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#RHOA: Alums Kenya Moore & Shereé Whitfield Spend Quality Girl Time Together
The Atlanta peaches are sticking together! Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” stars Sheree Whitfield and Kenya Moore recently linked up for some quality girl time, proving there’s still plenty of love among the “RHOA” ladies even when the cameras aren’t rolling. The two reality TV vets were all smiles as they posed together, serving beauty and good vibes!

#MusicNews: Boyz II Men Signs to Warner Records Nashville, Preparing Country Album

Boyz II Men is gearing up for a comeback. The legendary R&B group — Nathan Morris, Wanyá Morris and Shawn Stockman has signed a deal with Warner Records Nashville.
According to a press release, the trio will release a country album in 2027. “Boyz II Men’s global influence is decades in the making,” said Cris Lacy, Chair and President of Warner Records Nashville. “Every genre and culture has benefited from their original music, and their impact on artists in the current country landscape, while perhaps surprising to some, is quite profound.”

Lacy went on to say, “When I learned that growing up listening to artists like Randy Travis was seminal in their desire to collaborate with Nashville’s award-winning singers and songwriters, I knew we had to be a part of it. They were pioneers at a time when media brought fans access to all types of music. History repeats itself, and it’s the perfect time for Boyz II Men and those they inspired to make some magic together!”

Regarding their country pivot, Stockman told The Tennessean, “We love the genre so much, and at this point in our career we felt like it was the perfect time to dip our toes. We’ve always been enamored with the storytelling component of country music and how they actually put those stories to melody.”

Morris added, “We’ve reached our tentacles out over many years and dabbled in other types of music, but R&B is the root of who we are. And I think that’s why it’s so easy for us to fall in love with country music because the melodies are similar.” 
Last month, Boyz II Men joined country trio Lady A on “I Love The One” from Songs Inspired by The Chosen: Seasons 1–5.
Boyz II Men’s upcoming album will mark their first project in a decade. In 2017, they released Under the Streetlight via Tango Records/MSM Music Group. The 10-track set reimagined R&B standards from the ‘50s and ‘60s and featured Brian McKnight, Take 6, and Amber Riley.

“Growing up and experiencing doo-wop music definitely influenced Boyz II Men’s sound,” said Morris. “Under the Streetlight has been a passion project that we’ve wanted to create for a while to bring us back to our roots and make the music that inspired us when we first started the group.”
In other news, Boyz II Men will hit the road in early December with Salt-N-Pepa and Bell Biv Devoe in Australia and New Zealand. They also recently announced more shows coming in February, before returning to Las Vegas in March, where they’ll play four nights at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan. Full tour dates are available at boyziimen.com.

#HipHopNews: Meek Mill Announces ‘Dream Chasers Nights’ Concert Series 
GRAMMY-nominated rapper Meek Mill has announced Dream Chasers Nights, a six-date fall concert series presented in partnership with Live Nation Urban. The run kicks off Tuesday, November 24, at Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena with his annual Meek Mill & Friends hometown performance.

Following the Philadelphia opener, the series will head to major cities including Los Angeles, Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, and Atlanta. The hometown launch continues Mill’s long-standing tradition of bringing live music experiences to Philadelphia, honoring his connection to the local community.

Artist and Citi Venue presales began Tuesday, October 27, at 12 PM local time using the presale password DREAMCHASERS. The Live Nation All Access presale starts Thursday, October 29, at 10 AM local time, with all presales ending at 10 PM local time that evening. General public tickets go on sale Friday, October 30, at 10 AM local time via meekmill.com.

The tour announcement comes on the heels of Mill’s single “Wanna Be Free,” featuring G Herbo, released via DreamChasers. The new track caps a busy year for the artist, which featured the release of singles “600 Racks” and “Nightmares To Dreams,” as well as his return to Temple University to host the Dream Chasers Summit.

#WorldSeries The Milwaukee Brewers win first World Series in 57-year history
The Milwaukee Brewers have won the World Series for the first time in the franchise's 57-year history.
They beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in game five in Florida on Wednesday to clinch a 4-1 win in the best-of-seven Fall Classic.

The Brewers, whose only previous appearance in the World Series came in 1982, are based in Major League Baseball's smallest market and this year had the 19th highest payroll of its 30 teams.
But for the second straight year, the Brewers finished the regular season with MLB's best record and they then proved their class with a dominant run in the play-offs.

They avenged last season's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series by sweeping the two-time defending champions.
That secured a spot in the 122nd World Series, where the Brewers became MLB champions with 11 wins from 13 games in the postseason.
Milwaukee's William Contreras was named the World Series' most valuable player, with the 28-year-old becoming the eighth catcher to win the award and the third Venezuelan.

The Brewers won the first two games in Wisconsin and then the first in Florida, before the Rays, who were the American League's top seed, took it to game five.
Milwaukee went ahead at the top of the second inning as a single from Cooper Pratt sent Brice Turang home, before they added another run in the fifth off a David Hamilton hit.
The Brewers doubled their lead in their next at-bat through a double from Contreras and Pratt's sacrifice fly.

Milwaukee starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski left the game in the sixth inning and the Rays finally got on the scoreboard in the ninth as Chandler Simpson sent Liam Hicks home off a double.
The Brewers entered MLB in 1969 as the Seattle Pilots, but the franchise moved to Milwaukee after only one season.

#RIPPatrickStewart, Legendary star of 'X-Men' and 'Star Trek,' dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, a revered English actor best known for his work on Star Trek, has died. He was 86.
According to a post on his X account, Stewart died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles "in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

"He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all," the post read. "We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.

"His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre. He explored the human condition in all its poetic complexity and brought hope not only to the far reaches of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but into science fiction's most iconic final frontier aboard the Starship Enterprise," it continued: "His professional accomplishments were humbly matched by his philanthropy and activism on behalf of human rights, survivors of domestic violence, global refugees, veterans' mental health services, and animal welfare, particularly his cherished foster puppies.

"He was a Knight, Chancellor, motor sport enthusiast, and lifelong Huddersfield Football fan," the post added. "He will be remembered for the dignity, compassion, and humanity he brought to every role — in his art and life."
Born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, Stewart dropped out of school at age 15 to work as a reporter at a local newspaper and then furniture salesman before enrolling in drama school in 1957.

He made his professional theater debut in 1959, eventually joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966.
In the mid '80s, Stewart moved to Los Angeles to star on Star Trek: The Next Generation, which ran from 1987 to 1994, as Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

He later reprised the role on the big screen for a series of Star Trek films, including Star Trek: Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002).
Stewart had more than 160 credits as an actor, according to IMDB, most recently as the voice of Avery Bullock on the animated comedy series American Dad!.

He will also appear posthumously in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday as Professor Charles Xavier, a role he played in several previous X-Men films.
In 2010, Stewart was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and given the title of Sir in honor of his contributions to TV, film and theater.

"We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today," Hugh Jackman, who starred alongside Stewart in X-Men, wrote in an Instagram post. "And, in my book, a tremendous friend and man. I learned so much from him. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days."

Patrick Stewart poses in his dressing room at the Lyceum Theater in New York in 2008 during a production of "Macbeth."
Stewart had a son, Daniel, and daughter, Sophie, with his first wife, Sheila Falconer, who he married in 1966. They divorced in 1990.
In his 2023 memoir, Making It So, Stewart revealed that he had an affair with his Star Trek: The Next Generation costar Jennifer Hetrick during his marriage to Falconer, which led to their divorce and his estrangement from their children.
"We don't have relationships," Stewart told the Irish Independent during his book tour. "I never thought that this would happen, but both my children are in their 50s – they're not children anymore, they're adults. And my relationship with them is practically non-existent."

Stewart and Hetrick dated and were later engaged, but never married.
In 2000, he married Wendy Neuss, one of the show's producers. They divorced three years later, after Stewart had an affair with actress Lisa Dillon, his costar in a stage production of The Master Builder. At the time, Stewart was 62 and Dillon was 23.
"And so, another divorce. I felt stupid and responsible," Stewart wrote in his memoir. "I had cheated on my wife with a younger woman – again."

In 2008, Stewart met singer-songwriter Sunny Ozell at a restaurant in Brooklyn, where she was working as a waitress. Stewart was performing in a sold-out production of Macbeth, and gave her his phone number so he could arrange tickets for her.
"[I] said 'Call me, I can get a ticket.' And that's what we did. And she came backstage afterward and we had dinner and here we are," Stewart told People magazine.
They were married in 2013 in Ozell's home state of Nevada. Stewart's longtime friend and X-Men costar Ian McKellen officiated the ceremony.

Barbara Barrie, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Barney Miller’ and ‘Breaking Away,’ Dies at 95

Barbara Barrie, the Oscar-, Emmy- and Tony-nominated actress who starred in the original production of "Company" and in films including "Breaking Away," died Wednesday in Manhattan. She was 95.
Her daughter confirmed her death to the New York Times and said Barrie's death was medically assisted following a terminal cancer diagnosis.

On stage, Barrie made her Broadway debut in 1955 in "The Wooden Dish," and went on to perform in roles across Broadway and off for more than 60 years until she took her last bow in "Significant Other." She starred in 1976's "California Suite," 1958's "The Crucible," and in both "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Taming of the Shrew" from 1958-1959. She was, most notably, a member of the original Broadway cast of "Company," Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed 1970s musical. She was nominated for a Tony for best featured actress in a musical for the role of Sarah.

On screen, Barrie made her film debut in "Giant" in 1956, and went on to star in 1964's "One Potato, Two Potato," for which she won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. In 1979, she starred in "Breaking Away," which was nominated for five Oscars. She earned a best supporting actress nod for her role. On television, Barrie appeared on shows including "The Defenders," "Naked City," "Twilight Zone," "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour," "Barney Miller" and "Suddenly Susan." She earned Emmy nominations for the TV adaptation of "Breaking Away," as well as for her appearances on "Law & Order" and "Law & Order: SVU."

Barrie was born on May 23, 1931, in Chicago, and grew up in Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas in 1952 with a major in drama.
Barrie was diagnosed with rectal cancer in the early 90s, and wrote two books about her battle with the illness in an effort to reduce the stigma: "Second Act" in 1997 and "Don't Die of Embarrassment" in 1999. Years later, in 2014, she announced that she had the degenerative disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

In addition to her daughter, she is survived by her son, Aaron Harnick, and three granddaughters. Her husband, Jay Harnick, died in 2007.

Faith Evans Loses As Judge Awards Biggie’s Mother’s Trust $12.5M
Faith Evans lost a $12.5 million court fight over money owed to Biggie’s late mother’s trust, with a Delaware judge ruling that the trust was entitled to the payouts plus interest.
The October 27 decision set the amount at $12,518,336. The money came from distributions tied to Voletta Wallace’s interest in Notorious B.I.G., LLC, the company Evans manages that holds rights to the late rapper’s intellectual property.

Judge Kathaleen St. J. McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery rejected an effort to limit the trust’s payout to $48,612 while a separate family dispute plays out in Pennsylvania.
The key issue was when the trust gained the right to receive money. It was formally admitted as an LLC member months after Wallace’s death, but that delay did not erase its claim to earlier payouts. Judge McCormick wrote:

“The short answers to the remaining questions are that the Trust did not become a member until December 12, 2025, when it executed the instrument required under the LLC Agreement, but the Trust is entitled to distributions made prior to that time in the amount of $12,518,336.”
Wallace died on February 21, 2025. Her will left her estate to the Voletta Wallace Revocable Trust. Wayne Barrow sued Evans on the trust’s behalf after she refused to recognize it as a member of the company.

Evans and Wallace formed the LLC in 2007. Under their later agreement, each assigned half of her distribution rights to Biggie’s children, leaving Wallace, Evans, T’yanna Wallace and Christopher Jordan Wallace each entitled to 25% of the company’s payouts.
The dispute followed Primary Wave’s 2025 deal for a stake in Biggie’s music and related rights. AllHipHop previously covered Barrow’s lawsuit over the withheld proceeds and the trust’s August court victory.

This time, Evans and the company argued that the larger sum should not be paid out while her son, Christopher Jordan Wallace (CJ), challenged Barrow’s authority as sole executor and trustee. They offered to place the disputed funds with the Delaware court instead.

Judge McCormick rejected that proposal and explained why the Pennsylvania challenge did not justify withholding the money:
“The economic rights associated with Ms. Wallace’s units now belong to the Trust. Plaintiff Wayne Barrow, who appears in this action on behalf of the Trust, also holds Letters Testamentary issued on April 21, 2025, making him the sole executor of the Estate. Pennsylvania law provides that ‘[n]o act of administration performed by a personal representative in good faith shall be impeached by the subsequent revocation of his letters or by the subsequent probate of a will, of a later will or of a codicil.’ The outcome of the Pennsylvania action, therefore, will not affect the actions taken by Mr. Barrow related to the Trust, Ms. Wallace’s estate, and the Trust’s entitlement to distributions as of Ms. Wallace’s date of death. I therefore find no need for the accrued distributions to be deposited with the Register in Chancery. They are due to the Trust.”

The decision also added interest to the unpaid distributions, running from the date each payout was made rather than the date of this ruling.
“In sum, the Trust became a member as of December 12, 2025, the date of the Written Consent. The Trust is entitled to distributions made as of the date of Ms. Wallace’s death. The Trust is entitled to prejudgment interest on those distributions, accruing as of the date on which the distribution was made. Prejudgment interest will be at the statutory rate, compounded quarterly.”

Judge McCormick gave Barrow 20 days to submit a final form of order reflecting this decision and the court’s earlier rulings.

Iyanla Vanzant apologizes to R. Kelly, says Black community abandoned him

The spiritual adviser questioned why people who profited from the singer's career failed to offer him support, even as allegations of sexual abuse followed him for decades.

Iyanla Vanzant is asking R. Kelly for forgiveness. During an appearance on "The Jason Lee Show," the spiritual adviser and former "Iyanla: Fix My Life" host offered a personal apology to the incarcerated R&B singer, suggesting that she and other elders in the Black community failed to provide him with the support and guidance he needed.
"Forgive me as an elder in our community not being available to support you," Vanzant said, addressing Kelly directly. "Forgive me for ignoring your pain. Forgive me for abandoning you."

Vanzant then expanded her apology beyond herself, suggesting that the responsibility extended to the broader Black community.
"Our entire community abandoned him," she said. "As an elder, I'm going to own it. We did. We abandoned him."
But Vanzant didn't stop there. She questioned the role of people who knew about Kelly's struggles and continued to benefit from his success.

"People now will talk about they knew about whatever whatever and let it go on," she said. "The people that facilitated it, they let it go on."
She also pointed to Kelly's reported difficulties with literacy, questioning why those who profited from his music didn't offer him more meaningful assistance.
"How many people made how much money on him and nobody had enough compassion for their brother to sit him down two, three times a week to teach him how to read?" Vanzant asked.

"And then we want to know why his heart and his soul was so distorted and disturbed," she continued, before repeating, "Forgive me."
The comments are particularly striking given Kelly's criminal convictions for sexually exploiting women and underage girls. The former R&B superstar is serving an effective 31-year federal prison sentence following separate convictions in New York and Chicago.

Vanzant's remarks did not explicitly challenge those convictions or call for Kelly's release. Instead, she appeared to be questioning whether community elders and people who benefited financially from his career could have done more to intervene.

Her comments also raise difficult questions about whose suffering received attention during Kelly's decades in the spotlight.
While Vanzant suggested the Black community abandoned Kelly, many Black women, survivors and advocates spent years speaking out about allegations against him, often facing backlash for doing so. Their efforts helped bring renewed attention to accusations that had circulated for years before his federal convictions.
Vanzant's apology adds another perspective to the conversation surrounding Kelly's legacy, particularly the responsibility of people who held influence over his career.

Her central question is whether those who profited from Kelly's success could have offered him the kind of guidance and intervention she believes he needed, rather than allowing his struggles and harmful behavior to go unaddressed.

Tyler Perry Fights to Keep Associates’ Texts Private in $77 Million Lawsuit

Tyler Perry is asking a Los Angeles court to keep private text messages he exchanged with associates out of public view. It is the latest turn in a $77 million sexual assault lawsuit brought by Mario Rodriguez, an actor who appeared in Perry’s 2016 film “Boo! A Madea Halloween.”

According to court documents first reported Thursday by TMZ, Perry has already turned the messages over to Rodriguez as part of the litigation. He contends the two sides previously agreed the material would remain confidential.
Perry argues that some of the conversations involve financial matters and that the associates on the other end of them have nothing to do with the allegations. He says he and those associates believed their exchanges were private, and that releasing them would subject people outside the case to unnecessary annoyance and embarrassment. Rodriguez had not responded to the request in court as of Thursday. EEW Magazine has not reviewed the filing.

The messages are already in Rodriguez’s hands. What the court must now decide is whether he is free to share them beyond the lawsuit.
Rodriguez filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Dec. 26, 2025. His complaint says a trainer at an Equinox gym in Los Angeles told him Perry wanted his number to discuss an acting role. He said Perry later encouraged him to audition for the Madea film, where he was cast as “Frat Guy #10.”

Rodriguez alleges Perry made repeated unwanted sexual advances at Perry’s Los Angeles home during encounters between 2014 and 2019. This included touching him inappropriately while they watched a movie, trying to unbuckle his pants and placing Rodriguez’s hand on his genitals. The complaint says Perry gave him $5,000 after some of those encounters.

The suit seeks at least $77 million on claims of sexual assault, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress
Perry has denied the allegations. His attorney, Alex Spiro, has called the case “nothing but a $77 million money grab scam.” In court papers, Perry has said Rodriguez repeatedly asked him for help paying for a car, an apartment and medical bills, and turned against him once that help stopped.

Text messages have shaped both sides’ accounts from the beginning. The lawsuit says Rodriguez cut off contact in 2019 and that Perry periodically reached out afterward.
Days after the filing, the Associated Press reported obtaining screenshots showing Rodriguez initiating contact with Perry on Thanksgiving 2024. He thanked him for support through difficult seasons of his life and wrote that he appreciated him “to the moon.” In messages dated Aug. 31, 2025, Rodriguez described ongoing health problems, said he had no health insurance and told Perry he was scared and struggling financially.

Rodriguez responded with a statement saying he sent those messages at an especially vulnerable point in his life. In situations involving exploitation, he said, money can serve “to manage guilt, avoid conflict, or maintain silence.”
Those exchanges passed between Perry and Rodriguez. The messages at the center of the new dispute involve Perry and other people.
The lawsuit also names Lionsgate, which distributed “Boo! A Madea Halloween.” Rodriguez alleges the studio learned through an audit that Perry had used his position as a producer to engage in sexual misconduct against aspiring actors cast in Lionsgate films, and failed to act. Lionsgate has fought to be dismissed.

In court papers filed this spring, the studio said Rodriguez spent less than a week on set, does not allege misconduct during filming and places every alleged incident at Perry’s private residence.
Attorneys for Perry and Lionsgate also contend Rodriguez added the studio to keep the case out of federal court, where lawsuits between residents of different states can be heard. Perry lives in Georgia, and Rodriguez lives in California.

A separate lawsuit by actor Derek Dixon, who appeared in Perry’s series “The Oval” and “Ruthless,” was moved from California state court to federal court in Georgia. Dixon, who is also represented by Rodriguez’s attorney, Jonathan Delshad, is seeking $260 million. Perry denies those allegations as well.

Rodriguez has amended his complaint twice, in April and July, adding a negligence claim against the studio. On Oct. 19, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brock T. Hammond issued a tentative ruling indicating he was inclined to deny Lionsgate’s request to be removed, finding that Rodriguez had corrected problems in earlier versions of the suit. After hearing arguments the next day, Hammond took the matter under submission without issuing a final decision, MyNewsLA reported.

The court now holds two open questions: whether Lionsgate remains a defendant, and whether messages Perry has already surrendered can travel beyond the case. No ruling on the confidentiality request had been reported as of Thursday.
Perry, 57, continues to deny Rodriguez’s allegations, and no court has made any finding of liability.

Mary J. Blige Calls Out Heckler Booing Her at Her Show: ‘Idiot’
Mary J. Blige was the subject of a rude heckler at her show, and she stopped her performance to call them out.
During her concert at the MGM Resorts’ Dolby Live Theater in Las Vegas on Wednesday night (October 28), the 55-year-old entertainer heard someone booing her from the audience.

Mary J. was heard saying to the person in question, “To the ***** that’s booing. You didn’t have to come here. So I hope someone sees you, and politely removes you. The **** you spend your money for, idiot?”
She then apologized to the audience, who were already cheering for her for calling out this rude individual.
TMZ obtained video of the moment, which you can watch here https://www.tmz.com/2026/10/29/mary-j-blige-calls-out-fan-for-booing-at-vegas-show/ 

Mary J. Blige’s Las Vegas Residency Continues Into 2027!
If you don’t know, her residency in Las Vegas is currently running. It’s titled Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story, and there are performances through February 2027. Be sure to grab tickets if you’re in the area.

Jennifer Lopez Accused of Taking Over $100M Netflix Movie in Alleged 'Blake Lively Situation'
Jennifer Lopez reportedly joined director Robert Zemeckis in editing Netflix’s $100 million thriller The Last Mrs. Parrish, with one source saying she was trying to “salvage the movie” after failed test screenings.
Insiders compared the alleged power struggle to Blake Lively’s dispute over It Ends With Us, but Lopez, Zemeckis, and Netflix called the report “categorically false” and said the filmmakers remain united.
The planned 2027 adaptation stars Lopez, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Isabel May, while Netflix says the film tested well.

Jennifer Lopez is reportedly taking matters into her own hands behind the scenes of her upcoming Netflix thriller, and the alleged drama has earned her an unexpected comparison to Blake Lively.
According to Page Six, Lopez has allegedly clashed with Oscar-winning director Robert Zemeckis over the final edit of The Last Mrs. Parrish, a $100 million thriller that reportedly hasn't performed as expected during test screenings.

“She’s tried to take it over. She fancies herself a filmmaker,” a Hollywood insider told the outlet. “It’s been testing terrible. Lopez panicked and has been in the editing room. Behind the scenes, everyone’s saying it’s a Blake Lively [situation].”
The comparison references Lively's highly publicized dispute with It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni. Lively reportedly developed her own version of the 2024 film, which differed from Baldoni's preferred cut. Their professional disagreements eventually became part of a much larger legal battle.

Another insider claimed Lopez had effectively taken control of the editing process, while a separate source offered a different explanation for her alleged involvement.
“She’s taking over… But she’s just trying to salvage the movie,” the source said.
However, Netflix disputes the suggestion that the film is struggling.
“The film tested well, particularly with fans of Jennifer,” the streaming service said.

Lopez, Zemeckis, and Netflix issued a joint statement rejecting the allegations: “As we have said to Page Six, this reporting is categorically false. Any suggestion that the filmmakers are not working in unison is without merit.”
The reported disagreement centers on The Last Mrs. Parrish, an adaptation of the bestselling thriller starring Lopez, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Isabel May.
May plays a con artist who infiltrates the lives of a wealthy couple, played by Lopez and Coster-Waldau, hoping to replace the wife. However, her scheme becomes complicated when she discovers her intended victim has secrets of her own.

Zemeckis, whose credits include Forrest Gump, Back to the Future, and Cast Away, reportedly worked alongside Lopez on the film's edit last week. The project is expected to move toward its anticipated 2027 release.
The allegations also arrive amid renewed attention to Lopez's professional reputation.

First Look at Michael B. Jordan’s Miami Vice
Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler are bringing 1980s Miami swagger back to theaters.
The first look at “Miami Vice ’85” has arrived as filming begins, revealing Jordan as undercover detective Ricardo Tubbs and Butler as his partner, Sonny Crockett.
Philip Michael Thomas and Don Johnson originated the roles in the hit television series “Miami Vice,” which aired from 1984 to 1989.

Joseph Kosinski, director of “Top Gun: Maverick” and “F1,” is directing the reboot, which explores “the glamour and corruption of mid-80’s Miami.”
Inspired by the original show’s pilot and first season, the film revisits a television phenomenon that influenced fashion and filmmaking.

The supporting cast includes Alden Ehrenreich, Whitney Peak, Camila Morrone, Danny Ramirez, John Leguizamo, Andrew Schulz, Edi Gathegi, Walton Goggins, André Holland and Michael Irby.
Jordan, who won the best actor Oscar for “Sinners,” also stars opposite Adria Arjona in “The Thomas Crown Affair,” which he directed. Butler’s upcoming film “Enemies” co-stars Jeremy Allen White.

Keke Palmer and Her Son Channel Michael Jackson's Janet Collab "Scream" for Halloween 2026
Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson’s “Scream,” directed by Mark Romanek, still stands as one of the most enduring visual feasts in music video history, and Keke Palmer clearly knows this as well as anyone.
Wednesday (Oct. 28), the Nope and One of Them Days star channeled the revered video in an elaborate recreation for Halloween 2026.

“Happy Halloween from me and my mini-me,” Palmer, joined by her son, Leo, told fans when sharing the video to Instagram. “That iPad is a lifesaver OMG. I haven’t stopped laughing.”
Moses Alexander was tagged in the video, suggesting the digital creator played a key role in bringing this vision to life. When sharing photos of her and her son in full MJ and Janet-inspired garb, Palmer credited the shots to Jacob Webster.

“Another memory with mommy and son!” Palmer captioned the photos. “I love you so much, buddy. It’s so much fun playing with you! You will take over the family business, your way, someday. My SCREAM come true.”
Palmer is the latest to join the ranks of the most impressive of this year’s celebrity Halloween offerings. Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Chloe Bailey, and more previously debuted their 2026 looks.

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#RHOA: Porsha Williams Teases ‘Emotional Trips’ Ahead on ‘RHOA’
Porsha Williams knows she has made it to a new level of sartorial success now that she is working with legendary celebrity stylist Law Roach, who famously dresses Zendaya for red carpet events.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star was on hand to speak to fans at Saturday’s (October 24) Bravo Fan Fest event in Charleston, South Carolina, and when TV Insider caught up with her on the red carpet, we simply had to talk about her experience joining Roach at Paris Fashion Week for the Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2027 show earlier this month.

“Oh, my God. Law Roach is the most powerful man in fashion, to me. He’s just amazing,” the reality star told TV Insider. “To be around this world, I’ve always loved fashion — I’ve always had my own take on it — but being in Paris with him for my very first Paris Fashion Week was just a humbling, amazing experience. And also with Schiaparelli as well. They were absolutely amazing.”
Williams was also coming off of another international adventure as she and the other stars of RHOA headed down to the Bahamas this month for their group cast trip at Baha Mar resort.

As for what fans can expect to see from the trip (which also included costars Phaedra Parks, K. Michelle, Drew Sidora, Shamea Mortin, and Kelli Ferrell), Williams teased, “It’s insane. It is a roller coaster.  I have said that before in other seasons, but this year, I think we take you on all kinds of trips, you know what I mean? Emotional trips, fun, we really have a good time, some crazy moments, and really meaningful stuff.”

Williams added what’s ahead in RHOA Season 18, the premiere date for which has still not yet been revealed, “I think this season is going to be multi-dynamic.”

#MusicNews: Halle Bailey Unveils Deluxe Edition of Solo Debut Album ‘love?…or something like it’

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and  musician Halle Bailey is officially celebrating the one-year anniversary of her breakout debut solo album, love?…or something like it, with the release of a brand-new deluxe edition.

The expanded project revisits the triple threat’s intimate exploration of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery while providing fans with a fresh batch of  music to mark the milestone. The deluxe edition introduces five previously unreleased tracks to the tracklist: “leave me blue,” “don’t leave,” “potion,” “way out,” and the titular track, “love or something like it,” which features a guest appearance from fellow R&B standout Lucky Daye.

“I’m so excited to finally share these five new songs with you. Five different perspectives on love, life, and the beautiful complexity of being human,” Bailey shared regarding the expanded release. “Love is constantly evolving, and so are we. These songs are little pieces of my heart, reflections of the things I’ve felt, questioned, learned, and embraced along the way. I hope you listen with open ears, open hearts, and allow each song to meet you wherever you are in life.”

The deluxe release continues to solidify Bailey’s trajectory as one of R&B’s most exciting young voices. She initially captured global attention alongside her sister as one-half of the acclaimed duo Chloe x Halle. Signed to Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment, the group earned multiple Grammy nominations across two critically lauded albums, The Kids Are Alright and Ungodly Hour.

In 2023, Bailey formally launched her solo recording career with the powerful debut single “Angel,” a cinematic track celebrating Black womanhood and self-worth. By effortlessly blending R&B, neo-soul, and emotionally resonant storytelling, she continues to define a radiant, deeply human sound of her own.
The deluxe edition of love?…or something like it is available to stream and download now across all major digital platforms.

#HipHopNews: J. Cole Backs Lil Durk’s Push for Freedom Ahead of 2027 Federal Trial
Lil Durk is making another push to return home as his federal legal battle continues, and one of Hip Hop’s biggest names are stepping forward in support of his release.
On October 27, attorneys representing the Chicago rapper, born Durk Banks, submitted a new bond package requesting his release ahead of a November 4 hearing. The filing comes after Durk’s September 11, 2026 acquittal in a federal murder-for-hire case, which his defense believes strengthens his argument for pretrial freedom.

Among the supporting documents included a letter from J. Cole, advocating for Durk to be allowed home under court supervision.
Cole reportedly highlighted their Grammy-winning collaboration, “All My Life,” while emphasizing Durk’s positive influence and personal growth.
The filing also includes support from an unexpected source. The mother of the victim connected to Durk’s previous murder-for-hire case reportedly informed the court that her family does not oppose his release.

Durk remains incarcerated while facing separate federal charges involving Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering, commonly known as VICAR, and a related firearms offense. Prosecutors allege his Only The Family collective operated as a criminal enterprise.
His attorneys, Brian Steel and Drew Findling, have characterized the additional prosecution as a “pathetic pivot,” arguing that the earlier acquittal raises serious questions about the government’s case.
Meanwhile, Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald has postponed the upcoming trial until August 30, 2027, following requests from both sides for additional time to examine extensive evidence.

Durk’s defense previously proposed a $5.2 million bond package.
With nearly another year before trial, the November 4 hearing could determine whether the rapper remains behind bars or returns home under federal supervision.

Israeli Election Exit Polls Shows a Deadlock In Apparent Setback For Netanyahu

Israel’s wartime election was deadlocked on Tuesday, exit polls showed, with two major television networks giving Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc a narrow lead over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp and a third showing them tied, leaving neither side with a clear path to power.

If the projections hold, the result would mark a major setback for Netanyahu’s coalition, which entered the election with 68 seats, though the deadlock could allow Israel’s longest-serving prime minister to remain in power as caretaker during coalition negotiations.
Turnout was 77.7%, Israel’s Central Elections Committee said, the highest in more than two decades and around 7 percentage points higher than in 2022.

Two of Israel’s three major television networks gave Eisenkot’s bloc a narrow edge over Netanyahu’s Likud-led camp in updated exit polls, while Channel 13 put the two blocs level at 51 seats each.
None of the projections gave either camp the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Far-right religious parties led by Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich were projected to take a combined 13 seats within Netanyahu’s bloc.

Arab parties outside the two main blocs could hold the balance of power. But Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party and a former military chief, has all but ruled out forming a government with them, complicating his path to power even in projections where his bloc finishes ahead.
Final results could take days, and Israel’s fragmented political system leaves smaller parties potential kingmakers. No single party has ever won 61 seats outright in the 120-seat Knesset, making coalitions the norm.

It was the first election since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, and the ensuing wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.
Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute, called the exit polls a major defeat for Netanyahu’s coalition, which was projected far below its 68 seats in the outgoing Knesset, while cautioning that Eisenkot had not emerged as a clear winner and much could change as votes were counted.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid said in a statement: “Don’t let anyone confuse you: the Netanyahu bloc has suffered a crushing defeat. This is a total collapse and the public has told them to go home.”
Eisenkot, 66, who lost a son and two nephews in the Gaza war, emerged as Netanyahu’s strongest challenger, stressing his security credentials while positioning himself as a centrist domestically.

He entered politics only four years ago and joined Netanyahu’s war cabinet after the 2023 Hamas attack, but quit eight months later, criticising the prime minister’s leadership.
Eisenkot offers a break with Netanyahu’s leadership and far-right allies, but not with the hardline approach to security that has become more entrenched since the 2023 Hamas attack. He opposes Palestinian statehood and says Hamas’ military wing must be destroyed or dismantled.

Eisenkot says Israel’s response — a war that has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities — was a failure because Hamas remains in charge.
“Dear Democrats, a decision was made,” Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party and a Netanyahu rival, said at a party rally after polls closed. “The nation has given us a sacred duty: to translate the trust they have placed in us into action, to fortify democracy, to save Israel and to provide true defense for the state.”

The headquarters of the Joint List, an alliance of several Arab parties, burst into whistles and applause when exit polls were released, on a historic night for turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel.

“We refuse the occupation and racism, and we will remain here,” said Faten Gattas, a candidate in the Joint List, in a speech at the alliance’s headquarters in Nazareth. Candidates hoped that high Arab voter participation would allow them to play a decisive role in preventing Netanyahu’s coalition – the most far-right in Israel’s history – from returning to power.

Voters grappled with the trauma of Israel’s deadliest day, when Hamas killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostage, and the wars in Gaza and with Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iran that followed.

While Netanyahu was criticised for the country’s biggest security failure, he argued that he had made Israel and the world safer by assassinating top leaders of Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran.
The policies of Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition have been divisive at home and deepened Israel’s international isolation, but he has portrayed himself as the leader with the mettle to face down Israel’s foes.
Netanyahu, 77, has served as prime minister for nearly 19 of the past 30 years and has repeatedly survived political crises. His opponents have managed to wrest the premiership from him only once since 2009, after four inconclusive elections in two years. Eighteen months later, he was back.

He entered the election facing longstanding corruption charges, which he denies, and criticism over intelligence failures that allowed Hamas-led militants to carry out their attack.
Netanyahu campaigned on an endorsement from US President Donald Trump, his ally in the war against Iran.

“BMF” Actor Da’Vinchi Apologizes for Saying Black Americans Are Lazy
“BMF” star Da’Vinchi apologized for saying Black Americans are “lazy” and British actors have better work ethic. He made the comments during an appearance on Cam Newton’s “Funky Friday” podcast.
Da’Vinchi apologized in a recent episode of “The Breakfast Club.” He said he should’ve chosen his words more carefully. He also denied telling Black Americans to forget about slavery.

During his appearance on Cam Newton’s podcast, Da’Vinchi said Americans are “lazy” and they remain “incompetent for a really long time.” He said American parents “baby” their children and set them up for failure later on in life.
“I do think that the work ethic of Americans is one that people in a higher position don’t feel they can trust them,” he said.

“I feel like my generation, our generation, what we’re seeing is that humans are becoming more incompetent. And America is producing, like we baby our kids in a way that is unheard of. You’ve got people that are 25, 35, who are like kids. They can’t even do their own laundry. They can’t wipe their own ass. For me, I was fortunate, I was born here but my parents aren’t from here. My grandmother helped raised me and she didn’t speak English. So, at home was Haiti and on the outside world it was America.”

The Haitian-American actor played drug dealer Terry ‘Southwest T’ Flenory on the now-cancelled “BMF” on the Starz Network. He also appeared in the TV series “All American” and “Grown-ish.”

The Polygamous Pastor Pastor Israel Ford has faced public allegations involving domestic violence and abuse
The Allegations: Kourtney Jones (his former stepdaughter) publicly came forward with allegations stating that Israel Ford subjected her to repeated unwanted sexual contact, coercion, and an attempted sexual assault beginning when she was 15 years old, continuing until she left the home at age 17. 
Religious Control: Jones stated that Ford used religious influence, manipulation, and isolation to maintain power and control within the household. 
Status: These public statements are allegations shared by Jones; Ford is entitled to respond, and independent criminal charges or formal adjudications specific to these new sexual assault claims have not been officially established as settled court convictions. 
Prior Domestic Violence Conviction (2018–2019)
The Incident: In January 2018, court records from Ohio showed an incident involving Ford and his then-17-year-old stepdaughter. 
The Case: She testified that Ford pushed her to the floor, held his knee against her neck, slammed her into a wall, and struck her with a belt.
Conviction: In September 2019, Ford was found guilty of first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence and sentenced to 120 days in jail. The conviction was upheld on appeal in 2020.
Polygamy Announcement: Scrutiny around Ford intensified after he and his first wife, Lydia Ford, publicly announced a polygynous marriage involving Minister Shakayla Talley Ford.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault or abuse, confidential support is available:
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673 or online chat
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): 1-800-843-5678 or report.cybertip.org

Matthew Judon’s Ex And Pregnant Girlfriend Reveal They All Live Together
NFL star Matthew Judon’s ex-girlfriend, Arabia Tillery, and his current girlfriend, Alexis “Lex” Samone, have revealed that they all live under the same roof with their children.

On Sunday, October 25, Tillery shared a glimpse of their home life in an Instagram video that quickly went viral.
In the clip, the two women were preparing dinner for Judon, who was on a plane heading home. Arabia was making chicken and waffles, while Lex had already finished preparing buffalo chicken dip at his request.

Lex joked about having food hot and ready for when their “Master” arrived.
“Welcome to our unorthodox family,” Arabia wrote in the caption.
Tillery and Judon share a seven-year-old son named Roman, while Lex is eight months pregnant with their first child together. The expectant mom also has two children, ages seven and eight, from a previous relationship.

“And all 6.5 of us live together in the same home,” Tillery continued. “It’s a CRAZY LIFE with real moments. And we want to bring you with us.”
The post sparked plenty of questions online, with some social media users wondering whether the three adults were involved in a romantic relationship.

Tillery and Lex addressed the speculation in a follow-up video on Monday, October 26.
“Well, that escalated quickly,” Arabia began. “Definitely need to clear some things up.”

“First and foremost, we are not in a poly relationship. This is not a throuple where Matthew has two girlfriends,” she continued. “Matthew very much has one girlfriend, and that’s Lex, and they are in a monogamous relationship with each other.”
“And I am very much single, and we don’t mix and mingle,” Tillery added.
As for why they all live together, Lex explained that the arrangement allows Judon to play an active role in raising his children.

“Matthew just wants to be an active father in all of his children’s lives, and right now he has one going on two children that are going to be living in the same household that he can father and be actively a parent for. And that’s the main focus here, and that’s why we’re doing it to begin with,” she said.

Arabia also addressed their earlier comments about having dinner ready for Judon, particularly their use of the word “Master.”
“We don’t call him Master,” she clarified. “Please take a joke.”
Tillery added, “We’re very much a village, and we can’t wait to show you what that actually looks like.”

Dez Bryant Seen Slapping Dez Bryant Seen Slapping Phone Out of Teen’s Hand During Heated Parking Lot Altercation

Former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant was caught on camera knocking a teenager's phone out of his hand during a heated confrontation in a Texas parking lot that ended with police holding the former NFL receiver at gunpoint.
The incident occurred Sunday (Oct. 25) outside a restaurant in Southlake, Texas, after Bryant accused two 19-year-olds, Noah Reyes and Terrance Avery, of driving recklessly near his vehicle.

Footage shows Bryant arguing with the teenagers before slapping Reyes' phone out of his hand as he attempted to record the confrontation. Bryant then picked up the device and threw it onto the pavement once more.
"I'm not playing with you," Bryant said during the exchange.
At another point, Bryant threatened the teenagers while repeatedly getting in Reyes' face.

"I'm fitting to fuck these little motherfuckers up," he yelled. "Like, real talk."
Exclusive video captured former Cowboys star Dez Bryant slapping a phone out of a teenager’s hand during a heated parking lot altercation. california-post-sports.visitlink.me/wYdG0-
Speaking to OutKick afterward, Bryant offered his account of what sparked the confrontation, claiming the teenagers cut him off while driving before the argument continued in the parking lot.
"He get out of the car, he talking crazy," Bryant explained. "I get out of the car, I'm talking my mess. And he go to threatening me."

Bryant alleged that one of the teenagers said he had a gun and threatened to shoot him, although the former receiver acknowledged that he never saw a weapon.
"I told him, I said, 'Hey, man, you pull that gun, I'm telling you right now, you better use it because if you don't, I'm going to do something to you,'" Bryant recalled.
He also admitted to knocking Reyes' phone away but maintained that he was defending himself.

"I knocked the phone out of his hand," Bryant said. "And first thing he said was, 'I'm fitting to call the police.' I said, 'Call them. You're threatening me, so it's all good. I have the right to protect myself.'"
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The confrontation escalated further when Southlake police arrived.

Additional footage obtained by OutKick shows officers pointing firearms toward Bryant before ordering him to the ground and placing him in handcuffs.

Bryant can be seen lying face down with his hands restrained behind his back while repeatedly shouting, "He threatened me."
Police point a gun at the former Cowboys star as his daughters watch. Bryant was cited for assault following the incident.
The Southlake Police Department later explained that officers had received multiple reports of a possible weapon, prompting them to approach the scene with their firearms drawn.
"Several callers reported that multiple individuals were involved in the altercation as well as a possible weapon," a police spokesperson told The Post.

Authorities confirmed that several people were temporarily detained during the investigation, but no firearms were recovered.
Bryant criticized how officers handled the situation, particularly because his children were present.
He claimed one officer encouraged him to "be the bigger person" after hearing both sides of the dispute.
"I asked him, 'How can I be the bigger person?'" Bryant said. "I told him I got every right to feel how I'm feeling."
Following the investigation, police issued Bryant a citation for assault by contact, a Class C misdemeanor, before releasing him at the scene.

Reyes told The Post that he suffered a hand injury during the confrontation and plans to sue Bryant, who also took to social media with a post of his own explaining what happened.

Kirk Franklin Says Estranged Son Is ‘Still Not Owning the Things He Needs to Be Able to Be'
Kirk Franklin believes his oldest son, Kerrion Franklin, has not taken accountability of his part in their estranged relationship.
The gospel artist, 56, who releases his double album I Am What I Am on Oct. 30, recalled his falling out with Kerrion, 38, on the Monday (Oct. 26) episode of Big Boy’s Neighborhood. Franklin welcomed his first son with a former girlfriend in 1988, while he also shares a biological son and daughter with Tammy Franklin, his wife of thirty years.

In the leaked audio recording from March 2021, Franklin was heard threatening and cursing at Kerrion during an argument, to which he later issued a public apology.

“And I come to find out that he was auditioning for this reality TV show,” Franklin said around the 39-minute mark of the video below. “We've had tensions for years. I love him. He’s an incredible young man and we've dealt with his issues for years. … I love him. He's my first born.”
Franklin continued, “He's still not at a place where he's owning the things he needs to be able to be.”
The gospel artist went on to imply that his oldest son has been struggling with his mental health and acknowledged that it isn’t his “fault.”

During an appearance on Way Up With Angela Yee in September, Franklin admitted that he thought his career would be “over” after the phone call with his son was exposed.
"He's not my only kid. I got other kids to provide for," Franklin said at the time. "I love him. I'm not trying to minimize my love, but also, you know, he got younger siblings that I got to help take care of."Kirk Franklin on GloRilla Being Ridiculed for Not Being 'Holy Enough' to Collaborate With Him

The pair previously won the 2025 BET Award for Best Gospel/Inspirational for “Rain Down On Me.”
Kirk Franklin was disheartened by anti-secular criticism spurred by GloRilla collaborating with him.
While on the Tuesday (Oct. 27) episode of Big Boy’s Neighborhood, the gospel artist, who collaborated with the Memphis rapper on songs “Rain Down On Me” and “This Time” addressed the flack that GloRilla has gotten for working with him. In 2025, GloRilla and Franklin accepted a BET Award in the Best Gospel/Inspirational category for “Rain Down on Me.”

“It's been breaking my heart some of the ridicule that some of the religious have given her, [saying] that she's not holy enough or churchy enough to be able to do a song,” Franklin said about their “This Time” collaboration.

“She's a young girl and she's a big hip-hop star. It ain't like Kirk Franklin bringing Glo a new bag that she can't get on her own,” he continued.
Franklin described the song as “niche gospel” and for a “specific community of people that believe that monotheistic ideal.”
Franklin also shared that Glo expressed her discomfort with being criticized for her appearance on “This Time,” which the 20-time Grammy winner said brought him “heartbreak.” The gospel artist, who’s worked with rappers including Ye and Lil Baby, said he’s personally brushed off judgement about his rap collaborations “a long time ago.”

“You’ve got to be a miserable group of people to spend almost half a century trying to police who can and who can't talk about Jesus,” he said.
GloRilla has spoken about growing up in a religious household and being banned from listening to hip-hop, although it didn’t stop her from stealing CDs by Lil Wayne and Drake.
“We’d steal the CDs and download all the songs onto the PlayStation. That was the only way we could listen to other music. We probably wouldn't have known nothing other than gospel music if it wasn't for us being bad,” the rapper told GQ about her nine siblings.

Lamar Odom Joins OnlyFans with Girlfriend, Teases What He’ll Show in New Statement

Lamar Odom is making a surprising career move and his girlfriend, Rachel Bradley, is joining him for the new adventure.
The former basketball player, 46, is joining OnlyFans, becoming the first NBA player to make the move to the subscription-based website, according to TMZ.

The outlet reports that Lamar‘s girlfriend is launching her own separate page on the website and they “may film content together in the future,” though it appears they’re doing it separately for now
Lamar released a statement to explain his new career move.
“People hear OnlyFans and automatically think one thing, but I’m not here to tell you what you will or won’t see,” Lamar told TMZ. “I’ve lived a pretty wild life, and trust me, there are still a few surprises left. I’ve always been an open book, but there are some chapters people haven’t seen yet.”

A source confirmed that Lamar will be posting risque content, but “nothing too crazy for now.”
The “for now” seems to imply that Lamar could be showing more in the future.
As you probably know, Lamar became a household name for his relationship with Khloe Kardashian and he recently spoke out about her after she slammed his documentary.

Richard Riehle’s Cause of Death Confirmed
Richard Riehle‘s cause of death has been confirmed.
The beloved character actor, known for his roles in Office Space and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, passed away earlier this month at the age of 78.
TMZ saw the death certificate, and it listed that he passed away from a stroke, with the underlying cause of death being oropharyngeal cancer. The Cleveland Clinic says that it’s a “rare cancer that affects your oropharynx” which is in your throat.

The death certificate reveals he was cremated.
He Had a Long Career in Hollywood
Richard had a lengthy career in Hollywood, appearing in more than 400 film and television projects according to his IMDb credits.
He was perhaps best known for playing Tom Smykowski in the 1999 comedy Office Space, directed by Mike Judge.
His character works at the fictional technology company Initech before being laid off. After surviving a traffic accident, Tom receives a large settlement and uses the money to pursue his idea for a “Jump to Conclusions” mat.

The character became a fan favorite thanks to his memorable scenes in the cult comedy, which also starred Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston and Gary Cole.
Richard was also known for playing Walt Finnerty on the Fox sitcom Grounded for Life, which aired from 2001 to 2005.
His other movie credits included The Fugitive, Casino, Fried Green Tomatoes, Of Mice and Men, Bridesmaids and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, in which he played Bob Bigalow, Deuce Bigalow’s father.
On television, he appeared in shows including The West Wing, ER, NCIS, Modern Family and Boston Legal.
He also appeared in multiple Star Trek series, including a memorable role as Batai in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Our thoughts are with him during this time. RIP.

Rihanna Claims Non-Voters Contributed to Donald Trump’s Second-Term Win

Rihanna recently shared her candid view on Donald Trump's second-term win on social media. On October 27, Hollywood Unlocked took to Instagram to post a clip of Joy Reid expressing her thoughts on Trump becoming the 47th President of the United States. Since then, the video has been receiving a lot of attention from viewers around the world, with fans sharing their opinions in the comments section. The "Diamonds" singer went on to reply to one fan's comment. The artist claimed that non-voters had contributions to the President's second-term win.

Rihanna replies to fan's comment over Joy Reid's claims on Donald Trump's win
Rihanna recently reacted to a fan's comment over Joy Reid's claims about Donald Trump's win to become the 47th President of the United States in 2025. In the video shared by Hollywood Unlocked, fans could see the television host and political commentator, Reid, saying, "I think America has gotten its just desserts," during a conversation with journalist Charles M. Blow.

She continued, "I think Trump, in a very real sense, is what we deserve. I think that this was America's heart's desire. And sometimes the greatest curse is that you get your heart's desire." The television host further added, "It is very clear to me that a majority of white America, their deepest heart's desire was to have an unfiltered Trump presidency."
Fans were quick to share their perspectives on what Reid had to say about Trump's second-term win as President of the United States. One of the fans wrote in the comments section of the post shared by Hollywood Unlocked, "She's speaking facts!! This is exactly what "They" wanted." The fan also claimed, "Those who voted for him did this. It's disgusting."

Meanwhile, Rihanna responded to this particular fan's comment under the same Instagram post. The "Umbrella" singer wrote, "And believe it or not, those who didn't vote at all, also did this!" while tagging the fan.

Monica Brings In 46th Birthday With Star-Studded Dinner and $28,400 Louis Vuitton Bag
Designer handbags from Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Hermès were among the birthday gifts singer Monica received as she celebrated turning 46 with a surprise dinner in Atlanta. Her husband, Anthony “Ant” Wilson, escorted her into the gathering, where family, friends and fellow music stars had assembled to celebrate. 

The celebration brought out Usher and Jermaine Dupri, along with producers Dallas Austin and Polow da Don. Monica wore a floor-length silver sequined gown for the occasion, with her long dark hair styled in waves. She later shared glimpses of the evening and a family portrait from the festivities. She described the dinner as her first surprise birthday celebration of its kind and credited Anthony and their children for the planning.

The most colorful of the designer handbags was a Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Artycapucines EW Rainbow Bag, a limited-edition design with a reported original retail price of $28,400. The piece is immediately recognizable in the birthday footage. Its plush rainbow-shaped body combines bright pink, orange, blue, and turquoise sections, while a character face near the bottom features closed eyes and a small smile. A white handle completes the playful design. 

The bag is part of the Artycapucines VII collection, created through Louis Vuitton’s collaboration with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. The collection was unveiled at Art Basel Paris in 2025 and reimagined the house’s Capucines design through Murakami’s recognizable characters and artwork. Louis Vuitton and Murakami first collaborated in 2003, when the artist put his colorful stamp on the fashion house’s familiar monogram. This latest collection features 11 creations incorporating flowers, mushrooms, and other motifs. Only 380 examples of the Rainbow bag were produced worldwide.

The designer handbags also included the Chanel Spring Summer 2026 Large Bowling Bag, shown in black with crisp white piping. Its elongated cylindrical shape, twin shoulder straps, and gold CC turn-lock give it a look distinct from the quilted flap bags commonly associated with the label. Chanel’s official website lists the grained calfskin and lambskin design for $5,700.
The Bowling Bag comes from Chanel’s Spring Summer 2026 collection under designer Matthieu Blazy. While the Murakami piece features sculptural color and collectible artwork, Monica’s Chanel bag has a black-and-white finish with polished gold hardware. 

Designer handbags from Hermès were also among the gifts, along with a stunning tiered cake. 

Toddler Soccer Star Nevada to Train With Former USMNT Player Eddie Johnson Starting in January
Former US Men’s National Team player Eddie Johnson is taking toddler soccer star Nevada under his wing, and the 3 year old is set to start in Johnson’s Orlando youth training program in January.
Nevada’s mother, Martasia, shared the news with HuffPost, saying Johnson saw the viral video and reached out with an offer. “Now that this situation happened, he’s just gonna take [Nevada] under his wing because he has the proper program for him,” she said.

Johnson also spoke up for Nevada on his Instagram Stories. “They wanna dim his light,” he wrote, before telling Nevada directly that the people who thought they were taking his dreams away had instead made him the most famous 3 year old in the world.

Johnson knows the path from Florida youth soccer to the top of the game. He came up through IMG Soccer Academy in Florida, played in MLS, earned MLS Comeback Player of the Year honors and made the jump to England’s Premier League with Fulham. He also represented the United States at the 2006 World Cup. He now works in youth soccer development.

The offer comes days after Nevada’s i9 Sports game in Winter Park, Florida, ended with police on the field. Video posted by his parents shows him dribbling past players as old as 5 and scoring goal after goal before officers arrived. His father can be heard saying police were called on his son for being too good. A league official told officers Nevada had been pushing other kids and that his parents had caused a disturbance, which the family denies. Winter Park police called it a civil matter, with no arrests. The league refunded the family’s fall registration and has since said its local staff are receiving threats.

Nevada’s mother said the experience left her son scared that he did something wrong. “He still wants to play soccer,” she said. “He just doesn’t want to go back to that place.”

Soccer has been part of his life since before he could walk well. According to his mother, Nevada started dribbling a ball at 10 months old and trains with his father three hours a day.
Support has poured in from beyond the soccer world too. The family launched a GoFundMe to cover Nevada’s registration fees, training, equipment, uniforms and travel, and it had raised more than $20,500 as of Tuesday. Ms. Rachel, the children’s educator and YouTube star, also called on famous soccer players to show up for Nevada and give him great experiences. Eddie Johnson is the first former pro to answer that call with a spot on the field.

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