Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing. Scott Mescudi aka rapper Kid Cudi took the witness stand Thursday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial again Sean “Diddy” Combs. He testified about an alleged break-in at his home in December 2011, when…
Gravitas Ventures Cory Hardrict‘s movie Die Like A Man covers various elements of LA culture in ways he says haven’t been done in years. “[When it comes to portraying] the underrepresented community … they haven’t done a lot of these movies … since the ’90s,” Cory tells ABC Audio. “They were big, showing LA, the masculinity,…
The 20th anniversary celebration of Mariah Carey‘s The Emancipation of Mimi album continues. The singer has released a stripped-back video featuring performances of several hits from the album. She takes center stage in the 10-minute clip as she sings live renditions of “Don’t Forget About Us,” “Circles,” “Say Somethin’,” “Your Girl” and “We Belong Together.” Megan Thee Stallion, Shonda…
John Phillips/Getty Images Michael B. Jordan is the next recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. American Cinematheque, a nonprofit cultural organization, announced in a press release Wednesday that the Sinners actor would receive the award later this year during a ceremony in Beverly Hills. According to the organization’s website, the award is presented each year…
Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean “Diddy” Combs This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing. George Kaplan, who spent two years working for Combs Enterprises and 15 months as one of Sean Combs‘ personal assistants, shared his testimony in the sex trafficking and…
Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images Rome Flynn has joined the cast of Armani Ortiz‘s indie feature Otra, alongside María Gabriela de Faría, Flor Delis Alicea and Aria Celeste Castillo. Shot in one single take, it’s a Latino musical and Ortiz’s debut as a solo director. “I’ve been dreaming and planning for this project for the better…
Courtesy of Maxwell Maxwell is already setting up for Valentine’s Day 2026 with the announcement of his third annual Urban Hang Suite Cruise. Set for Feb. 7 to Feb. 12, the five-day cruise will set sail from Miami, stopping in Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas and then its final destination, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.…
Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for ESSENCE Rome Flynn has joined the cast of Armani Ortiz‘s indie feature Otra, alongside María Gabriela de Faría, Flor Delis Alicea and Aria Celeste Castillo. Shot in one single take, it’s a Latino musical and Ortiz’s debut as a solo director. “I’ve been dreaming and planning for this project for the…
Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage After returning to the stage with performances in Jamaica and Brooklyn, Vybz Kartel is ready to make a trip around the world. He’s announced his Worl’ Boss Tour, his first trek post-prison and the first tour he’s planned in over 20 years. The Worl’ Boss Tour will kick off on May 21 at…
Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean “Diddy” Combs This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing. Kid Cudi will not testify at Sean Combs‘ sex trafficking and racketeering trial Wednesday as federal prosecutors previously indicated. Prosecutors said they sent a note to Judge Arun Subramanian…
