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Jay-Z seeks dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit, sanctions against accuser’s lawyer

Photo by Monica Schipper/WireImage The civil lawsuit that accused Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter of sexually assaulting a then-13-year-old girl should be dismissed and the lawyer who filed it should be sanctioned, Jay-Z’s attorney argued Wednesday in a new court filing that cites “glaring red flags” in the plaintiff’s account. “While the allegations stated in the complaint in…

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Kirk Franklin to receive Black Music Icon Award at 2025 Recording Academy Honors

Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images Kirk Franklin‘s contribution to gospel music will be celebrated at the 2025 Recording Academy Honors. He’ll be presented with the Black Music Icon Award, given to those who have “profoundly shaped the industry” and inspired “countless people.” “Kirk has not only revolutionized gospel music but has also bridged the gap between…

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Nominations for 56th NAACP Image Awards announced: GloRilla leads in music, Ayo Edebiri leads in television

Scott Kirkland The nominations for the 56th NAACP Image Awards are in, and Ayo Edebiri, Keke Palmer and GloRilla made the cut, dominating in their respective categories. Edebiri is leading the television and streaming categories with four nods, three of which are for her role in The Bear. She ties with Palmer, whose nominations are for her…