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#RHOP: Monique Samuels Shares How She Decides When The Men She Dates Can Meet Her Kids
Monique Samuels is setting firm boundaries when it comes to dating and parenting following her divorce.
The former The Real Housewives of Potomac star, who recently returned to Bravo after a hiatus, says she isn’t rushing into dating and has no plans to introduce a new partner to her children anytime soon.
As a mother of three, Samuels said her focus remains on stability. While visiting SheKnows for its Parents Tell Allseries, the 42-year-old spoke candidly about co-parenting, emotional awareness, and the rules she’s put in place for her family.
Monique’s criteria for introducing her children to a person she’s dating.
So this hasn’t happened yet. I am still not in these dating streets, but if I’m dating someone and it’s serious, we’re gonna wait six months before introducing that person to my ex first, and then introduce them to the children, both of us as co-parents. Hopefully, the goal is that we will encourage the children to just, you know, give it a chance. Give it a shot. Mommy and Daddy are both in a better place. That’s what the goal is. So we’ll see what happens.
I have a lot of hot takes, but the one that I think is the most pressing hot take that I want to let people know is that just because your children are young does not mean they’re stupid. They actually pick up on energy and sense everything more than you know.
What’s unfortunate is that children will go through things when they’re young, and we say, “Oh, children are resilient.” No, they’re not. They’re taught young how to mask their feelings, because they may not feel safe to express themselves when they see that something isn’t right. You’re teaching your children how to be little liars very young. You’re teaching them how to mask their emotions very young. So be real with your kids.
I have a lot of pieces of advice, not that any of it’s taken, but the one piece of advice that I could give to people who are out there co-parenting [is to] keep it about the children. Stop making adult business children’s business. There’s a difference between co-parenting and sharing children. Don’t share your children. Co-parent your children. Don’t put them in the middle. It damages them, and it destroys them more than you know, please. It’s for your babies. Keep it about your babies. Keep the bitterness for reality TV.
I always remind them that they are the creator of their reality. How they perceive the world is exactly what you get. Whatever you speak is what happens. So I always tell my children to always speak positive things about yourself. It was something that I don’t think I really grasped when I was their age, and they really do. But for me, self-love is all about just reminding yourself that you are important.
Going to bed at a decent time is the most strict thing that I have when it comes to my children. If you aren’t getting proper sleep, you’re not about to wake up the next day and be driving me crazy when it’s time to start homeschool. Lights out, give you kisses, rub you down with my Mila Eve Essentials, and send you off to sleep. And don’t get out of your bed! Nope, you ain’t waking up for no snacks and water. I won’t hear none of the excuses. Go back to bed.
Monique shares three children with ex-husband Chris Samuels: sons — Christopher (12), Chase (10), and daughter Milan (7). The Real Housewives of Potomac airs new episodes on Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo, with episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock.
Monique Samuels is setting firm boundaries when it comes to dating and parenting following her divorce.
The former The Real Housewives of Potomac star, who recently returned to Bravo after a hiatus, says she isn’t rushing into dating and has no plans to introduce a new partner to her children anytime soon.
As a mother of three, Samuels said her focus remains on stability. While visiting SheKnows for its Parents Tell Allseries, the 42-year-old spoke candidly about co-parenting, emotional awareness, and the rules she’s put in place for her family.
Monique’s criteria for introducing her children to a person she’s dating.
So this hasn’t happened yet. I am still not in these dating streets, but if I’m dating someone and it’s serious, we’re gonna wait six months before introducing that person to my ex first, and then introduce them to the children, both of us as co-parents. Hopefully, the goal is that we will encourage the children to just, you know, give it a chance. Give it a shot. Mommy and Daddy are both in a better place. That’s what the goal is. So we’ll see what happens.
I have a lot of hot takes, but the one that I think is the most pressing hot take that I want to let people know is that just because your children are young does not mean they’re stupid. They actually pick up on energy and sense everything more than you know.
What’s unfortunate is that children will go through things when they’re young, and we say, “Oh, children are resilient.” No, they’re not. They’re taught young how to mask their feelings, because they may not feel safe to express themselves when they see that something isn’t right. You’re teaching your children how to be little liars very young. You’re teaching them how to mask their emotions very young. So be real with your kids.
I have a lot of pieces of advice, not that any of it’s taken, but the one piece of advice that I could give to people who are out there co-parenting [is to] keep it about the children. Stop making adult business children’s business. There’s a difference between co-parenting and sharing children. Don’t share your children. Co-parent your children. Don’t put them in the middle. It damages them, and it destroys them more than you know, please. It’s for your babies. Keep it about your babies. Keep the bitterness for reality TV.
I always remind them that they are the creator of their reality. How they perceive the world is exactly what you get. Whatever you speak is what happens. So I always tell my children to always speak positive things about yourself. It was something that I don’t think I really grasped when I was their age, and they really do. But for me, self-love is all about just reminding yourself that you are important.
Going to bed at a decent time is the most strict thing that I have when it comes to my children. If you aren’t getting proper sleep, you’re not about to wake up the next day and be driving me crazy when it’s time to start homeschool. Lights out, give you kisses, rub you down with my Mila Eve Essentials, and send you off to sleep. And don’t get out of your bed! Nope, you ain’t waking up for no snacks and water. I won’t hear none of the excuses. Go back to bed.
Monique shares three children with ex-husband Chris Samuels: sons — Christopher (12), Chase (10), and daughter Milan (7). The Real Housewives of Potomac airs new episodes on Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo, with episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock.
#MusicNews: Kehlani Praises "Legend" Janet Jackson After Her “Folded” To “Any Time, Any Place” Transition
Janet Jackson surprised fans by blending Kehlani’s “Folded” with her classic “Any Time, Any Place” during a live performance.
Kehlani responded on social media, calling Jackson “the one and only” and her “Taurus legend.”
The moment adds momentum to Kehlani’s album rollout and highlights her growing influence in R&B.
Is it too late for another “Folded” remix? We think not! On Tuesday (Dec. 30), Kehlani (who uses she/they pronouns) reacted to Janet Jackson transitioning from her viral smash hit to “Any Time, Any Place” during a recent show.
In a video reposted on Instagram, Kehlani’s “I'll let your body decide if this is good enough for you / Already folding it for you / Already folding up for you” chorus played before Jackson — dressed in a denim jumpsuit — launched into the janet. single. She sang, “In the thundering rain / You stare into my eyes.”
Kehlani wrote, “THE ONE AND ONLY @janetjackson... #Folded ‘My Taurus’ legend.” See footage from the performance below.
“I SMELL A GRAMMMMYYY,” someone wrote under Kehlani’s post, referring to “Folded” being nominated for both Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Another reply read, “Man, ‘Folded’ and ‘Any Time, Any Place’ would make a damn good mashup.”
Someone else added, “Imagine a Janet version of ‘Folded.’” Kehlani already recruited R&B icons Brandy, Toni Braxton, Mario, and Tank for her Folded Homage Pack in October. Expanding that remix EP might not be on her agenda, but who knows, fans could possibly get a collaboration with Jackson on her upcoming album.
While she hasn’t revealed the LP’s name yet, Kehlani confirmed it will feature Usher and may also include contributions from Ne-Yo, Jermaine Dupri, and Bryan-Michael Cox. Speaking with Rolling Stone about what she’s most excited to bring to life on the full-length effort — which is executive produced by Khris Riddick-Tynes — the "Out The Window" singer explained, “Honestly, I just want people to have an experience. I want people to just love singing and dancing again. It is really that simple.”
She continued, “It’s such a personal moment for me right now to be proving myself. I feel so personally just motivated to rewrite my story, and I hope that trickles into the experience that people have. I hope people feel empowered.”
Kehlani responded on social media, calling Jackson “the one and only” and her “Taurus legend.”
The moment adds momentum to Kehlani’s album rollout and highlights her growing influence in R&B.
Is it too late for another “Folded” remix? We think not! On Tuesday (Dec. 30), Kehlani (who uses she/they pronouns) reacted to Janet Jackson transitioning from her viral smash hit to “Any Time, Any Place” during a recent show.
In a video reposted on Instagram, Kehlani’s “I'll let your body decide if this is good enough for you / Already folding it for you / Already folding up for you” chorus played before Jackson — dressed in a denim jumpsuit — launched into the janet. single. She sang, “In the thundering rain / You stare into my eyes.”
Kehlani wrote, “THE ONE AND ONLY @janetjackson... #Folded ‘My Taurus’ legend.” See footage from the performance below.
“I SMELL A GRAMMMMYYY,” someone wrote under Kehlani’s post, referring to “Folded” being nominated for both Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Another reply read, “Man, ‘Folded’ and ‘Any Time, Any Place’ would make a damn good mashup.”
Someone else added, “Imagine a Janet version of ‘Folded.’” Kehlani already recruited R&B icons Brandy, Toni Braxton, Mario, and Tank for her Folded Homage Pack in October. Expanding that remix EP might not be on her agenda, but who knows, fans could possibly get a collaboration with Jackson on her upcoming album.
While she hasn’t revealed the LP’s name yet, Kehlani confirmed it will feature Usher and may also include contributions from Ne-Yo, Jermaine Dupri, and Bryan-Michael Cox. Speaking with Rolling Stone about what she’s most excited to bring to life on the full-length effort — which is executive produced by Khris Riddick-Tynes — the "Out The Window" singer explained, “Honestly, I just want people to have an experience. I want people to just love singing and dancing again. It is really that simple.”
She continued, “It’s such a personal moment for me right now to be proving myself. I feel so personally just motivated to rewrite my story, and I hope that trickles into the experience that people have. I hope people feel empowered.”
#HipHopNews: Doechii Fires Back at ‘Industry Plant’ Claims on “Girl Get Up” with SZA After Adin Ross’s Viral Rant
Doechii’s lyrics in “Girl Get Up,” featuring SZA, react to Adin Ross’s rant that she was an “industry plant” and lacked talent, from May 2025, following the Met Gala scandal. She discusses her true success and the misogyny present within hip-hop culture.
“All that industry plant shit wack, I see it on the blogs, I see you in the chats, you suck every rap ngga dck from the back, but what’s the agenda when the it girl black? Y’all can’t fathom that I work this hard, and y’all can’t fathom that I earned this chart.”
“These n*ggas misogynistic, I’ll address it on the album. For now,let’ss sink into the fact that hate doesn’t make you powerful.”
Social media reacted to Doechii’s lines on “Girl Get Up.” One person said, “Isn’t this the same person who can’t read? The same creep who sniffed Andrew Tate’s chair? Drake’s official guzzler?!” Another person added, “Adin Ross is pretty high on the list of influencer scumbags.“
#RIPIsiahWhitlockJr., Actor known for 'The Wire,' 'Veep' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71
Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died, Liebman Entertainment confirmed on social media.
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of a member of our family, Isiah Whitlock Jr.," Liebman Entertainment said in a statement on social media. "He will be deeply missed for his zest for life and the unforgettable presence he brought to the screen. May his talent and legacy always be remembered."
The actor's manager, Brian Liebman, also paid tribute to the actor on Instagram and called Whitlock a "brilliant actor and even better person."
"If you knew him - you loved him," Liebman said. "May his memory forever be a blessing. Our hearts are so broken. He will be very, very missed."
He is known for "The Wire" and for frequently collaborating with director Spike Lee on films like "Da 5 Bloods" and "BlacKkKlansman."
Born on Sept. 13, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana, Whitlock got his start as an actor while attending college at Southwest Minnesota State University, where he had a football scholarship and studied theater. He joined the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, CA, after graduating in 1976.
In 1987, he landed a role in the TV series "Cagney & Lacey," in which, according to IMDB, Whitlock played a man getting in a cab.
He went on to book a few more roles in films like "Gremlins 2: The New Batch," "Goodfellas" in 1990, where he played a doctor, the TV series "As the World Turns" and more.
From 2002 to 2008, he starred as Senator R. Clayton "Clay" Davis in "The Wire." He made the role his own when he developed the catchphrase for his character, "sheeeeee-it."
The actor told Baltimore Media Blog in 2015 that the catchphrase came about when he started working on Spike Lee's 2002 film "25th Hour."
"When I started working on 'The Wire,' I started slipping it in my dialogue," he said. "The writers eventually started writing it in."
He added that he had fond memories of being in the show, saying, "I always looked forward to coming to work. The show was so good. They ran a tight ship. Fantastic writing. I had a rare moment of truly enjoying what I was doing. They gave me a lot of freedom to create a character. Flex my muscles so to speak."
Following "The Wire," Whitlock continued to star in several TV series, including "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Rubicon" and "Meet the Browns." He also starred in the 2011 film "Cedar Rapids" and the 2008 film "Cadillac Records" alongside Beyoncé, Adrien Brody and Jeffrey Wright.
In 2012, he collaborated again with Lee for "Red Hook Summer" and also starred in the TV series "Smash."
He went on to star in "Veep" alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus from 2013 to 2015 as George Maddox and more.
Whitlock lauded the improvisation on "Veep" in a 2021 interview with The A.V. Club and said, "The improvisation on this show was just phenomenal and it was great."
"You had to bring your game," he added. "You didn't have very much time to think along the way. You just had to open up yourself to react and respond. But once you do that, it's really a nice little ride."
The last film he collaborated on with Lee was "Da 5 Bloods." It was nominated for an Academy Award in 2021 for original score.
In 2020, he starred in the TV series "Your Honor" as Charlie Figaro alongside Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Michael Stuhlbarg and more. The show lasted two seasons and wrapped in 2023.
His most recent role was as Larry Dokes in the Netflix miniseries, "The Residence," which he starred in with Uzo Aduba, Giancarlo Esposito, Randall Park and more.
In the upcoming 2026 Disney film "Hoppers," Whitlock voiced the character of Bird King. The film also stars Jon Hamm, Meryl Streep, Kathy Najimy and Dave Franco.
Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died, Liebman Entertainment confirmed on social media.
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of a member of our family, Isiah Whitlock Jr.," Liebman Entertainment said in a statement on social media. "He will be deeply missed for his zest for life and the unforgettable presence he brought to the screen. May his talent and legacy always be remembered."
The actor's manager, Brian Liebman, also paid tribute to the actor on Instagram and called Whitlock a "brilliant actor and even better person."
"If you knew him - you loved him," Liebman said. "May his memory forever be a blessing. Our hearts are so broken. He will be very, very missed."
He is known for "The Wire" and for frequently collaborating with director Spike Lee on films like "Da 5 Bloods" and "BlacKkKlansman."
Born on Sept. 13, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana, Whitlock got his start as an actor while attending college at Southwest Minnesota State University, where he had a football scholarship and studied theater. He joined the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, CA, after graduating in 1976.
In 1987, he landed a role in the TV series "Cagney & Lacey," in which, according to IMDB, Whitlock played a man getting in a cab.
He went on to book a few more roles in films like "Gremlins 2: The New Batch," "Goodfellas" in 1990, where he played a doctor, the TV series "As the World Turns" and more.
From 2002 to 2008, he starred as Senator R. Clayton "Clay" Davis in "The Wire." He made the role his own when he developed the catchphrase for his character, "sheeeeee-it."
The actor told Baltimore Media Blog in 2015 that the catchphrase came about when he started working on Spike Lee's 2002 film "25th Hour."
"When I started working on 'The Wire,' I started slipping it in my dialogue," he said. "The writers eventually started writing it in."
He added that he had fond memories of being in the show, saying, "I always looked forward to coming to work. The show was so good. They ran a tight ship. Fantastic writing. I had a rare moment of truly enjoying what I was doing. They gave me a lot of freedom to create a character. Flex my muscles so to speak."
Following "The Wire," Whitlock continued to star in several TV series, including "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Rubicon" and "Meet the Browns." He also starred in the 2011 film "Cedar Rapids" and the 2008 film "Cadillac Records" alongside Beyoncé, Adrien Brody and Jeffrey Wright.
In 2012, he collaborated again with Lee for "Red Hook Summer" and also starred in the TV series "Smash."
He went on to star in "Veep" alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus from 2013 to 2015 as George Maddox and more.
Whitlock lauded the improvisation on "Veep" in a 2021 interview with The A.V. Club and said, "The improvisation on this show was just phenomenal and it was great."
"You had to bring your game," he added. "You didn't have very much time to think along the way. You just had to open up yourself to react and respond. But once you do that, it's really a nice little ride."
The last film he collaborated on with Lee was "Da 5 Bloods." It was nominated for an Academy Award in 2021 for original score.
In 2020, he starred in the TV series "Your Honor" as Charlie Figaro alongside Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Michael Stuhlbarg and more. The show lasted two seasons and wrapped in 2023.
His most recent role was as Larry Dokes in the Netflix miniseries, "The Residence," which he starred in with Uzo Aduba, Giancarlo Esposito, Randall Park and more.
In the upcoming 2026 Disney film "Hoppers," Whitlock voiced the character of Bird King. The film also stars Jon Hamm, Meryl Streep, Kathy Najimy and Dave Franco.
Teyana Taylor & Aaron Pierre Reportedly Split After Less Than A Year Together
After months of buzz, whispers, and watchful fans of their Pride Rock romance, Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre have reportedly parted ways.
PageSix reports that the couple has quietly split after less than a year of dating. While unconfirmed rumors about a breakup began circulating on social media earlier this summer, sources told the outlet on Tuesday that the two have gone their separate ways.
The two first sparked dating rumors in January after being spotted together at the Fifteen Percent Pledge gala in Los Angeles, followed by an appearance at ABFF Honors, where Taylor accompanied Pierre as he was recognized with a career honor.
For those who wanted to see my full ABFF Honors acceptance speech. Here it is!February 17th 2025. Beautiful night from start to finish. This room was FULL of love.
In March, Taylor made the relationship Instagram official with a black-and-white Oscars night post featuring the couple, captioned, “Oscar night in black & white, no grey area,” set to SZA’s “Take You Down,” a moment many fans interpreted as confirmation of what had already been widely suspected.
Before their alleged split, Teyana Taylor was openly affectionate but careful about labels when it came to her relationship with Aaron. In November, she told The Hollywood Reporter that while the two had gone public in March, she wasn’t quite calling Pierre her “boyfriend” yet, instead dubbing him as her “apple pie.”
Just weeks earlier, Pierre had spoken warmly about Taylor in an interview with Men’s Health, saying he “loved” her while describing their red carpet appearance at the One Battle After Another premiere.
A reason for the couple’s split has not been confirmed.
PageSix reports that the couple has quietly split after less than a year of dating. While unconfirmed rumors about a breakup began circulating on social media earlier this summer, sources told the outlet on Tuesday that the two have gone their separate ways.
The two first sparked dating rumors in January after being spotted together at the Fifteen Percent Pledge gala in Los Angeles, followed by an appearance at ABFF Honors, where Taylor accompanied Pierre as he was recognized with a career honor.
For those who wanted to see my full ABFF Honors acceptance speech. Here it is!February 17th 2025. Beautiful night from start to finish. This room was FULL of love.
In March, Taylor made the relationship Instagram official with a black-and-white Oscars night post featuring the couple, captioned, “Oscar night in black & white, no grey area,” set to SZA’s “Take You Down,” a moment many fans interpreted as confirmation of what had already been widely suspected.
Before their alleged split, Teyana Taylor was openly affectionate but careful about labels when it came to her relationship with Aaron. In November, she told The Hollywood Reporter that while the two had gone public in March, she wasn’t quite calling Pierre her “boyfriend” yet, instead dubbing him as her “apple pie.”
Just weeks earlier, Pierre had spoken warmly about Taylor in an interview with Men’s Health, saying he “loved” her while describing their red carpet appearance at the One Battle After Another premiere.
A reason for the couple’s split has not been confirmed.
Postal Service clarifies postmark rules that could affect ballot and tax deadlines
The U.S. Postal Service has issued new guidance clarifying that postmarks may not always reflect the actual date you mailed your letter or package, a change that could significantly impact time-sensitive documents like ballots, tax returns and legal papers.
Under the USPS Final Rule on Postmarks and Postal Possession, most postmarks are now applied at large processing plants and show the date mail is first processed, not necessarily when the Post Office accepted it from you.
With new transportation schedules called Regional Transportation Optimization, your letter might sit for a day before receiving that familiar round black stamp, even if you dropped it off on time.
For documents with hard deadlines, the Postal Service recommends bringing items to a Post Office counter and requesting a manual local postmark. This service is free and will always show the date you handed over your mail.
The Postal Service also suggests mailing items at least a week before deadlines and purchasing a Certificate of Mailing for proof of submission when necessary.
The change doesn't affect how the Postal Service handles mail but aims to help customers understand what postmarks mean so they can plan accordingly for important deadlines.
The U.S. Postal Service has issued new guidance clarifying that postmarks may not always reflect the actual date you mailed your letter or package, a change that could significantly impact time-sensitive documents like ballots, tax returns and legal papers.
Under the USPS Final Rule on Postmarks and Postal Possession, most postmarks are now applied at large processing plants and show the date mail is first processed, not necessarily when the Post Office accepted it from you.
With new transportation schedules called Regional Transportation Optimization, your letter might sit for a day before receiving that familiar round black stamp, even if you dropped it off on time.
For documents with hard deadlines, the Postal Service recommends bringing items to a Post Office counter and requesting a manual local postmark. This service is free and will always show the date you handed over your mail.
The Postal Service also suggests mailing items at least a week before deadlines and purchasing a Certificate of Mailing for proof of submission when necessary.
The change doesn't affect how the Postal Service handles mail but aims to help customers understand what postmarks mean so they can plan accordingly for important deadlines.
Damon Dash Film Company Auctioned Off For $100 Bucks
Damon Dash watched his film production company get sold for a measly $100.50 at a Tuesday court auction, but the Hip-Hop mogul’s financial problems are far from over.
The former Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder’s Poppington LLC was put up for auction to help pay down more than $1 million in damages from multiple defamation lawsuits. Only one bidder showed up.
Mike Muntaser, CEO of Muddy Water Motion Pictures, placed the winning bid according to The Post. Ironically, Dash owes Muddy Water Motion Pictures over $4 million, which caused the auction of his assets.
The legal fight started over their work on the independent film Dear Frank. In 2022, a New York jury found Dash liable for copyright infringement related to the film.
A federal judge later upheld that verdict. Webber also secured the separate $4 million defamation judgment after Dash made statements about him on a business podcast
The sale included rights to Dash’s best-known film, Honor Up, which starred Dash, Cam’ron and Stacey Dash. Other films in the package were the sequel Too Honorable, a documentary, Welcome to Blakroc and a personal film, We Went To China: Our Search For Like Minded Individuals.
Dash filed for bankruptcy in September, claiming he had only a few thousand dollars despite owing $25 million in federal and state taxes, child support and other debts.
Filmmaker Josh Webber will still be owed nearly all of his $4 million judgment against Dash after this auction. The $100.50 sale barely makes a dent in what Dash owes. The legal fight already triggered the sale of his one-third stake in Roc-A-Fella Records for $1 million at auction in November 2024. The state purchased the shares to recover $8.7 million in back taxes owed by Dash.
Jay-Z had tried to block the sale through legal action, but the auction went forward anyway. The state now owns a piece of the company that released Jay-Z’s debut album.
Josh Webber and attorney Chris Brown filed a new $10 million lawsuit against Dash in Los Angeles federal court last week.
The lawsuit claims Dash ruined Webber’s $10 million deal to direct and produce a film called TORN by publicly calling him a criminal and threatening RICO charges.
According to court papers, Webber had secured the $10 million agreement in August 2025. But the deal fell apart weeks later after Dash appeared on The Breakfast Club and made statements about Webber.
Dash then sent Webber a text message threatening to file a civil RICO case and demanding $100 million. He posted the message on Instagram with mocking captions.
The lawsuit says one investor demanded Webber be removed from the “TORN” project because of reputational risk from Dash’s accusations.
The former Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder’s Poppington LLC was put up for auction to help pay down more than $1 million in damages from multiple defamation lawsuits. Only one bidder showed up.
Mike Muntaser, CEO of Muddy Water Motion Pictures, placed the winning bid according to The Post. Ironically, Dash owes Muddy Water Motion Pictures over $4 million, which caused the auction of his assets.
The legal fight started over their work on the independent film Dear Frank. In 2022, a New York jury found Dash liable for copyright infringement related to the film.
A federal judge later upheld that verdict. Webber also secured the separate $4 million defamation judgment after Dash made statements about him on a business podcast
The sale included rights to Dash’s best-known film, Honor Up, which starred Dash, Cam’ron and Stacey Dash. Other films in the package were the sequel Too Honorable, a documentary, Welcome to Blakroc and a personal film, We Went To China: Our Search For Like Minded Individuals.
Dash filed for bankruptcy in September, claiming he had only a few thousand dollars despite owing $25 million in federal and state taxes, child support and other debts.
Filmmaker Josh Webber will still be owed nearly all of his $4 million judgment against Dash after this auction. The $100.50 sale barely makes a dent in what Dash owes. The legal fight already triggered the sale of his one-third stake in Roc-A-Fella Records for $1 million at auction in November 2024. The state purchased the shares to recover $8.7 million in back taxes owed by Dash.
Jay-Z had tried to block the sale through legal action, but the auction went forward anyway. The state now owns a piece of the company that released Jay-Z’s debut album.
Josh Webber and attorney Chris Brown filed a new $10 million lawsuit against Dash in Los Angeles federal court last week.
The lawsuit claims Dash ruined Webber’s $10 million deal to direct and produce a film called TORN by publicly calling him a criminal and threatening RICO charges.
According to court papers, Webber had secured the $10 million agreement in August 2025. But the deal fell apart weeks later after Dash appeared on The Breakfast Club and made statements about Webber.
Dash then sent Webber a text message threatening to file a civil RICO case and demanding $100 million. He posted the message on Instagram with mocking captions.
The lawsuit says one investor demanded Webber be removed from the “TORN” project because of reputational risk from Dash’s accusations.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs denies accusations of assault and strangulation
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, facing charges for strangulation and assault, is denying the accusations against him, according to statements from his attorney and from the NFL team.
According to CNN affiliate WCVB in Boston, citing court documents from Dedham District Court in Massachusetts, Diggs is accused of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges from an alleged incident December 2.
“The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs,” the Patriots said in a statement to the Media
“Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary. Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.”
A spokesman from the NFL told CNN Sports that the league is aware of the matter and has been in contact with the Patriots and had no further comment at this time.
Diggs has been the Patriots' top receiver this year as they won the AFC East title. David Butler II/Imagn Images/Reuters
WCVB, citing charging documents, reports that the accuser – a private chef – had a paycheck dispute with Diggs, which she says led to the alleged incident of assault. The woman, according to those court documents, quit her position after the alleged assault.
“Stefon Diggs categorically denies these allegations,” Diggs’ attorney David Meier said to CNN Sports in a statement. “They are unsubstantiated, uncorroborated, and were never investigated – because they did not occur.
“The timing and motivation for making the allegations is crystal clear: they are the direct result of an employee-employer financial dispute that was not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction. Stefon looks forward to establishing the truth in a court of law.”
Diggs, 32, has been a key part of the Patriots’ resurgence this season as the team sits 13-3 heading into the final week of the regular season. He leads the team in receptions (82) and receiving yards (970) through 16 games and has four touchdowns.
According to WCVB, Diggs would be arraigned January 23, two days before the AFC championship game.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, facing charges for strangulation and assault, is denying the accusations against him, according to statements from his attorney and from the NFL team.
According to CNN affiliate WCVB in Boston, citing court documents from Dedham District Court in Massachusetts, Diggs is accused of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges from an alleged incident December 2.
“The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs,” the Patriots said in a statement to the Media
“Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary. Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.”
A spokesman from the NFL told CNN Sports that the league is aware of the matter and has been in contact with the Patriots and had no further comment at this time.
Diggs has been the Patriots' top receiver this year as they won the AFC East title. David Butler II/Imagn Images/Reuters
WCVB, citing charging documents, reports that the accuser – a private chef – had a paycheck dispute with Diggs, which she says led to the alleged incident of assault. The woman, according to those court documents, quit her position after the alleged assault.
“Stefon Diggs categorically denies these allegations,” Diggs’ attorney David Meier said to CNN Sports in a statement. “They are unsubstantiated, uncorroborated, and were never investigated – because they did not occur.
“The timing and motivation for making the allegations is crystal clear: they are the direct result of an employee-employer financial dispute that was not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction. Stefon looks forward to establishing the truth in a court of law.”
Diggs, 32, has been a key part of the Patriots’ resurgence this season as the team sits 13-3 heading into the final week of the regular season. He leads the team in receptions (82) and receiving yards (970) through 16 games and has four touchdowns.
According to WCVB, Diggs would be arraigned January 23, two days before the AFC championship game.
Anthony Joshua’s Trainer Kevin “Latif” Ayodele is Remembered As $180K Is Raised To Continue His Humanitarian Work After Fatal Car Crash
A fundraiser launched in the wake of Latif’s untimely de@th has already raised more than $180,000 to honor the longtime trainer and friend of boxer #AnthonyJoshua. The campaign, started by SPOT Project, aims to build a mosque and a borehole in Latif’s name as a way to extend his community impact. On the campaign page, organizers wrote, “I’m absolutely shocked that he d!ed today and I want to be part of the people who help keep his legacy alive.”
The fundraising effort comes after a tragic car accident in #Nigeria that claimed Latif’s life along with another member of Anthony’s team, Sina Ghami. The Lexus SUV they were in struck a stationary truck on the side of the road, and Anthony, who was also in the vehicle, sustained minor injuries. The outpouring of support and donations reflects both the shock at the sudden loss and the community’s desire to preserve Latif’s spirit through meaningful projects in his honor.
Tyler Perry Accuser Clarifies Friendly Text Messages
This week text messages from Tyler Perry accuser, Mario Rodriguez, praising Tyler Perry, telling him he loved him, and thanking him for changing his life, before dry begging for money, leaked online
Mario explains why he was still friendly with Tyler after his alleged assault...
The man who has accused Tyler Perry of sixual assault and sixual battery is addressing newly surfaced text messages the pair allegedly sent each other.
“I want to briefly respond to what’s being said about me right now. People are pointing to messages where I was polite, grateful, or vulnerable — and trying to use that to discredit me," Mario Rodriguez — who filed a lawsuit against Perry, 56, on Dec. 25, alleging that Perry assaulted him and made unwanted sixual advances while promising him acting roles — said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE on Dec. 29.
The fundraising effort comes after a tragic car accident in #Nigeria that claimed Latif’s life along with another member of Anthony’s team, Sina Ghami. The Lexus SUV they were in struck a stationary truck on the side of the road, and Anthony, who was also in the vehicle, sustained minor injuries. The outpouring of support and donations reflects both the shock at the sudden loss and the community’s desire to preserve Latif’s spirit through meaningful projects in his honor.
Tyler Perry Accuser Clarifies Friendly Text Messages
This week text messages from Tyler Perry accuser, Mario Rodriguez, praising Tyler Perry, telling him he loved him, and thanking him for changing his life, before dry begging for money, leaked online
Mario explains why he was still friendly with Tyler after his alleged assault...
The man who has accused Tyler Perry of sixual assault and sixual battery is addressing newly surfaced text messages the pair allegedly sent each other.
“I want to briefly respond to what’s being said about me right now. People are pointing to messages where I was polite, grateful, or vulnerable — and trying to use that to discredit me," Mario Rodriguez — who filed a lawsuit against Perry, 56, on Dec. 25, alleging that Perry assaulted him and made unwanted sixual advances while promising him acting roles — said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE on Dec. 29.
"When someone has influence over your career, your income, your future, you don’t feel free. Survivors often stay cordial. They often ask for help when they feel desperate," Rodriguez continued in his statement.
He further claimed, "That does not mean abuse didn’t happen. Those text messages were sent to Perry at a time when I was especially vulnerable as can be seen from the context. Continued financial support and access are not inconsistent with abuse—they are often part of the power dynamics that follow it."
Nicki Minaj Deportation Petition Goes Viral With Nearly 70,000 Signatures
The Change.org petition has gone viral in the days since it was created, with more and more people calling for the rapper to be sent to Trinidad since she isn’t a United States citizen (per her claim on social media in 2024). As of press time, the petition has almost 70,000 signatures.
In the description for the petition, its creator "Pedonika Minaj" writes that the rapper is "currently spiraling out of control and seems to be experiencing psychosis." Additionally, the description lists its reasons Minaj should be deported as being that she has allegedly harassed the Carters (Beyoncé and Jay-Z), and is married to registered sex offender Kenneth Petty.
"Despite the gravity of his past actions, Minaj continues to fiercely defend [Petty], reportedly going as far as intimidating and threatening his victims," wrote the petition’s founder. "Such actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and for the safety of others."
Minaj’s petition comes days after she made a surprise appearance at Turning Point USA where she made clear how much she supports President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance.
"This administration is full of people with heart and soul, and they make me proud of them. Our vice president, he makes me ... well, I love both of them," Minaj said. "Both of them have a very uncanny ability to be someone that you relate to."
Minaj’s Turning Point USA appearance has led to intense backlash in the days since, with celebrities like Joe Budden distancing themselves from her afterward.
The petition claims that Minaj harassed the Carters, which stems from her calling out Jay-Z for alleged blackballing attempts and owing her $20 million in her TIDAL equity stake.
As for her marriage to Kenneth Petty, the two have been married for six years. In 2024, when they celebrated five years of marriage, the rapper commemorated their relationship with an Instagram post.
"24 years after we first met. Love at first sight. I’m so proud of you. Thank you for catching me…every single time. Thank you for our little BFF (referring to their son)."
Missy Elliott Gives Back With $50,000 Hometown Nonprofit Donation
Missy Elliott has donated $50,000 to a nonprofit in her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia to support a community food drive.
The iconic rapper and singer-songwriter provided the large amount of money to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless through her mother, Patricia Elliott, during its community food drive at the Joe B. Fleming Building. Made during the Christmas holidays, the donation was the result of a partnership with Third Baptist Church to give the community free meals.
Speaking to ABC 8 News about the donation, Patricia explained the importance of giving back. "Life is so short," she said. "You can be up today, and down tomorrow. But it doesn’t mean that you stay down, 'cause we were almost there, and that’s why it’s very sensitive to us that we give and we give back to the community."
Third Baptist Church pastor Joseph Fleming gave a statement to ABC 8 News about "passing out hope."
"Hope is coming from not only hot meals being served to the community, but we also had a bike drive today," he said. "We have a mobile pantry that happens every month."
Missy Elliott’s philanthropic efforts are well known in Portsmouth. Over the years, she’s given socks and shoes to hundreds of elementary school students, helped families with rent relief, and given $60,000 in toys to families in need.
In other Missy Elliott news, the rapper recently thanked her fans for helping her set a new record.
After seeing initial reports that she became the first female rapper to have six consecutive platinum studio albums, Elliott let the people who are in her corner know how appreciative she was to have their support.
Caroline Kennedy's Daughter Tatiana Schlossberg Dead at 35 After Revealing Cancer Battle
The 35-year-old daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg revealed that she has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2024 and that doctors have told her she has less than a year to live.
Tatiana shared that she was diagnosed shortly after giving birth to her second child in May 2024 when doctors noticed an imbalance in her white blood cell count. You can read more about her battle here.
The news was confirmed on the social media account of the JFK Library Foundation. They wrote, “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.” The post was signed by her husband George Moran and their children “George, Edwin and Josephine Moran,” as well as her family “Ed, Caroline, Jack, Rose and Rory.”
Tatiana‘s sad news comes just weeks after her brother Jack Schlossberg announced he was running for Congress.
Our thoughts are with the family as they grieve this devastating loss.
Diddy‘s sons, Justin and Christian Combs, are set to break their silence on their father’s legal drama in a new docuseries.
The Combs brothers announced on Sunday (December 28) that they are partnering with Zeus Network for the as-yet-untitled series, which is set to premiere in 2026.
The trailer shows Justin and Christian sitting at home watching news coverage of their dad’s high-profile criminal trial, which resulted in him being sentenced to over four years in prison on prostitution-related charges.
The two siblings then answer a collect call from FCI Fort Dix, the New Jersey penitentiary where their father is currently serving his 50-month sentence.
Justin and Christian Combs have remained loyal supporters of Diddy in spite of the various allegations that have been made against him in the last two years, which range from sexual assault to physical violence, namely against women.
Last year, Christian, who raps under the moniker King Combs, hijacked his father’s Instagram account and reminded the world of his positive contributions to hip-hop culture in an attempt to reshape the narrative surrounding him.
The video, which coincided with Puffy’s 55th birthday, contained a montage of some of the Bad Boy boss’ biggest hits including 1997’s “It’s All About the Benjamins.”
“Yo, wassup y’all? It’s King Combs. And right now, I’m taking over my pops’ Instagram. We gonna be posting videos, spreading good energy and taking y’all down memory lane of all the positive things he did,” Justin said in the clip.
Justin and Christian’s docuseries announcement comes on the heels of 50 Cent and Netflix’s own documentary examining Diddy’s contentious rise to fame and cataclysmic fall from grace.
Executive produced by 50, Sean Combs: The Reckoning has not been well received by the mogul who filed a cease and desist letter following its premiere earlier this month arguing for it to be pulled from streaming.
Diddy slammed the four-part series as a “shameful hit piece” that uses “stolen footage that was never authorized for release.
Measles Cases Are Surging Nationwide
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses on the planet. It spreads through the air, lingers for hours after an infected person leaves a room, and hits hardest among unvaccinated children, immunocompromised people, and pregnant individuals. Health departments have confirmed exposures in schools, airports, hospitals, and community spaces. This is not a contained situation.
Here’s where the concern gets louder. Many experts and frontline clinicians believe the actual number of measles cases is likely higher than what’s being reported. The reason is not a conspiracy, it’s capacity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has scaled back regular public reporting on several infectious diseases over the past few years. Some dashboards update slowly. Some conditions no longer receive frequent public briefings. And states vary widely in how quickly and consistently they report cases.
That gap matters. Measles spreads fast, but data moves slowly. Delays in testing, confirmation, and public reporting mean outbreaks can grow quietly before showing up in official numbers. In communities already dealing with healthcare access issues, underreporting becomes even more likely. What looks like a spike could actually be a wave that started earlier and wider.
This surge also sits inside a bigger cultural moment. Vaccine misinformation has had years to circulate unchecked online, while trust in public health institutions took a hit during COVID. The result is lower vaccination coverage in pockets across the country, creating the perfect conditions for measles to re-establish itself after being considered eliminated in the U.S. for decades.
Public health officials continue to stress that the MMR vaccine remains highly effective and that two doses provide strong protection. Still, messaging alone does not fix delayed data, uneven access, or the reality that some outbreaks are only visible once they are already out of control.
The uncomfortable truth is this. If the data feels incomplete, it probably is. And when it comes to a virus as contagious as measles, silence and slow updates do not mean safety. They usually mean we are behind.
It also doesn’t help that RFK Jr. is a known vaccine denier.
Donald Trump Caught on Hot Mic While With Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu: What He Allegedly Said
While with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump was caught on a hot mic.
This is actually not the first time the 79-year-old POTUS has been caught on a hot microphone, if you can believe it.
He met with Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago club on Monday (December 29) in Palm Beach, Fla. This is where this particular hot mic moment occurred.
“Do I get credit for it? No,” he allegedly can be heard saying. He then appeared to say, “They gave the Nobel-” Before apparently continuing with: “How about India and Pakistan? So I did eight of them. And then I’ll tell you the rest of it.”
It’s reasonable to assume he’s talking about how he was not given the Nobel Peace Prize in this conversation. By the way, Trump often claims he has ended 8 wars, but he was fact checked by the AP. Instead of being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, he was given a Peace Prize from the soccer organization, FIFA.
Find out what Trump allegedly said in his last hot mic moment while talking to Russia’s Putin.
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