#FASHIONFILES: Jalen Green fronts new imagery for Calvin Klein.
Calvin Klein returns to familiar territory with its latest imagery. Jalen Green takes the spotlight in the brand’s Cotton Classics boxer briefs, ’90s-style light-wash jeans, and a brushed wool cardigan.
Green’s Calvin Klein outfit offers a stripped-back look of confidence. It recalls the clarity of the brand’s 1990s era yet lands with the self-assurance of someone raised on that evolving legacy.
The images are anchored in a timeless simplicity. Green’s gaze carries the mood as his cardigan sits loose, his denim hangs easy, and Calvin Klein’s underwear waistband serves as signature.
#RHOA: Kandi Burruss Had No Idea Todd Tucker Was Talking To Other Women
Kandi Burruss revealed new details about her split from Todd Tucker.
The reality star and mogul told People that she filed for divorce on Nov. 21 and that the decision followed learning Tucker had been “talking to other women behind her back,” an insider said. “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star, who shares son Ace, 9, and daughter Blaze, 6, with Tucker, is asking for privacy as she navigates the aftermath.
In the wake of the announcement, Burruss addressed fans on an Amazon Live, admitting the emotional toll of the situation, “I’m going to be very honest with you. I am up and down,” she said, adding candidly, “I’m all over the place.” She also acknowledged the difficulty of the moment while emphasizing family first: “Sometimes things just don’t work out. It just is what it is.”
Sources told People that the split had been “brewing for a while,” and that Burruss was blindsided upon discovering Tucker’s alleged communications with other women. A representative for Burruss did not comment to People, and Tucker did not respond to requests for comment. Despite the breakup, the couple spent Thanksgiving together as a family shortly after Blaze’s 6th birthday, showing the two are amicable and can co-parent peacefully.
Burruss said the separation is a step toward protecting her peace and pouring into her work and children. This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains on protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect,” she told People, asking for privacy, grace, and understanding as the family transitions.
#MusicNews: Legendary R&B Group Blackstreet is back Signs Deal With XOXO Entertainment
Legendary R&B group Blackstreet has signed a new deal with XOXO Entertainment, the label and management company owned by producer Adam H. Hurstfield.
The quartet (Chauncey “Black” Hannibal, Levi Little, Mark Middleton and Eric Williams) joins a roster that includes pop&b band 98 Degrees.
“We are beyond excited to partner with Blackstreet. As some of the greatest architects of that legendary ’90s R&B sound, their music shaped the soundtrack of our lives, defined an era, and left an unmistakable imprint on global culture,” says Hurstfield, who is also the president of the company.
“Around the world, fans have been yearning for that authentic feeling again, and at XOXO Entertainment, we are devoted to bringing it back, side by side with the very legends who created it. We are honored to help amplify Blackstreet’s iconic legacy into this exciting new chapter.”
In a joint statement, the group shares, “BLACKSTREET has always stood for timeless music, true artistry, excellence, and evolution. Partnering with XOXO Entertainment feels like the perfect alignment, where vision, passion, and creativity meet. As a group, we’re excited and honored to join forces with a team that shares our energy and commitment to taking BLACKSTREET into a new era. This partnership is powerful, and together we’re ready to create moments the world will remember. This next chapter will be iconic.”
According to a press release, Blackstreet’s next chapter will include new music and a world tour in 2026. The group’s last album, Level II, was released in 2003 via DreamWorks Records. Preceded by the lead single, “Deep,” the album debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200.
As Blackstreet gears up for a new era, the group’s sophomore album, Another Level, turns 30 in 2026. The album included vocals from then-new members Williams and Middleton, and featured their signature hits “No Diggity” and “Don’t Leave Me.”
Another Level debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and remains their highest-charting album to date.
#HipHopNews: 6IX9INE Sentenced To Three Months For Violating Probation – Report
6ix9ine has reportedly been sentenced to three months in prison for violating his probation in connection with his 2018 RICO case.
On Friday (Dec. 5), Tekashi appeared before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer in Federal District Court in Manhattan, N.Y. Before the rapper was sentenced, Judge Englemayer consulted with the probation office, which had previously suggested 6ix9ine serve three months of additional house arrest. They revealed 6ix9ine has undergone mental health treatment and been counseled about his actions on social media.
"You've been throwing resources at him but he's still a dumpster fire," Judge Englemayer responded, according to Inner City Press. "You have repeatedly violated your conditions and the Court's trust. All you had to do was not violate. But you had cocaine and MDMA in your home. You chased a man and beat him until you realized he had a gun."
The judge then sentenced Tekashi to three months.
6ix9ine has violated the terms of his supervised release three times. The post-prison stipulations stem from his 2019 plea deal in a racketeering case where he was charged along with several members of New York's Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang, but turned State's witness.
In October of 2024, Tekashi tested positive for Meth and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. This March, his Florida home was raided by authorities who discovered guns and drugs. In July, he pleaded guilty to cocaine and MDMA possession in connection with the raid. Then, while awaiting sentencing for the violations, he attacked a man at a mall in Palm Beach County, Fla., which he also copped to.
6ix9ine is scheduled to turn himself in to begin serving his sentence on Jan. 6, 2026.
R&B Music Legend Alexander O'Neal Hospitalized After Terrifying Apartment Fire
An R&B musician who collaborated with Prince years ago was hospitalized on December 5 after a fire broke out in his apartment.
Alexander O’Neal worked with Prince in the 1980s. He was the lead singer for the Prince-connected band The Time for a while, but he was fired and replaced by Morris Day. O’Neal went on to have a solid solo career and was still performing not long ago.
According to TMZ, O’Neal and his wife, Cynthia O’Neal, were at their apartment in Burnsville, Minnesota, when he woke up and discovered a fire. He had just been released from the hospital hours before the fire after an almost two-week stay.
Cynthia O’Neal told TMZ that her husband awakened her around 1 a.m. “with his arms in the air” as the fire grew. She saw “a bubble of fire” in the cord connected to the oxygen machine that Alexander O’Neal needed.
In addition, she told the media outlet, there was a small fire on the apartment floor that the musician tried to put out with his foot. He burned his foot doing that, and then the mattress caught on fire, too.
The couple left their apartment and called 911. They carefully made their way down three flights of stairs from their apartment to the ground, and they were rushed by ambulance to the hospital.
Before the fire, the singer spent almost two weeks in the intensive care unit at the hospital. Cynthia O’Neal told TMZ that he had been on life support and while at the hospital, while experiencing an enlarged heart and bacterial pneumonia.
After the fire, she was released from the hospital once she had been checked out. Alexander O’Neal, however, stayed at the hospital so doctors could do testing, especially related to his lungs. He was released later in the day on December 5.
Sadly, the couple’s apartment was “totally demolished,” she told TMZ. “There was nothing left. There was water up to my ankles,” she revealed. She noted that upon returning to the apartment, she found her husband’s medication bottles melted.
The apartment fire destroyed four units in total, a Burnsville city representative told TMZ. Local media outlet KSTP reported that two people were taken to the hospital, indicating nobody from neighboring apartments was seriously injured.
While four apartments were impacted by the fire, KSTP noted that the rest of the residents were able to return to their units.
Cynthia O’Neal stated, “We are so happy to be alive. We may not have a toothbrush, but we have a car! Our spirits remain good and we are moving forward.”
Son of DJ Quik Faces 40 Years In Prison For Fatal Shooting
DJ Quik’s son, David Marvin Blake Jr., was found guilty in connection to a deadly 2022 shooting Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that a jury reached a verdict on Thursday (Dec. 4). Blake was convicted of second-degree murder in addition to shooting from a motor vehicle. The charges stem from the killing of 31-year-old Julio Moises Cardoza, Jr.
Cardoza was fatally shot on May 25, 2022. Now Blake is facing up to 40 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for February 6, 2026.
Prosecutors say the incident occurred after a fight broke out between Cardoza and another man in Downey, CA. Blake, who was nearby, allegedly opened fire from a vehicle, striking Cardoza multiple times before driving off. Cardoza was taken to a hospital, but later died from his injuries. Blake was arrested the next day. His bail was set at $2 million.
Blake is the son of G-Funk pioneer DJ Quik. Prior to his conviction, Blake was building his own name in music. He appeared on his father’s 2014 album The Midnight Life.
KTLA reports that at the time of the shooting Blake was also working with Compton City Councilman Issac Galvan as a liaison. Galvan was removed from office in 2022 for his own set of legal trouble. He faced election fraud allegations and pled and pled guilty to accepted bribes tied to cannabis permits.
Blake’s sentencing is scheduled for February 6, 2026.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that a jury reached a verdict on Thursday (Dec. 4). Blake was convicted of second-degree murder in addition to shooting from a motor vehicle. The charges stem from the killing of 31-year-old Julio Moises Cardoza, Jr.
Cardoza was fatally shot on May 25, 2022. Now Blake is facing up to 40 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for February 6, 2026.
Prosecutors say the incident occurred after a fight broke out between Cardoza and another man in Downey, CA. Blake, who was nearby, allegedly opened fire from a vehicle, striking Cardoza multiple times before driving off. Cardoza was taken to a hospital, but later died from his injuries. Blake was arrested the next day. His bail was set at $2 million.
Blake is the son of G-Funk pioneer DJ Quik. Prior to his conviction, Blake was building his own name in music. He appeared on his father’s 2014 album The Midnight Life.
KTLA reports that at the time of the shooting Blake was also working with Compton City Councilman Issac Galvan as a liaison. Galvan was removed from office in 2022 for his own set of legal trouble. He faced election fraud allegations and pled and pled guilty to accepted bribes tied to cannabis permits.
Blake’s sentencing is scheduled for February 6, 2026.
Jeremy O. Harris Arrested In Japan On Drug Smuggling Allegations
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris was reportedly arrested last month at an airport in Japan on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country, per The Guardian.
The Slave Play writer was reportedly detained at Okinawa’s Naha Airport November 16 after a customs officer found 0.78 grams of the synthetic drug, MDMA, in Harris’ tote. He was then arrested on suspicion of violating the country’s Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act.
Local customs officials filed a criminal accusation with the regional prosecutor’s office on Thursday to begin formal charging proceedings against Harris.
As Reuters reports, Japan maintains strict drug laws with severe penalties for possession and smuggling offenses. Even common medications and over-the-counter drugs in the United States are illegal in Japan. Even with a valid U.S prescription, travelers are at risk for bringing banned substances to Japan.
Authorities have not clarified whether Harris has addressed the allegations, entered a plea deal, or secured legal representation in Japan.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, until a few days ago, Harris was expected to attend Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival to promote Pete Ohs’ upcoming film Erupcja, which he co-wrote and stars in alongside Charli XCX. His name has since been dropped from the festival’s slate.
Harris, 36, has become of the most prolific young writers and producers in the entertainment industry. He rose to prominence with with his Tony-nominated Slave Play in 2018. His stage work also includes Daddy: A Melodrama, Black Exhibition, Yell: A Documentary of My Time Here, and Spirit of the People, the latter of which made its world premiere this summer at Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris was reportedly arrested last month at an airport in Japan on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country, per The Guardian.
The Slave Play writer was reportedly detained at Okinawa’s Naha Airport November 16 after a customs officer found 0.78 grams of the synthetic drug, MDMA, in Harris’ tote. He was then arrested on suspicion of violating the country’s Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act.
Local customs officials filed a criminal accusation with the regional prosecutor’s office on Thursday to begin formal charging proceedings against Harris.
As Reuters reports, Japan maintains strict drug laws with severe penalties for possession and smuggling offenses. Even common medications and over-the-counter drugs in the United States are illegal in Japan. Even with a valid U.S prescription, travelers are at risk for bringing banned substances to Japan.
Authorities have not clarified whether Harris has addressed the allegations, entered a plea deal, or secured legal representation in Japan.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, until a few days ago, Harris was expected to attend Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival to promote Pete Ohs’ upcoming film Erupcja, which he co-wrote and stars in alongside Charli XCX. His name has since been dropped from the festival’s slate.
Harris, 36, has become of the most prolific young writers and producers in the entertainment industry. He rose to prominence with with his Tony-nominated Slave Play in 2018. His stage work also includes Daddy: A Melodrama, Black Exhibition, Yell: A Documentary of My Time Here, and Spirit of the People, the latter of which made its world premiere this summer at Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist Of Booker T And The M.G.’s, Passes Away At 84
Steve Cropper, the iconic soulful guitarist and songwriter of Stax’s Booker T. and the M.G.’s, has passed away. He was 84.
According to NPR, Pat Mitchell Worley, president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, said that Cropper passed on Wednesday in Nashville.
A cause of death has not been released. Eddie Gore, a long-term associate, said he was with Cropper on Tuesday at a rehabilitation facility in Nashville. Cropper had recently suffered a fall.
“He’s such a good human,” Gore said. “We were blessed to have him, for sure.”
Born in Dora, MO, his family relocated to Memphis when he was nine. He began playing guitar at 14 years old.
While in high school, Cropper formed his first band, Royal Spades, which included bassist Donald “Duck” Dunn. Saxophonist Charles “Packy” Axton joined the group, whose mother and uncle, Estelle Axton and Jim Stewart, operated a small record label, Satellite Records, soon renamed Stax.
When Mar-Keys became the label’s horn section, Cropper and other members of Mar-Keys formed Booker T. and the M.G. ‘s. The racially integrated band featured keyboard player Booker T. Jones, Dunn and drummer Al Jackson. They created classics such as “Green Onions,” “Hang ‘Em High”, and “Time Is Tight.” The MGs backed Otis Redding, Sam & Dave and others.
According to NPR, Pat Mitchell Worley, president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, said that Cropper passed on Wednesday in Nashville.
A cause of death has not been released. Eddie Gore, a long-term associate, said he was with Cropper on Tuesday at a rehabilitation facility in Nashville. Cropper had recently suffered a fall.
“He’s such a good human,” Gore said. “We were blessed to have him, for sure.”
Born in Dora, MO, his family relocated to Memphis when he was nine. He began playing guitar at 14 years old.
While in high school, Cropper formed his first band, Royal Spades, which included bassist Donald “Duck” Dunn. Saxophonist Charles “Packy” Axton joined the group, whose mother and uncle, Estelle Axton and Jim Stewart, operated a small record label, Satellite Records, soon renamed Stax.
When Mar-Keys became the label’s horn section, Cropper and other members of Mar-Keys formed Booker T. and the M.G. ‘s. The racially integrated band featured keyboard player Booker T. Jones, Dunn and drummer Al Jackson. They created classics such as “Green Onions,” “Hang ‘Em High”, and “Time Is Tight.” The MGs backed Otis Redding, Sam & Dave and others.
Cropper always considered himself a rhythm player. “I’ve always thought of myself as a rhythm player,” Cropper said in an interview. “I get off on the fact that I can play something over and over and over. While other guitar players don’t want to even know about that. They won’t even play the same riff or the same lick twice.”
A successful songwriter, he co-wrote classics such as Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” and Wilson Pickett’s “In the Midnight Hour.” He also served as an A&R man and producer at Stax, working with artists like Sam & Dave and Eddie Floyd. In the 80s, he became a member of The Blues Brothers Band, appearing in both films.
Cropper, along with Booker T. & the M.G.’s, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
Brian McKnight’s Ex-Wife Slams Him For Not Saying ‘I Love You’ To Their Dying Son
Brian McKnight’s ex-wife said she was “heartbroken” that the singer refused to tell their son Niko, “I love you,” while he was dying.
Julie McKnight shared her disappointment with Brian in an exclusive statement to Page Six on Friday.
“Those words should come easily, freely, and often,” Julie McKnight said. “And in Niko’s case, lying on his sick bed, fighting through pain, fear, and uncertainty, he deserved that love spoken over him more than ever.”
Julie, who was married to Brian from 1990 to 2003, added that “there is nothing more heartbreaking than hearing your child say that all they want is to simply have his father say those three words.”
“No child should have to long for something so basic, so pure, so necessary to the human heart,” Julie continued. “As his mother, hearing those words from him cut deeper than anything I could have imagined.
“It reminded me of how powerful love is and how deeply our children depend on it, especially in their most fragile moments,” she added.
Julie noted that all she “ever wanted… Niko to feel safe, cherished, and unconditionally loved.”
“I pray that every parent understands the weight of their words. The importance of their presence, and the healing that love spoken and shown can bring,” Julie stated.
As previously reported, Brian McKnight Jr.said his father did not tell Niko he loved him. At the time, Nike was suffering from terminal cancer.
McKnight Jr. said the moment was “one of the darkest and coldest and most disheartening memories” of his life. He recalled his brother calling him, “sobbing … looking death in the eye.” His father said that he “can’t arbitrarily say that I love you.”
“All my brother wanted, needed, asked for was my father to tell him he loves him,” McKnight Jr. said.
“Because I knew where my dad was, I told [Niko], ‘Dad is gone,” he continued.
The Grammy-nominated singer has been at odds with his children for several years. In 2023, t legally changed his name so it would match that of a newborn son with his current wife. He then referred to his older biological children — including Brian Jr. and Niko — as “products of sin.”
Brian McKnight’s ex-wife said she was “heartbroken” that the singer refused to tell their son Niko, “I love you,” while he was dying.
Julie McKnight shared her disappointment with Brian in an exclusive statement to Page Six on Friday.
“Those words should come easily, freely, and often,” Julie McKnight said. “And in Niko’s case, lying on his sick bed, fighting through pain, fear, and uncertainty, he deserved that love spoken over him more than ever.”
Julie, who was married to Brian from 1990 to 2003, added that “there is nothing more heartbreaking than hearing your child say that all they want is to simply have his father say those three words.”
“No child should have to long for something so basic, so pure, so necessary to the human heart,” Julie continued. “As his mother, hearing those words from him cut deeper than anything I could have imagined.
“It reminded me of how powerful love is and how deeply our children depend on it, especially in their most fragile moments,” she added.
Julie noted that all she “ever wanted… Niko to feel safe, cherished, and unconditionally loved.”
“I pray that every parent understands the weight of their words. The importance of their presence, and the healing that love spoken and shown can bring,” Julie stated.
As previously reported, Brian McKnight Jr.said his father did not tell Niko he loved him. At the time, Nike was suffering from terminal cancer.
McKnight Jr. said the moment was “one of the darkest and coldest and most disheartening memories” of his life. He recalled his brother calling him, “sobbing … looking death in the eye.” His father said that he “can’t arbitrarily say that I love you.”
“All my brother wanted, needed, asked for was my father to tell him he loves him,” McKnight Jr. said.
“Because I knew where my dad was, I told [Niko], ‘Dad is gone,” he continued.
The Grammy-nominated singer has been at odds with his children for several years. In 2023, t legally changed his name so it would match that of a newborn son with his current wife. He then referred to his older biological children — including Brian Jr. and Niko — as “products of sin.”
Tamar Braxton & Taye Diggs Will star in Upcoming Tubi Thriller “Stepfather”
Tamar Braxton isn’t letting drama in her personal life stop her from securing the bag.
The R&B artist has been cast alongside #TayeDiggs in the upcoming thriller Stepfather, a collaboration between Footage Films and streaming platform Tubi. Production is already underway in Los Angeles, with #ChrisStokes directing and co-writing the film with Marques Houston.
According to the official logline, “After years of eradicating any family that falls short of perfection, Darnell ( Diggs) believes his new wife Asia (Braxton) and her daughters might finally be the real deal. That is, until tensions rise and they uncover his deadly pattern. Now, getting rid of them won’t be as easy as he planned.”
Stepfather is expected to premiere sometime in 2026.
The R&B artist has been cast alongside #TayeDiggs in the upcoming thriller Stepfather, a collaboration between Footage Films and streaming platform Tubi. Production is already underway in Los Angeles, with #ChrisStokes directing and co-writing the film with Marques Houston.
According to the official logline, “After years of eradicating any family that falls short of perfection, Darnell ( Diggs) believes his new wife Asia (Braxton) and her daughters might finally be the real deal. That is, until tensions rise and they uncover his deadly pattern. Now, getting rid of them won’t be as easy as he planned.”
Stepfather is expected to premiere sometime in 2026.
Diddy's Mom Speaks Out About Claim in Netflix Docuseries That She Was Abusive
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mother Janice has spoken out against Netflix’s new docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, claiming that the series is “intentionally misleading” about her relationship with her son and his upbringing.
“I am writing this statement to correct some of the lies presented in the Netflix Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” she said in a statement to Deadline. “These inaccuracies regarding my son Sean’s upbringing and family life [are] intentionally done to mislead viewers and further harm our reputation.”
Janice continued, first addressing a claim in the doc that she beat her son when he was a child.
“In the documentary, I am portrayed as an abusive parent,” she alleged. “This is untrue. As I have stated previously, I was a single mother, raising my son, I held three and even four jobs in an attempt to provide a comfortable upbringing and quality education for my child. I raised Sean with love and hard work, not abuse.”
After that, Janice brought up the incident mentioned in the series where her son allegedly hit her, as they were arguing in the aftermath of the 1991 City College celebrity basketball game tragedy, where nine people died and more than 30 were injured at an event that Diddy promoted.
“The allegations stated by Mr. Kirk Burrows that my son slapped me while we were conversing after the tragic City College events on December 28, 1991, are inaccurate and patently false,” she said. “That was a very sad day for all of us.”
Sean Combs: The Reckoning came out on Dec. 2. The docuseries was executive produced by 50 Cent, who has had a personal beef with Diddy. In an interview with GQ about the docuseries, 50 Cent revealed that the project wasn’t driven by his problems with the music mogul.
“If someone’s not saying something, then you would assume everybody in hip-hop is okay with what’s going on,” said Fif, adding that many artists prefer to “mind [their] business” due to the position of power the producer held for decades, which ultimately left 50 feeling like he should be the person to step forward.
Ahead of its release, Diddy’s legal team sent Netflix a cease-and-desist letter about the docuseries, referring to it as a “hit piece.” The letter also alleged that documentary interviewees were paid to participate.
Netflix responded to the letter, clarifying that no one was paid to be a part of the documentary.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mother Janice has spoken out against Netflix’s new docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, claiming that the series is “intentionally misleading” about her relationship with her son and his upbringing.
“I am writing this statement to correct some of the lies presented in the Netflix Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” she said in a statement to Deadline. “These inaccuracies regarding my son Sean’s upbringing and family life [are] intentionally done to mislead viewers and further harm our reputation.”
Janice continued, first addressing a claim in the doc that she beat her son when he was a child.
“In the documentary, I am portrayed as an abusive parent,” she alleged. “This is untrue. As I have stated previously, I was a single mother, raising my son, I held three and even four jobs in an attempt to provide a comfortable upbringing and quality education for my child. I raised Sean with love and hard work, not abuse.”
After that, Janice brought up the incident mentioned in the series where her son allegedly hit her, as they were arguing in the aftermath of the 1991 City College celebrity basketball game tragedy, where nine people died and more than 30 were injured at an event that Diddy promoted.
“The allegations stated by Mr. Kirk Burrows that my son slapped me while we were conversing after the tragic City College events on December 28, 1991, are inaccurate and patently false,” she said. “That was a very sad day for all of us.”
Sean Combs: The Reckoning came out on Dec. 2. The docuseries was executive produced by 50 Cent, who has had a personal beef with Diddy. In an interview with GQ about the docuseries, 50 Cent revealed that the project wasn’t driven by his problems with the music mogul.
“If someone’s not saying something, then you would assume everybody in hip-hop is okay with what’s going on,” said Fif, adding that many artists prefer to “mind [their] business” due to the position of power the producer held for decades, which ultimately left 50 feeling like he should be the person to step forward.
Ahead of its release, Diddy’s legal team sent Netflix a cease-and-desist letter about the docuseries, referring to it as a “hit piece.” The letter also alleged that documentary interviewees were paid to participate.
Netflix responded to the letter, clarifying that no one was paid to be a part of the documentary.
Tyra Banks wants to be the “princess of Christmas” with new song “Santa SMiZE, Santa SMiZE”
“Santa SMiZE” introduces a new holiday character tied to Tyra Banks’ SMiZE & Dream brand.
The song’s narrative centers on Kelly, a girl from the South Pole with a magical gift for snow-made ice cream.
Tyra Banks uses music, storytelling, and branding to expand her holiday-themed creative universe.
Tyra Banks is stepping into the holiday season with a mission, and she’s aiming high. The supermodel released her new Christmas track, “Santa SMiZE, Santa SMiZE,” on Thursday (Dec. 4), adding a burst of dance-floor energy to the season. And yes, she knows she’s walking into Mariah Carey’s territory — and she’s embracing it.
In a Page Six exclusive, the 52-year-old joked that she’s not trying to dethrone the icon behind “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” “We will never dethrone the queen of Christmas,” she told the outlet of Carey. “She is the queen. ‘Santa Smize’ is the princess.”
The pop-forward song leans into everything that makes Banks who she is now. The title nods to the “smile with your eyes” advice she coined on “America’s Next Top Model,” and the lyrics blend her humor, love of storytelling, and over-the-top creativity. In an interview with PEOPLE, Banks said the song’s world-building is intentionally wild, explaining, “I want everybody laughing.”
The song’s narrative centers on Kelly, a girl from the South Pole with a magical gift for snow-made ice cream.
Tyra Banks uses music, storytelling, and branding to expand her holiday-themed creative universe.
Tyra Banks is stepping into the holiday season with a mission, and she’s aiming high. The supermodel released her new Christmas track, “Santa SMiZE, Santa SMiZE,” on Thursday (Dec. 4), adding a burst of dance-floor energy to the season. And yes, she knows she’s walking into Mariah Carey’s territory — and she’s embracing it.
In a Page Six exclusive, the 52-year-old joked that she’s not trying to dethrone the icon behind “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” “We will never dethrone the queen of Christmas,” she told the outlet of Carey. “She is the queen. ‘Santa Smize’ is the princess.”
The pop-forward song leans into everything that makes Banks who she is now. The title nods to the “smile with your eyes” advice she coined on “America’s Next Top Model,” and the lyrics blend her humor, love of storytelling, and over-the-top creativity. In an interview with PEOPLE, Banks said the song’s world-building is intentionally wild, explaining, “I want everybody laughing.”
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The track is written from the perspective of Santa SMiZE, a character from her SMiZE & Dream ice cream universe. The Life-Size actress told PEOPLE that she wanted to “rewrite the story of Christmas,” crafting a narrative about Kelly, a girl from the South Pole whose talent for snow-made ice cream was nearly erased by a jealous friend named Claus. The fictional twist: to free her from the ice, someone finally had to say, “Santa SMiZE, Santa SMiZE.”
Throughout the track, Banks squeezes in dance cues, global dessert shoutouts, and even nods to Life-Size. "I was trying to create a classic. Who knows? It's not for me to create that classic. It's for me to write it and put it into the world and see," she added. "I'm not a singer. I'm not a recording artist, but hopefully people will be inspired by 'shine bright, shine far, don't be shy, be a star' and say, 'She sang something before!'"
In June, Banks opened her SMiZE & Dream ice cream shop in Sydney, Australia — a tribute to her mom and their weekly Häagen-Dazs bonding nights during her early modeling days. She later went viral for inventing “hot ice cream,” a warm, sippable dessert she’s bringing to New York City on Dec. 10 along with the premiere of the “Santa SMiZE, Santa SMiZE” music video.
The track is written from the perspective of Santa SMiZE, a character from her SMiZE & Dream ice cream universe. The Life-Size actress told PEOPLE that she wanted to “rewrite the story of Christmas,” crafting a narrative about Kelly, a girl from the South Pole whose talent for snow-made ice cream was nearly erased by a jealous friend named Claus. The fictional twist: to free her from the ice, someone finally had to say, “Santa SMiZE, Santa SMiZE.”
Throughout the track, Banks squeezes in dance cues, global dessert shoutouts, and even nods to Life-Size. "I was trying to create a classic. Who knows? It's not for me to create that classic. It's for me to write it and put it into the world and see," she added. "I'm not a singer. I'm not a recording artist, but hopefully people will be inspired by 'shine bright, shine far, don't be shy, be a star' and say, 'She sang something before!'"
In June, Banks opened her SMiZE & Dream ice cream shop in Sydney, Australia — a tribute to her mom and their weekly Häagen-Dazs bonding nights during her early modeling days. She later went viral for inventing “hot ice cream,” a warm, sippable dessert she’s bringing to New York City on Dec. 10 along with the premiere of the “Santa SMiZE, Santa SMiZE” music video.
Blake Griffin takes Chris Paul's side after ugly Clippers divorce, 'disappointed' in former team
One of the best players in Los Angeles Clippers history isn't thrilled with how the franchise has treated his former teammate, Chris Paul.
Three days after the Clippers unceremoniously released the future Hall of Famer in the middle of a road trip, former All-Star Blake Griffin provided some perspective on the divorce during an appearance on Prime Video's NBA pregame show. Consider him fully on Paul's side.
Griffin praised Paul's leadership during their time together in L.A. while criticizing the Clippers' lack of communication and consideration for Paul as he navigates what is supposed to be his final season in the NBA.
Griffin's comments: I'm just disappointed, to be honest. I can't really think of another word. Obviously shocked at first, but disappointed. I'm disappointed for Chris Paul, but I'm disappointed in the Clippers organization.
"Chris Paul is a guy who came to the Clippers when DeAndre [Jordan] and I were first- and second-year guys. He brought a winning culture. He taught us how to operate in the NBA and how to take every game seriously, how to take your body seriously, that there was no detail that was too small ... Chris Paul, for 20 years, has been the same player. He's been about winning.
"Re-signing with the Clippers, this was supposed to be his moment, his coming back to L.A. 'I'm giving it one last go.' And for him to not get to walk out on his own terms, from the franchise — that he chose to go to — to end his career, is extremely disappointing.
"But I think the biggest reason I'm disappointed is what Chris said. No communication with Ty Lue. And, even more than that, no communication — I talked to CP Wednesday, I talked to him yesterday, I talked to him today — no communication with [Clippers owner] Steve Ballmer. And that's the disappointing thing for me.
Griffin had criticism for the Paul situation happening under Ballmer in particular. Ballmer famously bought the franchise in 2014 during a much more embarrassing time with the Donald Sterling scandal. Griffin and Paul were both on the Clippers then and saw firsthand the organization's changes from the famously stingy Sterling:
"You can build a new arena, be at games, cheer on the team, you can have all this high energy, but at the end of the day, an organization is built on a foundation of respect and it's built on how you treat people. I don't think that in this situation Chris was treated right. I'm sorta at a loss for words a little bit."
Since Paul's release, there have been reports that the 40-year-old had clashed with members of Clippers leadership, to the point that he allegedly hadn't spoken to head coach Tyronn Lue in weeks. Prime Video's Chris Haynes reported Friday the Clippers front office received intel that Paul was privately criticizing players, coaches and executives in the organization, which led to a meeting between Paul and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank.
Paul reportedly denied the allegations, but later apologized to his teammates "if his words or actions were misconstrued." He also reportedly asked for a meeting with Lue, but the coach declined.
As all of this was happening, the Clippers were off to an awful start, holding a 5-16 record at the time of Paul's release. Paul was averaging career lows across the board, including 2.9 points per game, while coming exclusively off the bench.
Paul reportedly gave the following comment to Haynes:
"I'm just staying ready. I'm hooping right now. I don't [know] what's next. I'm still scarred by it all. Still processing everything. But I'm staying ready."
It's unclear where Paul will land in free agency, but it's been made clear he doesn't want to retire until the end of the season. Even if he's no longer as productive as he once was, there figures to be a decent market for a player with his experience and leadership, especially given the number of connections he still has around the league.
As for the Clippers, they've received more than their usual amount of taunts, but also broke a five-game losing streak on Wednesday with a lopsided win over the Atlanta Hawks.
One of the best players in Los Angeles Clippers history isn't thrilled with how the franchise has treated his former teammate, Chris Paul.
Three days after the Clippers unceremoniously released the future Hall of Famer in the middle of a road trip, former All-Star Blake Griffin provided some perspective on the divorce during an appearance on Prime Video's NBA pregame show. Consider him fully on Paul's side.
Griffin praised Paul's leadership during their time together in L.A. while criticizing the Clippers' lack of communication and consideration for Paul as he navigates what is supposed to be his final season in the NBA.
Griffin's comments: I'm just disappointed, to be honest. I can't really think of another word. Obviously shocked at first, but disappointed. I'm disappointed for Chris Paul, but I'm disappointed in the Clippers organization.
"Chris Paul is a guy who came to the Clippers when DeAndre [Jordan] and I were first- and second-year guys. He brought a winning culture. He taught us how to operate in the NBA and how to take every game seriously, how to take your body seriously, that there was no detail that was too small ... Chris Paul, for 20 years, has been the same player. He's been about winning.
"Re-signing with the Clippers, this was supposed to be his moment, his coming back to L.A. 'I'm giving it one last go.' And for him to not get to walk out on his own terms, from the franchise — that he chose to go to — to end his career, is extremely disappointing.
"But I think the biggest reason I'm disappointed is what Chris said. No communication with Ty Lue. And, even more than that, no communication — I talked to CP Wednesday, I talked to him yesterday, I talked to him today — no communication with [Clippers owner] Steve Ballmer. And that's the disappointing thing for me.
Griffin had criticism for the Paul situation happening under Ballmer in particular. Ballmer famously bought the franchise in 2014 during a much more embarrassing time with the Donald Sterling scandal. Griffin and Paul were both on the Clippers then and saw firsthand the organization's changes from the famously stingy Sterling:
"You can build a new arena, be at games, cheer on the team, you can have all this high energy, but at the end of the day, an organization is built on a foundation of respect and it's built on how you treat people. I don't think that in this situation Chris was treated right. I'm sorta at a loss for words a little bit."
Since Paul's release, there have been reports that the 40-year-old had clashed with members of Clippers leadership, to the point that he allegedly hadn't spoken to head coach Tyronn Lue in weeks. Prime Video's Chris Haynes reported Friday the Clippers front office received intel that Paul was privately criticizing players, coaches and executives in the organization, which led to a meeting between Paul and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank.
Paul reportedly denied the allegations, but later apologized to his teammates "if his words or actions were misconstrued." He also reportedly asked for a meeting with Lue, but the coach declined.
As all of this was happening, the Clippers were off to an awful start, holding a 5-16 record at the time of Paul's release. Paul was averaging career lows across the board, including 2.9 points per game, while coming exclusively off the bench.
Paul reportedly gave the following comment to Haynes:
"I'm just staying ready. I'm hooping right now. I don't [know] what's next. I'm still scarred by it all. Still processing everything. But I'm staying ready."
It's unclear where Paul will land in free agency, but it's been made clear he doesn't want to retire until the end of the season. Even if he's no longer as productive as he once was, there figures to be a decent market for a player with his experience and leadership, especially given the number of connections he still has around the league.
As for the Clippers, they've received more than their usual amount of taunts, but also broke a five-game losing streak on Wednesday with a lopsided win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Summer Walker Admits She ‘Loves Surgery’ Also Says She Wanted To Get A Rib Removed
Summer Walker has the internet in a chokehold this week and it had absolutely nothing to do with personal pan from Pizza Hut.
The Grammy nominated singer sparked a brand new round of conversation after opening up about her love of surgery during a recent interview on “The Morning Hustle” in Atlanta.
In the clip that is now everywhere, the Finally Over It singer shared that the first thing she did after wrapping the Breezy Bowl XX Tour was head right back under the knife.
She said, “I went and got surgery. I love surgery.”
Then she shared exactly what she meant.
“I got my t***ies redone for the fourth time.” And added, “I got lipo for the second time.”
Summer went on to reveal that she even tried to take things a step further.
“I wanted to remove a rib, but they wouldn’t let me because I had an album, video, and all this press stuff.”
Of course, the moment the clip hit social media, the reactions came in hot and heavy.
Many people expressed concern, others criticized her choices, and some questioned whether deeper issues might be at play.
Here are just a few of the comments going viral.
“Come on now. After a while this starts to sound like a mental disorder😳”
“To say you love surgery when you have 3 kids to live for is W I L D 🙄”
“Body dysmorphia disorder is real.”
“She going to look like Big Ang inna couple years 😢”
The Grammy nominated singer sparked a brand new round of conversation after opening up about her love of surgery during a recent interview on “The Morning Hustle” in Atlanta.
In the clip that is now everywhere, the Finally Over It singer shared that the first thing she did after wrapping the Breezy Bowl XX Tour was head right back under the knife.
She said, “I went and got surgery. I love surgery.”
Then she shared exactly what she meant.
“I got my t***ies redone for the fourth time.” And added, “I got lipo for the second time.”
Summer went on to reveal that she even tried to take things a step further.
“I wanted to remove a rib, but they wouldn’t let me because I had an album, video, and all this press stuff.”
Of course, the moment the clip hit social media, the reactions came in hot and heavy.
Many people expressed concern, others criticized her choices, and some questioned whether deeper issues might be at play.
Here are just a few of the comments going viral.
“Come on now. After a while this starts to sound like a mental disorder😳”
“To say you love surgery when you have 3 kids to live for is W I L D 🙄”
“Body dysmorphia disorder is real.”
“She going to look like Big Ang inna couple years 😢”
Netflix Affirms That Streamer & HBO Max Will Remain Separate Amid Warner Bros Purchase
Netflix is speaking out to subscribers amid their acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.
The streaming service sent out an email over the weekend reaffirming what’s to come during this time, including what changes might be coming.
“Nothing is changing today. Both streaming services will continue to operate separately,” Netflix said, affirming that the two streamers will remain separate.
They added that there are still more steps to be taken in the process, after winning the bid in a deal valued at an estimated $82.7 billion.
“We have more steps to complete before the deal is closed, including regulatory and shareholder approvals. You’ll hear from us when we have more to share,” the email continued. “In the meantime, we hope you’ll continue to enjoy watching as much as you want, whenever you want – all on your current membership plan.”
Netflix ended the message by linking to their Help Center if subscribers have any additional questions.
If you missed it, the deal is reportedly set to close in 12 to 18 months, so we’ll have to wait to learn more about the companies combining.
Netflix is speaking out to subscribers amid their acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.
The streaming service sent out an email over the weekend reaffirming what’s to come during this time, including what changes might be coming.
“Nothing is changing today. Both streaming services will continue to operate separately,” Netflix said, affirming that the two streamers will remain separate.
They added that there are still more steps to be taken in the process, after winning the bid in a deal valued at an estimated $82.7 billion.
“We have more steps to complete before the deal is closed, including regulatory and shareholder approvals. You’ll hear from us when we have more to share,” the email continued. “In the meantime, we hope you’ll continue to enjoy watching as much as you want, whenever you want – all on your current membership plan.”
Netflix ended the message by linking to their Help Center if subscribers have any additional questions.
If you missed it, the deal is reportedly set to close in 12 to 18 months, so we’ll have to wait to learn more about the companies combining.
Katy Perry Cozies Up to Boyfriend Justin Trudeau in Intimate Photos from Japan Trip!
Katy Perry is sharing a ton of photos from her trip to Japan with boyfriend Justin Trudeau!
On Saturday (December 6), the 41-year-old “Fireworks” singer took to Instagram to share some several photos and videos from her visit to the country, where she performed days earlier on her Lifetime Tour.
The post included a sweet selfie with the 53-year-old former Canadian Prime Minister as they posed outside near a forest.
Katy also include a black and white clip from a dinner date with Justin as they sat next to each other and sampled the local eats.
“Tokyo times on tour and more,” Katy captioned the post.
Along with performing in Japan, Katy also joined Justin as he met with former Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko Kishida.
On Saturday (December 6), the 41-year-old “Fireworks” singer took to Instagram to share some several photos and videos from her visit to the country, where she performed days earlier on her Lifetime Tour.
The post included a sweet selfie with the 53-year-old former Canadian Prime Minister as they posed outside near a forest.
Katy also include a black and white clip from a dinner date with Justin as they sat next to each other and sampled the local eats.
“Tokyo times on tour and more,” Katy captioned the post.
Along with performing in Japan, Katy also joined Justin as he met with former Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko Kishida.
Jason Derulo Says He Will Never Be Alone With a Woman Again After Explosive Lawsuit
Jason Derulo has made a bold statement about his future work habits, revealing that he will no longer be alone in a room with any female colleagues.
The singer discussed this rule during a recently released episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger.
The singer has been dealing with a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by singer Emaza Dilan. The case has been dismissed twice, once in California and once in Nevada, yet it was refiled in New York shortly after the interview aired.
Derulo explained that even though the courts have not advanced the case, the ongoing allegations continue to impact his career and public image.
Reflecting on the experience, Derulo offered a blunt piece of advice.
“Never work with women,” he told the interviewer. After being challenged on the statement’s harshness, he clarified, “I will never be alone in a room with a woman that I work with… ever, ever again. There’s truth in every joke. But it’s a sad truth.”
Derulo also shared his frustration with how the media covered the lawsuit, especially extreme claims such as one alleging he “sacrificed a goat in a sexual ritual.”
He dismissed the story entirely, emphasizing the professional losses he experienced because of the false allegations. “That case was dismissed twice,” he said. “And I lost so many brand deals, relationships off of a story that was not even slightly believable.”
The singer went on to reflect on the challenge of publicly responding to accusations.
“It seems distasteful to combat stories that have been told about me,” Derulo said. “It seems like there’s no winning.” He expressed disappointment that the dismissals of the case were not widely reported, asking, “Why didn’t they post the dismissal at least? Wouldn’t that be fair? God damn. None of that? It’s crazy.”
By the end of the interview, Derulo left no room for confusion about his position. The lawsuit, despite being dismissed twice, pushed him to create a strict limit in his professional life.
He made it clear that he will not place himself in a room alone with a female colleague again, saying that it is the only way he feels he can move forward without risking more damage to his career.
Jason Derulo has made a bold statement about his future work habits, revealing that he will no longer be alone in a room with any female colleagues.
The singer discussed this rule during a recently released episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger.
The singer has been dealing with a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by singer Emaza Dilan. The case has been dismissed twice, once in California and once in Nevada, yet it was refiled in New York shortly after the interview aired.
Derulo explained that even though the courts have not advanced the case, the ongoing allegations continue to impact his career and public image.
Reflecting on the experience, Derulo offered a blunt piece of advice.
“Never work with women,” he told the interviewer. After being challenged on the statement’s harshness, he clarified, “I will never be alone in a room with a woman that I work with… ever, ever again. There’s truth in every joke. But it’s a sad truth.”
Derulo also shared his frustration with how the media covered the lawsuit, especially extreme claims such as one alleging he “sacrificed a goat in a sexual ritual.”
He dismissed the story entirely, emphasizing the professional losses he experienced because of the false allegations. “That case was dismissed twice,” he said. “And I lost so many brand deals, relationships off of a story that was not even slightly believable.”
The singer went on to reflect on the challenge of publicly responding to accusations.
“It seems distasteful to combat stories that have been told about me,” Derulo said. “It seems like there’s no winning.” He expressed disappointment that the dismissals of the case were not widely reported, asking, “Why didn’t they post the dismissal at least? Wouldn’t that be fair? God damn. None of that? It’s crazy.”
By the end of the interview, Derulo left no room for confusion about his position. The lawsuit, despite being dismissed twice, pushed him to create a strict limit in his professional life.
He made it clear that he will not place himself in a room alone with a female colleague again, saying that it is the only way he feels he can move forward without risking more damage to his career.
Trump administration alters national parks' free-entry days, cutting MLK Day and Juneteenth
The change is part of a broader shift in the National Park Service's free-entry day schedule, which includes adding President Donald Trump's birthday.
The Trump administration has changed which days Americans can visit national parks for free next year, removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth and adding President Donald Trump’s birthday, which falls on Flag Day.
The Department of the Interior made the changes last month, designating those 2026 dates “resident-only patriotic fee-free days.” Other changes include adding the Fourth of July weekend and President Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday to the list, while removing the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act in August and National Public Lands Day in September.
In a press release announcing new prices for annual passes to the nation’s national parks for nonresidents, the Interior Department — led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum — also released a list of fee-free dates for next year.
Tourists view a geyser eruption in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo., in 2024.Qian Weizhong / VCG via Getty Images file
The dates for 2026 include President’s Day in February, Memorial Day in May, Flag Day/Trump’s birthday in June, Independence Day weekend in July, the 110th Birthday of the National Park Service in August, Constitution Day in September, Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday in October and Veteran’s Day in November.
One of those dates — Veteran’s Day — has been a fee-free day before, according to a list of the 2025 fee-free dates and a list of the 2024 fee-free dates.
Another date that has been observed as a fee-free day in the past that wasn’t included on the 2026 list is the first day of National Park Week in April.
In a 2025 announcement regarding fee-free days, the National Parks Service website said that free admission would be offered to everyone, but a notice regarding upcoming changes for 2026 said that entrance fee-free days will “only apply to US citizens and residents.”
Representatives for the White House, the Interior Department and the National Park Service did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the changes.
The National Park Service earlier this year faced public criticism for removing content from its website about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, though the agency restored the content in April.
Those changes were made amid a broader campaign by the Trump administration this spring targeting what administration officials viewed as content related to DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion.
In another instance, pages describing the military service of Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier, were removed from the Defense Department’s website.
The Trump administration has changed which days Americans can visit national parks for free next year, removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth and adding President Donald Trump’s birthday, which falls on Flag Day.
The Department of the Interior made the changes last month, designating those 2026 dates “resident-only patriotic fee-free days.” Other changes include adding the Fourth of July weekend and President Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday to the list, while removing the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act in August and National Public Lands Day in September.
In a press release announcing new prices for annual passes to the nation’s national parks for nonresidents, the Interior Department — led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum — also released a list of fee-free dates for next year.
Tourists view a geyser eruption in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo., in 2024.Qian Weizhong / VCG via Getty Images file
The dates for 2026 include President’s Day in February, Memorial Day in May, Flag Day/Trump’s birthday in June, Independence Day weekend in July, the 110th Birthday of the National Park Service in August, Constitution Day in September, Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday in October and Veteran’s Day in November.
One of those dates — Veteran’s Day — has been a fee-free day before, according to a list of the 2025 fee-free dates and a list of the 2024 fee-free dates.
Another date that has been observed as a fee-free day in the past that wasn’t included on the 2026 list is the first day of National Park Week in April.
In a 2025 announcement regarding fee-free days, the National Parks Service website said that free admission would be offered to everyone, but a notice regarding upcoming changes for 2026 said that entrance fee-free days will “only apply to US citizens and residents.”
Representatives for the White House, the Interior Department and the National Park Service did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the changes.
The National Park Service earlier this year faced public criticism for removing content from its website about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, though the agency restored the content in April.
Those changes were made amid a broader campaign by the Trump administration this spring targeting what administration officials viewed as content related to DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion.
In another instance, pages describing the military service of Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier, were removed from the Defense Department’s website.
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