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Diddy has yet another lawsuit that has come his way. Sara from Da Band has filed a $60 million dollar claim against him for harassment and more.
People is reporting that Sara Rivers, formerly known as Sara Stokes, who successfully landed a Bad Boy Entertainment record deal by competing on Making The Band, has filed a legal grievance against her former CEO. The lawsuit is 148 pages long and details how she alleged suffered under Diddy’s tyranny during her run as the group’s only vocalist.
In the complaint, she says that not only did Diddy harass her but also assaulted her. Rivers says she also had to work under inhumane conditions where Diddy frequently criticized her appearance and even made fun of her for having bulimia. She also infers that Diddy creeped her out on several occasions by talking to her so closely to “where he could kiss her and asks her in a low, sensual voice how she is doing, if she’s ok and if she needed anything at all.” The paperwork also states that Diddy was also guilty of “making physical threats to group members,” and claims that he “threatened to eat the face of one person and kill another.”
Diddy’s legal team have denied the claims in an exclusive statement to People. “This is yet another example of false claims being filed against Mr. Combs. No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor,” the communication reads. “We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason. With the deadline for New York’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act expiring tomorrow, it’s clear that opportunists are rushing to file last-minute, meritless claims. Mr. Combs remains confident he will prevail in court.”
Diddy’s federal trial is set to commence in May.
The 25th annual BET Awards is set to air on Monday, June 9. It will mark the first time that Culture’s Biggest Night, as the show likes to call itself, will not air on a Sunday night since 2008. The show shifted to Sundays in June 2009 after airing on Tuesdays for its first eight years on the air, 2001-2008.
The move to Monday avoids a conflict with the Tony Awards, which are scheduled for Sunday, June 8, on CBS. The. network in recent years has simulcast the BET Awards, though this year’s simulcast partners have not yet been named. CBS has aired the Tonys every year since 1978. The date and host (Cynthia Erivo) of this year’s Tonys were announced two weeks ago.
The BET Awards will air live on BET from Los Angeles. The venue and host have not yet been announced. The show has been held at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live every year since 2013 (except for a virtual show in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic). Taraji P. Henson hosted the show last year, and also in 2021 and 2022.
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Last year, Drake led the nominations for the BET Awards with seven nods, but was shut out on the night. Usher received a lifetime achievement award, but the best news for him was probably coupling that honorary award with a win in a competitive category – best male R&B/pop artist. Tyla and Victoria Monét also won two awards on the night.
Connie Orlando, EVP of specials, music programming & music strategy for BET, serves as executive producer for the 2025 BET Awards, along with Jamal Noisette, SVP of tentpoles & music community engagement. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as executive producers.
The BET Experience 2025 (BETX) is set to run from Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8. The event promises “exclusive performances, celebrity panels, fan experiences, and more” from “the biggest names in entertainment, sports and culture.”
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Texas Representative Al Green made a powerful protest during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address until being ejected.
On Tuesday (March 4), President Donald Trump began the first State of the Union address of his second term in office. The tense air in the chambers grew as Democratic Representative Al Green stood up just two minutes in and began to shout at Trump, pointing his cane. “You have no mandate to cut Medicaid!” he yelled. Republican congresspeople began to chant “U-S-A! U-S-A!” and clapped while yelling at Green to sit down. House of Representatives Majority Speaker Mike Johnson warned Green to sit down or be removed from the chambers, stating that members of Congress “are directed to uphold and maintain decorum in the house and to cease any further disruptions.” When Green refused to sit, Vice President JD Vance made a “get out” motion with his thumb.
“Finding that members continue to engage in willful and concerted disruption of proper decorum, the chair now directs the Sergeant-at-arms to restore order,” Johnson read from a sheet of paper, making the ejection official. “Remove this gentleman from the chamber!” Green was then led out as Republicans applauded. Outside, the 77-year-old Green spoke to reporters from C-SPAN. “I’ll accept the punishment. It’s worth it to let people know that there’s some of us who are going to stand up against this president’s desire to cut Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security,” he said.
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Green plans to introduce articles of impeachment against President Trump over his comments about acquiring the Gaza Strip – the Houston-based politician initiated three unsuccessful attempts to impeach Trump during his first term. His protest was a contrast to reports that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democratic congressional leaders to attend and not cause any disruptions. Many who attended held up signs that read “Save Medicaid” and “Musk Steals.” referring to tech billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts with DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency).
The protest visibly rattled Trump, as other Democratic congress members walked out at various points during his speech, which included fellow Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett, and Florida Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost who was spotted wearing a black t-shirt with a message on the back that read, “No Kings Live Here.” Other Democratic lawmakers such as New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez chose not to attend the State of the Union address.
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Tracy Morgan is returning to NBC and will star in a new comedy series pilot.
Morgan will play a disgraced former football player on mission to repair his image in the series from Tina Fey and other 30 Rock alum Robert Carlock, who serve as Fey’s co-showrunner and writer, Sam Means, as well as producers Eric Gurian and David Miner.
Variety reports Carlock and Means will pen the new pilot, which will be live on NBC if it gets picked up. Outside of Morgan, no other names have been announced regarding the yet-to-be-named show.
Universal Television and production companies Little Stranger, Bevel Gears, and 3 Arts are also involved in the single-camera pilot.
For Morgan, he will be booked and busy, last year it was announced that he would be starring in a Paramount+ spinoff of CBS’ The Neighborhood titled Crutch, where he will play Cedric The Entertainer’s character, Calvin Butler’s cousin.
If you’re wondering how Morgan will be able to star in two sitcoms on competing networks, Variety reports that his deal allows him to do so without any worries.
This new project will reunite Morgan and Fey, who starred in NBC’s 30 Rock from 2006 to 2013, which lasted seven seasons. His performance as fan favorite Tracy Jordan earned him an Emmy nomination.
Before 30 Rock, Morgan rose to fame during his seven seasons on Saturday Night Live thanks to his characters, Astronaut Jones and Brian Fellows. He eventually got his own comedy series, The Tracy Morgan Show.
That’s not where Morgan’s credits end. In 2023, he released the Max stand-up special Tracy Morgan: Takin’ It Too Far. He was also in Martin and starred in TBS’ The Last OG, Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers, and Green Eggs and Ham.
Jennifer Hudson inadvertently became part of the action at a New York Knicks game Tuesday (March 4), with the vocalist taking a basketball to the face in a moment that’s going viral on social media. In a clip from the team’s match against the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden, Hudson sits courtside with […]
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Former Mayor Sylvester Turner, a true Houston legend, passed away at 70, leaving a huge impact on the city he loved.
.Born on September 27th, 1954, Turner was always proud to rep H-Town, showing love for his home every chance he got. As a lifelong Texan, he understood the importance of Houston’s culture and made sure to always honor it, especially the city’s massive influence on Hip-Hop.
Houston is home to some of the most iconic figures in Hip-Hop, and Turner was always embraced by the community. One of his last big moves as mayor was declaring December 13th “Hip Hop History Day” in honor of the city’s legendary music scene. This day celebrated Houston’s undeniable mark on the culture, paying tribute to the artists, producers, and key players who helped shape the sound that the world knows today.
The event, hosted by Bun B and Donnie Houston, brought together the biggest names from the city’s Hip-Hop scene—artists, producers, label execs, DJs, and more. It was a moment to reflect on H-Town’s history and recognize the people who helped put it on the map, from the underground to the mainstream. Today, we remember Mayor Sylvester Turner for his deep connection to Houston’s Hip-Hop culture. The love from artists and fans across the city speaks volumes about his legacy.
From his time in office to his final act of honoring the culture, Turner made sure H-Town’s influence was felt far and wide. He may be gone, but the impact he made on the city and its music scene will live on forever.
The 77th Emmy Awards will broadcast live coast-to-coast from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 14 (8-11 p.m. ET/5-8 p.m. PT) on CBS. The show will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards, where the bulk of Emmys are awarded, […]
Mercury Records has promoted Tyler Arnold to chairman/CEO and Ben Adelson to president/COO of the label, the company announced Wednesday (March 5). Arnold previously served as president while Adelson served as general manager at the label, which they relaunched in 2022.
Under Arnold and Adelson’s leadership, Mercury has released hit albums including Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion and The Diamond Collection, Noah Kahan’s Stick Season (Forever) and, via the label’s partnership with Big Loud, Morgan Wallen‘s One Thing At A Time and Dangerous: The Double Album. Most recently, Wallen’s single “I’m the Problem” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Arnold and Adelson will report to REPUBLIC Collective founder/chairman/CEO Monte Lipman and founder/vice-chairman/COO Avery Lipman, who noted in a statement, “Tyler and Ben began their careers at Republic, and we’ve had a front-row seat to their incredible growth. It’s been nothing short of inspiring to watch. With Mercury, they are building a legacy that honors the label’s history by developing, breaking and supporting the next generation of career-defining artists.”
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“The last three years at Mercury have been incredibly special,” said Arnold. “I could not be prouder of our artists, our team and the culture we’ve created. Ben and I set out to build a label that supported artist development with time, patience and a real commitment to A&R and creative marketing. I’m very grateful to Monte and Avery for their continued support of our vision and am so excited for this next chapter of Mercury Records.”
Adelson added, “I am honored to continue building the legacy of Mercury Records. More than anything, I’m most proud of our authentic and dynamic roster and the team we have brought together. Thank you to Monte and Avery for their continued support and guidance.”
New York-based Arnold started as an intern at Republic Records and, after joining the label as an A&R assistant, signed Malone. He ultimately rose to the role of vp. In addition to Malone, he’s also signed such top acts as Metro Boomin and Bo Burnham and partnered with Big Loud to build Wallen into a superstar. He has been named to Billboard‘s Power 100, R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players, Country Power Players and 40 Under 40 lists.
Los Angeles-based Adelson also started at Republic as an intern and was hired as an assistant to Avery Lipman in 2008. He subsequently managed Young the Giant, kickstarting the band’s rise to an arena-level act, before rejoining Republic as director of A&R and rising to become executive vp of A&R in 2018. He has signed artists including Kahan, James Bay, Stephen Sanchez, Conan Gray and Lord Huron. He has been named to Billboard‘s Power 100, Country Power Players and 40 Under 40 lists.
The Mercury Records roster also includes AJR, Chelsea Cutler, Bay, Jeremy Zucker, Huron, Sanchez and ZAYN.
The world has been watching in shock as President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk break from long-held norms and attempt to concentrate political power in the presidency. Now, internet sensation Randy Rainbow is taking the pair to task for their latest executive actions.
In a new video posted Wednesday (March 5), Rainbow created another fake interview between himself, the president and Musk, where he called out the pair for making massive cuts to federal programs while attacking marginalized communities.
“Look, I realize the government might be a little bloated — trust me, I know bloated when I see it,” Rainbow says in the clip while gesturing at Trump and Musk. “But you two dime-store dictators are tearing down institutions and eroding our rights. It’s starting to feel super constitutional crisis-y.”
As is tradition in Rainbow’s parody videos, the clip then transitions to a parody version of “Defying Gravity” from Wicked, in which Rainbow begins to unravel “the same routine” that Trump is using from his first presidency. Playing both parts of Glinda and Elphaba, the comedian lambasts the president’s lack of care for the very concept of the power of the people.
“Close your mouth, you creep/ It’s time to cry, ‘Buh-bye democracy,’” Rainbow sings. “And watch this guy defy democracy/ Would someone stop this clown?!”
As the video continues, Rainbow’s costumes change constantly between the pink frocks of Glinda, the green face of Elphaba and the furry bodies of the flying monkeys as he begins to take shots at the Democrats’ inactivity in combating Trump’s proposals. When he finally arrives at the song’s iconic final moments, he extends the track just so he can fit all of his worst adjectives about Trump into one musical phrase.
“And no one in the whole U.S./ Can save us from this bleach blond mess?/ Who’s bats–t, cruel, obsessed with walls/ With ears of steel and tiny balls,” Rainbow sings while floating above the White House. “An actual convicted felon/ Dragging us all down to hell/ A narcissistic, instigating/ Fascist crook who feeds on hating/ Anyone outside his cult/ No porn star, Dem or sane adult/ Is ever going to stop this clown!”
Wacth Rainbow’s full Wicked parody above.
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