#MAGFAB: Lizzo is the cover girl for the July 2026 digital Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Lizzo was photographed by Robin Harper in Miami for the cover of the July 2026 digital SI Swimsuit Issue. She posed for her photo shoot at a private mansion in South Florida and onboard a Residence Yacht Club charter
The four-time Grammy Award winner’s breakout track, “Truth Hurts,” hit airwaves in 2017, and the Detroit native has been cranking out hits ever since. A classically trained flutist, Lizzo made her major label debut with 2019’s Cuz I Love You. Since then, she has dropped Special (2022) and, most recently, B----, which she debuted last month.
In addition to her award-winning music career, Lizzo has been featured in films like Hustlers and was the subject of an HBO Max documentary, Love, Lizzo, chronicling her life and career. The multihyphenate produced and starred in the Emmy Award-winning Prime Video reality TV show, Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls. Lizzo is also the founder of Yitty, her own activewear brand, and will release her first children’s book this fall. She uses her platform to bring awareness to various charitable organizations, from Planned Parenthood to Black Girls Smile, the latter of which provides mental health resources to young women in need.
For her SI Swimsuit debut, Lizzo was photographed at a private mansion in Miami, as well as out on the water. She posed for Harper on the bay while aboard a yacht provided by Residence Yacht Club.
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#RHOA: Ariana Biermann Reveals She’s Cut Off Contact With Kroy Amid Divorce Drama
Ariana Biermann says her relationship with adoptive father Kroy Biermann has broken down as her mom Kim Zolciak's bitter divorce with him drags on ... telling TMZ the whole situation is just really sad.
We got the "Next Gen NYC" star leaving NBC Studios in New York City Wednesday, where she told us she and Kroy are no longer speaking. Ariana says watching her parents' legal battle play out has been heartbreaking, calling the latest court filings and motions "insane."
When asked if Kroy will attend sister Brielle Biermann's wedding, Ariana says that's up to Brielle. She says she and her sister tried for a long time to have a relationship with Kroy outside the divorce drama, but it ultimately just wasn't working.
Ariana also makes it clear she's not here to bash their mom, telling us Kim is doing well and has stayed strong for her kids.
The interview comes a week after Brielle told TMZ she doesn't know if Kroy will even attend her wedding because she hasn't heard from him in a while. As we first reported, Kroy was recently awarded temporary primary physical custody of the couple's four minor children amid the ongoing divorce battle.
#MusicNews: Mariah Carey Releases 30th Anniversary Edition Of Her “Daydream” Album Including Previously Unreleased Tracks
Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings have officially launched the 30th-anniversary celebration of Mariah Carey’s monumental 1995 album, Daydream. The newly expanded Daydream: 30th Anniversary Edition is available digitally starting today, offering fans a wealth of unreleased material, rare demos, and archival live performances.
The digital anniversary release features a robust collection of bonus content, including fan favorites, classic remixes, and a brand-new Eric Kupper remix of “Underneath the Stars.”
Notably, the project opens the vault to Carey’s creative process, publicly releasing rare writing demos for the first time. These include excerpts from original songwriting sessions for “Melt Away” (co-produced and co-written with Babyface) and “I Am Free” (co-produced and co-written with Walter Afanasieff).
Physical editions of the anniversary collection are slated for release on October 16 and are currently available for pre-order.
The 3LP Vinyl Set: Includes Carey’s complete Live at Madison Square Garden 1995 concert performance for the first time, alongside the vinyl debut of several never-before-released tracks.
The 2CD & Deluxe Digital: Features previously unreleased live renditions of “Always Be My Baby” and “Open Arms,” recorded during her Daydream tour stop in Rotterdam on June 17, 1996.
In addition to the standard physical releases, a limited-edition baby pink 1LP vinyl variant of the album will be available exclusively through Amazon. Amazon Music has also released an exclusive Track-by-Track audio feature of the original album.
Complementing the music releases, Carey is set to debut a never-before-seen “Making of Fantasy” featurette. The intimate, behind-the-scenes video captures the creation of the music video for the iconic single, which Carey notably directed herself. The rare footage will premiere on her official YouTube channel on July 20 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Originally released on October 3, 1995, Daydream remains one of the most commercially and critically successful albums in pop history. During its original chart run, the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and produced a string of record-breaking, global hits.
“Fantasy” made history as the first song by a female artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its follow-up, the Boyz II Men collaboration “One Sweet Day,” also debuted at No. 1 and held the top spot for a then-record-breaking 16 consecutive weeks. “Always Be My Baby” served as the album’s third chart-topper.
With over 27 million copies sold worldwide, Daydream holds an 11x Multi-Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). To mark the 30th anniversary, the RIAA has also issued updated certifications for two of the album’s defining singles: “Fantasy” is now certified 8x Multi-Platinum, and “Always Be My Baby” has reached 7x Multi-Platinum.
#HipHopNews: Drake Seemingly Throws More Shots At ASAP Rocky During NOCTA Manor Party
Once it’s up, it’s stuck for Drake, apparently. The Boy seems to still be holding a grudge against one of his ops. During the NOCTA Manor Party, the DJ played “Burning Bridges” from ICEMAN, reigniting speculation that Drizzy is still taking shots at A$AP Rocky.
From the moment ICEMAN dropped, fans pointed at several lines on “Burning Bridges” that appeared to be aimed at the Harlem rapper. While the song played at the party, Drake made a gesture toward his cheek during the line, “Look in the mirror, see what talking gets you.”
The moment sent social media into detective mode, with many fans speculating that the gesture was a reference to the scar on Rocky’s cheek. While Drake has never confirmed who the lyric is about, people believe the timing and gesture speak for themselves.
Fans are speculating that Drake took shots at A$AP Rocky by seemingly mocking the scar on his face, as he appears to make a cutting motion at his cheek while listening to "Burning Bridges" at the NOCTA Manor Party.
It’s also not the only line that has fans connecting the dots. On the record, Drake seemingly references Rihanna while taking aim at Rocky, rapping:
“Your baby mama ain’t even post the single, dam, where she at?”
This wouldn’t be the first time Drake has mentioned Rocky on wax. Even in the middle of his beef with Kendrick Lamar, the OVO rapper found time to throw a few jabs at the A$AP Mob member on “Family Matters.”
“Rakim [A$AP Rocky] talking sh*t again, gassed cause you hit my BM first, n*gga do the math who I was hittin’ then.”
He followed that up by questioning Rocky’s relevance as a rapper, adding:
“I ain’t even know you rap still because they only talking about your fit again.”
At this point, it doesn’t look like Drake is ready to let this one go anytime soon.
For the next two seasons, James’ professional home is in Philadelphia.
Wendy Williams’ Guardian Settles Lawsuit Against A&E Over Controversial Doc
Wendy Williams’ guardian has settled with A&E Television Networks over the documentary about the former talk show host, TMZ reports. According to court documents, Sabrina Morrissey, Williams’ guardian, and A&E “said they resolved all issues, and the lawsuit was being dropped.”
Both parties filed a joint settlement agreement, bringing a close to the contentious dispute surrounding the controversial project.
In the initial lawsuit, Sabrina sought monetary damages and tried to block the documentary’s release—a request that was ultimately denied. She argued that Wendy was dealing with severe health issues that left her completely incapacitated.
Although courts allowed the broadcast to proceed on First Amendment grounds, Morrissey expanded the suit into a multi-million dollar complaint alleging exploitation. Also, a lack of valid contracts and unauthorized profit off an incapacitated individual.
Where Is Wendy Williams? is a four-part Lifetime docuseries that aired in February 2024. Originally envisioned as a chronicle of the iconic daytime talk show host’s intended comeback following the 2022 cancellation of The Wendy Williams Show. Filmed between late 2022 and spring 2023, the production pivoted drastically as camera crews captured Williams struggling with severe memory lapses, erratic behavior, and physical frailty inside her New York apartment. Rather than documenting a triumphant return to television, the series laid bare her profound health struggles and deep-seated issues with alcohol addiction.
Williams skyrocketed to superstardom with The Wendy Williams Show, a groundbreaking, nationally syndicated daytime talk show that ran for 13 seasons from July 2008 through June 2022. Originally launching as a four-city summer trial on Fox-owned stations, the show quickly exploded in popularity due to Williams’ unfiltered persona, sharp humor, and shock-jock radio background.
Throughout its 13-year run, the show earned multiple Daytime Emmy nominations and became a cultural touchstone. However, the later seasons were increasingly defined by Williams’ personal and health struggles, including complications from Graves’ disease, lymphedema, and severe fatigue. After a series of extended leaves of absence and a roster of guest hosts filling in during the 2021–2022 season, the production company officially brought the series to a close in June 2022.
Williams is currently living in an assisted-living facility.
Mathew Knowles Says Unreleased Destiny’s Child Remixes Are on the Way
Destiny’s Child fans will soon get to hear their classic hits like they’ve never heard them before. And they won’t have to wait long.
During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio on Wednesday, July 22, Matthew Knowles — who is the father of Destiny’s Child lead vocalist Beyoncé – revealed to hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real that a collection of Destiny’s Child remixes is on the way.
“What we're doing now is we're about to market a bunch of new remixes,” said Knowles. “Some you've never heard before from Destiny’s Child.”
Knowles continued, revealing that fans can expect the remix rollout to begin “in the next 30 days.” He also shared that the rollout will include dance and urban mixes. But as his daughter Beyoncé does with her own craft, Knowles kept the details of the remixes under wraps.
“Now, we have some guest rappers on it, but the girls are on it,” said Knowles. “And then there's, you know, there's some that are dance mixes and then there's some that are just regular urban mixes. So, there's a combination. And we have so much music that hadn't been put out yet on Destiny’s Child.”
He did, however, reveal one collaborator — Missy Elliott, who produced and featured on the song “Confessions” from the group’s 1999 album The Writing’s on the Wall. Elliott also previously featured on a remix of Destiny’s Child’s 2001 hit “Bootylicious” from their album Survivor.
Elsewhere in the conversation, Knowles revealed that the title track from Survivor is his favorite in the group’s catalog.
“As a cancer survivor, that has a special meaning for me and I think it's really a lot of people with any type of illness or challenges that ‘Survivor’ has helped them get through those things,” Knowles said. “So ‘Survivor’ is very special and by the way I co-wrote it. I didn’t know at the time that I would myself be a survivor in that way.”
Destiny’s Child originally debuted with their self-titled album in 1998 with members Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett. The group faced several line-up changes over the years, until 2000, when the group officially became a trio composed of Beyoncé, Rowland, and Michelle Williams. Often nicknamed “DC3” by fans, the trio is known as the group’s classic line-up.
Destiny’s Child’s last album, Destiny Fulfilled, was released in 2004.
Diana Ross Is Bringing Her Legendary Hits Back to Las Vegas
Diana Ross is headed back to the Las Vegas Strip.The 82-year-old music icon has announced a new three-show engagement of Diana in Motion. The performances will take place at the legendary Encore Theater in Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, October 2, Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, with each show beginning at 8:00 p.m.
These additional concerts will give Ross’ adoring fans yet another chance to see her perform live as she continues touring across the country. The tickets are expected to go on sale at ticketmaster.com on Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m. PT.
Ross, whose iconic career has spanned decades, has remained one of the music industry’s most celebrated live performers. Earlier this year, her Valentine’s week performances on Feb. 12, 14 and 15 at Encore Theater were completely sold out.
As part of her return to Encore, Ross is expected to treat fans to some of her most popular hits, including “I’m Coming Out,” “Upside Down,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” She is also expected to cover Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.”
Ross achieved massive fame and success as the lead vocalist for The Supremes, followed by a solo career. Her music continues to resonate with fans all over the world today, including those within the younger generation.
Despite her age, Ross seems to show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In a 2025 interview, she provided a rare glimpse into her life today, which is focused on health, wellness, and family.
“My family is equally everything to me. I like staying busy. Because I love what I do, it keeps me grounded. I'm swimming a lot lately to stay flexible. I must get my sleep, which is important to me,” she said.
She is also all about balance.
“I do my best to eat well, but I do like Häagen-Dazs ice cream,” she admitted.
Oprah Winfrey Reveals The Story Behind Her Real Name
Oprah Winfrey is known by millions across the globe. But many may be surprised to know that it’s not her new name.
On the “Baby It’s Keke Palmer” podcast, the host noted her surprise upon discovering Winfrey’s real name is “Orpah.”
“[It’s] from the Bible. Ruth 1:14,” Winfrey said. “Nobody knew how to spell it. On my birth certificate, it’s ‘Orpah,’ and then people started calling me Oprah. … I didn’t learn until I was 20 that this isn’t really my name.”
“My name is Oprah Winfrey. Oprah, spelled O-P-R-A-H, and if you notice, it’s ‘Harpo’ spelled backwards,” Winfrey explained. “And my folks did not particularly like Harpo Marx — we did not even have a television set in our home for a number of years. Originally, I was named from the Bible by Aunt Ida, who named me from Ruth, the first chapter at the 14th verse, Orpah. But no one knew how to spell in my home, and that’s why I ended up being Oprah.”
Oprah also revealed what her favorite guilty pleasure is as the interview went on
“My favorite guilty pleasure is doing absolutely nothing,” Winfrey said on “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer.” “When the day has gone, and I say, ‘What have I accomplished? Not one damn thing.’”
Winfrey, who loves being home, shared that she is the complete opposite of her best friend Gayle King.
“I don’t know how we’ve remained friends for 50 years ’cause we’re so opposite,” Winfrey said. “And she’ll call me sometimes and say, ‘What are you doing, sitting with your thoughts?’ And I go, ‘That’s exactly what I’m doing.’”
“[I like] having a fireplace, having a dog and reading a book. And having another book after that to read, so you have a little stack,” Winfrey said. “But I know that’s not fun for most people. Gayle’s like, ‘Oh, God.’”
‘Top Chef’ Alum Eric Adjepong Ordered to See Daughter Only Under Supervision
TV chef Eric Adjepong's custody battle has taken a serious turn — and it now involves a judge's order to keep him at a distance from his own daughter. A Maryland judge ruled there was "a preponderance of the evidence to believe" Adjepong physically abused Lennox, his 7-year-old daughter with ex-wife Janelle Davis-Mack, according to court records cited in an article the Washington Post, published Wednesday, July 22. The resulting yearlong protective order, which runs through July 10, 2027, still allows Adjepong to see Lennox — but only under supervision.
Per the report, the order bars the 38-year-old chef from contacting, harassing, abusing or threatening his daughter or Davis-Mack. He's also been ordered to complete parenting classes and reunification therapy with Lennox. However, Adjepong has maintained he did nothing wrong, stating in court records that he parents his daughter "appropriately, safely and in an age-appropriate manner."
In a lengthy Instagram post on July 22, he wrote, "The past several weeks have been among the most difficult of my life," explaining he'd stayed quiet "not because I lacked a response, but because I believe integrity is measured by how you conduct yourself when your character is being questioned."
He continued, "Others can choose rhetoric. I will choose truth. Others can seek public opinion. I will continue to place my faith in God, honor the Court, and let my character speak for itself, as it always has throughout my life," adding, "My faith has taught me that truth does not need to be loud to endure. As a father, my responsibility has never changed. As a man, neither have my values."
Adjepong said he was sharing the post "not to fuel public debate, but to ensure that facts exist alongside speculation," and insisted, "My foremost priority will always be my daughter. I dearly love her, and as her first line of defense, I am here to encourage and protect her, and would never weaponize or abuse her, full stop. I will continue to protect her privacy, innocence and respect the legal process, and trust that truth, my character and time reveal what headlines cannot."
In the social media post, the Wildcard Kitchen host noted that the allegations "arose in the context of a long-running divorce and custody proceeding, which finally concluded on June 2, 2026," and that the protective order "followed careful reviews by law enforcement and the District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency." He added that the Metropolitan Police Department "closed its investigation without filing charges" and that the agency "concluded its investigation with an 'unfounded' disposition, which its report defines as not true."
Davis-Mack addressed the ruling in her own Instagram statement on July 17: "My daughter has watched me rebuild our life focused on our safety after I divorced her father four years ago. I've also taught her about body autonomy, consent, boundaries, and to tell the trusted adults around her when she feels unsafe. My daughter was just granted a protective order against her father because she was brave enough to speak up against who should have been one of the most trusted adults in her life. Unfortunately for him – I'll never stop believing her, protecting her, or reminding her that her voice matters. We've been quiet long enough."
According to the Washington Post, her attorney, Todd K. Mohink said, "The court did the right thing to protect the best interests of the child."
Per the outlet, court records show Davis-Mack filed the petition on May 1 after a nurse examining Lennox filed a report with the D.C. Child and Family Services Agency. The case involved an investigation by Washington D.C. Police. A police spokesperson told the outlet the department's Youth Investigations Branch reviewed allegations of "sexual abuse" that same day and, finding no probable cause, referred the matter back to CFSA.
According to the article, Adjepong and Davis-Mack married in May 2017 and welcomed Lennox the following year. They split in October 2021, and finalized the divorce in August 2022. In January 2025, Adjepong was accused of contacting Davis-Mack in violation of her existing protective order, the same month he filed a motion claiming she was keeping him from seeing Lennox — an accusation she denied.
Davis-Mack later sought to modify their custody agreement after Adjepong was accused of driving 116 mph in a 55 mph zone in November 2024; he was charged with speeding, reckless driving and driving while impaired by drugs and alcohol, though all charges were ultimately dropped, per the report.
R&B Singer Nivea Reveals her Leukemia Diagnosis
R&B singer Nivea revealed she was diagnosed with leukemia, a type of blood cancer that attacks blood-forming tissues, such as the bone marrow.
Nivea, 44, shared her diagnosis on an episode of “Cadillac Chronicles” podcast on July 21. The mom-of-4 said she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, and she is “very grateful” for life.
“Well, first of all, I was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, and I’m so grateful to God. I’ve been going through treatment, and everything is going great so far. And I expect it to continue. Amen, amen, amen,” she said.
“It helped me put a lot of things in perspective, and I live in gratitude.”
Nivea attends “The Encore” Watch Party on June 09, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
“It’s so cliche to say you don’t know the time nor the hour, but it’s true and it just helped me put a lot of things in perspective, and I live in gratitude, like, religiously, and I’m just grateful for everything,” she continued.
“I’m doing things I wanna do,” she told host Brian Freeman. “I’m definitely back into my music, and I’m going to school for audio engineering. I’ve always wanted to learn how to engineer, and mixing engineering in particular.”
Nivea said her cancer diagnosis hasn’t slowed her down. [I’m] “loving on my children, and just being grateful and taking every opportunity that comes my way.”
The Grammy-nominated singer was married to music producer/artist The-Dream from 2004 until 2008. They share three children, a daughter, Navy, and twin sons named London and Christian. She also has a son, Neal, by rapper Lil Wayne.
Nivea is best known for her hits “Don’t Mess with My Man,” “Okay,” “Complicated” and “Laundromat.”
Chadwick Boseman’s Brothers Petition Court to Remove His Widow as Administrator of the Late Actor’s Estate
Chadwick Boseman died in August 2020 after a private, four-year battle with colon cancer
Chadwick Boseman’s brothers allege his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, has not properly distributed his estate six years after his death
The petition claims Ledward has withheld assets, including royalties, residuals, and insurance policies meant for Boseman’s parents
Kevin and Derrick Boseman request that a forensic accountant be appointed as estate administrator
Chadwick Boseman‘s brothers are petitioning a Los Angeles court to remove his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, as administrator of his estate.
In documents obtained by PEOPLE, Kevin and Derrick Boseman allege that Ledward (also known as Simone Ledward-Boseman) has not properly distributed Chadwick’s remaining estate assets in the six years since his death—and the brothers are requesting that she therefore be removed as estate administrator.
“She [Ledward] continues to exercise complete control over his estate without input from Leroy and Carolyn,” according to the petition filed by Kevin and Derrick, which references their parents, Leroy and Carolyn, who are supposedly entitled to 25% of Chadwick’s estate.
According to the petition, Ledward is entitled to 50% because Chadwick died without a will approximately six days after they wed in 2020.
Attorneys for Derrick and Kevin and Ledward did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Simone Ledward and Chadwick Boseman attend the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Though a court, per the filing, allegedly issued a “Final Order” in 2022 directing Ledward to distribute estate assets, including a $40,000 Life Long-Term Care Policy to mom Carolyn, Kevin and Derrick claim in the petition that Ledward “continues to exert unilateral control over Decedent’s estate, denying Decedent’s family long overdue closure or participation in decision-making regarding matters affecting Leroy and Carolyn’s interests in Decedent’s estate.”
Kevin and Derrick also allege in the filing that Chadwick’s estate includes additional assets beyond the previously outlined bank accounts and care policy, such as “royalties and residuals, image and intellectual property rights, real property, a previously undisclosed bank account at CNB, and other personal property.”
They say Ledward’s “lack of transparency creates the appearance that she is concealing assets from Decedent’s family and from the Court.”
According to the petition, Ledward never distributed the Long-Term Care Policy to Carolyn and one of Chadwick’s bank accounts and his IRA remain “inexplicably open” though the contents are unclear to Derrick and Kevin.
Additionally, “numerous residual payments from SAG-AFTRA dating between 2020 and the present” are allegedly unaccounted for, unclaimed property belonging to Chadwick was, per the filing, never “marshalled, accounted for, or distributed.” Derrick and Kevin also claim Ledward “failed to distribute Decedent’s image and intellectual property rights by exerting unilateral control” so that she “continues to profit from Decedent’s fame.”
Plus, the filing claims that Ledward has “blocked” Chadwick’s family from “pursuing lucrative business opportunities that might benefit Decedent’s elderly parents.”
Derrick and Kevin ask the court to appoint Jason Rubin, a private professional fiduciary and forensic accountant, as administrator of Chadwick’s estate in place of Ledward.
Chadwick died in August 2020 at 43 after a private four-year battle with colon cancer.
"Nicolandria" fans are in pieces after Nic and Olandria reportedly split: "What's gonna happen to the world now?"
A source told People that distance and busy schedules contributed to the breakup, though the pair remain close friends.
The couple finished in second place on "Love Island USA" Season 7 behind Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, who also later announced their split.
Fans flooded X with reactions as more Season 7 couples confirm they are no longer together.
"Nicolandria" has apparently come to an end. On Wednesday (July 22), People reported that Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe have broken up just over a year after viewers were introduced to the bombshells on Season 7 of “Love Island USA.”
“The distance between them and their busy schedules made it challenging to maintain their connection,” a source close to the pair told the publication. “They still remain close friends. They share a deep love and respect for each other and will always support one another whenever possible.”
Carthen and Vansteenberghe may have placed second during the reality show’s most-watched season — trailing winners Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, who announced their split last year — but they were unquestionably one of social media’s favorite couples, especially after they left the villa.
How fans reacted to Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe’s reported breakup
Taking to X, one user wrote, “What’s gonna happen to the world now that Nic and Olandria ‘broke up’?” alongside a GIF of Tokyo Toni crying. Another person said, “Well, I don’t stan them [because] they’re a couple; I stan them because they’re two incredible people, so Nic and Olandria, I’ll be here regardless!”
As someone else pointed out, Carthen “built her brand outside of her couple with Nic,” so the breakup likely won’t slow down the steady stream of partnerships and opportunities she already has lined up. “Nicolandria was cool and all. They definitely changed the trajectory of ‘Love Island,’ but it was always OLANDRIA for me and always will be,” they added. Keep scrolling for more reactions.
Unfortunately, if the news turns out to be true, that would leave us with only two couples from Season 7 of “Love Island USA.” Taylor Williams and Clarke Carraway appear to still be on good terms, while Iris Kendall and TJ Palma made it clear during an April interview with Cosmopolitan that they’re “in this for the long haul.”
It certainly wouldn’t be the first time a “Love Island USA” breakup caught us off guard. In December, Chelley Bissainthe and Ace Greene — who appeared on REVOLT’s list of celebrity breakups that left us a little heartbroken — decided to bring that chapter of their relationship to a close.
Whatever happens next, we’re wishing both Carthen and Vansteenberghe nothing but the best.
#RIPBlackIce, Def Poetry Jam Breakout Star, Has Died
Black Ice, the Philadelphia poet whose thunderous delivery helped take spoken word from underground stages to HBO and Broadway, has died. Born Lamar Manson, the Def Poetry Jam standout became one of the most powerful voices in performance poetry, delivering sharp examinations of race, history, identity, and survival. His cause of death has not yet been made public.
According to AllHipHop, Russell Simmons, Jill Scott, Toni Blackman, Jessica Care Moore, and others paid tribute as news of his death spread. Scott, who shared a 30-year friendship with Black Ice, wrote, “Rest beautifully WORDSMITH. We got to have 30 years as REAL FRIENDS with REAL pens.”
Blackman called him “one of the dopest to ever bless a stage,” remembering his creativity, quiet strength, and “unmistakable Philly cool.”
Black Ice didn’t simply appear on Def Poetry Jam—he became one of the faces of the movement. After performing across five consecutive seasons of the HBO series, he brought that same force to the Tony Award-winning Def Poetry on Broadway.
BLACK ICE!!!! Rest beautifully WORDSMITH. We got to have 30 years as REAL FRIENDS with REAL pens. Baraka to my Giovanni. THAT, was a GUDT time💯%. So much love to his beautiful children & grands. My deepest condolences to his family and fans. 💔💔💔💔💔
He also became the first poet signed to Def Jam Records, breaking new ground at a moment when spoken word was proving it could command the same attention as rap.
“Black Ice wasn’t discovered—he discovered himself,” Simmons said in an Instagram tribute. “He bridged the gap between Hip-Hop and poetry.”
Simmons recalled being knocked out by Black Ice’s first performance and credited him with helping open the door for 12 years of poetry programming. “He checked out way too soon,” Simmons added. “He was so beautiful, so special.”
Black Ice carried that power into the studio with his 2006 debut album, The Death of Willie Lynch. Released through Koch Records and produced by Eric “Booty” Greene, the project featured Musiq Soulchild, Natalie Stewart of Floetry, Chinahblac, and others, with DJ Jazzy Jeff serving as an executive producer.
Its title referenced the so-called Willie Lynch letter, a widely circulated text about controlling enslaved Black people through division that historians have since exposed as a modern hoax.
Black Ice also collaborated with major artists, appeared on prominent Hip-Hop projects, and shared stages with performers including The Roots and Mary J. Blige.
His final chapters included passing that knowledge forward. As an educator, Black Ice gave younger writers a place to confront what they were carrying. “My class, they are relieved to have a space to get off what they need to get off,” he told industry veteran Rob Love.
Lizzo was photographed by Robin Harper in Miami for the cover of the July 2026 digital SI Swimsuit Issue. She posed for her photo shoot at a private mansion in South Florida and onboard a Residence Yacht Club charter
Hair: Kim Kimble for The Only Agency
Makeup: Alexx Mayo using Dreamlabs
Stylst: Kristen Ritchie
Photographer: Robin Harper
#RHOA: Ariana Biermann Reveals She’s Cut Off Contact With Kroy Amid Divorce Drama
We got the "Next Gen NYC" star leaving NBC Studios in New York City Wednesday, where she told us she and Kroy are no longer speaking. Ariana says watching her parents' legal battle play out has been heartbreaking, calling the latest court filings and motions "insane."
When asked if Kroy will attend sister Brielle Biermann's wedding, Ariana says that's up to Brielle. She says she and her sister tried for a long time to have a relationship with Kroy outside the divorce drama, but it ultimately just wasn't working.
Ariana also makes it clear she's not here to bash their mom, telling us Kim is doing well and has stayed strong for her kids.
The interview comes a week after Brielle told TMZ she doesn't know if Kroy will even attend her wedding because she hasn't heard from him in a while. As we first reported, Kroy was recently awarded temporary primary physical custody of the couple's four minor children amid the ongoing divorce battle.
#MusicNews: Mariah Carey Releases 30th Anniversary Edition Of Her “Daydream” Album Including Previously Unreleased Tracks
Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings have officially launched the 30th-anniversary celebration of Mariah Carey’s monumental 1995 album, Daydream. The newly expanded Daydream: 30th Anniversary Edition is available digitally starting today, offering fans a wealth of unreleased material, rare demos, and archival live performances.
The digital anniversary release features a robust collection of bonus content, including fan favorites, classic remixes, and a brand-new Eric Kupper remix of “Underneath the Stars.”
Notably, the project opens the vault to Carey’s creative process, publicly releasing rare writing demos for the first time. These include excerpts from original songwriting sessions for “Melt Away” (co-produced and co-written with Babyface) and “I Am Free” (co-produced and co-written with Walter Afanasieff).
Physical editions of the anniversary collection are slated for release on October 16 and are currently available for pre-order.
The 3LP Vinyl Set: Includes Carey’s complete Live at Madison Square Garden 1995 concert performance for the first time, alongside the vinyl debut of several never-before-released tracks.
The 2CD & Deluxe Digital: Features previously unreleased live renditions of “Always Be My Baby” and “Open Arms,” recorded during her Daydream tour stop in Rotterdam on June 17, 1996.
In addition to the standard physical releases, a limited-edition baby pink 1LP vinyl variant of the album will be available exclusively through Amazon. Amazon Music has also released an exclusive Track-by-Track audio feature of the original album.
Complementing the music releases, Carey is set to debut a never-before-seen “Making of Fantasy” featurette. The intimate, behind-the-scenes video captures the creation of the music video for the iconic single, which Carey notably directed herself. The rare footage will premiere on her official YouTube channel on July 20 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Originally released on October 3, 1995, Daydream remains one of the most commercially and critically successful albums in pop history. During its original chart run, the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and produced a string of record-breaking, global hits.
“Fantasy” made history as the first song by a female artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its follow-up, the Boyz II Men collaboration “One Sweet Day,” also debuted at No. 1 and held the top spot for a then-record-breaking 16 consecutive weeks. “Always Be My Baby” served as the album’s third chart-topper.
With over 27 million copies sold worldwide, Daydream holds an 11x Multi-Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). To mark the 30th anniversary, the RIAA has also issued updated certifications for two of the album’s defining singles: “Fantasy” is now certified 8x Multi-Platinum, and “Always Be My Baby” has reached 7x Multi-Platinum.
#HipHopNews: Drake Seemingly Throws More Shots At ASAP Rocky During NOCTA Manor Party
From the moment ICEMAN dropped, fans pointed at several lines on “Burning Bridges” that appeared to be aimed at the Harlem rapper. While the song played at the party, Drake made a gesture toward his cheek during the line, “Look in the mirror, see what talking gets you.”
The moment sent social media into detective mode, with many fans speculating that the gesture was a reference to the scar on Rocky’s cheek. While Drake has never confirmed who the lyric is about, people believe the timing and gesture speak for themselves.
Fans are speculating that Drake took shots at A$AP Rocky by seemingly mocking the scar on his face, as he appears to make a cutting motion at his cheek while listening to "Burning Bridges" at the NOCTA Manor Party.
It’s also not the only line that has fans connecting the dots. On the record, Drake seemingly references Rihanna while taking aim at Rocky, rapping:
“Your baby mama ain’t even post the single, dam, where she at?”
This wouldn’t be the first time Drake has mentioned Rocky on wax. Even in the middle of his beef with Kendrick Lamar, the OVO rapper found time to throw a few jabs at the A$AP Mob member on “Family Matters.”
“Rakim [A$AP Rocky] talking sh*t again, gassed cause you hit my BM first, n*gga do the math who I was hittin’ then.”
He followed that up by questioning Rocky’s relevance as a rapper, adding:
“I ain’t even know you rap still because they only talking about your fit again.”
At this point, it doesn’t look like Drake is ready to let this one go anytime soon.
BREAKING! LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement.
“I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time,” James said.
A four-time NBA champion, James wrote he was “done” when his 23rd NBA season ended and that it was his last with the Los Angeles Lakers.
“I was pretty sure I played my last game. I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and deicide if I still love this game,” James wrote. “I still truly love this game, and I have more to give.”
The 41-year-old James is set to sign a modest $8-million, two-year contract with the Sixers, according to ESPN. He made nearly $53 million last season.
“I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family,” James wrote. “What am I really playing for at this point? I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning.”
Much as James did for Cleveland when he ended a 56-year championship drought for the city by leading the Cavaliers to the title in 2016, he can snap a lengthy title drought for the Sixers.
The Sixers went 45-37 last season and were swept in the second round by the NBA champion New York Knicks.
James joins a 76ers team that has not won an NBA championship since 1983 and has not advanced out of the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs since 2001. The 76ers should boast one of the top starting fives in the NBA with fellow All-Stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, a five-time All-Star and the league’s fourth-leading scorer this past season acquired in a stunning offseason deal with the Celtics.
Turned out, new 76ers team president Mike Gansey was just getting started with his summer of surprises.
No move, of course, hits like James’ arrival.
He won his four NBA championships in stops with Cleveland, Miami and the Los Angeles Lakers. James left the Lakers after an eight-season run highlighted by the 2020 NBA title.
James is the NBA’s oldest active player at 41 and the only player in league history to have a career spanning 23 seasons; this coming season will be his 24th. Speculation has been rampant for more than two months about his future, officially starting in May when the Lakers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs.
James’ resume is beyond compare in NBA history. He’s a 22-time All-Star, a 21-time All-NBA selection, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a four-time NBA Finals MVP, a three-time All-Star Game MVP, and was a member of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team.
He’s also coming off a season where he averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game. For his career, he’s averaged 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists in more than 1,600 games.
James started his career in Cleveland in 2003 and spent seven seasons with the Cavaliers before heading to Miami for four seasons — where he won his first two NBA titles. He then returned to Cleveland for four more seasons, including that title run in 2016, and left in 2018 for the Lakers.
Cleveland and Miami were believed to be on James’ radar again as he weighed this decision.
“Thank you LA. Miami I’ll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always home!” James wrote.
“I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time,” James said.
A four-time NBA champion, James wrote he was “done” when his 23rd NBA season ended and that it was his last with the Los Angeles Lakers.
“I was pretty sure I played my last game. I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and deicide if I still love this game,” James wrote. “I still truly love this game, and I have more to give.”
The 41-year-old James is set to sign a modest $8-million, two-year contract with the Sixers, according to ESPN. He made nearly $53 million last season.
“I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family,” James wrote. “What am I really playing for at this point? I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning.”
Much as James did for Cleveland when he ended a 56-year championship drought for the city by leading the Cavaliers to the title in 2016, he can snap a lengthy title drought for the Sixers.
The Sixers went 45-37 last season and were swept in the second round by the NBA champion New York Knicks.
James joins a 76ers team that has not won an NBA championship since 1983 and has not advanced out of the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs since 2001. The 76ers should boast one of the top starting fives in the NBA with fellow All-Stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, a five-time All-Star and the league’s fourth-leading scorer this past season acquired in a stunning offseason deal with the Celtics.
Turned out, new 76ers team president Mike Gansey was just getting started with his summer of surprises.
No move, of course, hits like James’ arrival.
He won his four NBA championships in stops with Cleveland, Miami and the Los Angeles Lakers. James left the Lakers after an eight-season run highlighted by the 2020 NBA title.
James is the NBA’s oldest active player at 41 and the only player in league history to have a career spanning 23 seasons; this coming season will be his 24th. Speculation has been rampant for more than two months about his future, officially starting in May when the Lakers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs.
James’ resume is beyond compare in NBA history. He’s a 22-time All-Star, a 21-time All-NBA selection, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a four-time NBA Finals MVP, a three-time All-Star Game MVP, and was a member of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team.
He’s also coming off a season where he averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game. For his career, he’s averaged 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists in more than 1,600 games.
James started his career in Cleveland in 2003 and spent seven seasons with the Cavaliers before heading to Miami for four seasons — where he won his first two NBA titles. He then returned to Cleveland for four more seasons, including that title run in 2016, and left in 2018 for the Lakers.
Cleveland and Miami were believed to be on James’ radar again as he weighed this decision.
“Thank you LA. Miami I’ll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always home!” James wrote.
For the next two seasons, James’ professional home is in Philadelphia.
Wendy Williams’ Guardian Settles Lawsuit Against A&E Over Controversial Doc
Wendy Williams’ guardian has settled with A&E Television Networks over the documentary about the former talk show host, TMZ reports. According to court documents, Sabrina Morrissey, Williams’ guardian, and A&E “said they resolved all issues, and the lawsuit was being dropped.”
Both parties filed a joint settlement agreement, bringing a close to the contentious dispute surrounding the controversial project.
In the initial lawsuit, Sabrina sought monetary damages and tried to block the documentary’s release—a request that was ultimately denied. She argued that Wendy was dealing with severe health issues that left her completely incapacitated.
Although courts allowed the broadcast to proceed on First Amendment grounds, Morrissey expanded the suit into a multi-million dollar complaint alleging exploitation. Also, a lack of valid contracts and unauthorized profit off an incapacitated individual.
Where Is Wendy Williams? is a four-part Lifetime docuseries that aired in February 2024. Originally envisioned as a chronicle of the iconic daytime talk show host’s intended comeback following the 2022 cancellation of The Wendy Williams Show. Filmed between late 2022 and spring 2023, the production pivoted drastically as camera crews captured Williams struggling with severe memory lapses, erratic behavior, and physical frailty inside her New York apartment. Rather than documenting a triumphant return to television, the series laid bare her profound health struggles and deep-seated issues with alcohol addiction.
Williams skyrocketed to superstardom with The Wendy Williams Show, a groundbreaking, nationally syndicated daytime talk show that ran for 13 seasons from July 2008 through June 2022. Originally launching as a four-city summer trial on Fox-owned stations, the show quickly exploded in popularity due to Williams’ unfiltered persona, sharp humor, and shock-jock radio background.
Throughout its 13-year run, the show earned multiple Daytime Emmy nominations and became a cultural touchstone. However, the later seasons were increasingly defined by Williams’ personal and health struggles, including complications from Graves’ disease, lymphedema, and severe fatigue. After a series of extended leaves of absence and a roster of guest hosts filling in during the 2021–2022 season, the production company officially brought the series to a close in June 2022.
Williams is currently living in an assisted-living facility.
Mathew Knowles Says Unreleased Destiny’s Child Remixes Are on the Way
During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio on Wednesday, July 22, Matthew Knowles — who is the father of Destiny’s Child lead vocalist Beyoncé – revealed to hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real that a collection of Destiny’s Child remixes is on the way.
“What we're doing now is we're about to market a bunch of new remixes,” said Knowles. “Some you've never heard before from Destiny’s Child.”
Knowles continued, revealing that fans can expect the remix rollout to begin “in the next 30 days.” He also shared that the rollout will include dance and urban mixes. But as his daughter Beyoncé does with her own craft, Knowles kept the details of the remixes under wraps.
“Now, we have some guest rappers on it, but the girls are on it,” said Knowles. “And then there's, you know, there's some that are dance mixes and then there's some that are just regular urban mixes. So, there's a combination. And we have so much music that hadn't been put out yet on Destiny’s Child.”
He did, however, reveal one collaborator — Missy Elliott, who produced and featured on the song “Confessions” from the group’s 1999 album The Writing’s on the Wall. Elliott also previously featured on a remix of Destiny’s Child’s 2001 hit “Bootylicious” from their album Survivor.
Elsewhere in the conversation, Knowles revealed that the title track from Survivor is his favorite in the group’s catalog.
“As a cancer survivor, that has a special meaning for me and I think it's really a lot of people with any type of illness or challenges that ‘Survivor’ has helped them get through those things,” Knowles said. “So ‘Survivor’ is very special and by the way I co-wrote it. I didn’t know at the time that I would myself be a survivor in that way.”
Destiny’s Child originally debuted with their self-titled album in 1998 with members Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett. The group faced several line-up changes over the years, until 2000, when the group officially became a trio composed of Beyoncé, Rowland, and Michelle Williams. Often nicknamed “DC3” by fans, the trio is known as the group’s classic line-up.
Destiny’s Child’s last album, Destiny Fulfilled, was released in 2004.
Diana Ross Is Bringing Her Legendary Hits Back to Las Vegas
Diana Ross is headed back to the Las Vegas Strip.The 82-year-old music icon has announced a new three-show engagement of Diana in Motion. The performances will take place at the legendary Encore Theater in Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, October 2, Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, with each show beginning at 8:00 p.m.
These additional concerts will give Ross’ adoring fans yet another chance to see her perform live as she continues touring across the country. The tickets are expected to go on sale at ticketmaster.com on Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m. PT.
Ross, whose iconic career has spanned decades, has remained one of the music industry’s most celebrated live performers. Earlier this year, her Valentine’s week performances on Feb. 12, 14 and 15 at Encore Theater were completely sold out.
As part of her return to Encore, Ross is expected to treat fans to some of her most popular hits, including “I’m Coming Out,” “Upside Down,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” She is also expected to cover Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.”
Ross achieved massive fame and success as the lead vocalist for The Supremes, followed by a solo career. Her music continues to resonate with fans all over the world today, including those within the younger generation.
Despite her age, Ross seems to show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In a 2025 interview, she provided a rare glimpse into her life today, which is focused on health, wellness, and family.
“My family is equally everything to me. I like staying busy. Because I love what I do, it keeps me grounded. I'm swimming a lot lately to stay flexible. I must get my sleep, which is important to me,” she said.
She is also all about balance.
“I do my best to eat well, but I do like Häagen-Dazs ice cream,” she admitted.
Oprah Winfrey Reveals The Story Behind Her Real Name
On the “Baby It’s Keke Palmer” podcast, the host noted her surprise upon discovering Winfrey’s real name is “Orpah.”
“[It’s] from the Bible. Ruth 1:14,” Winfrey said. “Nobody knew how to spell it. On my birth certificate, it’s ‘Orpah,’ and then people started calling me Oprah. … I didn’t learn until I was 20 that this isn’t really my name.”
“My name is Oprah Winfrey. Oprah, spelled O-P-R-A-H, and if you notice, it’s ‘Harpo’ spelled backwards,” Winfrey explained. “And my folks did not particularly like Harpo Marx — we did not even have a television set in our home for a number of years. Originally, I was named from the Bible by Aunt Ida, who named me from Ruth, the first chapter at the 14th verse, Orpah. But no one knew how to spell in my home, and that’s why I ended up being Oprah.”
Oprah also revealed what her favorite guilty pleasure is as the interview went on
“My favorite guilty pleasure is doing absolutely nothing,” Winfrey said on “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer.” “When the day has gone, and I say, ‘What have I accomplished? Not one damn thing.’”
Winfrey, who loves being home, shared that she is the complete opposite of her best friend Gayle King.
“I don’t know how we’ve remained friends for 50 years ’cause we’re so opposite,” Winfrey said. “And she’ll call me sometimes and say, ‘What are you doing, sitting with your thoughts?’ And I go, ‘That’s exactly what I’m doing.’”
“[I like] having a fireplace, having a dog and reading a book. And having another book after that to read, so you have a little stack,” Winfrey said. “But I know that’s not fun for most people. Gayle’s like, ‘Oh, God.’”
‘Top Chef’ Alum Eric Adjepong Ordered to See Daughter Only Under Supervision
TV chef Eric Adjepong's custody battle has taken a serious turn — and it now involves a judge's order to keep him at a distance from his own daughter. A Maryland judge ruled there was "a preponderance of the evidence to believe" Adjepong physically abused Lennox, his 7-year-old daughter with ex-wife Janelle Davis-Mack, according to court records cited in an article the Washington Post, published Wednesday, July 22. The resulting yearlong protective order, which runs through July 10, 2027, still allows Adjepong to see Lennox — but only under supervision.
Per the report, the order bars the 38-year-old chef from contacting, harassing, abusing or threatening his daughter or Davis-Mack. He's also been ordered to complete parenting classes and reunification therapy with Lennox. However, Adjepong has maintained he did nothing wrong, stating in court records that he parents his daughter "appropriately, safely and in an age-appropriate manner."
In a lengthy Instagram post on July 22, he wrote, "The past several weeks have been among the most difficult of my life," explaining he'd stayed quiet "not because I lacked a response, but because I believe integrity is measured by how you conduct yourself when your character is being questioned."
He continued, "Others can choose rhetoric. I will choose truth. Others can seek public opinion. I will continue to place my faith in God, honor the Court, and let my character speak for itself, as it always has throughout my life," adding, "My faith has taught me that truth does not need to be loud to endure. As a father, my responsibility has never changed. As a man, neither have my values."
Adjepong said he was sharing the post "not to fuel public debate, but to ensure that facts exist alongside speculation," and insisted, "My foremost priority will always be my daughter. I dearly love her, and as her first line of defense, I am here to encourage and protect her, and would never weaponize or abuse her, full stop. I will continue to protect her privacy, innocence and respect the legal process, and trust that truth, my character and time reveal what headlines cannot."
In the social media post, the Wildcard Kitchen host noted that the allegations "arose in the context of a long-running divorce and custody proceeding, which finally concluded on June 2, 2026," and that the protective order "followed careful reviews by law enforcement and the District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency." He added that the Metropolitan Police Department "closed its investigation without filing charges" and that the agency "concluded its investigation with an 'unfounded' disposition, which its report defines as not true."
Davis-Mack addressed the ruling in her own Instagram statement on July 17: "My daughter has watched me rebuild our life focused on our safety after I divorced her father four years ago. I've also taught her about body autonomy, consent, boundaries, and to tell the trusted adults around her when she feels unsafe. My daughter was just granted a protective order against her father because she was brave enough to speak up against who should have been one of the most trusted adults in her life. Unfortunately for him – I'll never stop believing her, protecting her, or reminding her that her voice matters. We've been quiet long enough."
According to the Washington Post, her attorney, Todd K. Mohink said, "The court did the right thing to protect the best interests of the child."
Per the outlet, court records show Davis-Mack filed the petition on May 1 after a nurse examining Lennox filed a report with the D.C. Child and Family Services Agency. The case involved an investigation by Washington D.C. Police. A police spokesperson told the outlet the department's Youth Investigations Branch reviewed allegations of "sexual abuse" that same day and, finding no probable cause, referred the matter back to CFSA.
According to the article, Adjepong and Davis-Mack married in May 2017 and welcomed Lennox the following year. They split in October 2021, and finalized the divorce in August 2022. In January 2025, Adjepong was accused of contacting Davis-Mack in violation of her existing protective order, the same month he filed a motion claiming she was keeping him from seeing Lennox — an accusation she denied.
Davis-Mack later sought to modify their custody agreement after Adjepong was accused of driving 116 mph in a 55 mph zone in November 2024; he was charged with speeding, reckless driving and driving while impaired by drugs and alcohol, though all charges were ultimately dropped, per the report.
R&B Singer Nivea Reveals her Leukemia Diagnosis
Nivea, 44, shared her diagnosis on an episode of “Cadillac Chronicles” podcast on July 21. The mom-of-4 said she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, and she is “very grateful” for life.
“Well, first of all, I was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, and I’m so grateful to God. I’ve been going through treatment, and everything is going great so far. And I expect it to continue. Amen, amen, amen,” she said.
“It helped me put a lot of things in perspective, and I live in gratitude.”
Nivea attends “The Encore” Watch Party on June 09, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
“It’s so cliche to say you don’t know the time nor the hour, but it’s true and it just helped me put a lot of things in perspective, and I live in gratitude, like, religiously, and I’m just grateful for everything,” she continued.
“I’m doing things I wanna do,” she told host Brian Freeman. “I’m definitely back into my music, and I’m going to school for audio engineering. I’ve always wanted to learn how to engineer, and mixing engineering in particular.”
Nivea said her cancer diagnosis hasn’t slowed her down. [I’m] “loving on my children, and just being grateful and taking every opportunity that comes my way.”
The Grammy-nominated singer was married to music producer/artist The-Dream from 2004 until 2008. They share three children, a daughter, Navy, and twin sons named London and Christian. She also has a son, Neal, by rapper Lil Wayne.
Nivea is best known for her hits “Don’t Mess with My Man,” “Okay,” “Complicated” and “Laundromat.”
Chadwick Boseman’s Brothers Petition Court to Remove His Widow as Administrator of the Late Actor’s Estate
Chadwick Boseman died in August 2020 after a private, four-year battle with colon cancer
Chadwick Boseman’s brothers allege his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, has not properly distributed his estate six years after his death
The petition claims Ledward has withheld assets, including royalties, residuals, and insurance policies meant for Boseman’s parents
Kevin and Derrick Boseman request that a forensic accountant be appointed as estate administrator
Chadwick Boseman‘s brothers are petitioning a Los Angeles court to remove his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, as administrator of his estate.
In documents obtained by PEOPLE, Kevin and Derrick Boseman allege that Ledward (also known as Simone Ledward-Boseman) has not properly distributed Chadwick’s remaining estate assets in the six years since his death—and the brothers are requesting that she therefore be removed as estate administrator.
“She [Ledward] continues to exercise complete control over his estate without input from Leroy and Carolyn,” according to the petition filed by Kevin and Derrick, which references their parents, Leroy and Carolyn, who are supposedly entitled to 25% of Chadwick’s estate.
According to the petition, Ledward is entitled to 50% because Chadwick died without a will approximately six days after they wed in 2020.
Attorneys for Derrick and Kevin and Ledward did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Simone Ledward and Chadwick Boseman attend the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Though a court, per the filing, allegedly issued a “Final Order” in 2022 directing Ledward to distribute estate assets, including a $40,000 Life Long-Term Care Policy to mom Carolyn, Kevin and Derrick claim in the petition that Ledward “continues to exert unilateral control over Decedent’s estate, denying Decedent’s family long overdue closure or participation in decision-making regarding matters affecting Leroy and Carolyn’s interests in Decedent’s estate.”
Kevin and Derrick also allege in the filing that Chadwick’s estate includes additional assets beyond the previously outlined bank accounts and care policy, such as “royalties and residuals, image and intellectual property rights, real property, a previously undisclosed bank account at CNB, and other personal property.”
They say Ledward’s “lack of transparency creates the appearance that she is concealing assets from Decedent’s family and from the Court.”
According to the petition, Ledward never distributed the Long-Term Care Policy to Carolyn and one of Chadwick’s bank accounts and his IRA remain “inexplicably open” though the contents are unclear to Derrick and Kevin.
Additionally, “numerous residual payments from SAG-AFTRA dating between 2020 and the present” are allegedly unaccounted for, unclaimed property belonging to Chadwick was, per the filing, never “marshalled, accounted for, or distributed.” Derrick and Kevin also claim Ledward “failed to distribute Decedent’s image and intellectual property rights by exerting unilateral control” so that she “continues to profit from Decedent’s fame.”
Plus, the filing claims that Ledward has “blocked” Chadwick’s family from “pursuing lucrative business opportunities that might benefit Decedent’s elderly parents.”
Derrick and Kevin ask the court to appoint Jason Rubin, a private professional fiduciary and forensic accountant, as administrator of Chadwick’s estate in place of Ledward.
Chadwick died in August 2020 at 43 after a private four-year battle with colon cancer.
"Nicolandria" fans are in pieces after Nic and Olandria reportedly split: "What's gonna happen to the world now?"
The couple finished in second place on "Love Island USA" Season 7 behind Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, who also later announced their split.
Fans flooded X with reactions as more Season 7 couples confirm they are no longer together.
"Nicolandria" has apparently come to an end. On Wednesday (July 22), People reported that Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe have broken up just over a year after viewers were introduced to the bombshells on Season 7 of “Love Island USA.”
“The distance between them and their busy schedules made it challenging to maintain their connection,” a source close to the pair told the publication. “They still remain close friends. They share a deep love and respect for each other and will always support one another whenever possible.”
Carthen and Vansteenberghe may have placed second during the reality show’s most-watched season — trailing winners Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, who announced their split last year — but they were unquestionably one of social media’s favorite couples, especially after they left the villa.
How fans reacted to Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe’s reported breakup
Taking to X, one user wrote, “What’s gonna happen to the world now that Nic and Olandria ‘broke up’?” alongside a GIF of Tokyo Toni crying. Another person said, “Well, I don’t stan them [because] they’re a couple; I stan them because they’re two incredible people, so Nic and Olandria, I’ll be here regardless!”
As someone else pointed out, Carthen “built her brand outside of her couple with Nic,” so the breakup likely won’t slow down the steady stream of partnerships and opportunities she already has lined up. “Nicolandria was cool and all. They definitely changed the trajectory of ‘Love Island,’ but it was always OLANDRIA for me and always will be,” they added. Keep scrolling for more reactions.
Unfortunately, if the news turns out to be true, that would leave us with only two couples from Season 7 of “Love Island USA.” Taylor Williams and Clarke Carraway appear to still be on good terms, while Iris Kendall and TJ Palma made it clear during an April interview with Cosmopolitan that they’re “in this for the long haul.”
It certainly wouldn’t be the first time a “Love Island USA” breakup caught us off guard. In December, Chelley Bissainthe and Ace Greene — who appeared on REVOLT’s list of celebrity breakups that left us a little heartbroken — decided to bring that chapter of their relationship to a close.
Whatever happens next, we’re wishing both Carthen and Vansteenberghe nothing but the best.
#RIPBlackIce, Def Poetry Jam Breakout Star, Has Died
Black Ice, the Philadelphia poet whose thunderous delivery helped take spoken word from underground stages to HBO and Broadway, has died. Born Lamar Manson, the Def Poetry Jam standout became one of the most powerful voices in performance poetry, delivering sharp examinations of race, history, identity, and survival. His cause of death has not yet been made public.
According to AllHipHop, Russell Simmons, Jill Scott, Toni Blackman, Jessica Care Moore, and others paid tribute as news of his death spread. Scott, who shared a 30-year friendship with Black Ice, wrote, “Rest beautifully WORDSMITH. We got to have 30 years as REAL FRIENDS with REAL pens.”
Blackman called him “one of the dopest to ever bless a stage,” remembering his creativity, quiet strength, and “unmistakable Philly cool.”
Black Ice didn’t simply appear on Def Poetry Jam—he became one of the faces of the movement. After performing across five consecutive seasons of the HBO series, he brought that same force to the Tony Award-winning Def Poetry on Broadway.
BLACK ICE!!!! Rest beautifully WORDSMITH. We got to have 30 years as REAL FRIENDS with REAL pens. Baraka to my Giovanni. THAT, was a GUDT time💯%. So much love to his beautiful children & grands. My deepest condolences to his family and fans. 💔💔💔💔💔
He also became the first poet signed to Def Jam Records, breaking new ground at a moment when spoken word was proving it could command the same attention as rap.
“Black Ice wasn’t discovered—he discovered himself,” Simmons said in an Instagram tribute. “He bridged the gap between Hip-Hop and poetry.”
Simmons recalled being knocked out by Black Ice’s first performance and credited him with helping open the door for 12 years of poetry programming. “He checked out way too soon,” Simmons added. “He was so beautiful, so special.”
Black Ice carried that power into the studio with his 2006 debut album, The Death of Willie Lynch. Released through Koch Records and produced by Eric “Booty” Greene, the project featured Musiq Soulchild, Natalie Stewart of Floetry, Chinahblac, and others, with DJ Jazzy Jeff serving as an executive producer.
Its title referenced the so-called Willie Lynch letter, a widely circulated text about controlling enslaved Black people through division that historians have since exposed as a modern hoax.
Black Ice also collaborated with major artists, appeared on prominent Hip-Hop projects, and shared stages with performers including The Roots and Mary J. Blige.
His final chapters included passing that knowledge forward. As an educator, Black Ice gave younger writers a place to confront what they were carrying. “My class, they are relieved to have a space to get off what they need to get off,” he told industry veteran Rob Love.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
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Enjoy!
I heard theres honey in there
What in the Temu The Pooh ish is this!?
What in the Temu The Pooh ish is this!?
Hey it's: Michael Black
It's Michael! You can see more HERE
Enjoy!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND ALL!!!
EFREM
