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Manzaro Joseph filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging that at a 2015 party for King Combs, he witnessed a bevy of questionable acts and detailed superstar couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé as attendees. Manzaro Joseph has since amended his lawsuit, taking out the names of Jay-Z and Beyoncé, but still intends to move ahead on Diddy.
TMZ Hip Hop reports that Manzaro Joseph’s lawsuit from earlier this month, where he claimed Diddy forced him to wear a mask afixed with a penis, has since been amended to and no longer has the couple named as witnesses to the alleged “freak off” event. Joseph’s earlier account said that he was forced to wear the mask and paraded around the party, claiming the singer confronted him at one point.
The outlet added in its reporting that sources close to the matter say that Joseph’s attorney was warned by Alex Spiro, the attorney for Jay-Z and his wife, adding that the Carters were not in or near Miami at the time of the alleged party for Diddy’s son.
Manzaro Joseph is still going ahead with the lawsuit, which also names Emilio Estefan and other celebrities who lived on Star Island in Miami, where Joseph claims these acts took place.
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In 2009, Keri Hilson did the unthinkable and took a shot at Beyoncé on the remix to her smash hit “Turning Me On.” In 2025, she is now claiming she was forced to sing the song that Ester Dean wrote and is now apologizing for.
We have long forgotten about Keri Hilson coming for the queen years ago, but here we go again, revisiting a moment that definitely should have never happened.
Keri Hilson is gearing up to release her new album, We Need To Talk, which features her latest single, “BAE. “Ironically, the singer/songwriter is doing a lot of talking.
During a recent interview on The Breakfast Club, Hilson revealed the backstory to the shenanigans that took place 15 years ago at the height of her career. She gave the morning show the details of the song’s shady lyrics and revealed she was “forced” to get in the booth and spit those eye-rolling-inducing bars that many believe led to her career losing steam.
Keri Hilson Regrets The Moment
“It’s a regret. But not in the way people think,” Hilson DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God. “That’s a song I actually didn’t write. Those are not my words. I was on tour, [and] Polow [Da Don] wanted me to do a remix to ‘Turnin’ Me On.’ He produced the record. Because I was on tour with Lil Wayne, I wasn’t able to lay anything down. He had been on me for a couple of weeks, [saying] we need to do a remix.”
On the song, Hilson rapped, “Your vision cloudy if you think that you’re the best. You can dance, she can sing. But she need to move it to the left, left. She need to go have some babies. She needs to sit down, she fake. I ain’t turning it off, I’m stay turning it on. Go ‘head and tell these folks how long I’ve been writing your songs. I’ve been putting you on, just check the credits, h*e”
Hilson further explained how Polow Da Don invited Ester Dean, an unnamed songwriter at the time, to contribute on the record.
“He played it for me. Meanwhile I’m thinking I was coming in to write a remix to ‘Turnin’ Me On.’ Automatically, I was like, ‘I’m not saying that.’ That was my position. I’m an athlete. I am competitive. But I’m not nasty, I’m a finesse player. I don’t look at things like that,” she explained. “My album wasn’t out yet, I was told it’s not coming out if you don’t do this. I was super young. I felt I had no choice […] I’m still protecting everyone involved. I’ve been eating that for years.”
Ester Dean Outs Herself As The Song’s Writer
It didn’t take long, but Dean revealed herself as the writer on the record, responding to a commenter who speculated she was the contributor, “And did! It was a hit!”
While Dean was initially proud of the song’s accomplishments, she would later take to her Instagram account to apologize for Beyoncé’s bashing lyrics and their impact on Hilson’s career.
“I submitted a lot of verses for that remix –– one got picked, and it was co-written with Keri. Looking back, it was childish and didn’t age well. I see how it hurt people, especially women and I take full accountability,” Dean wrote in her IG Stories post. “I’m sorry for my part in it. Growth is real, and so is this apology.”
Hilson has interacted with Beyoncé since being forced to diss her on the song, revealing to the morning show that Cowboy Carter crafter introduced herself to her and was gracious. “I appreciated it. I feel like she understood what happened, what had transpired and there was a bit of healing in that moment when we met. I take her as a very intuitive kind of soul, as am I.”
As you can imagine, social media has thoughts on the matter. Ester Dean is catching most of the flack. You can see those reactions in the gallery below.
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Madame Tussauds Orlando just dropped a new wax figure of Beyoncé, but it’s getting some serious mixed reviews.
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While some fans are all about it, saying the figure is on point, others aren’t feeling it, claiming it doesn’t really capture Queen B’s true vibe. The figure has her iconic style down, with a killer outfit and a fierce pose, but many are saying the face doesn’t quite match her real-life glow. Fans of the BeyHive are going hard in defense, though, showing love for their queen no matter what.
Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s been busy stacking up major moments. She recently graced the NFL’s Christmas Halftime show, and of course, she left the crowd hyped. The performance had everyone talking, and it was clear: the Bey Hive wanted more. Just when it seemed like the hype couldn’t get any bigger, Bey dropped the announcement of her upcoming tour. It kicks off April 28th in LA at Sofi Stadium, and you best believe fans are counting down the days. Whether people are feeling the wax figure or not, one thing’s for sure: Beyoncé is still the queen, and she’s got the whole world buzzing as she gets ready to hit the stage.
With her tour around the corner, it’s safe to say that 2025 is about to be all about Queen B. Check out some of the mixed reactions to Queen B’s wax figure below.
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Jay-Z and Beyoncé do not play about their name or their family. The couple are said to be considering taking legal action against Kanye West.
Page Six is exclusively reporting that the Carters might be taking their former friend and collaborator to court over his recent social media posts. Earlier this week, Kanye West made some very offensive remarks about their youngest children suggesting that they may be mentally challenged. While he quickly deleted the post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the damage was already done.
The celebrity news outlet has spoken to a source who claims is close to the family and reports that Jay-Z and Beyoncé “will absolutely not stand for it.” The unnamed individual went on to add that the couple are considering taking the matter to court. “Jay-Z and Beyoncé are aware of the posts Kanye has since deleted and are discussing how they want to handle this situation, whether that be privately and/or in a legal matter.”
While neither Jay-Z or Beyoncé have to yet to publicly comment on Kanye’s insult it seems Tina Knowles addressed it via her most recent joke segment. “What happens when a snowman throws a tantrum? He has a meltdown,” she said. Tina went on to smile before adding “Y’all know that’s funny.”
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Kanye West is once again making headlines for all the wrong reasons. If crossing the line was a person, it would surely be Kanye West.
The rapper went on an outrageous Twitter rant that has left everyone, from fans to celebs, stunned. This time, he crossed a major line with some seriously disrespectful comments about Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s younger kids, sparking massive backlash and even calls for legal action.
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In a now-deleted tweet, Kanye said: “Wait, has anyone ever seen Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s younger kids? They’re retar*ed.” As if that wasn’t bad enough, he followed it up with: “No, like literally. And this is why artificial insemination is such a blessing. Having retar*ed children is a choice.” The internet lost it. Fans, celebs, and even some of his die-hard supporters hit back hard, slamming Kanye for his vile remarks. People are now calling for Jay and Bey to take legal action, claiming defamation.
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This outburst is just the latest in a long line of wild social media meltdowns Kanye’s been having, and even his biggest fans are starting to turn on him. This isn’t the first time Kanye’s been in the headlines for drama—he’s been beefing with anyone who dares to disagree with him lately. His most recent target? Playboi Carti. Kanye claimed they were supposed to drop a joint project after Carti’s I AM MUSIC album, but that never came through and honestly, no one was checking for that collab anyway.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z threw yet another legendary Oscars after-party, and of course, it was nothing short of iconic.
The power couple, known for throwing the most exclusive and lit events, brought out the best of Hollywood’s A-list crew. The private venue was packed with celebs, and it didn’t take long for the party to become the hottest ticket in town. Some major names in the building included Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, who’s always serving elegance, and Keke Palmer, who’s been shining non-stop this year. Of course, the one and only Kylie Jenner made her entrance, turning heads with her flawless look, while Taraji P. Henson brought all the class and good vibes to the celebration.
The vibe was straight-up exclusive—no paparazzi, no drama—just a bunch of heavy hitters enjoying the moment. You know the energy was on 10 when the whole room was full of smiles, selfies, and people just vibing out. The food was fire, the music was bumpin’, and the outfits were a fashion show in themselves.
It’s no wonder Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s after-party is the one everyone talks about. The night was a perfect mix of luxury, success, and celebration of not just the Oscars, but the culture they’ve helped shape. If you weren’t there, you definitely missed out on the hottest event in Hollywood.
Jay-Z is known for throwing some of the most exclusive, star-studded events, and his annual Roc Nation brunch is the crown jewel. Every year, the brunch brings together a mix of A-list celebs, top athletes, and industry heavyweights, all vibing in one place. Held during Grammy weekend, it’s more than just a meal—it’s a celebration of success, culture, and power moves. From Hollywood icons to music legends, Jay-Z’s ability to gather the elite makes his brunch the ultimate invite.
It’s a reflection of his influence, not just in music, but in shaping the culture as a whole.
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The Country Music community may not have thought much about Beyoncé’s forte into their music genre, but the good folks over at the Recording Academy felt otherwise as they crowned Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter thee Album of the Year at last night’s (Feb. 2) Grammy Awards ceremony.
Having already been blessed with Best Country Album, Cowboy Carter went on to take home the biggest prize at the end of the night when Beyoncé beat out the likes of Charli XCX, Jacob Collier, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift, André 3000 and Sabrina Carpenter for Album Of The Year honors. Y’all just know MAGA country is foaming at the mouth over this, but hey, those the breaks.
Taking to the stage to accept the award, Beyoncé thanked the firefighters of Los Angeles who’ve been battling the devastating wild fires in LA for weeks and went on to say, “I just feel very full and very honored. It’s been many, many years, and I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, all of the hard work. I just wanna dedicate this to Ms. Martell and I just hope we keep pushing forward and opening doors. God bless y’all and thank you so much.
Good for her!
Beyoncé’s Album Of The Year award comes just one year after her hubby, Jay-Z took to the stage at last year’s Grammy Awards to openly advocate for his wife to finally take home the award after more than a decade of coming up just short of the win. While many praised him for publicly supporting this better half, others felt he was influencing the members of the Academy to finally give Beyoncé her well-deserved flowers some time in the future.
Well, it seems like that time has come and we couldn’t be happier for Beyoncé, her family and her fans. Also pissing off the Country Music community after they made Shaboozey the butt of many jokes at last year’s Country Music Awards did add a little “Umph!” to the moment so there’s that too.
What do y’all think about Beyoncé taking home Album Of The Year honors at last night’s Grammy Awards? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Beyoncé has revealed more details of her highly-anticipated—to say the least—Cowboy Carter Tour, which includes multiple dates in cities like Los Angeles, London and Washington, DC. The news arrives after Queen Bey finally won an Album of the Year Awards at the Grammys.
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The Cowboy Carter tour was first announced late on Saturday night (Feb 1) via a social media post that revealed a tour was forthcoming—,however social media, particularly NBA fans, was busy discussing the blockbuster Luka Donic to the Lakers trade.
But now we have more details, as the Cowboy Carter tour kicks off April 28 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles before hitting cities like Chicago, East Rutherford (that will cover the Tri-State Area), and Houston before concluding on July 11 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta (its second date in the city). There is also a European leg that starts June 5 in London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for four dates (over a week), followed by a pair of dates in Paris at Stade de France.
With 11 nominations, the Cowboy Carter album won three Grammys including Album Of The Year, Best Country Album, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance. The tour is produced and directed by Parkwood Entertainment and promoted by Live Nation. Also worth mentioning SirDavis, Beyoncé’s own premium whiskey, is the official spirit of the tour and Cécred, the singer’s award-winning hair brand, is the official beauty brand of the tour because, she’s a business, man.
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Oh right, ticket details:
TICKET DETAILS: There will be multiple presales ahead of the general on-sale. The general on-sale will take place starting Friday, February 14 at 12pm local time at beyonce.com. Additional presale information below.
BEYHIVE PRESALE: The BeyHive presale begins February 11 at 12pm through February 12 at 11am local. More information will be available at Beyonce.com.
ARTIST PRESALE: Fans can sign up for the Artist Presale now through February 6 at 8AM ET at livemu.sc/beyonce for U.S. + UK shows and livemu.sc/beyonceparis2025 for the Paris shows. The Artist Presale will begin February 13 at 12pm through February 13 at 10pm local.
In addition, sponsored presales will take place in select markets internationally:
U.S. – Citi Presale: Citi is the Official Card for the presale of the COWBOY CARTER TOUR. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning February 12 at 12pm local time until February 13 at 11am local time through the Citi Entertainment® program. For those who are not existing Citi cardmembers, consumers can apply for the Citi Custom Cash Card online.* For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com
U.S. – Verizon Up Presale: Verizon will offer an exclusive presale for the COWBOY CARTER TOUR in the U.S through Verizon Access, just for being a customer. Verizon Access Presale tickets for select shows will begin February 12 at 12pm local time until February 13 at 11am local time. For more details visit Verizon.com/Access.
U.K. + France – Mastercard Presale: Mastercard cardholders have special access to Presale tickets in London & Paris. Mastercard Presale starts February 12 at 12pm local time and ends February 13 at 11am local time. Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from February 14 at 12pm local time. Check out priceless.com/music for details.
Marriott Bonvoy, the world’s leading hospitality company and official hotel partner of COWBOY CARTER TOUR, is providing Marriott Bonvoy members the opportunity to access unparalleled perks and experiences in cities across the tour.
Check out the full routing information for the Cowboy Carter Tour below, and reactions in the gallery.
COWBOY CARTER TOUR DATES:
April 28, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
May 01, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
May 04, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
May 07, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
May 15, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
May 17, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
May 22, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
May 24, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
May 25, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
May 28, 2025 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
June 05, 2025 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
June 07, 2025 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
June 10, 2025 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
June 12, 2025 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
June 19, 2025 – Paris, France – Stade de France
June 21, 2025 – Paris, France – Stade de France
June 28, 2025 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
June 29, 2025 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
July 04, 2025 – Washington, D.C. – Northwest Stadium
July 07, 2025 – Washington, D.C. – Northwest Stadium
July 10, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes Benz Stadium
July 11, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes Benz Stadium
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5. But you gotta start somewhere, no?
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Beyoncé won Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter at the 2025 Grammy Awards, there is a glimmer of hope for the year. Low bar, we know.
While her husband Jay-Z and her daughter Blue Ivy looked on from their seats, Bey went on stage and accepted her award from Taylor Swift, who introduced the categoy.
“Wow, I really was not expecting this,” she said, before adding, “I want to thank God.”
Cowboy Carter beat out projects from Post Malone, who appears on the album, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson.
Bey is the most nominated artist at the Grammys with 11 nominations, four of them in the Country category (including Best Country Song (“Texas Hold ‘Em”), Best Country Solo Performance (“16 Carriages”) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“II Most Wanted,” with Miley Cyrus). Earlier in the evening, she won in the aforementioned Best Country Duo/Group Performance cagtegory.
“I just want to encourage people to do what they’re passionate about,” Beyoncé said during her Best Country Album speech. Yeah, this is a Hip-Hop website, but real recognize real.
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Tommy Lee isn’t fond of artists engaging in self-promotion while the Los Angeles wildfires continue to rage, it seems. The founding Mötley Crüe drummer let his opinions be known in an Instagram post shared on Monday (Jan. 13), where he took aim at those who have continued to plug upcoming products and events while the […]