws by failing to pay proper wages.
Rhymes, who recently received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on August 1 and appears in Walmart commercials, turned himself in to authorities after criminal charges were filed earlier this year.
“I look forward to proving these allegations false, and am preparing a countersuit, which I am confident will expose this for what it is—an attempted shake-down by a disgruntled former assistant,” he concluded. ” Ultimately, I am certain the truth will prevail.”
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend Gina Huynh fired back at critics on Threads this week after her vocal support for the embattled mogul reignited old drama and stirred fresh backlash—this time with a not-so-subtle jab at Yung Miami.
Huynh kicked off the controversy with a “FreeDiddy” post, calling for the embattled mogul’s release from jail.
When the internet pushed back, she doubled down with a string of unfiltered responses defending her stance and dismissing the outrage.
“You sheeps act like I can’t forgive a man I once loved,” she wrote. | I’m not gonna kick him while he’s down ’cause y’all want me to. B#### I DON’T EVEN KNOW YOU TF.”
Huynh followed that with, “Goofies… ima always have his back.”
The former model didn’t stop there. In another post, she told her detractors to “go meditate, touch grass, & hug trees. Y’all fr need it. It’s time y’all raise y’all frequencies & self-awareness,” adding, “I’m too high vibrational for this.”
In a move that didn’t go unnoticed, Huynh quoted lyrics from City Girls’ hit “Act Up.” Yung Miami, one half of the now-disbanded duo, previously had a public relationship with Diddy.
The two women previously clashedonline over the Bad Boy founder, and Huynh’s choice of lyrics was seen by many as a pointed dig.
Critics accused her of blindly defending Diddy despite his legal troubles and past allegations.
But Huynh brushed off the criticism, writing, she’s “never been the type of person to follow crowds & trends.”
Gina Huynh Pleads For Diddy’s Freedom
Earlier this week, Huynh submitted a letter to the court urging the judge to grant Diddy bail.
Despite previous accusations of domestic violence, she described him as “a committed family man who has not been violent in many years.”
She emphasized that Diddy had been “cooperative, respectful, and compliant” during the investigation and asked the court to allow him to remain free under supervision so he could continue caring for his children.
Despite her plea, Diddy was denied bail and is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday (October 3).
Eminem stunned a packed house at Pier 17 on Tuesday (August 6) when he unexpectedly walked onstage at the world premiere of his documentary Stans, delivering a heartfelt thank-you to the people who’ve followed him since day one.
The Detroit rapper did not announce his appearance in advance, but the moment he stepped out, the sold-out crowd erupted.
The event marked the debut of Stans, a documentary that dives into Eminem’s complicated relationship with his most devoted supporters—those who’ve called themselves “stans” since his 2000 hit of the same name.
“When I was writing this song, I didn’t understand the impact that my music was having on people at the time,” Eminem told the crowd. “It was really surreal to me. And it is still surreal to this day to look out here and see all of you and the fact that my music has inspired you. This film is a thank to all of you.”
He paused as the audience cheered. “This is a thank you to all of you for sticking by me for this whole f###### time,” he added. “To all my s###, to all my b#######, or my f###### mediocre s###. The good s###, the bad s###, all of it. This film is dedicated to y’all. And I just wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
During the speech, Eminem cracked jokes and reacted to fans yelling “I love you” from the crowd.
Eminem took a moment to address all his fans in a heartfelt speech tonight. This message goes out to Stans around the world, you’ve made this all possible. ❤️
Directed by Steven Leckart, Stans traces Eminem’s rise from the 1990s underground scene to global superstardom. The film blends dramatic reenactments, never-before-seen footage and personal interviews to portray how his music shaped—and was shaped by—his most loyal listeners.
Stans opened in theaters worldwide on Wednesday (August 7).
Dionne Warwick came out swinging at Piers Morgan over his critique of Beyoncé’s platinum-blonde look in her new Levi’s campaign, calling out the British broadcaster with a sharp jab that quickly went viral.
Morgan, posting to X (Twitter) on Wednesday (August 6), accused Beyoncé of cultural appropriation, writing he was “very disappointed to see Beyoncé culturally appropriate Marilyn Monroe.”
He took issue with the singer’s bleached-blonde hairstyle in the ad, drawing a comparison to the late Hollywood icon.
The comment lit up social media, with critics questioning the logic behind Morgan’s claim.
Many pointed out that Monroe, while a symbol of American pop culture, doesn’t represent a culture that can be appropriated. One user wrote, “Marilyn Monroe is not a culture to be appropriated. This is simply a homage,” while another asked, “Does that mean Black people can’t wear blonde wigs?”
Warwick, never one to shy away from speaking her mind online, reposted Morgan’s comment and added, “Getting involved in women’s business again, I see…”
The post was widely interpreted as a subtle but firm reminder for Morgan to stay in his lane.
Morgan replied directly to Warwick, writing, “Oh not you too, Dionne… it was a JOKE!”
Lizzo Reacts To Sydney Sweeney Ad
He later doubled down, claiming critics had “zero sense of humor” and insisted his original post wasn’t meant to be taken seriously.
While that exchange simmered, Lizzo stirred up her own buzz by previewing a new track that includes the line, “I got good genes like I’m Sydney,” a nod to Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle campaign.
The ad, launched in July 2025, played on the pun between “genes” and “jeans.” It featured Sweeney, a white actress with blonde hair and blue eyes, promoting denim with a tagline that critics said evoked racially charged language.
Lizzo had previously mocked the campaign with denim-themed posts, including one captioned “my jeans are black,” a pointed take on the conversation about representation and beauty standards.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is already plotting a high-profile return to the spotlight with a performance at Madison Square Garden once he’s released from custody, according to his lead attorney.
Marc Agnifilo, who represents the embattled Hip-Hop mogul, told CBS News that Diddy is eyeing a comeback that includes a major appearance at the iconic New York venue.
“He’s going to be back at Madison Square Garden,” Agnifilo said, repeating the message his client personally shared with him.
When pressed on what exactly Diddy plans to do at the Garden, Agnifilo replied, “I guess being on stage, you know. And I said I’ll be there.”
The attorney clarified that while Diddy isn’t planning a full-blown return to music, he has no intention of fading into the background.
Instead, he’s aiming for “something exceptional and probably demanding and challenging,” with the MSG performance serving as a symbolic reentry into public life.
Beyond the stage, Agnifilo said Diddy’s priorities are deeply personal.
“He has reflected on the blessings that he’s been given, on the imperfections that I think he sees in himself,” he stated. “I think he wants to get out of jail, reestablish a loving, present relationship with all of his seven children. He wants to take care of his mother.”
Diddy Seeks Presidential Pardon
Diddy’s comeback ambitions surfaced after a judge denied him bail. He is currently awaiting sentencing, which is scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025, following his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Meanwhile, his legal team has made moves toward securing a presidential pardon.
Attorney Nicole Westmoreland confirmed to CNN, “It’s my understanding that we’ve reached out and had conversations in reference to a pardon.”
However, sources close to the situation told PEOPLE that while Diddy’s legal representatives are aware of the outreach, it’s largely individuals within his inner circle—not his attorneys—who are actively engaging with former President Donald Trump’s team in hopes of a pardon.
Donald Trump returned to animated chaos on Tuesday (August 6) in the latest episode of South Park, where he’s seen rubbing Satan’s leg under a dinner table and overseeing ICE raids with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
The episode, titled “Got a Nut,” is the second installment of the show’s 27th season and leans heavily into political absurdity.
H########, South Park had Kristi Noem and ICE raiding heaven, "Remember, only detain the Brown ones, if it's Brown it goes down."
Trump is portrayed as a recurring caricature, this time in a romantic subplot with the Prince of Darkness, while Vice President J.D. Vance is cast as a groveling aide who offers to rub baby oil on Satan’s nether regions.
The storyline centers on Trump and Noem leading a new wave of ICE agents, including Mr. Mackey, who joins the force after losing his school counselor job.
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The episode takes a jab at Trump’s immigration policies, with cartoonish raids targeting characters like Dora the Explorer and even Heaven itself. Noem delivers one of the episode’s most controversial lines: “If it’s Brown, it goes down.”
Meanwhile, Cartman channels right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, podcasting from a toilet while ranting about far-right politics.
The episode continues South Park’s pattern of mocking Trump’s legal troubles, his administration’s antics and his physical appearance.
White House Spokesperson Slams South Park Over Trump Appearance
The White House didn’t take the satire lightly following Trump’s appearance in the season premiere.
After the Department of Homeland Security’s official account reposted an image from the episode, South Park creators clapped back online with: “Wait, so we ARE relevant?”
That response came after a scathing statement from White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers, who dismissed the show entirely:
“This show hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention.”
Rogers doubled down, touting Trump’s record: “President Trump has delivered on more promises in just six months than any other president in our country’s history — and no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump’s hot streak.”
Mexican rapper “Narco rapper” El Makabelico was hit with sanctions by Donald Trump’s administration after U.S. officials accused him of funneling music royalties to a violent drug cartel operating along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced that El Makabelico allegedly used his Hip-Hop career to launder money for the Cartel del Noreste, a criminal group that evolved from the now-defunct Zetas Cartel.
The sanctions freeze his assets in the United States and prohibit American companies or individuals from doing business with him.
According to the Treasury, El Makabelico directed “approximately 50 percent of his music royalties” from streaming platforms to the cartel’s financial network.
The department also warned that foreign banks or entities that continue to work with El Makabelico or the cartel could face secondary sanctions.
The Cartel del Noreste, which Donald Trump’s administration has designated as a foreign terrorist organization, has increasingly turned to nontraditional revenue streams like concerts and merchandise to clean illicit funds.
El Makabelico music, which includes narco-corridos, often glorifies cartel life and street violence.
He performs masked and has built a massive online audience with millions of followers across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
His video for “El Sobrino” has over 148 million views on YouTube alone before his channel was deleted just hours ago on Wednesday (August 6).
