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Singer Tyrese Gibson faces misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after authorities say his Cane Corso mastiffs killed a neighbor's dog on Sept. 18 in a Buckhead neighborhood. Police issued a warrant, and Gibson was instructed to surrender by Sept. 26, but he has not complied. Fulton County Captain...

Shaquille O'Neal denied dating influencer Sophie Rain after photographs from her 21st birthday celebration sparked speculation on social media. The 53-year-old former NBA player responded to TikToker Noah Glenn Carter's video, stating that he does not pursue relationships with women that young...

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner filed a defamation lawsuit against Ray J after he suggested the pair could face federal racketeering charges. The singer made the claims in TMZ Presents: United States v. Sean Combs and repeated them on a livestream with Chrisean Rock. The complaint states no...

Private-sector employment declined by 32,000 positions in September, according to ADP data, representing the steepest contraction since early 2023. The federal government shutdown prevented the Bureau of Labor Statistics from releasing its official employment figures, leaving analysts without...

Young Thug confirmed his attempts to reconcile Drake and Future on a livestream with Adin Ross. The rapper referenced his song Miss My Dogs, which mentions efforts to unite Drake, Metro Boomin, and Future. He presented text messages that proved he had pursued this goal while incarcerated, and...

GloRilla accused Georgia authorities of mishandling her case after officials charged the rapper with felony marijuana possession following a home invasion at her Forsyth County residence in July. Three armed intruders broke into the property while she performed in Indianapolis for WNBA All-Star...

Joshua Allen, the Season 4 winner of So You Think You Can Dance, died after a train struck him near his residence in Texas on Tuesday. Fort Worth authorities transported the 35-year-old dancer to a hospital, but he was pronounced dead. A relative told TMZ that Allen prioritized faith and...

Chris Gotti expressed frustration with Ashanti's response to the death of his brother, Irv Gotti, on The Breakfast Club this week. He stated that a text message from the singer felt insufficient given their shared history at Murder Inc. Chris emphasized his role in establishing Ashanti's career...

Young Thug confirmed his breakup with Mariah the Scientist on a live stream with Adin Ross on Tuesday. The rapper stated that he had broken up with her, but he still considers her his girlfriend, although she likely does not view him as her boyfriend. Speculation about their relationship...

Nicki Minaj initiated a social media dispute with Cardi B through multiple tweets that referenced fertility, legal matters, and family members. Cardi B responded by challenging Minaj to a meeting in person, defending her daughter, Kulture, and sharing screenshots of album bundle pricing to...

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill will not require additional surgery after undergoing a procedure on Tuesday to address a dislocated left knee and torn ligaments from his ACL. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter that the operation proceeded successfully, and Hill...

NBC announced that Snoop Dogg will serve as the network's primetime correspondent for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The rapper will provide coverage from northern Italy, traveling between Milan's urban landscape and the Dolomite mountain range. His reporting will showcase Olympic competition...

Fire officials say an explosion in a ventilation shaft collapsed part of a Bronx apartment tower on Wednesday morning, but no one was hurt. The New York City Fire Department responded to 207 Alexander Avenue after 8 a.m. when a structure attached to the building gave way. Fire Commissioner...

Philippine authorities report 72 fatalities from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck on Tuesday night, and rescue teams warn the number may increase as operations continue. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council confirmed deaths across multiple municipalities, with Bogo...

A Minnesota man was admitted on Tuesday for attempting to support ISIS after authorities intercepted his travel plans and discovered extremist materials in his possession. Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, 23, faces sentencing after pleading guilty to providing material support to a designated foreign...

A wooden scaffold failure at a church construction site in northern Ethiopia killed at least 30 worshippers and injured more than 200 others on the Virgin Mary feast day. The disaster occurred at St. Mary's Church in Arerti town within the Amhara region's North Shewa Zone when timber beams...

The World Health Organization reports that Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reached 64, and 42 people have died since the outbreak began. Seven new infections emerged in Bulape Health Zone within Kasai Province, but WHO officials note that fatality rates are decreasing...

The United Nations Security Council voted on Tuesday to establish a Gang Suppression Force in Haiti, replacing the struggling Kenyan-led security mission. Twelve council members supported the measure, while China, Pakistan, and Russia abstained from the vote on the resolution co-authored by...

Apple faces a federal lawsuit alleging religious discrimination after terminating a longtime employee who requested accommodations for the Jewish Sabbath. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims the tech company fired the worker in January 2024 after he requested to avoid Friday and...

Kenya expects to generate 1.2 trillion shillings from tourism by 2027 through increased continental travel under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced on Thursday that the nation will pursue 1 trillion shillings from regional opportunities...