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#RHOA: Kandi Burruss Answers All of Andy Cohen’s Questions About Her & Todd Tucker's Divorce
Kandi Burruss is sharing new details about her divorce from Todd Tucker. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Sunday, Feb. 22, where she answered so many questions about her split in a candid conversation with Andy Cohen months after she confirmed their split after over a decade of marriage.
Andy asked Kandi some pretty serious questions about her life today during the episode of WWHL on how she's navigating the split. And Kandi answered them all while clearing up any misconceptions about the divorce from Todd.
What is Kandi Burruss' current relationship with Todd Tucker amid separation?
Kandi admitted to Andy that her and Todd have been "going back and forth" through their divorce, which can be hard and cause things to be "a little intense." "But, for the most part, even if we argue, we still try to be nice to each other," she explained.
Kandi admitted during the WWHL episode that Todd is not contesting their prenuptial agreement that he signed ahead of their April 2014 wedding.
"He actually isn't contesting it," she explained, noting that their lawyers were a part of this. "They threatened to contest it. So it said that if we do not come to terms, they feel that they have a way to contest it. So I think that is the misunderstanding of the internet. We've never had conversations about it being anything other than, well — you know what I'm saying?"
Kandi Burruss opens up about co-parenting her kids with Todd Tucker amid split
Kandi continued, revealing that she and Todd are doing everything in their power to co-parent their two children, 9-year-old son Ace Tucker, and 6-year-old daughter Blaze Tucker. "Yeah, we're co-parenting," Kandi confirmed to Andy.
"Last night, we went to my son's basketball game. So we were there, sitting right next to each other," she explained. "I'm sure people were like, 'Uhhhh.'"
"But I feel like once we're done with this, I really feel we'll be able to be great co-parents," she noted. "Because our ultimate goal is to make sure that all of our kids are happy and that they don't feel the brunt of our drama."
Kandi first announced her divorce from Todd in November 2025. However, she revealed to Andy that she had been thinking about it for a while. "It happened like, in July. In July was like, 'Oh, oh yeah, no. I can't do this anymore,'" she explained.
Kandi Burruss hints at what caused her divorce from Todd Tucker
Kandi confirmed that there was a specific thing that led to their separation. However, she's keeping that private for now. "I'm not talking about it on Watch What Happens," she said with a laugh.
Kandi Burruss is sharing new details about her divorce from Todd Tucker. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Sunday, Feb. 22, where she answered so many questions about her split in a candid conversation with Andy Cohen months after she confirmed their split after over a decade of marriage.
Andy asked Kandi some pretty serious questions about her life today during the episode of WWHL on how she's navigating the split. And Kandi answered them all while clearing up any misconceptions about the divorce from Todd.
What is Kandi Burruss' current relationship with Todd Tucker amid separation?
Kandi admitted to Andy that her and Todd have been "going back and forth" through their divorce, which can be hard and cause things to be "a little intense." "But, for the most part, even if we argue, we still try to be nice to each other," she explained.
Kandi admitted during the WWHL episode that Todd is not contesting their prenuptial agreement that he signed ahead of their April 2014 wedding.
"He actually isn't contesting it," she explained, noting that their lawyers were a part of this. "They threatened to contest it. So it said that if we do not come to terms, they feel that they have a way to contest it. So I think that is the misunderstanding of the internet. We've never had conversations about it being anything other than, well — you know what I'm saying?"
Kandi Burruss opens up about co-parenting her kids with Todd Tucker amid split
Kandi continued, revealing that she and Todd are doing everything in their power to co-parent their two children, 9-year-old son Ace Tucker, and 6-year-old daughter Blaze Tucker. "Yeah, we're co-parenting," Kandi confirmed to Andy.
"Last night, we went to my son's basketball game. So we were there, sitting right next to each other," she explained. "I'm sure people were like, 'Uhhhh.'"
"But I feel like once we're done with this, I really feel we'll be able to be great co-parents," she noted. "Because our ultimate goal is to make sure that all of our kids are happy and that they don't feel the brunt of our drama."
Kandi first announced her divorce from Todd in November 2025. However, she revealed to Andy that she had been thinking about it for a while. "It happened like, in July. In July was like, 'Oh, oh yeah, no. I can't do this anymore,'" she explained.
Kandi Burruss hints at what caused her divorce from Todd Tucker
Kandi confirmed that there was a specific thing that led to their separation. However, she's keeping that private for now. "I'm not talking about it on Watch What Happens," she said with a laugh.
#MusicNews: Moonchild Releases New Album “Waves” With Guests Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, PJ Morton & More
Grammy-nominated trio Moonchild has officially released their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Waves, via ONErpm. Written, arranged, and produced entirely by members Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, and Max Bryk, the 14-track project marks an emotional evolution for the group. Moving beyond their established neo-soul roots, the album explores themes of grief, healing, and the strength found in radical acceptance, refining a signature sound that sits at the intersection of R&B, jazz, and modern soul.
The project is bolstered by an expansive roster of high-profile collaborators, signaling the trio’s deep-rooted influence within the creative community. Featured artists include Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, Robert Glasper, PJ Morton, and Rapsody, alongside contributions from D Smoke, Chris Dave, and Rae Khalil. This collaborative depth was teased through a strategic series of singles, including the PJ Morton-assisted “Fear (Hey Friend)” and “Up From Here” featuring Robert Glasper, each designed to map the album’s narrative of perseverance and emotional boundaries.
To celebrate the launch, Moonchild is set to make their national daytime television debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show on February 26, where they will perform the single “Ride The Wave.” The appearance precedes a major 30-date U.S. headlining tour kicking off March 5 in Houston, Texas. The tour will hit major markets including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, blending new material from Waves with fan favorites from the band’s decade-long catalog.
With Waves, Moonchild continues to transition from underground favorites to mainstream mainstays, maintaining their hallmark artistic integrity while reaching their largest audience to date. Full tour routing and ticket information are now available via the band’s official website.
Grammy-nominated trio Moonchild has officially released their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Waves, via ONErpm. Written, arranged, and produced entirely by members Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, and Max Bryk, the 14-track project marks an emotional evolution for the group. Moving beyond their established neo-soul roots, the album explores themes of grief, healing, and the strength found in radical acceptance, refining a signature sound that sits at the intersection of R&B, jazz, and modern soul.
The project is bolstered by an expansive roster of high-profile collaborators, signaling the trio’s deep-rooted influence within the creative community. Featured artists include Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, Robert Glasper, PJ Morton, and Rapsody, alongside contributions from D Smoke, Chris Dave, and Rae Khalil. This collaborative depth was teased through a strategic series of singles, including the PJ Morton-assisted “Fear (Hey Friend)” and “Up From Here” featuring Robert Glasper, each designed to map the album’s narrative of perseverance and emotional boundaries.
To celebrate the launch, Moonchild is set to make their national daytime television debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show on February 26, where they will perform the single “Ride The Wave.” The appearance precedes a major 30-date U.S. headlining tour kicking off March 5 in Houston, Texas. The tour will hit major markets including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, blending new material from Waves with fan favorites from the band’s decade-long catalog.
With Waves, Moonchild continues to transition from underground favorites to mainstream mainstays, maintaining their hallmark artistic integrity while reaching their largest audience to date. Full tour routing and ticket information are now available via the band’s official website.
#HipHopNews: Busta Rhymes & J Dilla Dropping New Album ‘Dillagence 2’
Busta Rhymes and J Dilla are reuniting for a new album this year.
The Flipmode Squad frontman held a listening session in New York City on Thursday night (February 20) for Dillagence 2, the sequel to his and Dilla’s original 2007 mixtape.
Joined by Statik Selektah and DJ Tony Touch, Busta gave a room full of lucky fans and friends the first opportunity to hear the project — which includes what appears to be a collaboration with Lil Wayne.
Statik shared a brief snippet of a song seemingly featuring Weezy on his Instagram Stories, tagging the Young Money superstar in the clip. If so, it would be the first time that the world will get to hear Wayne rap over Dilla production.
Announcing Dillagence 2 ahead of the listening party on Instagram, Busta wrote: “THE BLESSINGS DON’T STOP SO WE DON’T STOP!!! NEVERRR!!! BREAKING NEWS!!!! [eyes emojis] BUSTA RHYMES x J DILLA NEW ALBUM!! POP UP LISTENING SESSION TONIGHT!! [fire emojis].”
Further details, such as a release date or tracklist, have yet to be revealed.
Released in November 2007, more than a year after J Dilla’s untimely death, Dillagence served as a tribute to the late producer as Busta Rhymes made use of some of his most iconic beats, as well as a few original instrumentals.
Hosted by Mick Boogie, the mixtape featured appearances from fellow Dilla disciples Q-Tip, Phonte and Talib Kweli, as well as Raekwon, M.O.P. and Rah Digga.
By the time of its release, Busta and Jay Dee had built up a chemistry as one of hip-hop’s greatest rapper-producer duos, combining for countless classics such as “Still Shining,” “Show Me What You Got” and “Turn Me Up Some.”
In fact, Dilla was a mainstay throughout Busta’s solo catalog, contributing to six of his first seven albums. (1998’s Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front was the only one which didn’t feature his sonic fingerprints.)
“J Dilla left me with over 300 beats before he passed. I’m extremely selective with who I give them to, which is why I haven’t given them to anybody except Raekwon and that was for Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Part Two,” Busta told GQ in 2020.
“I’ve always tried to represent and uphold the legacy of the late, great J Dilla, through all of my albums … I’m a huge fan of Dilla. I think Dilla is probably top three best producers in the world. To me, my top three favorite producers ever are Dr. Dre, Q-Tip and J Dilla.”
Busta Rhymes and J Dilla are reuniting for a new album this year.
The Flipmode Squad frontman held a listening session in New York City on Thursday night (February 20) for Dillagence 2, the sequel to his and Dilla’s original 2007 mixtape.
Joined by Statik Selektah and DJ Tony Touch, Busta gave a room full of lucky fans and friends the first opportunity to hear the project — which includes what appears to be a collaboration with Lil Wayne.
Statik shared a brief snippet of a song seemingly featuring Weezy on his Instagram Stories, tagging the Young Money superstar in the clip. If so, it would be the first time that the world will get to hear Wayne rap over Dilla production.
Announcing Dillagence 2 ahead of the listening party on Instagram, Busta wrote: “THE BLESSINGS DON’T STOP SO WE DON’T STOP!!! NEVERRR!!! BREAKING NEWS!!!! [eyes emojis] BUSTA RHYMES x J DILLA NEW ALBUM!! POP UP LISTENING SESSION TONIGHT!! [fire emojis].”
Further details, such as a release date or tracklist, have yet to be revealed.
Released in November 2007, more than a year after J Dilla’s untimely death, Dillagence served as a tribute to the late producer as Busta Rhymes made use of some of his most iconic beats, as well as a few original instrumentals.
Hosted by Mick Boogie, the mixtape featured appearances from fellow Dilla disciples Q-Tip, Phonte and Talib Kweli, as well as Raekwon, M.O.P. and Rah Digga.
By the time of its release, Busta and Jay Dee had built up a chemistry as one of hip-hop’s greatest rapper-producer duos, combining for countless classics such as “Still Shining,” “Show Me What You Got” and “Turn Me Up Some.”
In fact, Dilla was a mainstay throughout Busta’s solo catalog, contributing to six of his first seven albums. (1998’s Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front was the only one which didn’t feature his sonic fingerprints.)
“J Dilla left me with over 300 beats before he passed. I’m extremely selective with who I give them to, which is why I haven’t given them to anybody except Raekwon and that was for Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Part Two,” Busta told GQ in 2020.
“I’ve always tried to represent and uphold the legacy of the late, great J Dilla, through all of my albums … I’m a huge fan of Dilla. I think Dilla is probably top three best producers in the world. To me, my top three favorite producers ever are Dr. Dre, Q-Tip and J Dilla.”
BAFTA apologizes to Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo over racist slur outburst amid backlash
“Sinners” co-stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting at the BAFTA Awards when an audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial epithet.
“We will learn from this, and keep inclusion at the core of all we do,” BAFTA said in a statement.
The overseeing body of the annual BAFTA Awards says it is taking “full responsibility” for the racist slur an audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted while “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo took the stage at Sunday’s ceremony.
“We take full responsibility for putting our guests in a very difficult situation and we apologise to all,” the British Academy of Film and Television Arts said in a statement published Monday morning following widespread public outcry. “We will learn from this, and keep inclusion at the core of all we do, maintaining our belief in film and storytelling as a critical conduit for compassion and empathy.”
Jordan and Lindo were presenters for the awards show, which aired after a two-hour delay on the BBC, and took the stage at London’s Royal Festival Hall to present the visual effects category. Their segment was quickly interrupted when someone in the audience off-screen shouted the N-word. The co-stars, who are both Black, paused before their presentation.
Later in the program, BAFTA Awards host Alan Cumming addressed the outburst, referencing the nominated film “I Swear,” about Scottish Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson. Davidson, an executive producer for the BAFTA-nominated film, was in the audience and left his seat midway through the ceremony.
“The tics you have heard tonight are involuntary — that means the person who has Tourette syndrome has no control over their language and we apologize if it has caused offense,” Cumming explained.
The Mayo Clinic defines Tourette syndrome as a disorder that “involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can’t be easily controlled.” According to the Tourette Assn. of America, some people who live with Tourette syndrome can also experience coprolalia, “an involuntary outburst of obscene words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks” that do not necessarily reflect the person’s “thoughts, beliefs or opinions.”
BAFTA echoed this sentiment in its statement and said it had made efforts to ensure attendees “were aware of the tics,” informing audiences at the beginning of the show that Davidson was in the room and “they may hear strong language, involuntary noises or movements during the ceremony.
Concerning Davidson’s use of the racist slur, BAFTA said “we apologise unreservedly to [Jordan and Lindo], and to all those impacted.”
“We would like to thank Michael and Delroy for their incredible dignity and professionalism,” BAFTA said.
The organization also acknowledged Davidson who, after leaving the ceremony, watched the rest of the show from a screen. Actor Robert Aramayo, who portrays Davidson in “I Swear,” bested Hollywood favorites for the leading actor prize.
Though representatives for Jordan and Lindo did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday, the co-stars spoke to Vanity Fair about the controversy. Lindo said he and his co-star “did what we had to do” for the ceremony, but he added he wished “someone from BAFTA spoke to us afterward.”
Davidson, in a statement published by Deadline, said that while his tics and outbursts do not reflect his beliefs, he is always “deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning.” He did not directly mention Jordan or Lindo.
BBC apologized for not editing out the slur before broadcasting the ceremony, according to the Associated Press. The network had managed to edit out other portions of the ceremony — including filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. saying “Free Palestine” — but not the racist slur, “Good Morning America” reported. The Guardian reported that producers also failed to hear the inappropriate remark during the original taping
The controversial BAFTA Awards moment spurred backlash and conversations about Tourette syndrome. On social media, “Sinners” production designer Hannah Beachler alleged similar outbursts occurred three times through the course of the evening, once “directed at myself” and another “at a Black woman.”
“But what made the situation worse was the throw away apology of ‘if you were offended at the end of the show,” she posted on X. “Of course we were offended...but our frequency, our spiritual vibration is tuned to a higher level than what happened.”
Also on X, journalist Jemele Hill, “Superman” actor Wendell Pierce and Black List founder Franklin Leonard called out the expectation for Jordan and Lindo to carry on as normal after facing the racist slur, and the lack of immediate accountability from BAFTA.
“It’s infuriating that the first reaction wasn’t complete and full throatted [sic] apologies to Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan,” Pierce tweeted. “The insult to them takes priority. It doesn’t matter the reasoning for the racist slur.”
Jamie Foxx and “The Breakfast Club” host Charlamagne tha God also shared their takes on Davidson’s outbursts. Foxx alleged in a handful of Instagram comments that Davidson’s use of the racist slur was intentional. Charlamagne that God sought accountability from the teams behind Sunday’s awards ceremony and speculated that “somebody somewhere taught [Davidson] the language.”
“It’s just convenient he saved his most offensive outburst for Black people. OK?” he said. “I can be respectful of the condition but I don’t respect none of y’all that allowed him to be there with the condition.”
The radio host added: “Just because you have a disability does not mean we will tolerate the disrespect.”
Tourettes Action, an organization and research charity based in the United Kingdom, addressed the negative comments regarding Davidson’s outbursts and called for understanding and education about Tourette Syndrome.
“The price of being misunderstood is increased isolation, risk of anxiety and depression and death by suicide,” the organization said. “We hope that those commenting will take the time to watch the film, learn about Tourette’s, and understand the experiences behind moments like these. Education is key, and compassion makes a world of difference.”
“We will learn from this, and keep inclusion at the core of all we do,” BAFTA said in a statement.
The overseeing body of the annual BAFTA Awards says it is taking “full responsibility” for the racist slur an audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted while “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo took the stage at Sunday’s ceremony.
“We take full responsibility for putting our guests in a very difficult situation and we apologise to all,” the British Academy of Film and Television Arts said in a statement published Monday morning following widespread public outcry. “We will learn from this, and keep inclusion at the core of all we do, maintaining our belief in film and storytelling as a critical conduit for compassion and empathy.”
Jordan and Lindo were presenters for the awards show, which aired after a two-hour delay on the BBC, and took the stage at London’s Royal Festival Hall to present the visual effects category. Their segment was quickly interrupted when someone in the audience off-screen shouted the N-word. The co-stars, who are both Black, paused before their presentation.
Later in the program, BAFTA Awards host Alan Cumming addressed the outburst, referencing the nominated film “I Swear,” about Scottish Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson. Davidson, an executive producer for the BAFTA-nominated film, was in the audience and left his seat midway through the ceremony.
“The tics you have heard tonight are involuntary — that means the person who has Tourette syndrome has no control over their language and we apologize if it has caused offense,” Cumming explained.
The Mayo Clinic defines Tourette syndrome as a disorder that “involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can’t be easily controlled.” According to the Tourette Assn. of America, some people who live with Tourette syndrome can also experience coprolalia, “an involuntary outburst of obscene words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks” that do not necessarily reflect the person’s “thoughts, beliefs or opinions.”
BAFTA echoed this sentiment in its statement and said it had made efforts to ensure attendees “were aware of the tics,” informing audiences at the beginning of the show that Davidson was in the room and “they may hear strong language, involuntary noises or movements during the ceremony.
Concerning Davidson’s use of the racist slur, BAFTA said “we apologise unreservedly to [Jordan and Lindo], and to all those impacted.”
“We would like to thank Michael and Delroy for their incredible dignity and professionalism,” BAFTA said.
The organization also acknowledged Davidson who, after leaving the ceremony, watched the rest of the show from a screen. Actor Robert Aramayo, who portrays Davidson in “I Swear,” bested Hollywood favorites for the leading actor prize.
Though representatives for Jordan and Lindo did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday, the co-stars spoke to Vanity Fair about the controversy. Lindo said he and his co-star “did what we had to do” for the ceremony, but he added he wished “someone from BAFTA spoke to us afterward.”
Davidson, in a statement published by Deadline, said that while his tics and outbursts do not reflect his beliefs, he is always “deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning.” He did not directly mention Jordan or Lindo.
BBC apologized for not editing out the slur before broadcasting the ceremony, according to the Associated Press. The network had managed to edit out other portions of the ceremony — including filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. saying “Free Palestine” — but not the racist slur, “Good Morning America” reported. The Guardian reported that producers also failed to hear the inappropriate remark during the original taping
The controversial BAFTA Awards moment spurred backlash and conversations about Tourette syndrome. On social media, “Sinners” production designer Hannah Beachler alleged similar outbursts occurred three times through the course of the evening, once “directed at myself” and another “at a Black woman.”
“But what made the situation worse was the throw away apology of ‘if you were offended at the end of the show,” she posted on X. “Of course we were offended...but our frequency, our spiritual vibration is tuned to a higher level than what happened.”
Also on X, journalist Jemele Hill, “Superman” actor Wendell Pierce and Black List founder Franklin Leonard called out the expectation for Jordan and Lindo to carry on as normal after facing the racist slur, and the lack of immediate accountability from BAFTA.
“It’s infuriating that the first reaction wasn’t complete and full throatted [sic] apologies to Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan,” Pierce tweeted. “The insult to them takes priority. It doesn’t matter the reasoning for the racist slur.”
Jamie Foxx and “The Breakfast Club” host Charlamagne tha God also shared their takes on Davidson’s outbursts. Foxx alleged in a handful of Instagram comments that Davidson’s use of the racist slur was intentional. Charlamagne that God sought accountability from the teams behind Sunday’s awards ceremony and speculated that “somebody somewhere taught [Davidson] the language.”
“It’s just convenient he saved his most offensive outburst for Black people. OK?” he said. “I can be respectful of the condition but I don’t respect none of y’all that allowed him to be there with the condition.”
The radio host added: “Just because you have a disability does not mean we will tolerate the disrespect.”
Tourettes Action, an organization and research charity based in the United Kingdom, addressed the negative comments regarding Davidson’s outbursts and called for understanding and education about Tourette Syndrome.
“The price of being misunderstood is increased isolation, risk of anxiety and depression and death by suicide,” the organization said. “We hope that those commenting will take the time to watch the film, learn about Tourette’s, and understand the experiences behind moments like these. Education is key, and compassion makes a world of difference.”
Tisha Campbell's New Book The A Word Recounts Son Xen’s Autism Journey
In a new book, Tisha Campbell is bringing forth an important story that's close to her heart.
On Feb. 23, the My Wife and Kids actress announced that she will publish a new memoir, The A Word: A Mother’s Journey Through Autism and Love, this fall through HarperCollins imprint Amistad.
The book, per its official synopsis, explores “the triumphs and challenges” Campbell has experienced while raising her son, Xen, who was diagnosed with autism at 18 months.
In The A Word, Campbell recounts first learning about Xen’s diagnosis, along with their journey navigating daily realities, like therapy and facing “social misconceptions." The book also celebrates Xen’s “extraordinary individuality,” resulting in a story about motherhood and love, written with Campbell’s signature humor and heart.
“Tisha Campbell’s memoir is a masterclass in vulnerability, humor and the unyielding power of love,” says Abby West, Amistad Vice President and Editorial Director, in a statement shared with PEOPLE. “[The book is] a must-read for anyone navigating the complexities of parenthood or seeking inspiration in the face of life’s challenges.”
Campbell has long been a vocal advocate for autism awareness. In 2013, she co-produced the documentary short Colored My Mind, which examines how autism is overlooked in Black and Hispanic communities.
“Most people know me as ‘the funny one,’ and it's true. The memories I shared in this book have moments of comedic levity — I mean, come on, guys … It’s me!” Campbell explains to PEOPLE. “However, for the very first time in my life, I’ve stepped out from behind the smiling mask I wear to show my vulnerabilities and my tenacity, while holding onto hope in the face of so much adversity.”
Campbell continues that the book is a “love letter” to children on the spectrum, along with their parents and caretakers.
“Every battle I fought, every door I kicked down, every night I cried, but refused to surrender was for one reason: my son, Xen,” Campbell says. “If our story puts even one family on the right path sooner, then every word was worth it. This book is my heart, my fight and my testimony — because my son didn't just need a mother. He needed a warrior, and Xen made me both.”
The A Word: A Mother’s Journey Through Autism and Love will be published on Sept. 15 and is now available for preorder, wherever books are sold.
In a new book, Tisha Campbell is bringing forth an important story that's close to her heart.
On Feb. 23, the My Wife and Kids actress announced that she will publish a new memoir, The A Word: A Mother’s Journey Through Autism and Love, this fall through HarperCollins imprint Amistad.
The book, per its official synopsis, explores “the triumphs and challenges” Campbell has experienced while raising her son, Xen, who was diagnosed with autism at 18 months.
In The A Word, Campbell recounts first learning about Xen’s diagnosis, along with their journey navigating daily realities, like therapy and facing “social misconceptions." The book also celebrates Xen’s “extraordinary individuality,” resulting in a story about motherhood and love, written with Campbell’s signature humor and heart.
“Tisha Campbell’s memoir is a masterclass in vulnerability, humor and the unyielding power of love,” says Abby West, Amistad Vice President and Editorial Director, in a statement shared with PEOPLE. “[The book is] a must-read for anyone navigating the complexities of parenthood or seeking inspiration in the face of life’s challenges.”
Campbell has long been a vocal advocate for autism awareness. In 2013, she co-produced the documentary short Colored My Mind, which examines how autism is overlooked in Black and Hispanic communities.
“Most people know me as ‘the funny one,’ and it's true. The memories I shared in this book have moments of comedic levity — I mean, come on, guys … It’s me!” Campbell explains to PEOPLE. “However, for the very first time in my life, I’ve stepped out from behind the smiling mask I wear to show my vulnerabilities and my tenacity, while holding onto hope in the face of so much adversity.”
Campbell continues that the book is a “love letter” to children on the spectrum, along with their parents and caretakers.
“Every battle I fought, every door I kicked down, every night I cried, but refused to surrender was for one reason: my son, Xen,” Campbell says. “If our story puts even one family on the right path sooner, then every word was worth it. This book is my heart, my fight and my testimony — because my son didn't just need a mother. He needed a warrior, and Xen made me both.”
The A Word: A Mother’s Journey Through Autism and Love will be published on Sept. 15 and is now available for preorder, wherever books are sold.
Salt-N-Pepa Files Appeal Against Universal Music Group Following Difficult Dismissal
Salt-N-Pepa file an appeal against Universal Music Group over the dismissal of their copyright lawsuit with the help of a prominent industry lawyer.
Legendary female rap duo Salt-N-Pepa have filed a notice of appeal against the dismissal of their lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over the rights to their master recordings. But the pair brought out the big guns, adding prominent music industry attorney Richard S. Busch to their legal team.
The notice was filed on February 4 and added to the docket of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on February 5. It challenges the ruling by District Judge Denise Cote from January 8 that dismissed the duo’s claims against UMG. According to the dismissal, the artists never owned the copyrights to their own sound recordings and therefore are ineligible to reclaim them.
Universal rejected Salt-N-Pepa’s termination notices in mid-2022. Two years later, UMG removed the duo’s songs from U.S. streaming services. A few months later, both parties entered into a temporary agreement, which the musicians ended in April last year.
Shorty thereafter, they filed their original complaint against UMG, which alleges that their recordings generate “approximately $1,000,000 in the past five months in synchronization licenses alone, and generating tens of millions of dollars annually through all forms of exploitation.”
The problem lies in the fact that Salt-N-Pepa signed their first recording agreement with Noise in the Attic Productions (NITA) in 1986, a company owned by their producer, Hurby Azor. The agreement stipulated that NITA would be the “sole and exclusive owner” of any and all rights. At the same time, Azor entered into a distribution agreement with Next Plateau Records, which acquired ownership from NITA. Ultimately, UMG was a successor-in-interest to Next Plateau, which granted it the rights to the pair’s master recordings.
Salt-N-Pepa, though not signatories to the distribution agreement, argued that their signing of an “inducement letter” attached to the agreement should constitute their direct grant of rights and make them eligible to reclaim their masters. Unfortunately, the court disagreed.
“Even viewed in the light most favorable to [Salt-N-Pepa], the 1986 agreements do not indicate that [they] ever owned the copyrights to the sound recordings or that they granted a transfer of those rights to anyone else,” wrote District Judge Denise Cote. “The only copyright transfer effectuated by these agreements was the one from NITA to Next Plateau Records.”
Busch, a partner at Nashville-based firm King & Bellow, has worked on many high-profile copyright cases across the music industry. Most notably, in 2018, he represented the Marvin Gaye estate when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld its ruling in the copyright infringement case against Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke for their hit “Blurred Lines.” More recently, he also represented three songwriters in a 2020 copyright infringement suit against Travis Scott over his single, “Highest in the Room.”
Salt-N-Pepa were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2025. During their induction speech, they vowed to continue fighting to reclaim the rights to their master recordings.
Salt-N-Pepa file an appeal against Universal Music Group over the dismissal of their copyright lawsuit with the help of a prominent industry lawyer.
Legendary female rap duo Salt-N-Pepa have filed a notice of appeal against the dismissal of their lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over the rights to their master recordings. But the pair brought out the big guns, adding prominent music industry attorney Richard S. Busch to their legal team.
The notice was filed on February 4 and added to the docket of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on February 5. It challenges the ruling by District Judge Denise Cote from January 8 that dismissed the duo’s claims against UMG. According to the dismissal, the artists never owned the copyrights to their own sound recordings and therefore are ineligible to reclaim them.
Universal rejected Salt-N-Pepa’s termination notices in mid-2022. Two years later, UMG removed the duo’s songs from U.S. streaming services. A few months later, both parties entered into a temporary agreement, which the musicians ended in April last year.
Shorty thereafter, they filed their original complaint against UMG, which alleges that their recordings generate “approximately $1,000,000 in the past five months in synchronization licenses alone, and generating tens of millions of dollars annually through all forms of exploitation.”
The problem lies in the fact that Salt-N-Pepa signed their first recording agreement with Noise in the Attic Productions (NITA) in 1986, a company owned by their producer, Hurby Azor. The agreement stipulated that NITA would be the “sole and exclusive owner” of any and all rights. At the same time, Azor entered into a distribution agreement with Next Plateau Records, which acquired ownership from NITA. Ultimately, UMG was a successor-in-interest to Next Plateau, which granted it the rights to the pair’s master recordings.
Salt-N-Pepa, though not signatories to the distribution agreement, argued that their signing of an “inducement letter” attached to the agreement should constitute their direct grant of rights and make them eligible to reclaim their masters. Unfortunately, the court disagreed.
“Even viewed in the light most favorable to [Salt-N-Pepa], the 1986 agreements do not indicate that [they] ever owned the copyrights to the sound recordings or that they granted a transfer of those rights to anyone else,” wrote District Judge Denise Cote. “The only copyright transfer effectuated by these agreements was the one from NITA to Next Plateau Records.”
Busch, a partner at Nashville-based firm King & Bellow, has worked on many high-profile copyright cases across the music industry. Most notably, in 2018, he represented the Marvin Gaye estate when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld its ruling in the copyright infringement case against Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke for their hit “Blurred Lines.” More recently, he also represented three songwriters in a 2020 copyright infringement suit against Travis Scott over his single, “Highest in the Room.”
Salt-N-Pepa were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2025. During their induction speech, they vowed to continue fighting to reclaim the rights to their master recordings.
2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies in car crash
Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton died after being in a car crash in Atlanta on Saturday. She was 43.
The athletic department at Georgia, where Braxton played in college, texted The Associated Press confirmation of her death on Monday and posted on social media. Her son, Jelani Thurman, posted a photo of his younger self in his mother's jersey on social media and wrote that he we will miss his "queen."
Braxton last played in the WNBA in 2014 while finishing up a four-year stint with New York. She won two titles with the Detroit Shock in 2006 and 2008.
"It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of 2x WNBA Champion Kara Braxton," the league said on social media on Sunday night. "A 10-season veteran, Kara played with the Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury, and New York Liberty. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and former teammates at this time."
The 6-foot-6 Braxton was drafted by Detroit with the seventh pick in 2005. She earned All-Rookie honors that season after averaging 6.9 points and 3.0 rebounds.
She played half of a season with the franchise when it moved to Tulsa in 2010 before getting traded to Phoenix for the second half of the year.
Braxton then played the first 18 games in Phoenix in 2011 before being acquired by New York. She played with the Liberty until 2014 when she was waived after playing four games.
"We mourn the loss of Kara Braxton, a former Liberty player whose presence and passion left a lasting impact on our organization and the women's game," the Liberty posted on social media.
Braxton was SEC Freshman of the Year for Georgia in 2002.
Thurman played football for Ohio State and won a national championship with the Buckeyes in 2024. He has since transferred to North Carolina.
Braxton is also survived by her husband Jarvis Jackson and their young son Jream.
Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton died after being in a car crash in Atlanta on Saturday. She was 43.
The athletic department at Georgia, where Braxton played in college, texted The Associated Press confirmation of her death on Monday and posted on social media. Her son, Jelani Thurman, posted a photo of his younger self in his mother's jersey on social media and wrote that he we will miss his "queen."
Braxton last played in the WNBA in 2014 while finishing up a four-year stint with New York. She won two titles with the Detroit Shock in 2006 and 2008.
"It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of 2x WNBA Champion Kara Braxton," the league said on social media on Sunday night. "A 10-season veteran, Kara played with the Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury, and New York Liberty. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and former teammates at this time."
The 6-foot-6 Braxton was drafted by Detroit with the seventh pick in 2005. She earned All-Rookie honors that season after averaging 6.9 points and 3.0 rebounds.
She played half of a season with the franchise when it moved to Tulsa in 2010 before getting traded to Phoenix for the second half of the year.
Braxton then played the first 18 games in Phoenix in 2011 before being acquired by New York. She played with the Liberty until 2014 when she was waived after playing four games.
"We mourn the loss of Kara Braxton, a former Liberty player whose presence and passion left a lasting impact on our organization and the women's game," the Liberty posted on social media.
Braxton was SEC Freshman of the Year for Georgia in 2002.
Thurman played football for Ohio State and won a national championship with the Buckeyes in 2024. He has since transferred to North Carolina.
Braxton is also survived by her husband Jarvis Jackson and their young son Jream.
Diddy & Son Christian Combs Settle Lawsuit Over $53K In Unpaid Legal Fees
Diddy and Christian Combs has resolved a lawsuit with their former law firm over unpaid bills. Court documents obtained by TMZ show that Summa LLP claimed that Diddy and Christian, aka King, failed to pay more than 100 attorney hours and 90 paralegal hours of work dating back to March 2025, resulting in at least $53,688.35 in legal fees. Some of those fees were tied to legal work connected to Christian’s defense in a s3xual a$$ault case. However, according to the documents, the firm has dropped the suit after settling with Diddy and Christian.
If you recall, a woman alleged she was working on a yacht chartered by #Diddy and claimed Christian tried to force her to perform oral s3x on him despite her protests. Her lawsuit also named Diddy for allegedly aiding and abetting his son. The current status of that case remains unclear.
If you recall, a woman alleged she was working on a yacht chartered by #Diddy and claimed Christian tried to force her to perform oral s3x on him despite her protests. Her lawsuit also named Diddy for allegedly aiding and abetting his son. The current status of that case remains unclear.
Beloved Actress Marla Gibbs, 94, Opens Up About How She Survived Nearly Fatal Brain Aneurysm & Stroke
Marla Gibbs is opening up about her harrowing battle with a nearly fatal brain aneurysm and stroke and how she survived one of the toughest periods of her life. In excerpts of her upcoming memoir It’s Never Too Late, obtained by PEOPLE, Gibbs recounts how the 2006 health crisis left her hospitalized and facing a long recovery. She says the realization that most people don’t survive brain aneurysms reminded her “God still had plans for me.”
While recovering, Gibbs struggled with physical and emotional challenges, including a loss of independence and moments of despair. She describes how difficult it was to accept help, sharing that she resisted assistance so fiercely that she would sneak out of bed despite her limitations. Gibbs recalls, “I did not want to use the diapers while in rehab. I wanted to go to the bathroom on my own. The bathroom was right next to my bed so I could not understand why I needed help to get there. Every time they would leave the room, I would sneak out of the bed and end up on the floor.”
She adds, “My family finally had to ask them to tie me to the bed. I watched carefully as the nurses tied me up, so I could untie myself as soon as they left. And you guessed it … I’d be on the floor again.” Despite the pain and setbacks, Gibbs gradually regained her strength with the support of family and friends.
Her memoir, available on February 24, highlights not only the physical resilience she showed but also the emotional growth that came from learning to accept support when she needed it most. It also dives into other key moments from her personal life and decades-long career.
Marla Gibbs is opening up about her harrowing battle with a nearly fatal brain aneurysm and stroke and how she survived one of the toughest periods of her life. In excerpts of her upcoming memoir It’s Never Too Late, obtained by PEOPLE, Gibbs recounts how the 2006 health crisis left her hospitalized and facing a long recovery. She says the realization that most people don’t survive brain aneurysms reminded her “God still had plans for me.”
While recovering, Gibbs struggled with physical and emotional challenges, including a loss of independence and moments of despair. She describes how difficult it was to accept help, sharing that she resisted assistance so fiercely that she would sneak out of bed despite her limitations. Gibbs recalls, “I did not want to use the diapers while in rehab. I wanted to go to the bathroom on my own. The bathroom was right next to my bed so I could not understand why I needed help to get there. Every time they would leave the room, I would sneak out of the bed and end up on the floor.”
She adds, “My family finally had to ask them to tie me to the bed. I watched carefully as the nurses tied me up, so I could untie myself as soon as they left. And you guessed it … I’d be on the floor again.” Despite the pain and setbacks, Gibbs gradually regained her strength with the support of family and friends.
Her memoir, available on February 24, highlights not only the physical resilience she showed but also the emotional growth that came from learning to accept support when she needed it most. It also dives into other key moments from her personal life and decades-long career.
Gospel Artist & Pastor Marvin Sapp announces engagement after 16-year wait to Dr. La’Boris Cole
Gospel music icon and pastor Marvin Sapp has announced his engagement to Dr. La’Boris Cole, closing a chapter of single parenthood that has spanned 16 years and opening a new one filled with love and family. The proposal took place at what Cole believed to be a birthday celebration, a gathering secretly planned by Sapp’s children, who brought both families together for the occasion. When the moment came, Sapp got down on one knee and asked Cole to be his wife, presenting her with a diamond engagement ring in front of their loved ones.
The two had been close friends for more than a decade before their relationship quietly shifted into something more. They kept their courtship private, choosing not to share the news publicly until they were certain of where things were headed. Their engagement announcement marks the first time the couple has confirmed their relationship to the world.
Sapp has long been open about the personal losses and responsibilities that shaped the years between then and now. His late wife, MaLinda Prince Sapp, passed away in 2010 after a battle with colon cancer, leaving him to raise their children on his own. He embraced that role fully, and as his children grew into adults, each finding their own paths, marrying, and starting families of their own, Sapp was equally transparent about his desire to one day find love again.
That honesty resonated deeply with his congregation and his fans, many of whom have followed his personal journey alongside his musical one. His children, now grown, did not just support his path to love. They helped create the moment that made it official.
Dr. La’Boris Cole brings her own accomplished and purpose-driven life to this new chapter. A Mississippi native, she holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Mississippi College and a doctoral degree in Clinical Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. She is the founder and executive director of the Born 2 Danz Worship Arts Conference, an internationally recognized ministry and arts platform, and the founder and CEO of Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas, a multi-site behavioral health practice. Her work sits at the intersection of ministry, mental health, leadership, and the arts, and her mission centers on helping people recognize their worth, heal completely, and live fully in their purpose.
Marvin Sapp has built one of the most decorated careers in gospel music over three decades. His crossover hit Never Would Have Made It remains one of the longest-running number one songs at radio across any genre and was named an Associated Press Song of the Year. The track inspired a biopic of his life story that aired on TV One in 2022. He has released 16 albums and stands among the rare gospel artists to surpass 1 billion streams on Pandora. In 2023, he was inducted into the Black Music Entertainment Walk of Fame alongside Dallas Austin, Queen Latifah, Jermaine Dupri, Busta Rhymes, Magic Johnson, Lil Wayne, and Mahalia Jackson.
Beyond music, Sapp serves as senior pastor of The Chosen Vessel Church in Fort Worth, Texas, and hosts a radio show. He has always described himself first and foremost as a preacher gifted to sing rather than the other way around.
No wedding date has been announced yet.
Gospel music icon and pastor Marvin Sapp has announced his engagement to Dr. La’Boris Cole, closing a chapter of single parenthood that has spanned 16 years and opening a new one filled with love and family. The proposal took place at what Cole believed to be a birthday celebration, a gathering secretly planned by Sapp’s children, who brought both families together for the occasion. When the moment came, Sapp got down on one knee and asked Cole to be his wife, presenting her with a diamond engagement ring in front of their loved ones.
The two had been close friends for more than a decade before their relationship quietly shifted into something more. They kept their courtship private, choosing not to share the news publicly until they were certain of where things were headed. Their engagement announcement marks the first time the couple has confirmed their relationship to the world.
Sapp has long been open about the personal losses and responsibilities that shaped the years between then and now. His late wife, MaLinda Prince Sapp, passed away in 2010 after a battle with colon cancer, leaving him to raise their children on his own. He embraced that role fully, and as his children grew into adults, each finding their own paths, marrying, and starting families of their own, Sapp was equally transparent about his desire to one day find love again.
That honesty resonated deeply with his congregation and his fans, many of whom have followed his personal journey alongside his musical one. His children, now grown, did not just support his path to love. They helped create the moment that made it official.
Dr. La’Boris Cole brings her own accomplished and purpose-driven life to this new chapter. A Mississippi native, she holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Mississippi College and a doctoral degree in Clinical Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. She is the founder and executive director of the Born 2 Danz Worship Arts Conference, an internationally recognized ministry and arts platform, and the founder and CEO of Cole Associates and Counselors of Texas, a multi-site behavioral health practice. Her work sits at the intersection of ministry, mental health, leadership, and the arts, and her mission centers on helping people recognize their worth, heal completely, and live fully in their purpose.
Marvin Sapp has built one of the most decorated careers in gospel music over three decades. His crossover hit Never Would Have Made It remains one of the longest-running number one songs at radio across any genre and was named an Associated Press Song of the Year. The track inspired a biopic of his life story that aired on TV One in 2022. He has released 16 albums and stands among the rare gospel artists to surpass 1 billion streams on Pandora. In 2023, he was inducted into the Black Music Entertainment Walk of Fame alongside Dallas Austin, Queen Latifah, Jermaine Dupri, Busta Rhymes, Magic Johnson, Lil Wayne, and Mahalia Jackson.
Beyond music, Sapp serves as senior pastor of The Chosen Vessel Church in Fort Worth, Texas, and hosts a radio show. He has always described himself first and foremost as a preacher gifted to sing rather than the other way around.
No wedding date has been announced yet.
Rob Jetten Sworn In as Netherlands' First Openly Gay Prime Minister, Gets Support from Fiance Nico Keenan
Rob Jetten just made history in the Netherlands as both the country’s youngest and the first openly gay prime minister.
The 38-year-old politician was sworn into office on Monday (February 23) at The Hague in the Netherlands. He was previously elected back in October.
Rob was joined by former Prime Minister Dick Schoof for the portfolio transfer at the ministry of general affairs. We also have photos of him meeting with King Willem-Alexander two days before the swearing in.
Rob wrote on X, “What a day. Soon we’ll be on the balcony for the swearing-in. Proud to be able to do this together. In a new phase, with great responsibility and above all a shared promise to commit ourselves to everyone in the Netherlands. By not dwelling on what goes wrong, but by building on what can be better. That calls for courage and collaboration. On to the balcony!
Rob also received support from his fiance, 28-year-old Nico Keenan, who has competed at the Olympics in field hockey for Argentina.
BBC reports that the couple will be getting married in 2026.
“it’s today🥹🥹,”
The 38-year-old politician was sworn into office on Monday (February 23) at The Hague in the Netherlands. He was previously elected back in October.
Rob was joined by former Prime Minister Dick Schoof for the portfolio transfer at the ministry of general affairs. We also have photos of him meeting with King Willem-Alexander two days before the swearing in.
Rob wrote on X, “What a day. Soon we’ll be on the balcony for the swearing-in. Proud to be able to do this together. In a new phase, with great responsibility and above all a shared promise to commit ourselves to everyone in the Netherlands. By not dwelling on what goes wrong, but by building on what can be better. That calls for courage and collaboration. On to the balcony!
Rob also received support from his fiance, 28-year-old Nico Keenan, who has competed at the Olympics in field hockey for Argentina.
BBC reports that the couple will be getting married in 2026.
“it’s today🥹🥹,”
Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Star, Dead at 71
Robert Carradine, who starred in the Eighties cult classic Revenge of the Nerds and found a new generation of fans in the early 2000s with Lizzie McGuire, has died at the age of 71. A rep for the actor’s brother, Keith Carradine, told Rolling Stone that Robert had succumbed to bipolar disorder after fighting it for nearly 20 years.
In a statement to the media, his family confirmed the news. “It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away,” read the statement. “In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him. We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby’s valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder. We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness.”
When speaking to Deadline, which first reported the news of his death, Keith said that their family wanted people to be aware of the actor’s struggle with bipolar disorder. “We want people to know it, and there is no shame in it,” said Keith. “It is an illness that got the best of him, and I want to celebrate him for his struggle with it, and celebrate his beautiful soul. He was profoundly gifted, and we will miss him every day. We will take solace in how funny he could be, how wise and utterly accepting and tolerant he was. That’s who my baby brother was.”
Born on March 24, 1954, in Los Angeles, Carradine came from an American family of notable actors. His mother, Sonia Sorel, was an actress and artist, and his father, John Carradine, was a prolific and venerated character actor. He had two older brothers, Keith and Christopher, as well as two older half-brothers, David and Bruce, from his father’s first marriage. When asked back in November on the Brett Allan Show podcast what advice Carradine gave aspiring actors, he said, “I tell them what my dad told me and my brothers: Try to get a good literary education, and that usually stops them in their tracks.”
Before Carradine made his film debut on The Cowboys with John Wayne in 1972, he said he had “zero interest” in acting and wanted to be a race car driver at the time. It wasn’t until his brother David told him, “You got everything to gain and nothing to lose,” that Robert auditioned for the role. “I got the part, that was that,” he said.
Carradine would go on to feature in Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets, play road-racing Jim Cantrell in the 1976 comedy Cannonball, and appeared in the Oscar-winning drama Coming Home alongside Jane Fonda and Jon Voight.
In 1980, in an atypical casting, Robert along with David and Keith portrayed the Younger brothers in The Long Riders alongside three other sets of real-life siblings. Randy and Dennis Quaid portrayed the Miller brothers, Stacy and James Keach played Frank and Jesse James, and Christopher and Nicholas Guest took on the Ford brothers.
Following a run of other features in the early Eighties, including a burnt out rockstar in science fiction film Wavelength, Carradine landed his iconic role as the bespectacled Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds. He initially spurned the job, however, and told podcast host Allan, “I did not want to be in a movie with the name nerd in the title.” Eventually, his agent cajoled him into auditioning and Carradine, who had long hair at the time, cut it short, and found a “nerdy shirt” and glasses engineers “wore in Apollo 13.” When he walked into the audition, the casting associate didn’t recognize him at first. “She said, ‘Oh my God, Robert?’ I said, ‘Yeah.’ She said, ‘Come on in,'” he recalled. “So that’s how I got the part.”
In a statement to the media, his family confirmed the news. “It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away,” read the statement. “In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him. We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby’s valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder. We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness.”
When speaking to Deadline, which first reported the news of his death, Keith said that their family wanted people to be aware of the actor’s struggle with bipolar disorder. “We want people to know it, and there is no shame in it,” said Keith. “It is an illness that got the best of him, and I want to celebrate him for his struggle with it, and celebrate his beautiful soul. He was profoundly gifted, and we will miss him every day. We will take solace in how funny he could be, how wise and utterly accepting and tolerant he was. That’s who my baby brother was.”
Born on March 24, 1954, in Los Angeles, Carradine came from an American family of notable actors. His mother, Sonia Sorel, was an actress and artist, and his father, John Carradine, was a prolific and venerated character actor. He had two older brothers, Keith and Christopher, as well as two older half-brothers, David and Bruce, from his father’s first marriage. When asked back in November on the Brett Allan Show podcast what advice Carradine gave aspiring actors, he said, “I tell them what my dad told me and my brothers: Try to get a good literary education, and that usually stops them in their tracks.”
Before Carradine made his film debut on The Cowboys with John Wayne in 1972, he said he had “zero interest” in acting and wanted to be a race car driver at the time. It wasn’t until his brother David told him, “You got everything to gain and nothing to lose,” that Robert auditioned for the role. “I got the part, that was that,” he said.
Carradine would go on to feature in Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets, play road-racing Jim Cantrell in the 1976 comedy Cannonball, and appeared in the Oscar-winning drama Coming Home alongside Jane Fonda and Jon Voight.
In 1980, in an atypical casting, Robert along with David and Keith portrayed the Younger brothers in The Long Riders alongside three other sets of real-life siblings. Randy and Dennis Quaid portrayed the Miller brothers, Stacy and James Keach played Frank and Jesse James, and Christopher and Nicholas Guest took on the Ford brothers.
Following a run of other features in the early Eighties, including a burnt out rockstar in science fiction film Wavelength, Carradine landed his iconic role as the bespectacled Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds. He initially spurned the job, however, and told podcast host Allan, “I did not want to be in a movie with the name nerd in the title.” Eventually, his agent cajoled him into auditioning and Carradine, who had long hair at the time, cut it short, and found a “nerdy shirt” and glasses engineers “wore in Apollo 13.” When he walked into the audition, the casting associate didn’t recognize him at first. “She said, ‘Oh my God, Robert?’ I said, ‘Yeah.’ She said, ‘Come on in,'” he recalled. “So that’s how I got the part.”
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao Rematch Set for September on Netflix
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will step in the ring for a rematch later this year, over a decade after their first bout took place.
The announcement comes days after Mayweather confirmed he is coming out of retirement from boxing, and signaled his intent to continue competing professionally beyond his upcoming exhibition match with Mike Tyson.
Since unretiring in July 2025, Pacquiao has fought then-WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios to a majority draw, and will face Ruslan Provodnikov in an exhibition bout on April 18.
“Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history," Pacquiao said in a statement, obtained by ESPN. “The fans have waited long enough -- they deserve this rematch, and it will be even bigger now that it will be streamed live globally on Netflix. I want Floyd to live with the one loss on his professional record and always remember who gave it to him.”
When and where will Mayweather vs. Pacquiao II take place?
Their rematch is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Where can I watch their rematch?
It will be streamed globally on Netflix.
Two of the greatest icons in boxing history will meet again in the first-ever professional boxing match at Sphere in Las Vegas
Mayweather defeated Pacquiao by unanimous decision on May 2, 2015.
How much money was generated from their first match?
According to ESPN, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao brought in $72.2 million in ticket sales, and over $410 million in revenue, with 4.6 million pay-per-view buys in the United States.
When was the last time Floyd Mayweather Jr. had a professional boxing match?
On Aug. 26, 2017, Mayweather won via 10th round TKO against Conor McGregor, improving his professional boxing record to 50-0.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will step in the ring for a rematch later this year, over a decade after their first bout took place.
The announcement comes days after Mayweather confirmed he is coming out of retirement from boxing, and signaled his intent to continue competing professionally beyond his upcoming exhibition match with Mike Tyson.
Since unretiring in July 2025, Pacquiao has fought then-WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios to a majority draw, and will face Ruslan Provodnikov in an exhibition bout on April 18.
“Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history," Pacquiao said in a statement, obtained by ESPN. “The fans have waited long enough -- they deserve this rematch, and it will be even bigger now that it will be streamed live globally on Netflix. I want Floyd to live with the one loss on his professional record and always remember who gave it to him.”
When and where will Mayweather vs. Pacquiao II take place?
Their rematch is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Where can I watch their rematch?
It will be streamed globally on Netflix.
Two of the greatest icons in boxing history will meet again in the first-ever professional boxing match at Sphere in Las Vegas
Mayweather defeated Pacquiao by unanimous decision on May 2, 2015.
How much money was generated from their first match?
According to ESPN, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao brought in $72.2 million in ticket sales, and over $410 million in revenue, with 4.6 million pay-per-view buys in the United States.
When was the last time Floyd Mayweather Jr. had a professional boxing match?
On Aug. 26, 2017, Mayweather won via 10th round TKO against Conor McGregor, improving his professional boxing record to 50-0.
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