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#RHOP: Ashley Darby Addresses ‘The Kissing Controversy’
The kiss between Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby and Charrisse Jackson-Jordan’s son, Jackson Jordan, is the storyline that just won’t die. We heard all about it throughout Season 10, and since then, Charrisse has gone on an entire press tour complaining about the situation. She claims that Ashley violated her family and crossed a line.
Now, Ashley is wading back into the conversation. She swears she’s ready to move past it, and it turns out, there’s even more to the story.
Ashley Darby made out with Charrisse Jackson-Jordan’s son
Ashley fessed up to having a “smooch” with Jackson during RHOP Season 10. She later suggested that it might have actually been more than a smooch, which drew quite a bit of backlash from both her fans and castmates.
During a recent appearance on The Marissa Mitchell Show, Ashley teased that we’ll hear more about the kiss at the RHOP Season 10 reunion. In the meantime, she wants fans to know that she’s eager to put this story behind her.
“Quite frankly, I’m just over it. What happened happened,” Ashley admitted. “I’m glad everybody’s getting a little kiki out of it. I’m glad I made good TV, and it’s giving something for people to talk about.”
Specifically, this has given Charrisse a lot to talk about. The RHOP OG previously appeared on the same show and told the host how “hurt” she felt by Ashley’s actions. However, Ashley said she has a hard time wrapping her head around that.
“It’s very challenging because I told her in the moment, I was willing to respect her reaction in the moment, completely. We laughed, we had a kiki about it. We celebrated her birthday two months later,” Ashley recalled.
“So for that reason, it’s hard for me to think that she was really hurt,” she continued. “If anything, I feel Charrisse is maximizing this opportunity, and if that’s what she’s doing, fine. I see the game, but to act like this is something genuinely heartfelt is going a little too far.”
Although Ashley previously suggested that something more might have happened with Jackson, she’s singing a different tune now. She said that nothing happened beyond a kiss, and her insinuation that something sexual transpired between them “was for fun.”
So, according to Ashley, what happened between her and Jackson was just a kiss. Nothing more, and nothing less. She’s ready to move past it, and she hopes Charrisse will do the same.
The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 10 reunion kicks off on Sunday, February 15, at 8/7c on Bravo.
Now, Ashley is wading back into the conversation. She swears she’s ready to move past it, and it turns out, there’s even more to the story.
Ashley Darby made out with Charrisse Jackson-Jordan’s son
Ashley fessed up to having a “smooch” with Jackson during RHOP Season 10. She later suggested that it might have actually been more than a smooch, which drew quite a bit of backlash from both her fans and castmates.
During a recent appearance on The Marissa Mitchell Show, Ashley teased that we’ll hear more about the kiss at the RHOP Season 10 reunion. In the meantime, she wants fans to know that she’s eager to put this story behind her.
“Quite frankly, I’m just over it. What happened happened,” Ashley admitted. “I’m glad everybody’s getting a little kiki out of it. I’m glad I made good TV, and it’s giving something for people to talk about.”
Specifically, this has given Charrisse a lot to talk about. The RHOP OG previously appeared on the same show and told the host how “hurt” she felt by Ashley’s actions. However, Ashley said she has a hard time wrapping her head around that.
“It’s very challenging because I told her in the moment, I was willing to respect her reaction in the moment, completely. We laughed, we had a kiki about it. We celebrated her birthday two months later,” Ashley recalled.
“So for that reason, it’s hard for me to think that she was really hurt,” she continued. “If anything, I feel Charrisse is maximizing this opportunity, and if that’s what she’s doing, fine. I see the game, but to act like this is something genuinely heartfelt is going a little too far.”
Although Ashley previously suggested that something more might have happened with Jackson, she’s singing a different tune now. She said that nothing happened beyond a kiss, and her insinuation that something sexual transpired between them “was for fun.”
So, according to Ashley, what happened between her and Jackson was just a kiss. Nothing more, and nothing less. She’s ready to move past it, and she hopes Charrisse will do the same.
The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 10 reunion kicks off on Sunday, February 15, at 8/7c on Bravo.
#MusicNews: Ella Mai Releases New Album “Do You Still Love Me?”
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Ella Mai has officially marked her return to the spotlight with the release of her third studio album, Do You Still Love Me?. Arriving today, February 6, 2026, via 10 Summers and Interscope Records, the project ends a nearly four-year wait for a full-length follow-up to her 2022 sophomore effort, Heart On My Sleeve.
Described by the artist as a project “for the lovers,” the 14-track album offers a mature perspective on intimacy and self-discovery. Produced by longtime collaborator and Grammy winner Mustard, the record highlights an evolving chemistry between the duo that first captivated audiences with “Boo’d Up”.
The album features a mix of soulful ballads and modern grooves, including:
“Little Things”: A celebration of everyday intimacy that first appeared on her 3 EP.
“Tell Her”: A bold anthem that interpolates Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name”.
“No Angels”: A standout collaboration featuring gospel legend Kirk Franklin.
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Described by the artist as a project “for the lovers,” the 14-track album offers a mature perspective on intimacy and self-discovery. Produced by longtime collaborator and Grammy winner Mustard, the record highlights an evolving chemistry between the duo that first captivated audiences with “Boo’d Up”.
The album features a mix of soulful ballads and modern grooves, including:
“Little Things”: A celebration of everyday intimacy that first appeared on her 3 EP.
“Tell Her”: A bold anthem that interpolates Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name”.
“No Angels”: A standout collaboration featuring gospel legend Kirk Franklin.
LISTEN HERE:
The album’s themes were heavily influenced by Mai’s milestone 30th birthday in late 2024. Speaking on the shift in her songwriting, Mai noted, “What’s important to you at 24 and what’s important to you at 30 is very different”. This “grown and sexy” era is reflected in tracks like “There Goes My Heart” and “Somebody’s Son,” which capture the nuanced anticipation of new romance.
While the digital album is available across all streaming platforms as of today, fans of physical media can look forward to:
Standard CD: Expected to ship on March 27, 2026.
Yellow Vinyl: A limited edition color variant also arriving in late March.
Immersive Audio: The project is available in high-definition formats for an intimate listening experience.
The release coincides with “Scorpio-making season” and arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day, solidifying Mai’s status as a premier voice for modern R&B.
While the digital album is available across all streaming platforms as of today, fans of physical media can look forward to:
Standard CD: Expected to ship on March 27, 2026.
Yellow Vinyl: A limited edition color variant also arriving in late March.
Immersive Audio: The project is available in high-definition formats for an intimate listening experience.
The release coincides with “Scorpio-making season” and arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day, solidifying Mai’s status as a premier voice for modern R&B.
#HipHopNews: J. Cole Explains ‘The Fall-Off’ Artwork Will Be A Double Album
J. Cole has shared the backstory behind the artwork for his upcoming album The Fall-Off — which is a double-disc project featuring multiple covers.
Taking to social media on Thursday (January 29), Cole revealed the alternate CD cover which is an up-to-date portrait of the Dreamville rap star looking pensive in a typically casual outfit.
The main album cover, which surfaced earlier this month, is a grainy photo of Cole’s very first beat-making station in his childhood home in North Carolina.
“The Fall-Off cover that is currently circulating is a picture I took on a disposable camera when I was 15 years old. My very first set up. My first beats were made in that spot, surrounded by my mother’s CD collection that I would comb through looking for samples,” he wrote.
“The first full song that I ever made came to life in that very chair you see in that picture. I sat for hours, in a zone I had never experienced before, until I was done writing a track that I titled ‘The Storm.’ I probably rapped it out loud 50 times back-to-back, my young mind blown that I had actually wrote something ‘this great.’ I called Nervous Reck immediately to ask if I could come over to The Sheltuh to record it.”
He continued: “The mental space I entered writing that joint was a feeling I will attempt to explain, but I doubt I will do it justice. It was the strongest possible combination of creativity (the imagination at work), focus (in search of the next line), faith (belief that the next line will come) and excitement (in knowing this thing being written is truly something special) that I imagine one can’t understand until they’ve been in it.
“It’s like God letting you into Heaven for a few hours. Then, even after it’s time to leave, there is a lasting glow, a high and a fulfilment that stays with you for days… and now every time you sit down to write, you’ll close your eyes, cross your fingers, and hope he’ll open the gates for you again.”
J. Cole then explained that his controversial apology to Kendrick Lamar in 2024 — and the ensuing backlash and endless debates about his place in hip-hop’s “Big Three” — inspired him to expand The Fall-Off into a double-disc album.
“The picture of where it all started for me felt fitting for an album that I made with the ending in mind. It has been the cover of The Fall-Off for about the past 7 years. Perfect in my mind. However, 2 years ago, after the events that still feed the algorithm til this day, I became incredibly re-inspired, and the album slowly blossomed into a double disc as the concept expanded,” he revealed.
“I felt there should be an additional cover that represented that. Something just as strong as the first, with my face on it, so that when I look back in 20 years, I can see an image of who I was at the time I released the project I worked on for so long. This is that cover.”
The Fall-Off will be released on February 6 and will serve as J. Cole’s seventh and final album, capping off one of modern hip-hop’s most storied careers.
“For the past 10 years, this album has been hand crafted with one intention: a personal challenge to myself to create my best work. To do on my last what I was unable to do on my first,” he recently said of the project.
“I had no way of knowing how much time, focus and energy it would eventually take to achieve this, but despite countless challenges along the way, I knew in my heart I would one day get to the finish line. I owed it first and foremost to myself. And secondly, I owed it to hip hop.”
Cole has already given fans a taste of what’s to come with “Disc 2 Track 2,” a conceptual, storytelling track that lays out his life story in reverse — touching on his death, legacy, parenthood, marriage, career milestones and eventually his birth.
The 40-year-old also recently dropped Birthday Blizzard ’26, a surprise four-pack of freestyles hosted by DJ Clue that finds him spitting fire over classic hip-hop beats like Biggie‘s “Who Shot Ya?,” Diddy‘s “Victory” and The LOX‘s “Money, Power & Respect.”
Taking to social media on Thursday (January 29), Cole revealed the alternate CD cover which is an up-to-date portrait of the Dreamville rap star looking pensive in a typically casual outfit.
The main album cover, which surfaced earlier this month, is a grainy photo of Cole’s very first beat-making station in his childhood home in North Carolina.
“The Fall-Off cover that is currently circulating is a picture I took on a disposable camera when I was 15 years old. My very first set up. My first beats were made in that spot, surrounded by my mother’s CD collection that I would comb through looking for samples,” he wrote.
“The first full song that I ever made came to life in that very chair you see in that picture. I sat for hours, in a zone I had never experienced before, until I was done writing a track that I titled ‘The Storm.’ I probably rapped it out loud 50 times back-to-back, my young mind blown that I had actually wrote something ‘this great.’ I called Nervous Reck immediately to ask if I could come over to The Sheltuh to record it.”
He continued: “The mental space I entered writing that joint was a feeling I will attempt to explain, but I doubt I will do it justice. It was the strongest possible combination of creativity (the imagination at work), focus (in search of the next line), faith (belief that the next line will come) and excitement (in knowing this thing being written is truly something special) that I imagine one can’t understand until they’ve been in it.
“It’s like God letting you into Heaven for a few hours. Then, even after it’s time to leave, there is a lasting glow, a high and a fulfilment that stays with you for days… and now every time you sit down to write, you’ll close your eyes, cross your fingers, and hope he’ll open the gates for you again.”
J. Cole then explained that his controversial apology to Kendrick Lamar in 2024 — and the ensuing backlash and endless debates about his place in hip-hop’s “Big Three” — inspired him to expand The Fall-Off into a double-disc album.
“The picture of where it all started for me felt fitting for an album that I made with the ending in mind. It has been the cover of The Fall-Off for about the past 7 years. Perfect in my mind. However, 2 years ago, after the events that still feed the algorithm til this day, I became incredibly re-inspired, and the album slowly blossomed into a double disc as the concept expanded,” he revealed.
“I felt there should be an additional cover that represented that. Something just as strong as the first, with my face on it, so that when I look back in 20 years, I can see an image of who I was at the time I released the project I worked on for so long. This is that cover.”
The Fall-Off will be released on February 6 and will serve as J. Cole’s seventh and final album, capping off one of modern hip-hop’s most storied careers.
“For the past 10 years, this album has been hand crafted with one intention: a personal challenge to myself to create my best work. To do on my last what I was unable to do on my first,” he recently said of the project.
“I had no way of knowing how much time, focus and energy it would eventually take to achieve this, but despite countless challenges along the way, I knew in my heart I would one day get to the finish line. I owed it first and foremost to myself. And secondly, I owed it to hip hop.”
Cole has already given fans a taste of what’s to come with “Disc 2 Track 2,” a conceptual, storytelling track that lays out his life story in reverse — touching on his death, legacy, parenthood, marriage, career milestones and eventually his birth.
The 40-year-old also recently dropped Birthday Blizzard ’26, a surprise four-pack of freestyles hosted by DJ Clue that finds him spitting fire over classic hip-hop beats like Biggie‘s “Who Shot Ya?,” Diddy‘s “Victory” and The LOX‘s “Money, Power & Respect.”
Lil Jon Shares Heartbreaking Tribute To His Son After He Was Found Dead
Rapper Lil Jon on Friday publicly mourned the loss of his 27-year-old son, Nathan Smith, after authorities located a body believed to be his near the family’s home. The discovery came three days after Smith, who performed as DJ Young Slade, was reported missing, police said.
Smith was found in a pond at Mayfield Park in Milton, a suburb north of Atlanta, following an extensive search by local law enforcement and fire department dive teams, authorities said. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to confirm the identity and determine the cause of death.
No Suspicion of Foul Play Milton police said Smith left his home early Tuesday under what they described as “unusual circumstances” and without his phone. Officers said there was no indication of foul play, but that the investigation remains active
Police said the search expanded to the wooded area around Mayfield Park after initial efforts failed to locate Smith. At approximately 11:53 a.m. Friday, divers from the Cherokee County Fire Department recovered a body from the shallow water.
Officials declined further comment while awaiting confirmation from the medical examiner.
Lil Jon, born Jonathan Smith, and his ex-wife, Nicole Smith, issued a joint statement on social media expressing “deep sorrow” over their son’s passing. “I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith,” the statement read. “His mother and I are devastated.”
“Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet,” Lil Jon said. “He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted — he loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest.”
The family highlighted Smith’s artistic gifts and accomplishments. “He was an amazingly talented young man; a music producer, an artist and engineer, and a graduate of NYU,” they said. “We loved Nathan with all of our hearts and are incredibly proud of him.”
Lil Jon also thanked members of the community and law enforcement for their efforts during the search. “We are comforted in knowing that we expressed our love to him,” he added.
Smith, who performed under the name DJ Young Slade, had been building a reputation in the Atlanta music scene. Friends and fans shared condolences across social media after the news broke Friday.
Lil Jon, a central figure in the crunk subgenre of hip-hop, rose to fame with hits such as “Get Low” and “Turn Down for What.” He also has a younger daughter, Nahara, born in 2024.
Rapper Lil Jon on Friday publicly mourned the loss of his 27-year-old son, Nathan Smith, after authorities located a body believed to be his near the family’s home. The discovery came three days after Smith, who performed as DJ Young Slade, was reported missing, police said.
Smith was found in a pond at Mayfield Park in Milton, a suburb north of Atlanta, following an extensive search by local law enforcement and fire department dive teams, authorities said. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to confirm the identity and determine the cause of death.
No Suspicion of Foul Play Milton police said Smith left his home early Tuesday under what they described as “unusual circumstances” and without his phone. Officers said there was no indication of foul play, but that the investigation remains active
Police said the search expanded to the wooded area around Mayfield Park after initial efforts failed to locate Smith. At approximately 11:53 a.m. Friday, divers from the Cherokee County Fire Department recovered a body from the shallow water.
Officials declined further comment while awaiting confirmation from the medical examiner.
Lil Jon, born Jonathan Smith, and his ex-wife, Nicole Smith, issued a joint statement on social media expressing “deep sorrow” over their son’s passing. “I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith,” the statement read. “His mother and I are devastated.”
“Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet,” Lil Jon said. “He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted — he loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest.”
The family highlighted Smith’s artistic gifts and accomplishments. “He was an amazingly talented young man; a music producer, an artist and engineer, and a graduate of NYU,” they said. “We loved Nathan with all of our hearts and are incredibly proud of him.”
Lil Jon also thanked members of the community and law enforcement for their efforts during the search. “We are comforted in knowing that we expressed our love to him,” he added.
Smith, who performed under the name DJ Young Slade, had been building a reputation in the Atlanta music scene. Friends and fans shared condolences across social media after the news broke Friday.
Lil Jon, a central figure in the crunk subgenre of hip-hop, rose to fame with hits such as “Get Low” and “Turn Down for What.” He also has a younger daughter, Nahara, born in 2024.
Brandy Announces “A Conversation With Brandy: Phases Book Tour” To Celebrate Upcoming Memoir
The tour features two exclusive dates where the singer, actress, and producer will discuss her legendary career and the personal journey detailed in her book, Phases, which arrives March 31 via Hanover Square Press.
The tour will stop at two premier venues this spring:
March 29: Los Angeles, CA – The Montalbán
April 1: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
Tickets officially go on sale Friday, February 6, at 10 a.m. local time, following a pre-sale period that began on February 5. In a move to prioritize fans of her literature, every ticket purchase includes a physical copy of Phases.
Known to fans as “The Vocal Bible,” Brandy’s memoir and corresponding tour will cover her evolution from a Mississippi church singer to a global superstar. The events are expected to touch on era-defining moments, including her starring role in Moesha, the historic success of “The Boy Is Mine,” and her groundbreaking turn as Disney’s first Black Cinderella.
According to the announcement, the tour offers a rare look at the “private struggles” and “resilience” behind her artistry, told in her own words for the first time.
The book tour adds to a rapidly growing 2026 portfolio for Live Nation Urban. Other major upcoming projects include:
HBCU Awarefest: A historic fundraiser at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on March 26 featuring John Legend and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Elmiene’s Headline Tour: A North American and European trek starting this spring.
A Roots Picnic Experience: A special “Great Night in Hip-Hop” at the Hollywood Bowl on June 27, featuring The Roots, Nas, and De La Soul
This wave of programming follows a successful 2025 campaign that included the BET Experience and Broccoli City, signaling a continued push by the promoter to dominate the R&B and Hip-Hop live event space.
Gabourey Sidibe Slams RHOBH Star Kathy Hilton For Calling Lizzo ‘Precious’
Actress Gabourey Sidibe on Friday sharply criticized Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kathy Hilton for a long-ago television comment in which Hilton appeared to call singer Lizzo “Precious,” a name associated with Sidibe’s acclaimed film role.
Sidibe spoke about the incident during a recent episode of the One54 Africa podcast. The discussion has drawn fresh attention to a moment from the 2022 talk show Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
“What happened was just strange to me,” Sidibe, 42, said. “I’ve literally been to Kathy’s house. I met this woman. We had a meeting.” Her voice carried a mixture of disbelief and frustration.
The Precious star said Hilton’s comment touched on a broader pattern of casual misidentification. “I’ve been confused for many Black plus-size women,” she said. “It’s always weird and sometimes it feels tinged with racism.”
During the original Watch What Happens Live segment, Hilton was shown a photo of Lizzo, the Grammy-winning singer, and guessed “Precious?” before explaining, “That’s what I call her. Her nickname’s Precious to me.”
At the time, Hilton, 66, defended her guess by blaming poor eyesight and the game’s format. She later said she felt “terrible” about the confusion and insisted she meant no harm.
Sidibe, who earned an Oscar nomination for her role in the 2009 film Precious, stressed she has never met Lizzo, and the two work in very different professions.
“It was uncomfortable,” Sidibe said. “I’ve never met Lizzo. But Lizzo and I do different things — and to be used as shorthand like that is dehumanizing.”
Critics of Hilton’s original comment noted that the slip-up wasn’t isolated. Social media users at the time called the moment a glaring example of how plus-size Black women are often seen as interchangeable.
TV personality Kalen Allen once tweeted that the moment was hurtful. “Lizzo minds her own business but all people do is make her a joke,” Allen wrote in 2022, according to reports.
Sidibe’s new remarks come as she promotes her shift into directing, with a Lifetime film titled Be Happy set to premiere soon.
“I want people to see me for who I am and what I do,” she said. “And not for some tired stereotype.”
Actress Gabourey Sidibe on Friday sharply criticized Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kathy Hilton for a long-ago television comment in which Hilton appeared to call singer Lizzo “Precious,” a name associated with Sidibe’s acclaimed film role.
Sidibe spoke about the incident during a recent episode of the One54 Africa podcast. The discussion has drawn fresh attention to a moment from the 2022 talk show Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
“What happened was just strange to me,” Sidibe, 42, said. “I’ve literally been to Kathy’s house. I met this woman. We had a meeting.” Her voice carried a mixture of disbelief and frustration.
The Precious star said Hilton’s comment touched on a broader pattern of casual misidentification. “I’ve been confused for many Black plus-size women,” she said. “It’s always weird and sometimes it feels tinged with racism.”
During the original Watch What Happens Live segment, Hilton was shown a photo of Lizzo, the Grammy-winning singer, and guessed “Precious?” before explaining, “That’s what I call her. Her nickname’s Precious to me.”
At the time, Hilton, 66, defended her guess by blaming poor eyesight and the game’s format. She later said she felt “terrible” about the confusion and insisted she meant no harm.
Sidibe, who earned an Oscar nomination for her role in the 2009 film Precious, stressed she has never met Lizzo, and the two work in very different professions.
“It was uncomfortable,” Sidibe said. “I’ve never met Lizzo. But Lizzo and I do different things — and to be used as shorthand like that is dehumanizing.”
Critics of Hilton’s original comment noted that the slip-up wasn’t isolated. Social media users at the time called the moment a glaring example of how plus-size Black women are often seen as interchangeable.
TV personality Kalen Allen once tweeted that the moment was hurtful. “Lizzo minds her own business but all people do is make her a joke,” Allen wrote in 2022, according to reports.
Sidibe’s new remarks come as she promotes her shift into directing, with a Lifetime film titled Be Happy set to premiere soon.
“I want people to see me for who I am and what I do,” she said. “And not for some tired stereotype.”
Alabama Couple Drives To Pastor Jamal Bryant’s Church To Cause Chaos
Pastor Jamal Bryant’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church was met with a disruption that is now drawing national scrutiny.
On (Feb 1), an alleged agitator barged into the building, pulled out a camera, and began shouting condemnations at the congregation mid-service. While shouting, he called Bryant a “wicked dog” and warned that the parishioners will “burn.”
Congregants say the outburst was alarming and unexpected. The service was briefly disrupted as security responded. New Birth officials later contacted DeKalb County authorities and filed a complaint.
In response to the church worship disruption, the county issued a no-trespass order which bars the man from returning to church property.
The man was described as a white evangelical preacher who traveled from Alabama with his wife seemingly with intention to disturb the service. “He drove all the way from Alabama to disrupt our services,” Bryant told WSB/Channel 2’s Audrey Washington.
On Bryant’s podcast “Let’s Be Clear,” the pastor called for the man to be formerly identified and arrested, arguing that houses of worship should be protected from targeted disturbances.
“This white evangelical nationalist pastor had the audacity, he and his wife, to get out of his car … and for propaganda and disturbance, filmed themselves coming into our church using hate speech, condemning us with wrath, judgment and correction,” Bryant explained, addressing his grievance to Bondi in the nearly seven-minute video. “And since you are against places of worship being disturbed, and this gentleman attempted to do it at a Black church. I want to know when is the arrest warrant?”
Bryant references Don Lemon’s arrest in comparison
In his passionate speech, Bryant referenced the recent arrest of Don Lemon and others during a protest inside a Minnesota church. Though Lemon was exercising journalism, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an arrest for Lemon’s alleged disruption of a house of worship.
“Make no mistake, under President Trump’s leadership and this administration, you have the right to worship freely and safely,” Bondi said in the video posted to X. “And if I haven’t been clear already, if you violate that sacred right, we are coming after you.”
On his podcast, Bryant questioned why Bondi hasn’t acknowleged the white evangelical preacher who disrupted his church.
“If you all are saying it’s not a Black or white issue, within 72 hours, the man who attempted to disrupt worship at New Birth should be arrested and, at the very least, should have a warrant. But y’all don’t want to talk about that,” he concluded in the podcast clip.
On (Feb 1), an alleged agitator barged into the building, pulled out a camera, and began shouting condemnations at the congregation mid-service. While shouting, he called Bryant a “wicked dog” and warned that the parishioners will “burn.”
Congregants say the outburst was alarming and unexpected. The service was briefly disrupted as security responded. New Birth officials later contacted DeKalb County authorities and filed a complaint.
In response to the church worship disruption, the county issued a no-trespass order which bars the man from returning to church property.
The man was described as a white evangelical preacher who traveled from Alabama with his wife seemingly with intention to disturb the service. “He drove all the way from Alabama to disrupt our services,” Bryant told WSB/Channel 2’s Audrey Washington.
On Bryant’s podcast “Let’s Be Clear,” the pastor called for the man to be formerly identified and arrested, arguing that houses of worship should be protected from targeted disturbances.
“This white evangelical nationalist pastor had the audacity, he and his wife, to get out of his car … and for propaganda and disturbance, filmed themselves coming into our church using hate speech, condemning us with wrath, judgment and correction,” Bryant explained, addressing his grievance to Bondi in the nearly seven-minute video. “And since you are against places of worship being disturbed, and this gentleman attempted to do it at a Black church. I want to know when is the arrest warrant?”
Bryant references Don Lemon’s arrest in comparison
In his passionate speech, Bryant referenced the recent arrest of Don Lemon and others during a protest inside a Minnesota church. Though Lemon was exercising journalism, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an arrest for Lemon’s alleged disruption of a house of worship.
“Make no mistake, under President Trump’s leadership and this administration, you have the right to worship freely and safely,” Bondi said in the video posted to X. “And if I haven’t been clear already, if you violate that sacred right, we are coming after you.”
On his podcast, Bryant questioned why Bondi hasn’t acknowleged the white evangelical preacher who disrupted his church.
“If you all are saying it’s not a Black or white issue, within 72 hours, the man who attempted to disrupt worship at New Birth should be arrested and, at the very least, should have a warrant. But y’all don’t want to talk about that,” he concluded in the podcast clip.
Maia Campbell Explains Rejecting LL Cool J’s Rehab Help
During a sitdown with The 85 South Comedy Show, the actress addressed the 2017 incident where she declined LL’s offer of assistance after disturbing videos surfaced showing her asking for drugs at an Atlanta gas station.
“LL Cool J was calling, trying to get me in rehab. He was trying to pay $60,000 a month to get me in a rehab back in LA. And family members and people around me, they just was like, ‘no, leave her, we got her, we’ll take care of it.’ They wanted to act like they really knew what I needed and knew the love that some people have for me. They wanted to match energy, compete. Like, ‘no, we love her.’ We’ll take care of it. No, you won’t,” explaining why she turned down LL’s offer.
The former sitcom star had appeared alongside LL Cool J in the hit ’90s show In The House, where they played family members. Their on-screen chemistry made LL’s concern seem natural to fans watching her public struggles.
The Poetic Justice actress revealed she was dealing with bipolar disorder and substance abuse issues at the time.
“I was smoking more than weed. I was doing too much. I was doing something I shouldn’t have been doing. Something that was given to me that I never should have f##### with. It wasn’t a gift. It was something that misled me and left me in a delusional state,” Campbell revealed.
Campbell has since worked on her sobriety and mental health treatment. She’s been open about her bipolar disorder diagnosis and the challenges of managing both mental illness and addiction recovery.
“I’m six years clean. Thank you. I was doing the most. I was getting lit,” Campbell explained.
The actress emphasized that she never doubted LL’s good intentions. She simply preferred a different approach to getting help during one of the most vulnerable periods of her life.
“I’m back in church now. I just leave it up to God. My mental state, my position, and my career had to take a back seat to what was gonna work for me emotionally on a regular basis, just to be a human being,” said Campbell.
Maia Campbell is now focusing on mental health advocacy, sharing her recovery journey with others and working on a book to help people facing similar struggles.
During a sitdown with The 85 South Comedy Show, the actress addressed the 2017 incident where she declined LL’s offer of assistance after disturbing videos surfaced showing her asking for drugs at an Atlanta gas station.
“LL Cool J was calling, trying to get me in rehab. He was trying to pay $60,000 a month to get me in a rehab back in LA. And family members and people around me, they just was like, ‘no, leave her, we got her, we’ll take care of it.’ They wanted to act like they really knew what I needed and knew the love that some people have for me. They wanted to match energy, compete. Like, ‘no, we love her.’ We’ll take care of it. No, you won’t,” explaining why she turned down LL’s offer.
The former sitcom star had appeared alongside LL Cool J in the hit ’90s show In The House, where they played family members. Their on-screen chemistry made LL’s concern seem natural to fans watching her public struggles.
The Poetic Justice actress revealed she was dealing with bipolar disorder and substance abuse issues at the time.
“I was smoking more than weed. I was doing too much. I was doing something I shouldn’t have been doing. Something that was given to me that I never should have f##### with. It wasn’t a gift. It was something that misled me and left me in a delusional state,” Campbell revealed.
Campbell has since worked on her sobriety and mental health treatment. She’s been open about her bipolar disorder diagnosis and the challenges of managing both mental illness and addiction recovery.
“I’m six years clean. Thank you. I was doing the most. I was getting lit,” Campbell explained.
The actress emphasized that she never doubted LL’s good intentions. She simply preferred a different approach to getting help during one of the most vulnerable periods of her life.
“I’m back in church now. I just leave it up to God. My mental state, my position, and my career had to take a back seat to what was gonna work for me emotionally on a regular basis, just to be a human being,” said Campbell.
Maia Campbell is now focusing on mental health advocacy, sharing her recovery journey with others and working on a book to help people facing similar struggles.
Kid ‘n Play’s Christopher ‘Kid’ Reid Reveals Heart Transplant After Heart Failure Diagnosis
Christopher “Kid” Reid is opening up about a private health battle that nearly cost him his life. The Kid ‘n Play rapper revealed on “Good Morning America” that he recently underwent a heart transplant after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
What he first brushed off as simple fatigue turned into a life-altering medical emergency and a powerful reminder about taking symptoms seriously.
Kid shared that he initially blamed his fatigue and shortness of breath on aging and the demands of performing.
But when his symptoms intensified last summer, he went to the emergency room and learned he had congestive heart failure.
His cardiologist, Erika Jones, became concerned when swelling returned quickly even after treatment.
Additional tests revealed his heart was failing and beginning to affect other organs.
Christopher Reid was rushed to the ICU and told a transplant was his only viable option.
Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Laura Dichiacchio described his situation as life or death.
Just eight days after being placed on the transplant list, Reid received the call that a donor heart was available.
The transplant surgery lasted seven hours and was successful.
Kid says he wants others, especially people of color, to take their health seriously and seek medical care when something feels off.
He acknowledged that many people delay doctor visits out of fear, busy schedules, or hoping symptoms will pass.
His message is clear: ignoring your body can come at a high cost.
What he first brushed off as simple fatigue turned into a life-altering medical emergency and a powerful reminder about taking symptoms seriously.
Kid shared that he initially blamed his fatigue and shortness of breath on aging and the demands of performing.
But when his symptoms intensified last summer, he went to the emergency room and learned he had congestive heart failure.
His cardiologist, Erika Jones, became concerned when swelling returned quickly even after treatment.
Additional tests revealed his heart was failing and beginning to affect other organs.
Christopher Reid was rushed to the ICU and told a transplant was his only viable option.
Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Laura Dichiacchio described his situation as life or death.
Just eight days after being placed on the transplant list, Reid received the call that a donor heart was available.
The transplant surgery lasted seven hours and was successful.
Kid says he wants others, especially people of color, to take their health seriously and seek medical care when something feels off.
He acknowledged that many people delay doctor visits out of fear, busy schedules, or hoping symptoms will pass.
His message is clear: ignoring your body can come at a high cost.
Quinton Aaron's Spiritual Wife Has Been Banned From His Hospital Room
Last week it was reported that actor Quinton Aaron's family was suspicious of his 'spiritual wife', after he collapsed at home in Atlanta and was placed on life support
Now insiders claim Quinton's 'wife' has been banned from his hospital room...
From Us: The woman who has claimed she’s “spiritually married” to Quinton Aaron is no longer allowed at his bedside as The Blind Side actor recovers from his spinal stroke, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly — and she’s not denying it.
An insider close to Aaron’s family revealed that Margarita has been “banned” from Quinton’s hospital room as his family investigates their suspicions further.
"I’m OK with it, I’m at peace with this. Quinton and I pray a lot and believe in God and believe in a higher power. I can feel his presence telling me this will work itself out,” Margarita exclusively told Us on Wednesday, February 4, when asked about her alleged ban.
Last week it was reported that actor Quinton Aaron's family was suspicious of his 'spiritual wife', after he collapsed at home in Atlanta and was placed on life support
Now insiders claim Quinton's 'wife' has been banned from his hospital room...
From Us: The woman who has claimed she’s “spiritually married” to Quinton Aaron is no longer allowed at his bedside as The Blind Side actor recovers from his spinal stroke, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly — and she’s not denying it.
An insider close to Aaron’s family revealed that Margarita has been “banned” from Quinton’s hospital room as his family investigates their suspicions further.
"I’m OK with it, I’m at peace with this. Quinton and I pray a lot and believe in God and believe in a higher power. I can feel his presence telling me this will work itself out,” Margarita exclusively told Us on Wednesday, February 4, when asked about her alleged ban.
Aaron is “not talking” yet, so he has not asked about Margarita, the source said.
Us is told the actor’s loved ones decided as a family not to discuss Margarita with Aaron because they want to “protect” him from her and continue to focus on his recovery.
The insider claimed that before Aaron’s relatives went public with their suspicions, Margarita allegedly tried to isolate his relatives from his hospital bedside.
Margarita, however, denied that.
“Hospital staff even told me they were limiting visitation. They were only giving everyone five minutes once a day to be with him,” she said in response.
According to a source, one of Aaron’s family members confronted Margarita at the hospital. (On Tuesday, the star’s relatives raised alarm bells about the legitimacy of the pair’s marriage and accused Margarita of not being a registered nurse, as well as being married to someone other than Aaron).
"If his family confronted me, I’d like to know which one. Not one of his family members confronted me in the hospital, and if they did, they were an invisible ghost with a sheet because none of them showed up,” Margarita told Us. (Our insider scoffed at her response, saying she knows exactly which family member challenged her.)
The source claimed Margarita allegedly denied the allegations before later admitting to hospital staff she was “spiritually married” to the actor and not legally wed.
"That’s not true. I didn’t admit that to [the] staff,” she claimed to Us. “But we are spiritually married. We are tied as one.”
“I used to literally beg his family to come see him or try to even FaceTime him in the hospital. He used to say no one loves me. They love me for my name and what I can bring them.”
Margarita does admit she is legally married to another man.
“I am separated from my ex and we are both working on this process to make sure a divorce gets finalized so we both can move on with our lives,” she explained. “I have watched Quinton in the hospital for seven days, I prayed, I watched this man go through trials and tribulations.”
Janet Jackson Celebrates The Confidence Of ‘Control’ On Pivotal Album’s 40th Anniversary
The musician shared a compilation of footage from throughout the album's era set to the monologue she delivers on the title track that declares, "It's all about control, and I've got lots of it"
Forty years later, Janet Jackson is still in Control. The musician celebrated the milestone anniversary of her groundbreaking third studio album on Instagram. She shared a compilation of footage from throughout the album’s era set to the monologue she delivers on the title track.
“This is a story about control/My control/Control of what I say/Control of what I do/And this time, I’m gonna do it my way,” Jackson said on the song. “I hope you enjoy this as much as I do/Are we ready?/I am/’Cause it’s all about control/And I’ve got lots of it.”
“Happy 40th Control!” Jackson captioned the post, which also tagged producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. While recording the record together, Jam and Lewis saw “Nasty” as the pivotal moment that allowed them to go all in on the album.
“When she went in to sing it, she started singing it in the [high] Janet voice we all know. And we said, Janet, what if you sang it an octave lower? And she said, ‘Oh, I don’t know, that sounds really weird,’” Lewis told Rolling Stone in 2021. “And then I remember the next day she came to the studio and we played it back for her. And she got this look on her face. It’s the best look an artist could ever give you, that look of surprise and satisfaction. And that was the thing that fueled us, because ‘Nasty’ was one of the earlier songs we did in making Control. That kind of took off of the any apprehension she had, any nervousness. She knew we had her back.”
Control marked the beginning of a career-defining album run that also included Rhythm Nation in 1989 and Janet in 1993. Jackson received three nominations at the 1987 Grammy Awards including Album of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Control as well as Best R&B Song for “What Have You Done for Me Lately.” That same year, Jam and Lewis took home Producer of the Year, Non-Classical.
Forty years later, Janet Jackson is still in Control. The musician celebrated the milestone anniversary of her groundbreaking third studio album on Instagram. She shared a compilation of footage from throughout the album’s era set to the monologue she delivers on the title track.
“This is a story about control/My control/Control of what I say/Control of what I do/And this time, I’m gonna do it my way,” Jackson said on the song. “I hope you enjoy this as much as I do/Are we ready?/I am/’Cause it’s all about control/And I’ve got lots of it.”
“Happy 40th Control!” Jackson captioned the post, which also tagged producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. While recording the record together, Jam and Lewis saw “Nasty” as the pivotal moment that allowed them to go all in on the album.
“When she went in to sing it, she started singing it in the [high] Janet voice we all know. And we said, Janet, what if you sang it an octave lower? And she said, ‘Oh, I don’t know, that sounds really weird,’” Lewis told Rolling Stone in 2021. “And then I remember the next day she came to the studio and we played it back for her. And she got this look on her face. It’s the best look an artist could ever give you, that look of surprise and satisfaction. And that was the thing that fueled us, because ‘Nasty’ was one of the earlier songs we did in making Control. That kind of took off of the any apprehension she had, any nervousness. She knew we had her back.”
Control marked the beginning of a career-defining album run that also included Rhythm Nation in 1989 and Janet in 1993. Jackson received three nominations at the 1987 Grammy Awards including Album of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Control as well as Best R&B Song for “What Have You Done for Me Lately.” That same year, Jam and Lewis took home Producer of the Year, Non-Classical.
Lindsey Vonn Crashes 13 Seconds into 2026 Winter Olympics Downhill Race After Tearing ACL
Lindsey Vonn has crashed during the alpine ski women’s downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The 41-year-old Olympian had just gotten started in the race taking place in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on Saturday (February 8) when she lost her balance.
She crashed 13 seconds into her run after clearing just a few of the 36 gates of the 2,572-meter course, reports AP News. Lindsey appeared to clip her right arm on a gate. Here’s the clip.
As the race was paused, a helicopter flew in with medics to assist the personnel on-hand. Announcers at the venue shared concerns for her health.
Lindsey was the 13th to go and the first to not finish the race.
Just days before the Olympics, she tore the ACL in her knee during the downhill race at the World Cup and chose to still compete.
The day before the crash, Lindsey took to X to clap back at a doctor doubting her injury online.
“lol thanks doc. My ACL was fully functioning until last Friday,” she wrote. “Just because it seems impossible to you doesn’t mean it’s not possible. And yes, my ACL is 100% ruptured. Not 80% or 50%. It’s 100% gone,” she wrote in response.
Lindsey Vonn has crashed during the alpine ski women’s downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The 41-year-old Olympian had just gotten started in the race taking place in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on Saturday (February 8) when she lost her balance.
She crashed 13 seconds into her run after clearing just a few of the 36 gates of the 2,572-meter course, reports AP News. Lindsey appeared to clip her right arm on a gate. Here’s the clip.
As the race was paused, a helicopter flew in with medics to assist the personnel on-hand. Announcers at the venue shared concerns for her health.
Lindsey was the 13th to go and the first to not finish the race.
Just days before the Olympics, she tore the ACL in her knee during the downhill race at the World Cup and chose to still compete.
The day before the crash, Lindsey took to X to clap back at a doctor doubting her injury online.
“lol thanks doc. My ACL was fully functioning until last Friday,” she wrote. “Just because it seems impossible to you doesn’t mean it’s not possible. And yes, my ACL is 100% ruptured. Not 80% or 50%. It’s 100% gone,” she wrote in response.
Aaron Hall Finally Found After Yearlong Effort to Serve Lawsuit
*The Aaron Hall lawsuit has taken a major turn after the R&B singer was finally located. Process servers had reportedly spent more than a year trying to find Hall.
Sources say Hall had remained under the radar, delaying service and slowing progress in the Aaron Hall lawsuit. That changed when he was found in Georgia.
According to multiple reports, process server Andrew Drake located Hall on February 2, 2026. Hall was staying at an Extended Stay America motel in Alpharetta, Georgia.
The suburb sits about 40 miles north of Atlanta and had not been previously linked to Hall. His discovery ended a prolonged search tied to the Aaron Hall lawsuit.
Drake arrived at the motel around 11:58 a.m. and obtained Hall’s room number from the front desk. He knocked twice before Hall opened the door.
After confirming his identity, Hall reportedly asked what the papers were for and refused to accept them. The documents were left at his feet, which is a valid service under Georgia law.
Hall was described as wearing a tan hoodie with the words “Always Thinking Big.” He also reportedly wore a black durag and had a white beard, Rolling Out reports.
The description was included in the service report connected to the Aaron Hall lawsuit. Such details help establish proper identification.
The Aaron Hall lawsuit was filed by Liza Gardner, who alleges she was sexually assaulted in 1990. Gardner says she was 16 years old at the time.
The civil suit also names Sean “Diddy” Combs as a co-defendant. Both Hall and Combs have denied all allegations.
Efforts to serve Hall reportedly stretched across states, including California and Ohio. Private investigators were involved, with repeated attempts beginning in mid-2024.
Hall was never officially reported missing, but his alleged avoidance stalled the Aaron Hall lawsuit. The case could not advance without proper service.
With service complete, the Aaron Hall lawsuit can now proceed through the courts. Legal steps that were previously paused can now move forward.
The story has been covered by AllHipHop, HotNewHipHop, Rolling Out, and The Source. It has also generated widespread discussion across social media.
Sources say Hall had remained under the radar, delaying service and slowing progress in the Aaron Hall lawsuit. That changed when he was found in Georgia.
According to multiple reports, process server Andrew Drake located Hall on February 2, 2026. Hall was staying at an Extended Stay America motel in Alpharetta, Georgia.
The suburb sits about 40 miles north of Atlanta and had not been previously linked to Hall. His discovery ended a prolonged search tied to the Aaron Hall lawsuit.
Drake arrived at the motel around 11:58 a.m. and obtained Hall’s room number from the front desk. He knocked twice before Hall opened the door.
After confirming his identity, Hall reportedly asked what the papers were for and refused to accept them. The documents were left at his feet, which is a valid service under Georgia law.
Hall was described as wearing a tan hoodie with the words “Always Thinking Big.” He also reportedly wore a black durag and had a white beard, Rolling Out reports.
The description was included in the service report connected to the Aaron Hall lawsuit. Such details help establish proper identification.
The Aaron Hall lawsuit was filed by Liza Gardner, who alleges she was sexually assaulted in 1990. Gardner says she was 16 years old at the time.
The civil suit also names Sean “Diddy” Combs as a co-defendant. Both Hall and Combs have denied all allegations.
Efforts to serve Hall reportedly stretched across states, including California and Ohio. Private investigators were involved, with repeated attempts beginning in mid-2024.
Hall was never officially reported missing, but his alleged avoidance stalled the Aaron Hall lawsuit. The case could not advance without proper service.
With service complete, the Aaron Hall lawsuit can now proceed through the courts. Legal steps that were previously paused can now move forward.
The story has been covered by AllHipHop, HotNewHipHop, Rolling Out, and The Source. It has also generated widespread discussion across social media.
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