Rapper andMenace II Societyactor Saafir dies at 54: 'He can rest now'

He was remembered by friend and collaborator Xzibit. Xzibit said ina postshared by the artist’s son, Lil Saafir, that the death occurred Tuesday. “Approximately at 8:45am this morning, my brother Reggie known to the world as Saafir passed away. Saafir pictured in 1994.Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty We have so much history I can’t even explain what I’m feeling right now. We surrounded him and let him know how much we loved him....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Jordan Turner

Rapper behindThe Masked Singer's Stud Muffin stuns Rita Ora and panel in guest star-heavy Boy Band Night

The show said bye bye bye to the star, who is also a major record producer and actor. Up first was resident rocker Nessy, who hostNick Cannonteased has a history with one boy band in particular. It was fitting then, that he sung the iconic groups Tearing Up My Heart. Stud Muffin on ‘The Masked Singer’.Credit:Michael Becker/Fox Nessy got in on the boy band spirit himself and literally hopped around on stage during the performance....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Lynn Miller

Rapper Big Pokey dies at 45 after collapsing on stage

Big Pokey, whose real name was Milton Powell, died Sunday night. Houston-based rapper Big Pokey has died. He was taken to the hospital where he later died, according to local authorities. Milton “Big Pokey” Powell.Bob Levey/Getty Powell’s death was confirmedvia his official Instagram page. “Big Pokey passed away on June 18, 2023. He was well loved by his family, his friends, and his loyal fans.” “We ask that you respect his family and their privacy at this difficult time....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Tonya Jones

Rapper Killer Mike handcuffed, escorted out by police after winning 3 Grammy Awards

The rapper was seen being led out of the Crypto.com arena by officers before the main ceremony began. UPDATE: Killer Mike has since been released from police custody. Getfull details of his arrest here. Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty RapperKiller Mikewalked away from the2024 Grammy Awardswith three trophies but he was also in handcuffs. Likely he will be released once its sorted. ‘Its a big nothing,’ source says....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Jennifer Jennings

Rapper T.I. arrested in mistaken identity case in Atlanta

RapperT.I.was arrested but released Sunday night in Atlanta over a case of mistaken identity,Entertainment Weeklycan confirm. Sadow declined to comment when reached by EW. Clayton County Jail didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment on Monday. T.I.Paras Griffin/Getty and Tiny, a member of R&B girl group Xscape, denied the allegations against them. “This plaintiff has been threatening to file this lawsuit for THREE years. For THREE years, we have emphatically and categorically denied these allegations,” they said in a statement....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Stephanie Nguyen

Rapper Tay-K convicted of murder for the second time after shooting photographer while on the run from police

The artist born Taymor McIntyre was previously found guilty of murder in a home invasion in Texas. However, jurors unanimously agreed to convict him for the lesser charge of murder. The jury will now hear evidence for the sentencing phase of the trial. Taymor ‘Tay-K McIntyre’ in court in San Antonio.Credit:KSAT 12/Youtube An attorney for McIntyre didn’t immediately respond toEntertainment Weekly’s request for comment Tuesday. “You have to do it right....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · John Berry

Rashida Jones says it 'made sense' she was let go fromThe Office: 'People did not like me'

Justin Lubin/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Rashida Joneswas onThe Officefor a good time, not a long time. But it maybe wasn’t even a good time, either. “I had done a year onThe Officeand they let me go, which made sense. Rashida Jones and John Krasinski on ‘The Office’.Credit:Justin Lubin/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty “It did not feel that way,” Jones quickly cut in. “People did not like me. Like, fans were not about it....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Cindy Odom

Raven-Symoné addresses controversial 'not an African American' remark from 2014: 'I felt judged and not heard'

A lot of people thought I said that I wasnt Black. And I never said that. I dont want to be labeled gay, Raven-Symone said. Raven-Symoné.Emma McIntyre/Getty I want to be labeled a human who loves humans." She continued, “Im tired of being labeled Im an American, Im not an African American. Appearing shocked, Winfrey replied, Oh, girl, dont set Twitter on fire. Raven-Symoné in a 2014 interview with Oprah Winfrey....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Thomas Peters

Raven-Symoné announces her brother Blaize Pearman died from colon cancer

Pearman died at age 31 following a two-year battle with colon cancer. Raven-Symoneis mourning the loss of her brother Blaize Pearman. Last month, I lost my brother Blaize. Raven-Symoné.Monica Schipper/Getty I love you Blaize. Pearman was the former Disney Channel stars only sibling. Thank you [for] the all the love yesterday. It was felt beyond, Raven wrote in her caption. Hard to fully celebrate knowing that Im here and he is not....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Sheryl Martinez MD

Raven-Symoné had seizure during underage plastic surgery procedures: 'It was just a mess'

The That’s So Raven actress revealed that she had two breast reductions and liposuction before she turned 18. “It was just a mess, being that young,” she said. “There was paperwork involved. Raven-Symoné.Tommaso Boddi/Variety via Getty My dad suggested strongly that I should get my breasts reduced. He was like, ‘So you don’t feel bad, is there anything you want?’ I was like, ‘What? Yeah, if I get lipo, will people stop calling me fat?...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Erik Johnston

Raven-Symoné jokes she has 'PTSD' returning toThe View, says she 'got a lot of scolding' over politics as a cohost

“When I get on this, I have PTSD, kindly don’t ask me any questions!” Raven-Symone said as she returned to “The View” for an interview. “Does it feel good to be back here at all?” Joy Behar and Raven-Symoné on ‘The View’.ABC Good cups this season!" Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to representatives forThe Viewand Symone for comment. It’s bad for me emotionally,“McCain said in November 2023. The Viewairs weekdays at 11 a....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Jacob Cruz

Raven-Symoné tells Whoopi she gives off 'lesbian vibes,' Whoopi says she just plays them on TV

Though it’s not like that’s something the national treasure has never heard before. “But that’s also because you just kind of gave me lesbian vibes!” Maday noted, “I think this is a secret fantasy of Raven’s. Whoopi Goldberg and Raven-Symoné.Michael Loccisano/Getty; Allison Dinner/Getty “I am not a lesbian. But I know lots of them, and I’ve played them on television.” “I have always had lesbian friends because they’re just my friends,'” Goldberg continued....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Ellen Davis

Ray J posts about 'hurtful' experience at BET Awards after scuffle with Zeus Network CEO: 'I can't take it anymore'

I’m really at a breakin point! the singer wrote on Instagram. Prince Williams/WireImage Ray Jis reflecting on a difficult experience at the BET Awards. Ray J.Credit:Prince Williams/WireImage Then it all went bad! First at #BET and then later on too! I’m really at a breakin point! Ray J at the 2024 BET Awards.Amy Sussman/Getty In his statement, the musician discussed complex feelings toward money. To provide for my family and have generational wealth was always the plan, he said....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Alyssa Stone