Jamie Foxx will play God” alongside Mickey Rourke as the Devil in Not Another Church Movie. The Oscar-winning actor has already filmed his role in Johnny Mack’s forthcoming comedy, which also stars Kevin Daniels, Vivica A. Fox, Tisha Campbell, Jasmine Guy, Kyla Pratt and Lamorne Morris.
According to Deadline, Daniels plays the lead character Taylor Pharry, an ambitious man given a holy mission from God himself to tell his family’s stories and inspire his community.
The official logline reads, “His only concern? His family and community. What he doesn’t know is that the Devil has plans of his own.”
The film was shot before the writers’ and actors’ strikes and will likely be released later this year.
“We are thrilled to have Mr. Foxx be a part of this hilarious comedy and bring his incredible talent to the role of God, working with Foxx and Johnny Mack was a true blessing,” producer James Michael Cummings said in a statement. “This film is a unique blend of new and established talent, and we can’t wait to hear the laughs and for audiences to see the magic that happens on the big screen. This movie will not disappoint.”
The actor, who has since recovered from his health scare, can be seen in the new Netflix sci-fi comedy They Cloned Tyrone and heard in the new talking-dog comedy Strays.
He was in Atlanta, Georgia filming the movie Back in Action when he was hospitalized.
Billy Porter was told his “queerness would be (his) liability” when he started in the entertainment business. The “Pose” star, who’s openly gay, revealed in an interview with the Evening Standard that the warning turned out to be true because he was booted from mainstream R&B in the early years.
“When I got into the business in the late ’80s, I was told that my queerness would be my liability,” the 53-year-old stated. “Not just in the music industry, but across the board. And it was a liability. They kicked me out of mainstream R&B.”
However, he noted the cultural gatekeepers came crawling back years later after he won a Tony in 2013 for the stage musical “Kinky Boots” and an Emmy for “Pose” in 2019.
“(I) made a name for myself, period,” he said. “Not just Broadway. I won an Emmy. I’m a fashion icon. Now they need me. Winners write their history, because I’m not supposed to be here looking like this.”
The “Cinderella” actor then expressed gratitude that he made it through the AIDS crisis, which predominantly affected gay men, in the 1980s.
“I’m so grateful that I lived long enough as a gay man of a certain age,” he said. “I lived through the AIDS crisis, honey! I lost a whole generation of folks. (But I) know that I’m part of the generation who kicked the door down.
Billy Porter married Adam Smith in January 2017. They announced their divorce in July 2023.
He’s currently promoting his single “Broke A Sweat” from his upcoming album, The Black Mona Lisa.
Sean Dickerson, serving as the creative director of THE MADE Group since 2013, has been a visionary trendsetter for over two decades. He’s defined Hollywood’s social scene – producing events attended by elite celebrities and fellow tastemakers.
His flagship creation, Saddiq, has become the most sought-after party series, where celebrities such as Drake, Diddy, Doja Cat, Usher, Chris Brown, Cardi B, TakeOff, and more frequent sometimes regularly. This party became so big that Drake and 21 Savage even mentioned it in a verse on their song “Spin About You.”
Beyond Hollywood, his influence spans the globe producing iconic events in New York, Miami, D.C, and Paris. His recent events during Paris Fashion Week were at the legendary Lapérouse venue and Plaza Athenee, with LeBron James, Draymond Green, Offset, Teyana Taylor, and Push T in attendance, just to name a few.
Make sure to stay connected with Sean (@Sean_dickerson) as he continues to create unique experiences in the nightlife world and beyond!
Kanye West reportedly plans to drop his follow-up to 2022’s DONDA 2 in the near future. Two sources tell NBC News the polarizing rapper has been working on new music throughout the summer. One of the sources claims to have been in a studio with West and his second wife, Bianca Censori, when a conversation about the impending music took place. The source reportedly said, “New music is imminent.”
New Kanye West music, of course, has taken a backseat to his numerous controversies over the last couple of years. In October, West made headlines for wearing a “White Lives Matter” shirt during a Yeezy fashion show and later claimed Diddy was “controlled by Jewish people” in a text message he posted on social media. He followed up by saying he was going to go “death con 3 on Jewish people.”
He was swiftly kicked off Twitter account at the time, then was suspended again in December 2022 for making several anti-Semitic comments and praising Hitler. West’s comments were condemned by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), while adidas ended their longstanding partnership with West. In May, adidas CEO, Bjørn Gulden, announced the company would be selling a portion of the remaining inventory and donating some of the proceeds to social justice organizations. Balenciaga and GAP also cut business ties with West. He was dropped by his talent agency CAA and production company MRC.
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West has had at least one small victory in recent weeks. Last week, he reportedly reached a settlement with Surface Media after the company sued him for not paying roughly $150,000 in rent for a Miami art studio.
“The Plaintiff and the Defendant hereby stipulate that the Plaintiff’s claims in the above-styled action be dismissed with prejudice with the parties to bear their own costs and attorneys’ fees,” Surface Media said in a filing. “The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the Settlement Agreement, which is not currently filed as a record with the Court.”
Surface Media spent several months trying to track down West to serve him with legal documents. Its lawsuit accused him of bailing on the rent after the Miami art studio underwent a dramatic transformation per his instructions.
“My client pulled off what was essentially an overnight transformation of its art studio into a recording studio for Ye and accompanying artists,” Surface Media’s lawyer Jonathan Smulevich said. “In doing so, no request was too big or too small—Ye asked, and they delivered—and my client incurred significant costs and expenses to deliver. My client is simply asking for the payment they were promised by Ye for their hard work in customizing and renting this unique space to Ye.”
Kanye West’s settlement ended one legal battle, but he still faces several lawsuits. His pending civil cases include disputes with former Donda Academy employees, who sued him for wrongful termination.
Beyoncé has shared her birthday wish ahead of her 42nd revolution around the sun.
The music superstar took to her Instagram Stories to request that her fans dress in silver clothing to her upcoming “Renaissance” shows in honor of “Virgo season” and to celebrate the last month of her world tour.
“Virgo season is upon us,” Beyoncé, nicknamed Queen Bey by her fans, began the post. “This tour has been such a joy and as we approach the last month, my birthday wish is to celebrate with you wearing your most fabulous silver fashions to the shows 8.23 – 9.22!”
The “Crazy In Love” hitmaker continued, “We’ll surround ourselves in a shimmering human disco ball each night. Everybody mirroring each other’s joy. Virgo season together in the house of chrome. See you there! Your B at RWT.”
The star will celebrate her 42nd birthday on September 4, which is the same day she’ll perform at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Beyoncé is currently in the middle of the U.S. leg of her RENAISSANCE Tour, celebrating the release of her seventh studio album of the same name. The trek, which kicked off in May, is scheduled to wrap up on October 1 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Doja Cat shared details with Harper’s Bazaarabout her upcoming album, Scarlet, which will be released next month.
“This new album is more introspective, but I’m not leaning so hard into that to where it becomes boring. So I want to give stories and bops. It’s a nice mixture of both,” she teased. “I think this project is a really fun canvas for me to play with my rap skills and talk about what’s going on in my life.”
During the interview, the 27-year-old singer/rapper also shared how she appreciates her fans fighting for “something real” on social media. When asked whether she gets inspiration from other people, Doja said she loves “positive feedback.”
“I appreciate when people speak up for someone who is getting bullied or attacked by internet trolls. ..” Doja Cat continued. “Some of the most moving moments for me have been when my fans have stood up for me or for other people. That’s fighting for something real.”
Doja added, “I really appreciate that because people like to s##t-talk.”
The world of heavyweight boxing has always been a place fierce with competition, but recently smaller weight classes have been leading the charge to bring the sport back. Oleksandr Usyk, the man some say Tyson Fury is ducking, defended his unified IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight crown against challenger Daniel Dubois. The largely one-sided some exciting moments, but it ended in controversy. The impact of a low blow ruling sent the internet into a frenzy.
The Usyk-Dubois encounter was widely anticipated despite the clear difference in skill levels between the two fighters. Oleksandr Usyk, a seasoned professional, entered the ring as a superior tactician with a more refined ring IQ compared to his opponent. The fight ended in a ninth-round stoppage in favor of Usyk, a result predicted by neophyte Jake Paul.
Despite the one-sided nature of the contest, Daniel Dubois fought valiantly and displayed occasional sparks of success. He managed to win a few close rounds (which could have gone either way), showcasing his spirit and effort in the face of adversity. Nonetheless, Usyk’s superiority remained evident throughout, affirming the pre-fight expectations.
Round 5 of the match sparked debates among fans, analysts, and experts. Dubois landed a shot that straddled caused the controversy, ultimately deemed a low blow by referee Luis Pabon. The shot could have easily been ruled a knockdown. Had Pabon ruled as such, the fight’s outcome might have taken a dramatically different turn, potentially counting Usyk out. Since the fight, online discussions have debated whether the shot was a low blow call or legal.
In retrospect, we have referees that are required to make in-the-moment decision without the luxury of slow-motion replays from multiple angles. At the same time, some are saying that there was some home-cooking for the champ. The debate surrounding the low blow incident underscores the complexities and subjectivity inherent in officiating boxing matches.
By the way, Oleksandr Usyk has broken his silence on the whole matter.
The Aftermath:Other Heavyweights Are Licking Their Chops
The low blow debacle sheds light on what other heavyweights might . Usyk’s vulnerability to body shots could be his Kryptonite, a weakness for his opponents to exploit in future bouts. While Dubois wasn’t able to capitalize on this weakness, the low blow incident highlighted the importance of attacking Usyk’s midsection early and consistently to undermine his resilience. Usyk’s complaints during the fight further emphasized the significance of a focused body attack in challenging his dominance.
Looking ahead, Tyson Fury and Usyk’s next mandatory challenger, Filip Hrgovic have something to gnaw on. Analysts suggest strongly that future rivals will prioritize targeting Usyk’s midsection, making it a central aspect of their game plan. This is definitely going to make for more interest in the heavy weight landscape.
Conclusion
The Usyk vs. Dubois encounter in 2023 will be remembered, primarily for it showing chinks in Usyk’s armor.
The heavyweight division in the realm of boxing has long held an exalted status, standing as the pinnacle of the sport and captivating audiences with unparalleled attention and exhilaration. The legacies of boxing greats such as Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and Lennox Lewis have indelibly etched their impact into the annals of the division’s history. There’s a stark contradistinction to lighter weight divisions, which have had thrilling matchups like Errol Spence and Terence Crawford, or Ryan Garcia versus Gervonta “Tank” Davis. The heavyweight scene seems to lag behind.
Hopefully, the trajectory of the heavyweight division continues to go up in an effort to captivate more audience as the dynamic force it has historically been.
DC Young Fly was dealt a devastating blow in June when his longtime partner, Jacky Oh, unexpectedly died in Miami. Social media rumors claimed the Wild ‘N Out actress went to the Florida metropolis to undergo a “mommy makeover” (in other words, plastic surgery).
In the wake of her death, DC Young Fly—who shared three children with Jacky Oh—has been vocal about his grief on social media. On Sunday (August 27), DC Young Fly posted a video of some new ink he got on his back memorializing Jacky Oh.
“We in this together and forever!!!” he wrote in the caption. “My Angel my baby my wife the Queen of my children. I wish there was a reset button …. It may be a lot of things we don’t want to do but we are force to do.. we must continue on with the mission but GOD has granted us all strength. we must continue to give praise to THE MOST HIGH through the midst of pain.”
Plastic surgeon Dr. Zachary Okhah, who reportedly performed the surgery on Jacky Oh, released a statement not long after her death. He neglected to use her name and appeared to deflect responsibility for his role in her passing.
“To all my past, current and prospective patients, PH-1 Miami remains devoted to the highest quality medical care,” he wrote. “All aesthetic procedures are performed in a hygienically safe environment to universally recognized medical standards. I am relentlessly committed to advancing techniques in the realm of plastic surgery.”
He continued, “Most importantly my staff and I ensure that each patient is vetted, prepped and treated according to their individual patient history prior to any surgery. Our mission is to help his patients achieve the best possible results in the safest and most medically appropriate way possible.”
DC Young Fly broke his silence on Jacky Oh’s death just days after he received the tragic news. He made it clear his faith in a higher power is the only thing helping him make sense of his loss.
“I wasn’t in no rush to post this because I wanted it to be a dream so bad but every hour I’m reminded of realty so I wanna make sure I applaud you in the proper manner,” he wrote. “You are the GREATEST MOTHER I KNOW your soul was beautiful Yu always wanted the best for others and I admired how our family love each other!!! Never had to worry about our kids loving each other cause you were on top of Dat!!! You kno we GOD fearing and we are grounded by the spirit.
“we never question the HIGHER POWER. we roll wit the punches and continue to live righteous. will always tell our kids how much an amazing person you were especially a GREAT MOTHER!!! You know how our last convo went. I prayed for Yu and now we are here.. but it’s ok we willll continue to pray and hold on to our FAITH because that’s alll we kno!! Love you forever and our kids are super strong. they helpin me wit my tranquility no Kap!!!!! U wit me forever.”
He concluded, “The QUEEN of my children will always have a spot in my heart and the paradise (Yu gon get me for Dat, but it’s true) LOVE YOU FOREVER jus know we goinn harder than ever and GOD is in control and he got us covered.”
Keke Palmer has opened up about her “difficult” breastfeeding journey.
The actress/singer, who welcomed her first baby earlier this year, has shared an insight into her experience with breastfeeding during an interview with Essence.
“I think my breastfeeding journey was also very empowering because it was so difficult,” the 29-year-old told the publication candidly. “And I wanted to give up at so many different points, but I just kept pushing myself and kept trying to figure it out.”
Keke welcomed her son, Leodis Jackson, on February 25 with her now ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson.
“The relationship I had with my son during that process empowered me to get back up and do things for myself again,” the “Nope” star shared.
“In the midst of trying to work out and do things that I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to do, like going to the Met Gala, I was able to say, ‘You know what, I’m gonna get out there and experience everything again, and I’m still gonna be there for my boy,” she continued.
Keke noted that the challenges of breastfeeding have helped her build her confidence.
“That kind of resolve built so much confidence and so much strength in me,” she shared. “I just got this overwhelming sense that I can do anything.”
Kevin Hart has been left temporarily unable to walk following a friendly race with former American football player Stevan Ridley.
The comedian revealed in an Instagram video that he’ll be in a wheelchair for the next six to eight weeks because he tore his lower abdomen and hip abductor muscles during a 40-yard dash against the sports star.
“This is just a public service announcement because I know people may see me out,” he said. “And I don’t want you to be alarmed, but I’m in a wheelchair… I’m in a wheelchair. Why? Well, because I tried to jump out there and do some young man stuff and I was told to sit my ass down.”
He continued, “Guys, I blew all my s##t. (I) tore my lower abdomen, my abductors. I don’t know what that is but I tore them, I tore those, too. I can’t walk. Sit my a_s down. This is 44 […] My dick look like a thumb. Everything’s swollen, balls done got big as hell…balls look like my fists, can’t move my god damned legs.”
The Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle actor told his followers to “respect their age” before their bodies force them do so.
“To all my men and women out there that are 40 years old and above,” he added. “It’s not a game, respect that age. Respect that age, or that age will make you respect it. I was just forced to respect it. What are we competing for at this age? What am I doing? Why did I even race? Stupidest s**t ever, now I can’t walk.”
He added in the caption, “44 and sitting my ass down!!!!! I got to be the dumbest man alive!!!!! What the f### am I doing???? I blew my s###….I’m done. FML.”
The former New England Patriots star reposted Kevin’s video on his Instagram Stories and joked, “I SAW DO IT AT YOUR AGE SO I FIGURED YOU HAD THE JUICE TOO BIG BRO! MY BAD ! HEAL UP AND KEEP MAKING US ALL LAUGH!”
The Kelis and Bill Murray dating rumors started making the rounds in June, but many found the notion to be unfathomable. After all, Kellis is 44 and Murray is a spry 72—not to mention they seemingly have nothing in common. But according to the The U.S. Sun, they were indeed a couple, although their time together recently came to an abrupt end after roughly two months of dating.
A source reportedly said, “Kelis and Bill were—and still are—very fond of each other but things just ran their course. They both have busy schedules and after a whirlwind romance decided to go their separate ways. They hope to remain friends but also plan to get on with their lives.”
Murray was snapped backstage watching Kelis’ set at Mighty Hoopla festival in Brockwell Park, South London over the summer. Sources said the pair had been staying at the same hotel and were getting close after a “chance meeting.” The two allegedly bonded following the death of Kelis’ second husband, Mike Mora, in March 2022. Murray’s estranged wife, Jennifer Butler, died in 2021. A source had previously said, Whatever brought them together, they are both single and having fun despite the fairly big age gap.”
Kelis briefly addressed the suspected relationship on Instagram shortly after posting a photo of herself wearing a bikini. One commenter wrote, “Ma’am would you care to address these Bill Murray allegations?!? Cuz damn! What he doing with all that?!?” Kelis responded and said, “lol no babe, I wouldn’t bother at all.”
Along with the purported breakup announcement came more confusion. There were plenty of people on Twitter (X) who didn’t even realize they were dating in the first place.
Check out some of the reactions below.
Wait… wait wait wait… can we go back to Kelis and Bill Murray are dating? Like, when the hell did this happen? https://t.co/JJpT8Vzmsf
Kelis was dating Bill Murray!!! How did I not know!!! How?!! Twitter I am loading focus. Enough with Somali people on twitter. They are making miss real gossip. Kelis was dating Bill Murray, thats arrhhh. Kelis!? I thought your milkshake 🧐😧😮 https://t.co/NVEiYDPYTZ
— Zahra A. Kheyre FRSA BA (Hons)Psych&Criminology (@Autismmother1) August 26, 2023
Timbaland has revealed the release date for his collaboration with Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado.
After teasing a collaboration with the two artists on social media last month, Timbaland finally took to Instagram to share that the trio’s new single will drop on September 1.
“THE TIME HAS COME,” the rapper/record producer wrote in a promotional video featuring clips of himself recording and performing with Nelly, 44, and Justin 42, throughout the last two decades.
“WE BACK,” The 51-year-old captioned the video. “DA KING HAS RETURN !!!! 09/1/23”
The “Apologize” artist then took to Instagram to share a clip of him on Facetime with Nelly, where he played a snippet of the new track.
The song was first teased back in July when the “Promiscuous” hitmaker shared a screenshot of a Facetime call that she made to Timbaland and Justin, who were in the studio together, to her Instagram Stories. Timbaland reposted the photo to his Instagram account and captioned it, “Da dream team.”
The trio last worked together on Timbaland’s 2007 smash hit “Give It to Me,” which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a Grammy Award nomination.
Donald Trump’s supporters were delighted by the release of an AI-generated song mocking Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. The MAGA creation reimagined Kanye West’s song “Gold Digger” as a Willis diss.
“Now I ain’t saying she a vote rigger/But Fatty only make my lead bigger,” the AI version of Trump rapped on the hook.
The song blasted Willis, labeling her as “corrupt.” It repeated a rumor spread by the real Trump, who claimed Willis had an affair with her former client YSL Mondo.
Trump ally and convicted felon Roger Stone shared the “Gold Digger” spoof on social media. The AI-created track racked up thousands of likes and reposts on Twitter.
“Perhaps the funniest thing I have ever seen,” Stone wrote.
Trump loyalists might be laughing now, but the former president has been indicted four times this year. He was booked on more than a dozen charges, including violating Georgia’s RICO Act, at the Fulton County Jail on Thursday night (August 25).
The twice-impeached politician and 18 others were indicted for trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The ex-president faces 91 criminal charges across four cases.
Trump maintains his innocence. He is running for president again in 2024.
DJ Quik isn’t just a legendary West Coast rapper, he’s also a father. As a 53-year-old grown adult, he’s willing to admit when he’s fallen short. On Wednesday (August 23), DJ Quik shared a Facebook post lamenting some of the mistakes he made as a parent. Simultaneously, he revealed he’d made contact with a daughter he didn’t know he had until after she was born.
“I wanted to take a moment to address something that’s been on my mind lately,” he began. “I wasn’t going to say anything publicly, but I believe in transparency and honesty. It’s true—I not only have two kids, but I have three beautiful children. Recently, I had a deep conversation with my daughter, Alcinina, about the past and the feelings of abandonment she experienced. It was a tough conversation, but we talked it out, and I want to make it clear that I love all of my kids deeply.
“I understand that as a father, I have made mistakes in the past, and for that, I take full responsibility. It was difficult for me to learn that I had a child whose existence I wasn’t aware of due to her mother not informing me about the pregnancy. But, as a family, we have reconciled our differences and are moving forward with love and understanding.”
DJ Quik continued, “My goal now is to be the best father I can be for all of my children. They are my world, and I will do everything in my power to support and nurture them. Family means everything to me, and I cherish the opportunity to grow and learn from my experiences as a father. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. I appreciate each and every one of you. Let’s spread love and positivity together!”
DJ Quik has been relatively quiet about his personal life over the years. He reportedly married a woman named Alicia Hill in 2005 and has two children with her—son David Blake Jr. and daughter Davieanna Marlena Blake. Of course, raising children comes with its own set of challenges.
In May 2022, Blake Jr. was arrested on felony murder charges following a deadly fight in Downey, California, roughly 13 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Blake Jr., a former liaison to Compton Councilman Isaac Galvan, was taken into custody a day after officers responded to the 13200 Block of Carfax Avenue due to a fight in progress. As police were on the way to the scene, they received another report of shots fired. Once they arrived, they discovered 33-year-old Julio Cardoza suffering from a single gunshot wound.
Cardoza was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. Blake was later identified as the suspected and handcuffed in the city of Porter Ranch. He was held on a $2 million bond and pleaded not guilty in June 2022. But it seems nothing has really come of it. Blake Jr. was on Instagram over the weekend promoting his new single “Pressure.”
Uh-Oh! It looks like DaBaby stands accused – once again – of being homophobic. Now, you may remember a couple years ago he made some ill-advised statements that were taken as anti-gay. He steadfastly maintained that he was NOT doing that which he was accused of. Nevertheless, he has not been the same since that 2021 debacle. Most people believe he does not care much for gay folks. This stuff won’t help that notion.
More recently, somebody accused him of something sinister! So, there’s a new video by DaBaby and it is pretty good. But the sinister part is coming after the video. Check that out here:
Welp! This is a Cash Money remake!
So an ex-adult performer(pōrn star) known as Mustang recently took to social media to level accusations against DaBaby. Mustang alleges that he was involved in one of DaBaby’s recent music video shoots for “Ghetto Girls,” but was later removed from the production. Musty said the internet dropped a dime on him regarding his sexual orientation as a gay man and an adult film star.
“They definitely cut me from the whole video because ppl couldn’t congratulate me or applaud but had to bring attention to my sexuality which had nothing to do with the video or my performance,” he wrote on Instagram. “So to all the ppl who went out they way to expose a part of my life that didn’t have nothing to do with this project thank yall for getting me cancelled.” Some folks said his sex life was online and he said it wasn’t. At the end of the day, that shouldn’t impact his life, but…if you were in films, it should not surprise him they found out.
Here is the whole statement:
I am thinking he was cut, but we’ll likely find out more info as time goes on.
Miguel has been quietly cooking up the follow-up to his 2017 groove, ‘War & Leisure.’ Spring sprung some fresh vibes from the R&B maestro, dropping the jam “Give It To Me.” And just a hot minute back, he pulled up with “Number 9” featuring Lil Yachty. But that ain’t the end of the story, folks. Recently, he slid into the scene with Jessie Reyez, tag-teaming on “Jeans.”
Fast forward to last week – Miguel, the man behind the soon-to-drop masterpiece called ‘Viscera,’ hosted an ultra-exclusive soirée dubbed “The Viscera Experience” at Sony Pictures Studios in LA. What went down? Well, brace yourselves. Mickey served up some unreleased tracks straight from his next album, but there was a catch that has since gone viral.
Here’s the twist – in the midst of belting out “Rope” this dude Miguel was on some supernatural ish. He was suspended midair like some otherworldly being BY HIS SKIN. Yuck! This is quite a disturbing sight for me, at a least. He was looking like a mini Hellraiser. Rock artists have been on this in the past, but R&B and rap? Not so much.
On social media (Twitter and IG), he talked about where his head is at.
“Warming up thinking about life. Feel like all the work I’ve done in the last five years been leading up to this Friday and Saturday . I want you there if you can be. What is your relationship to change ? I’ll be exploring the violent and beautiful nature of change LIVE tonight with never before seen or heard performance art.”
So there you have it. Miguel is dropping music and art, all wrapped up into one big sonic universe.
Mayor Donna Deegan as well as other authorities have confirmed that there were a “number of fatalities” after a “racially motivated” shooting incident at a local store. The event prompted a large deployment of law enforcement and personnel in the Northwest Jacksonville, Florida area.
The shooting, at a Dollar General a short distance from Edward Waters University, became the site of a murder scene that claimed the lives of three individuals, according to local new station News4JAX.
The victims, all of whom were Black, were murdered by an assailant driven by a “repugnant ideology of hate,” said Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters. The perp’s AR-15 even had swastikas drawn on it.
Sheriff Waters unequivocally labeled the incident as a manifestation of racial hatred, stating, “There is no ambiguity here – this shooting was motivated by racial prejudice, with the perpetrator harboring a deep-seated enmity towards Black individuals.”
Armed with both an AR-15-style rifle and a handgun, the assailant donned a tactical vest, methodically targeting and fatally shooting the three individuals – two men and one woman. Eventually, the perp turned the firearm upon himself.
Sheriff Waters said, “This is a dark day in Jacksonville’s history. As a member of this Jacksonville community, I am sickened by this cowardly shooter’s personal ideology of hate.”
Deegan said, “This is unacceptable. One shooting is too much but these mass shootings are really hard to take.”
Presently, specifics on the case were limited.
An eyewitness narrowly averted death because he left his money in his car. He went back to the vehicle, but heard gunfire coming from the inside of the Dollar General store.
The local community has been profoundly affected by this tragic episode, according to the authorities. There’s already been a prayer circle and vigil for those slain.
Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman expressed profound sorrow. “I’m tired of seeing all the shootings,” Pittman said tearfully. “The people in this community are hurting.”
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Erica Mena was reportedly arrested at a Buckhead bar on Friday night (August 25). According to Fulton County inmate records, Mena was booked on charges of simple battery, simple battery against police officer, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers by use of threats or violence-felony and simple battery.
Fellow Love & Hip-Hop personalities Rodney Shaw (Zellswag) and Addie Richardson (Bambi Richardson) were also taken into custody. Atlanta resident Kareem Cadet—not related to the reality television franchise—was arrested as well.
Atlanta Police say they responded to Lucca Lounge at 11:40 p.m. local time due to a dispute on the property. Upon arrival, the responding officer observed three patrons in a physical altercation with the establishment’s security guards.
APD says the responding officer attempted to de-escalate the situation, but the suspects immediately turned physically aggressive towards him. Once they were finally escorted out of the building, they were placed under arrest.
Records indicate Mena hasn’t been released. She’s being held on $20,000 bond.
Atlanta Police Department
Erica Mena’s personal life has been the subject of ridicule in recent years. In 2022, she and her ex-husband, Safaree, welcomed another child in the midst of their divorce and custody battle. Just months prior, Mena filed court documents claiming the father of her children “failed to be involved in her care or to visit her at the hospital during her most recent stay, where she remained overnight for many days related to her pregnancy.”
The filing also stated Safaree was going to the public to get sympathy from fans, stating his petition for shared custody was a full stunt “in hopes of obtaining ‘good publicity’ and painting [Erica] as the instigator, while in actuality, [Erica’s] the only parent ensuring the parties’ children’s safety and acting in their best interest.”
Finesse2Tymes has apparently been arrested. According to a post from the Rap-A-Lot Records rapper, it seems he might be looking at some federal time, but details are scarce. The Memphis native posted a message to his fans via Instagram Stories.
“These folks won’t let me be great, just came lock me up for a warrant in 2018,” he wrote. “I’ll be back yaw.” He added in a separate post, “What don’t break nyga make a nyga,” again ending it with the 100% emoji.
His last mention was a flick of him with black Versace slides and socks, saying, “I’m out numbered I gotta against the Feds, AND The opps.” This time he ended the message with a palm face slap emoji.
While there’s little information on this alleged 2018 federal case, the Houston Police Department recently issued a warrant for his arrest for stealing a rental car, according to ABC 13.
He was charged with felonious theft between $30,000 and $150,000, after his friend rented a $72,000 Infiniti QX80 SUV on February 28 from a Houston Enterprise rental and didn’t return it when it was supposed to be back on March 10.
The rapper had the car and told the rental company on April 20 that he had it in Atlanta. He claimed he would pay for it in a few days because his Zelle was “tied up.”
Donald Trump’s now-viral mugshot is the talk of the internet. It was only a matter of time before someone turned it into some kind of ephemera—someone other than Trump himself (which he did, by the way). The former president was booked at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Thursday (August 24) on felony charges related to his interference in the 2020 election. Veteran pop-punk band Green Day has decided to turn Trump’s misfortunate into a business opportunity.
On Friday (August 25), the band shared an Instagram photo of a black t-shirt that features the N##### album art with the original portraits replaced by the mugshot. The caption reads, “Good Riddance,” a nod to one of the album’s biggest hits. Proceeds from the shirt—priced at $35 and available for 72 hours—will go toward Greater Good Music, an organization currently helping bring food to the victims of the Maui wildfires.
Fulton County authorities took mug shots of Trump and the 18 other people charged in the case, which includes his lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell as well as his former chief of staff Mark Meadows. Trump was booked and released after quickly posting a $200,000 bond.
The Georgia case was the fourth indictment against Trump in a matter of months. He was previously indicted in two federal cases and a case in New York. Trump hired a new lawyer, Steve Sadow, before surrendering to authorities in Georgia.
“I have been retained to represent President Trump in the Fulton County, Georgia, case,” Sadow told ABC News. “The President should never have been indicted. He is innocent of all the charges brought against him. We look forward to the case being dismissed or, if necessary, an unbiased, open-minded jury finding the President not guilty. Prosecutions intended to advance or serve the ambitions and careers of political opponents of the President have no place in our justice system.”
Trump faces 91 criminal charges across four cases.
