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Bill Cosby, Who Isn’t In Prison Due to a Technicality, Is Still Facing a Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Will Plead the Fifth
Judy Huth alleges that Cosby sexually assaulted her at a Playboy Mansion in 1974.
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Record Producer Chucky Thompson, Member of Bad Boy’s ‘Hitmen’, Dies at 53 of COVID Complications
Record producer, DJ and audio engineer Young Guru confirmed the tragic news via IG on Monday afternoon, referring to Chucky as his ‘mentor’ and ‘big brother.’
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Jury Selection for R. Kelly’s Sex Trafficking Trial Begins—and They’re the Only Public Members Allowed in Courtroom
Twelve jurors and six alternates will be selected for Kelly’s federal trial in New York, which is set to officially begin with opening arguments on Aug. 18.
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Aaliyah Is Coming…With Some Controversy—Manager and Estate Battle Goes Public Following Catalogue Release Tease [Updated]
Website aaliyahiscoming.com is buzzing, but now there’s contention between the late songstress’ estate and her uncle/manager/label chief Barry Hankerson.
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Michael Jai White Confirms His Eldest Son Died Due to COVID-19 at 38
In a recent interview with VLAD TV, the actor said his son—who was a father of six—died a few months ago after a lengthy stay at the hospital.
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Daddy Lessons in Denim: Glynn Turman Celebrates Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in New Ivy Park Ad
‘I’ve always loved horses, ever since I was a kid,’ Turman muses in the new Ivy Park Denim ad, alongside his granddaughter Melinda.
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R. Kelly’s Attorney Claims Additional Sexual Abuse Allegations Involving Male Minor Are a ‘Pile On’ Effort
Kelly’s defense team noted that they will ‘vigorously oppose’ the prosecution’s request to present this new evidence in the existing case.
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Dr. Ian Smith Claims He Was Fired After Attempts to Combat Racial Discrimination on The Doctors, Files Complaint
Smith filed a complaint against ViacomCBS and Dr. Phil’s Stage 29 Productions, where he spoke up for more inclusion and pay equity for African Americans.
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Frankie Lons, Mother of Keyshia Cole, Reportedly Dead at 61 Due to Overdose [Updated]
Keyshia’s brother Sam confirmed to TMZ that their mother died on Sunday, the same day she was celebrating her birthday.
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Law & Order: SVU and Power Actor Isaiah Stokes Indicted for Murder in New York City
The Queens, N.Y. District Attorney announced Stokes was charged with one-count murder in the second degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
