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Deshaun Watson was hit with another lawsuit last month accusing the NFL quarterback of sexual assault and battery, but the case appears to be in Watson’s rearview. In a new report, the attorney for the accuser says that the lawsuit has been settled.
ESPN shared a report on Monday (October 7) that the lawsuit filed against Deshaun Watson was dropped with the attorney issuing a statement to the network.
“We have now resolved our client’s claim with Deshaun Watson,” Tony Buzbee, the plaintiff’s attorney, told ESPN Monday night on behalf of the woman. “The settlement is confidential.”
In a separate statement, Rusty Hardin, the attorney for Watson, also confirmed that the case is settled.
In the lawsuit filed near the top of September in Harris County, Texas, the plaintiff alleged that in October 2020 she and Watson were due to have dinner at her apartment. Hardin issued a statement on behalf of his client denying that any wrongdoing took place while having dinner with the woman.
The NFL reportedly reviewed the complaint under its personal conduct policy guidelines but Watson was spared from being added to the commissioner’s exempt list as he was not formally charged. NFL officials decided not to offer any further details.
Deshaun Watson was a member of the Houston Texans in 2020 and currently plays for the Cleveland Browns.
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It seems that Coachella is in need of a big name talent to headline their 2025 show. Word on the street is both Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna have both declined.
As spotted on Bloomberg News, the once popular music festival is apparently trying to reclaim their greatness for next year’s event. According to the report both the rapper and songstress have politely said no to the opportunity of closing out the show. It is assumed that Kendrick passed because he was booked to perform at the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show and apparently will follow that appearance with a stadium tour. Many speculate that Rihanna, on the other hand, is busy being a mother and an entrepreneur and has no urge to return to performing live. This apparently has put Coachella leadership in a tight spot as they have come to the realization that the festival is no longer what it once was.
Reporter Lucas Shaw says Coachella founder Paul Tollett has been feverishly “working the phones” in order to secure a high-profile artist to ensure that the concert series not only sells out but returns to its former cultural prominence. But as the article notes, it has become increasingly more difficult to book the biggest and brightest stars in music as these performers can pull those astronomical booking fees on their own.
Coachella 2025 will take place April 11-13 and April 18-20. You can find more information on the festival here.
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Cissy Houston, an award-winning singer who made waves in the Gospel world, has died. Cissy Houston was the mother of the late singer Whitney Houston and grandmother to the late Bobbi Kristina Brown.
In a statement from the family estate, featuring words of Cissy Houston’s daughter-in-law Pat Houston, the details of Ms. Houston’s passing were shared with the public:
In our time of deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Emily “Cissy” Houston, who transitioned today, Monday, October 7, at 10:30 a.m. ET, at her home in Newark, New Jersey, while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease. Houston, who recently turned 91 years old on September 30, 2024, was surrounded by her family.
“Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We loss the matriarch of our family,” says Pat Houston, the daughter-in-law of Cissy Houston. “Mother Cissy has been a strong and towering figure in our lives. A woman of deep faith and conviction, who cared greatly about family, ministry, and community. Her more than seven-decade career in music and entertainment will remain at the forefront of our hearts. Her contributions to popular music and culture are unparalleled. We are blessed and grateful that God allowed her to spend so many years with us and we are thankful for all the many valuable life lessons that she taught us. May she rest in peace, alongside her daughter, Whitney and granddaughter Bobbi Kristina and other cherished family members.”
Cissy Houston was born Emily Drinkard on September 30, 1933, in Newark, N.J. Her singing career began early as part of the Gospel singing group, the Drinkard Four consisting of herself, sister Anne, and brothers Larry and Nicky Houston. Houston had an older sister, Lee, who would later become the mother of singers Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick.
Among Houston’s many accomplishments in both the secular and Gospel music worlds was her work as part of The Sweet Inspirations group with Doris Troy and her niece, Dee Dee Warwick. The group sang background for several artists such as Otis Redding, Lou Rawls, Wilson Pickett, and Dionne Warwick among others. Houston gave birth to her daughter Whitney in 1963, which led to her eventually switching the focus of her career after performing with the group as a background singer for Elvis Presley. Houston also won two Best Traditional Gospel Album Grammy Awards, the first for her album Face to Face in 1997 and the second for He Leadeth Me in 1999.
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Childish Gambino fans will have to wait to see his final lap as a rapper. He has canceled his tour due to needing surgery.
As spotted on Vulture the Edwards, Calif., native will have to go under the knife to repair a nagging injury. On Friday, Oct. 4, he shared an update regarding his health on X, formerly Twitter. “After my show in New Orleans, I went to the hospital in Houston to make sure of an ailment that had become apparent,” he wrote. “After being assessed, it became clear i would not perform that night, and after more tests, i could not perform the rest of the US tour in the time asked. As of now I have surgery scheduled and need time out to heal.”
The man born Donald Glover went on to reveal that the remaining dates for the Childish Gambino tour will be canceled in order to give his body the proper care. “My path to recovery is something I need to confront seriously. With that said, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the North American tour and the UK and European dates,” the rest of the post read. “Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. I want nothing more than to bring this show to the fans and perform. Until then, thanks for love, privacy, and support.”
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The tour coincided with the release of his final album Bando Stone & The New World; a concept project that would serve as the soundtrack to an upcoming movie of the same name. Back in 2017, he announced his plans to the retire from music marking this effort as his last entry in his discography. During an interview with the New York Times, he discussed why he decided to hang up his Rap persona. “It really was just like, ‘Oh, it’s done.’ It’s not fulfilling,” he admitted. “And I just felt like I didn’t need to build in this way anymore.”
You can see the trailer to Childish Gambino’s Bando Stone & The New World below.
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It’s been almost a month since Cardi B gave birth to her third child, and she’s since been doing her best to get back into the hourglass shape she’s become known for. But apparently, she’s not taking to kindly to people accusing her of doing so with the use of plastic surgery.
According to Page Six, the Grammy Award-winning rapper clapped back at social media users who are flooding her comments with accusations that she went under the knife to shed her baby weight after she posted some pics of herself in seemingly great post-birth shape. Though she wonders why her face is still chubby, Cardi seems proud of the progress that she’s been making with the weight-loss. When some commenters said that the plastic surgeon messed up her physical degree, she was quick to respond as she’s not the type to take any disrespect laying down.
Per Page Six:
“Y’all really need to relax ..This is how my body REALLY LOOKS LIKE,” she tweeted alongside recent photos of her wearing a nude black dress.
“My body looks exaggerated in the other video cause I have a 5X faja [girdle] on…I want yall to think wit yall brain ..Yall was just praising my body couple days ago …do yall think I went and got surgery in 2 days?”
Another netizen then said Cardi’s “stomach always looks like it’s about to rip apart” and bashed her for “focusing so much on how you look” when she just gave birth to her youngest daughter.
The Grammy winner responded, calling the social media user a “potato.”
“Bitch you literally look like a f–kin potato yet you talking bout my looks wit a passion ….This why I be dragging you bitches by yall draws cause bitch why you got soo much nerves,” she wrote alongside photos of the fan and a russet potato.
That last one reminds us of Cardi’s infamous “Mega Mind” clapback at a hater back in the day. Just another reminder that if you come for Cardi B, then prepare to get roasted on social media for all to see.
That being said someone reminded everyone that women can’t get any plastic surgery for six months after giving birth to a baby. A tweet that Cardi saw fit to share herself as people came with their knives out following her recent social media posts.
What do y’all think? Did Cardi B get some kind of surgery done, or are people hating to hate? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Since his arrest last month, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hard-pressed to find anyone (credible) to defend his “good” name out in these streets. But luckily for him he does have at least one person in his corner willing to go to the ends of the earth to protect what’s left of his reputation: his mother.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Janice Small Combs has broken her silence on the wild allegations and charges that her son is currently battling in both a court of law and the court of public opinion. Needless to say she isn’t buying into the allegations that her son is a sexual deviant and through her lawyer released a statement acknowledging that though Diddy has “made mistakes in the past, as we all have,” he’s not guilty of everything he’s been accused of being.
Per The Hollywood Reporter:
“It is heartbreaking to see my son judged not for the truth, but for a narrative created out of lies,” she said in the statement, which was shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “To bear witness what seems to be like a public lynching of my son before he has had the opportunity to prove his innocence is a pain too unbearable to put into words. Like every human being, my son deserves to have his day in court, to finally share his side, and to prove his innocence.”
The statement was released five days after it was revealed that Combs will face lawsuits from 120 additional accusers — he was already facing a dozen. Attorney Tony Buzbee said Tuesday that he represents several men and women who accuse Combs of sex crimes going back to 1991. Many accusers say they were raped after being drugged, Buzbee said.
While we’re not surprised that Ms. Combs has come to the defense of her son, we’re not sure it’s going to sway public opinion on Diddy at all. Still, Ms. Combs is doing what she can to help preserve her son’s reputation and even brought up the Cassie incident and explained why Diddy lied about ever putting hands on her.
“My son may not have been entirely truthful about certain things, such as denying he has ever gotten violent with an ex-girlfriend when the hotel’s surveillance showed otherwise,” she said. “Sometimes, the truth and a lie become so closely intertwined that it becomes terrifying to admit one part of the story, especially when that truth is outside the norm or is too complicated to be believed. This is why I believe my son’s civil legal team opted to settle the ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit instead of contesting it until the end, resulting in a ricochet effect as the federal government used this decision against my son by interpreting it as an admission of guilt.”
As for everyone else coming out the woodwork accusing Diddy of diddling them in prior years, Ms. Combs feels they’re just looking for a quick come-up at a time when her son is at his most vulnerable.
“These lies thrown at him are motivated by those seeking a financial gain, and not justice,” she said. “These individuals saw how quickly my son’s civil legal team settled his ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit, so they believe they can receive a quick payday by falsely accusing my son. False allegations of sexual assault thwart true victims of sexual violence from getting the justice they deserve. To make matters worse, the federal government is now using these lies to prosecute my son. This injustice has been unbearable for our family. The worst part of this ordeal is watching my beloved son be stripped of his dignity, not for what he did, but for what people choose to believe about him.”
Well, at least someone out here is fighting for Diddy at a time when even a brief association with him in the past can lead to all kinds of assumptions these days.
What do y’all think of Diddy’s mother speaking up for her son? Let us know in the comments section below.
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You can add Kevin Hart to the list of individuals who are disassociating themselves from Diddy. The comedian refused to answer questions about the time he hosted a party for the mogul.
The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, native was recently on his way to dine at LAVO restaurant in West Hollywood. Paparazzi happened to be there and asked him if he ever saw any baby oil when he hosted an event for the Bad Boy Entertainment founder. Kevin Hart responded cryptically saying, “when I hosted for Diddy?” The Ride Along star then made it clear that he doesn’t want to be involved with any scandal. “You asking the wrong person the wrong question, man. It’s not a good question.” When asked if he thought if Diddy would be safe in jail he doubled down on his earlier response saying, “wrong person, wrong question.”
Back in 2010, Kevin Hart hosted a private party for Diddy at The London Hotel in New York City, and the footage from this evening has since resurfaced. The invite-only event featured scantly clad women in each room of the penthouse and bottles of Cîroc vodka everywhere. At one point, a female’s hair catches on fire while sitting in a tub. This party was also attended by Usher, Swizz Beatz, Fabolous and Diddy’s Dirty Money bandmates Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper.
It is unclear whether Diddy is accused of any wrongdoing at this specific event. You can view the footage from the Kevin Hart-hosted Diddy party below.
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Just 10 months after Halle Bailey and DDG welcomed their first child together, it looks like they’re going to be co-parenting their baby boy going forward. Reports are circulating that the once happy couple are going their separate ways.
According to TMZ, The Little Mermaid star and “Impatient” rapper are headed for Splitsville, but apparently it was an amicable breakup. Going the opposite route of say a Cardi B and Offset style of separation, DDG took to social media to announce the sudden turn of events and suggested that the two sat down like grown adults before coming to the sad decision. “After much reflection and heartfelt conversations, Halle and I have decided to go our separate ways,” DDG said. “This decision was not easy, but we believe it’s the best path forward for both of us.”
Not one to throw shots at his former beau turned baby mama, DDG added, “I cherish the time we’ve spent together and the love we’ve shared,” and “Despite the changes in our relationship, our love for each other remains deep and true. We are still best friends and adore each other.”
You have to love how they didn’t allow things to get messy in the public eye. At least not yet anyway.
While DDG has taken to social media to fill the world in on what’s going on in his personal life and how he feels, Halle Bailey has remained mum on the situation thus far. It might be a while before she opens up about their current situation.
What do y’all think of Halle Bailey and DDG’s sudden breakup? Sound off in the comments section below.
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John Amos, a beloved television and film actor, was revealed to have died earlier this year in August with the news coming as a shock to his longtime fans. Among those blindsided by the news of Jon Amos’ passing were members of his family, and his daughter shared a moving post on social media as the Amos family continues to process the matter.
Shannon Amos, the daughter of John Amos, shared on Instagram a video post with her father and a statement regarding how she was unaware of his death until the news broke wide online.
From Instagram:
I am without words…Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John Allen Amos, Jr., transitioned on August 21st.
We are devastated and left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago, learning about it through the media like so many of you.
This should be a time of honoring and celebrating his life, yet we are struggling to navigate the wave of emotions and uncertainties surrounding his passing. Still, there is some semblance of peace in knowing my father is finally free.
Ms. Amos continued on Instagram writing, “My family and I deeply appreciate the outpouring of love, calls, and texts. Please continue to hold our family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.”
In a The Hollywood Reporter article published in November 2023, the piece depicted tension between Amos’ daughter and his son, K.C. Amos. The pair both accused the other of mishandling the health of their famous father, stating instances of negligence and other charges.
A quick scan of K.C. Amos’ Instagram page doesn’t make any mention of John Amos.
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Chino XL, a rapper who established his roots in the early 1990s, died in July and now the details of his unfortunate passing have been revealed. According to a statement released by his family, Chino XL died of suicide.
As seen on EIN Presswire, the family of Chino XL shared the statement detailing how the former Art of Origin member lost his life, doing so in an effort to help others who may be struggling.
From EIN Presswire:
“With the most profound sadness imaginable, we share the news that our beloved father decided to end his own Life.”. The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s office lists his official cause of death as asphyxia as a result of ligature hanging. “It’s been the most painful and personal experience of our lives but in honor of Suicide Awareness Month, we decided to share this truth. Dad would hope that this news may help someone else stay alive.” Barbosa battled life-long depression and in 2020 was diagnosed with congenital heart failure.
In the collective words of his daughters: “Our father was our rock and our best friend. Papa Bear loved us and taught us so much. Hundreds of emails, texts, chats and beautiful posts and comments on social media, have shown us that Dad was a fountain of strength to so many. He encouraged and comforted pretty much everyone in his path and left this dimension with an untouchable creative legacy. We are grateful beyond words for our time with Dad and are overwhelmed by the immeasurable global outpouring of love from around the world. We will forever navigate this catastrophic loss and ask for continued privacy.”
The statement adds that the estate of Chino XL will work with organizations focused on suicide prevention, at-risk youth, and children’s neuroblastoma. There will also be a foundation named after the God’s Carpenter artist beginning next year.
If you, a loved one, or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideations, please call The Lifeline by dialing 988 (in the U.S.) or visit https://988lifeline.org/
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