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#MAGFAB: Kerry Washington is WOMEN’S HEALTH Fall Issue Cover Star!
With countless standout roles and awards under her belt, Kerry Washington knows what it means to fully embody a character. But right now, she’s focused on embodying one leading lady: herself. For Kerry, pilates is more than a workout—it’s a way of life. Featured on the Fall issue cover of WOMEN’S HEALTH, Kerry opens up about how her pilates practice has helped her heal old wounds and reconnect with herself. Plus, in an episode of the WOMEN’S HEALTH video series Strong Like, Kerry goes through a flow on the reformer machine, sharing how her workouts have changed over time and how pilates has transformed her life.
On how her relationship with her body—and her longtime Pilates instructor Erika Bloom—help her get into character:
“The way that I develop character is often through the body. I like to think about how a character walks, how they stand, what their own movement practices are. I’ve had times where Erika will read a script to help me think through the movement of the character.”
On how her pilates practice brings her back to herself when she feels at odds with her body:
“It’s not somewhere I come to judge myself and try to look different. It’s somewhere I come to know myself better and to be more at home in my body, and that’s really empowering.”
On therapy as part of her mental health regimen:
“It’s really meaningful, significant, and helpful to have a time in the week where I reflect and take accountability for what’s going on in my mind and in my life. I learn better tools to emotionally regulate and be responsive, not reactive—to show up in life as the person that I want to be.”
On how pilates helps her understand her body in a deeper way and prevents injury:
“It helps me do everything else that I do for fitness without getting hurt. I’m able to approach movement with so much more intelligence and physical awareness and proper alignment because of pilates. I feel like I can take more risks with the rest of my fitness, whether it’s rock climbing, or running, or swimming in open water. I can do so much more.”
On her mindful yet flexible approach to eating:
“My biggest trigger is when I shame myself about a food decision. The moment that I deem a food choice ‘not okay’ and start to beat myself up about it, I’m so tempted to leave my body again that it leads to more disordered eating. Which is weird because it’s the very thing that I am upset about. I have found that forgiveness and grace are two giant tools for recovery.”
On bodywork practices like lymphatic massage and facials as a source of healing:
“It’s one of the ways that I, quite honestly, love myself and make amends for some years of not being kind to myself.”
On making investments in women’s health care with an eye toward issues near and dear to her:
“I feel like women’s sexual health is so often swept under the rug….For me, a lot of the companies that I partner with are about figuring out how to bring something that I’ve had access to because I’ve been lucky, or privileged, or blessed in some way. [I want to help] figure out how to make it so that I’m not the exception, but I can share some of these tools with a wider community that I think is in need and deserving.”
On portraying a therapist in the upcoming political crime thriller Animals:
“It was fun to sit in that chair. I have found that therapists often—even though they seem to have all the answers—have very complicated lives themselves. It’s that idea of ‘Physician, heal thyself.’”
On how working with Ben Affleck, who also produces and directs Animals, ultimately persuaded her to sign on:
“If I’m going to join a project where I’m not a producer, which is very rare now, I have to have so much faith and trust in the people who are steering the ship. This was one of those situations where I knew that I would be seen and heard and that my opinion would be valued and taken into account.”
On keeping an open mind and a full heart when it comes to what’s next:
“I want to continue to be brave about my choices and challenge myself. The artists that I look up to the most are the people who kept reinventing themselves and challenging themselves—the multi-hyphenates like Barbra Streisand, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson, Rita Moreno, and Jane Fonda. Those are my lighthouses.”
On wanting to be at the top of her game, both physically and mentally:
“I need to be strong. I need to be alert. I need to be embodied. I need to be not focused on shaming myself and in a spiral of what else I should be or do. But I need to be in a place of loving myself and knowing that I have things to contribute, so that I can contribute them and not be that 19-year-old girl hiding under the covers because I ate those three boxes of pizza and two pints of ice cream, and I want to kill myself because I don’t feel like I deserve better.”
On crafting a routine that helps her find her way back to her body and herself, whenever she needs it:
“I get to get out of the shame, get out of the bed, and be in a life that is beyond my wildest dreams because of the healing work that I have done and continue to do.”
The Fall 2026 issue of Women’s Health hits newsstands nationwide in the US on October 6.
#RHOA: More Children May Be Interviewed in Case Against Ex-'RHOA' Star Kim Zolciak’s Son
The case against ex-Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak’s 15-year-old son may be moving beyond the allegations that put him under house arrest. Fulton County prosecutors have filed an emergency motion seeking court-ordered forensic interviews with additional minors as Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr. awaits arraignment on seven felony charges.
According to 11 Alive, in the September 17 filing, prosecutors said they have “a good faith basis for concern regarding additional minors who require forensic interviews related to this case.” The minors were not identified, and the motion does not state that any new charges have been filed
Prosecutors also asked to present explicit video evidence privately if the judge requires more information before approving the interviews. “To the extent the court must consider video evidence and receive a proffer by counsel related to potential victims, the state requests [the] same be done in camera or in a closed courtroom,” the motion reads.
The state further requested that the material remain under seal because it is “explicit in nature.”
The request arrives days after KJ was granted a $200,000 bond with conditions that sharply limit his contact with the outside world. He will be required to remain under 24-hour house arrest at Zolciak’s Alpharetta home, wear an electronic ankle monitor and attend school virtually.
He will be barred from using a cellphone or social media and may leave only for court or medical appointments. No one under 16—including his younger siblings—may live in or visit the home.
Those restrictions followed a bond hearing in which prosecutors discussed a separate juvenile case dating to 2023. They alleged that videos found on KJ’s phone showed sexual activity involving a young family member and claimed multiple encounters were recorded.
KJ’s attorney, Jason Sheffield, strongly disputed that description.
“The characterizations made in court regarding the prior juvenile matter involving KJ Biermann grossly misrepresent both the facts and the ultimate resolution of that case,” Sheffield said.
He characterized the matter as “inappropriate, crude behavior involving two middle-schoolers.”
The current prosecution stems from an alleged April 23 encounter with a female classmate inside a changing area at a Life Time Fitness facility in Alpharetta.
A grand jury indicted KJ on aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, false imprisonment and three counts of sexual battery against a child under 16.
His defense has said he will plead not guilty at his October arraignment.
KJ’s attorneys are also fighting to move the proceedings into juvenile court and limit public access to records involving minors. A judge declined to close the courtroom entirely but restricted media photography and video recording while ordering juvenile records and protected exhibits sealed.
Zolciak has repeatedly defended her son, calling the original allegations “reckless and deeply troubling.” The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star said KJ denied the alleged conduct, passed a voluntary polygraph and was not linked to the classmate through DNA evidence.
“We remain confident that the facts and evidence will establish the truth,” Zolciak said.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
#MusicNews: Taylor Swift to become the most awarded artist in VMAs history with inaugural Artist Director Honors
Taylor Swift is already making MTV's Video Music Awards week her own.
On Wednesday, Swift announced The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, an expanded edition of her 2025 album arriving Friday with four new songs: "Patient Zero," "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding" and "Babylon." The reveal came one day after she announced "Patient Zero" as her new single — and just days before she adds another first to her résumé at the VMAs.
Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors during Sunday's ceremony, CBS and MTV announced. The new award recognizes music artists whose work behind the camera has pushed creative boundaries and advanced visual storytelling.
For Swift, it marks the latest evolution in a VMAs journey that began nearly two decades ago, long before she was the one calling the shots behind the camera.
Swift made her first appearance at the awards show in 2008. One year later, her Best Female Video win for "You Belong With Me" became part of pop-culture history when Kanye West interrupted her acceptance speech to declare that Beyoncé had made "one of the best videos of all time." Beyoncé later invited Swift back to the stage to finish her speech after winning Video of the Year.
Since then, the VMAs have provided the backdrop for some of Swift's biggest career moments. In 2019, she opened the show with "You Need to Calm Down" and "Lover." Three years later, she announced Midnights while accepting Video of the Year for All Too Well: The Short Film.
That project also cemented her growing reputation as a filmmaker. Swift wrote and directed the nearly 15-minute film, starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien, which won Video of the Year, Best Longform Video and Best Direction at the 2022 VMAs.
Swift first took home Best Direction in 2020 for "The Man," her solo directorial debut. She followed that with wins for All Too Well: The Short Film, "Anti-Hero" and "Fortnight," bringing her total to four wins from seven nominations in the category.
Her expanding body of work behind the camera also includes "cardigan," "willow," "Bejeweled," "Lavender Haze," "Karma," "I Can See You," "The Fate of Ophelia" and "Opalite." Across those projects, Swift has become known for building cinematic worlds filled with Easter eggs, recurring characters and visual callbacks that extend the storytelling of her songs.
The new honor will also break Swift's tie with Beyoncé as the most decorated artist in VMAs history. The two entered this year with 30 Moon Person awards apiece; the Artist Director award will bring Swift's total to 31.
Whether Swift will be there to accept the honor in person remains unclear. Her husband, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs face the Miami Dolphins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday — leaving fans to wonder whether she'll spend the day in the stands in Miami or the night in the spotlight in Los Angeles.
Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on CBS. The ceremony will be simulcast on MTV and stream on Paramount+ Premium in the U.S.
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#HipHopNews: Who Really Built “Knuck If You Buck”? Things Just Got Messy
Crime Mob has a 22 year old “Knuck If You Buck” mystery on its hands after beat maker Doc Jam seemingly claimed he created the legendary record solo.
There is a confirmed history that credits Lil Jay alongside him on the track. The credits are not really the controversy.
Everybody knows “Knuck If You Buck.” 60 million views on YT alone. The 2004 anthem is one of those records that can turn an otherwise peaceful gathering into a riot. It remains one of crunk’s most recognizable songs and Crime Mob’s defining contribution to Hip-Hop.
But Doc Jam recently got the internet buzzing when he appeared to take credit for creating the whole thing. That raised eyebrows
NuFace, the ATL Hip-Hop historian, posted about the revelation and even Jermaine Dupri seemed surprised by the conversation. Initially, I thought Diamond had responded directly to Doc Jam and rejected his claims. I was wrong. I saw the vid in a haze of sleep and was not able to locate it.
I found the video again, and Diamond was actually talking against Crime Mob producer Lil Jay. She was shading him on a few things, including his opposition to gay people. More importantly, what she says confirms something already reflected in the history of the record: Lil Jay and Doc Jam both had involvement in the production. She’s not really leaning either way, but the way she said it was definitely a dig to Lil Jay. Here’s the vid:
So Diamond is not calling cap on Doc Jam…she seems to be leaning his way though.
And yet we still have a mystery.
Doc Jam appears to maintain that he essentially created the entire record. And that is considerably different from saying, “I co-produced it.”
“Yes, I @beatsbydocjam did in fact produce Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck” and the beat for “Juju On Dat Beat”. This is underground Atlanta history @nuface Shout out to Queen @diamondatl for this shout out. It did not go unnoticed. 🫡💎🫶🏼”There has long been an understanding that Doc Jam provided foundational elements of the song, while Crime Mob and Lil Jay developed what ultimately became “Knuck If You Buck.” Doc Jam’s version appears to put substantially more of the finished creation on his shoulders.
That is where the debate lives.Nobody needs to erase Doc Jam from history. His involvement is acknowledged. The question is whether Hip-Hop has understated what he actually did for more than two decades.
And if Doc Jam created substantially more than the public has been led to believe, what exactly did Lil Jay add? Conversely, if this was genuinely a collaborative production, why characterize it now as essentially one man’s creation?
That is the conversation I want to hear.
Twenty two years later, “Knuck If You Buck” can still start a fight.
Brittney Griner’s Divorce Heats Up As Estranged Wife References Massive Earnings
#MAGFAB: Kerry Washington is WOMEN’S HEALTH Fall Issue Cover Star!
“The way that I develop character is often through the body. I like to think about how a character walks, how they stand, what their own movement practices are. I’ve had times where Erika will read a script to help me think through the movement of the character.”
On how her pilates practice brings her back to herself when she feels at odds with her body:
“It’s not somewhere I come to judge myself and try to look different. It’s somewhere I come to know myself better and to be more at home in my body, and that’s really empowering.”
On therapy as part of her mental health regimen:
“It’s really meaningful, significant, and helpful to have a time in the week where I reflect and take accountability for what’s going on in my mind and in my life. I learn better tools to emotionally regulate and be responsive, not reactive—to show up in life as the person that I want to be.”
On how pilates helps her understand her body in a deeper way and prevents injury:
“It helps me do everything else that I do for fitness without getting hurt. I’m able to approach movement with so much more intelligence and physical awareness and proper alignment because of pilates. I feel like I can take more risks with the rest of my fitness, whether it’s rock climbing, or running, or swimming in open water. I can do so much more.”
On her mindful yet flexible approach to eating:
“My biggest trigger is when I shame myself about a food decision. The moment that I deem a food choice ‘not okay’ and start to beat myself up about it, I’m so tempted to leave my body again that it leads to more disordered eating. Which is weird because it’s the very thing that I am upset about. I have found that forgiveness and grace are two giant tools for recovery.”
“It’s one of the ways that I, quite honestly, love myself and make amends for some years of not being kind to myself.”
On making investments in women’s health care with an eye toward issues near and dear to her:
“I feel like women’s sexual health is so often swept under the rug….For me, a lot of the companies that I partner with are about figuring out how to bring something that I’ve had access to because I’ve been lucky, or privileged, or blessed in some way. [I want to help] figure out how to make it so that I’m not the exception, but I can share some of these tools with a wider community that I think is in need and deserving.”
On portraying a therapist in the upcoming political crime thriller Animals:
“It was fun to sit in that chair. I have found that therapists often—even though they seem to have all the answers—have very complicated lives themselves. It’s that idea of ‘Physician, heal thyself.’”
On how working with Ben Affleck, who also produces and directs Animals, ultimately persuaded her to sign on:
“If I’m going to join a project where I’m not a producer, which is very rare now, I have to have so much faith and trust in the people who are steering the ship. This was one of those situations where I knew that I would be seen and heard and that my opinion would be valued and taken into account.”
On keeping an open mind and a full heart when it comes to what’s next:
“I want to continue to be brave about my choices and challenge myself. The artists that I look up to the most are the people who kept reinventing themselves and challenging themselves—the multi-hyphenates like Barbra Streisand, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson, Rita Moreno, and Jane Fonda. Those are my lighthouses.”
On wanting to be at the top of her game, both physically and mentally:
“I need to be strong. I need to be alert. I need to be embodied. I need to be not focused on shaming myself and in a spiral of what else I should be or do. But I need to be in a place of loving myself and knowing that I have things to contribute, so that I can contribute them and not be that 19-year-old girl hiding under the covers because I ate those three boxes of pizza and two pints of ice cream, and I want to kill myself because I don’t feel like I deserve better.”
On crafting a routine that helps her find her way back to her body and herself, whenever she needs it:
“I get to get out of the shame, get out of the bed, and be in a life that is beyond my wildest dreams because of the healing work that I have done and continue to do.”
The Fall 2026 issue of Women’s Health hits newsstands nationwide in the US on October 6.
#RHOA: More Children May Be Interviewed in Case Against Ex-'RHOA' Star Kim Zolciak’s Son
According to 11 Alive, in the September 17 filing, prosecutors said they have “a good faith basis for concern regarding additional minors who require forensic interviews related to this case.” The minors were not identified, and the motion does not state that any new charges have been filed
Prosecutors also asked to present explicit video evidence privately if the judge requires more information before approving the interviews. “To the extent the court must consider video evidence and receive a proffer by counsel related to potential victims, the state requests [the] same be done in camera or in a closed courtroom,” the motion reads.
The state further requested that the material remain under seal because it is “explicit in nature.”
The request arrives days after KJ was granted a $200,000 bond with conditions that sharply limit his contact with the outside world. He will be required to remain under 24-hour house arrest at Zolciak’s Alpharetta home, wear an electronic ankle monitor and attend school virtually.
He will be barred from using a cellphone or social media and may leave only for court or medical appointments. No one under 16—including his younger siblings—may live in or visit the home.
Those restrictions followed a bond hearing in which prosecutors discussed a separate juvenile case dating to 2023. They alleged that videos found on KJ’s phone showed sexual activity involving a young family member and claimed multiple encounters were recorded.
KJ’s attorney, Jason Sheffield, strongly disputed that description.
“The characterizations made in court regarding the prior juvenile matter involving KJ Biermann grossly misrepresent both the facts and the ultimate resolution of that case,” Sheffield said.
He characterized the matter as “inappropriate, crude behavior involving two middle-schoolers.”
The current prosecution stems from an alleged April 23 encounter with a female classmate inside a changing area at a Life Time Fitness facility in Alpharetta.
A grand jury indicted KJ on aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, false imprisonment and three counts of sexual battery against a child under 16.
His defense has said he will plead not guilty at his October arraignment.
KJ’s attorneys are also fighting to move the proceedings into juvenile court and limit public access to records involving minors. A judge declined to close the courtroom entirely but restricted media photography and video recording while ordering juvenile records and protected exhibits sealed.
Zolciak has repeatedly defended her son, calling the original allegations “reckless and deeply troubling.” The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star said KJ denied the alleged conduct, passed a voluntary polygraph and was not linked to the classmate through DNA evidence.
“We remain confident that the facts and evidence will establish the truth,” Zolciak said.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
#MusicNews: Taylor Swift to become the most awarded artist in VMAs history with inaugural Artist Director Honors
Taylor Swift is already making MTV's Video Music Awards week her own.
On Wednesday, Swift announced The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, an expanded edition of her 2025 album arriving Friday with four new songs: "Patient Zero," "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding" and "Babylon." The reveal came one day after she announced "Patient Zero" as her new single — and just days before she adds another first to her résumé at the VMAs.
Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors during Sunday's ceremony, CBS and MTV announced. The new award recognizes music artists whose work behind the camera has pushed creative boundaries and advanced visual storytelling.
For Swift, it marks the latest evolution in a VMAs journey that began nearly two decades ago, long before she was the one calling the shots behind the camera.
Swift made her first appearance at the awards show in 2008. One year later, her Best Female Video win for "You Belong With Me" became part of pop-culture history when Kanye West interrupted her acceptance speech to declare that Beyoncé had made "one of the best videos of all time." Beyoncé later invited Swift back to the stage to finish her speech after winning Video of the Year.
Since then, the VMAs have provided the backdrop for some of Swift's biggest career moments. In 2019, she opened the show with "You Need to Calm Down" and "Lover." Three years later, she announced Midnights while accepting Video of the Year for All Too Well: The Short Film.
That project also cemented her growing reputation as a filmmaker. Swift wrote and directed the nearly 15-minute film, starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien, which won Video of the Year, Best Longform Video and Best Direction at the 2022 VMAs.
Swift first took home Best Direction in 2020 for "The Man," her solo directorial debut. She followed that with wins for All Too Well: The Short Film, "Anti-Hero" and "Fortnight," bringing her total to four wins from seven nominations in the category.
Her expanding body of work behind the camera also includes "cardigan," "willow," "Bejeweled," "Lavender Haze," "Karma," "I Can See You," "The Fate of Ophelia" and "Opalite." Across those projects, Swift has become known for building cinematic worlds filled with Easter eggs, recurring characters and visual callbacks that extend the storytelling of her songs.
The new honor will also break Swift's tie with Beyoncé as the most decorated artist in VMAs history. The two entered this year with 30 Moon Person awards apiece; the Artist Director award will bring Swift's total to 31.
Whether Swift will be there to accept the honor in person remains unclear. Her husband, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs face the Miami Dolphins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday — leaving fans to wonder whether she'll spend the day in the stands in Miami or the night in the spotlight in Los Angeles.
Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on CBS. The ceremony will be simulcast on MTV and stream on Paramount+ Premium in the U.S.
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#HipHopNews: Who Really Built “Knuck If You Buck”? Things Just Got Messy
There is a confirmed history that credits Lil Jay alongside him on the track. The credits are not really the controversy.
Everybody knows “Knuck If You Buck.” 60 million views on YT alone. The 2004 anthem is one of those records that can turn an otherwise peaceful gathering into a riot. It remains one of crunk’s most recognizable songs and Crime Mob’s defining contribution to Hip-Hop.
But Doc Jam recently got the internet buzzing when he appeared to take credit for creating the whole thing. That raised eyebrows
NuFace, the ATL Hip-Hop historian, posted about the revelation and even Jermaine Dupri seemed surprised by the conversation. Initially, I thought Diamond had responded directly to Doc Jam and rejected his claims. I was wrong. I saw the vid in a haze of sleep and was not able to locate it.
I found the video again, and Diamond was actually talking against Crime Mob producer Lil Jay. She was shading him on a few things, including his opposition to gay people. More importantly, what she says confirms something already reflected in the history of the record: Lil Jay and Doc Jam both had involvement in the production. She’s not really leaning either way, but the way she said it was definitely a dig to Lil Jay. Here’s the vid:
So Diamond is not calling cap on Doc Jam…she seems to be leaning his way though.
And yet we still have a mystery.
Doc Jam appears to maintain that he essentially created the entire record. And that is considerably different from saying, “I co-produced it.”
“Yes, I @beatsbydocjam did in fact produce Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck” and the beat for “Juju On Dat Beat”. This is underground Atlanta history @nuface Shout out to Queen @diamondatl for this shout out. It did not go unnoticed. 🫡💎🫶🏼”There has long been an understanding that Doc Jam provided foundational elements of the song, while Crime Mob and Lil Jay developed what ultimately became “Knuck If You Buck.” Doc Jam’s version appears to put substantially more of the finished creation on his shoulders.
That is where the debate lives.Nobody needs to erase Doc Jam from history. His involvement is acknowledged. The question is whether Hip-Hop has understated what he actually did for more than two decades.
And if Doc Jam created substantially more than the public has been led to believe, what exactly did Lil Jay add? Conversely, if this was genuinely a collaborative production, why characterize it now as essentially one man’s creation?
That is the conversation I want to hear.
Twenty two years later, “Knuck If You Buck” can still start a fight.
Brittney Griner’s Divorce Heats Up As Estranged Wife References Massive Earnings
Brittney Griner's divorce seems to be escalating, with money now at the center of the dispute.
The WNBA star and her estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, have been headed toward the end of their eight-year marriage since Brittney filed for divorce in July, citing an "irretrievably broken" relationship.
Brittney Griner has spent much of her career in the headlines, from becoming one of the WNBA's biggest stars to enduring 10 months in a Russian prison before returning to the United States in 2022. Her marriage to Cherelle stood through that turbulent period, making the latest turn in their split all the more notable.
Brittney's divorce is taking a major turn, and the latest filings are putting money and custody at the center of the split. After eight years together, her estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, is now asking the court to address several major issues as their marriage heads toward an end.
Cherelle said in her paperwork that the relationship is "irretrievably broken with no hope for reconciliation." She is also seeking joint legal custody of their child, Bash Griner, while asking the court to determine physical custody and parenting time based on the child's best interests.
Beyond the custody questions, Cherelle is also seeking financial support from the WNBA star, making the divorce about far more than simply signing off on the end of their marriage.
Money has now become one of the biggest points in the divorce battle. TMZ reported that Cherelle pointed to a "substantial disparity" in their incomes and said she is "unable to meet her reasonable financial needs on a monthly basis without continued support."
The filing also draws attention to Brittney's reported earnings from basketball. She is currently playing for the Connecticut Sun and reportedly signed a one-year contract worth more than $1 million, a figure Cherelle wants taken into account when the court considers her support request.
With financial support now part of the case, the former couple still has several major issues to resolve before the divorce can be finalized. For now, the court will have to work through the competing questions involving money, custody, and their child's future.
The present battle over funds and guardianship is a marriage that has already traversed an extraordinary chapter. Brittney and Cherelle married in 2018, and their marriage was put to the test when Brittney was arrested in Russia in 2022.
Cherelle became one of the loudest voices calling for Brittney's return home, speaking publicly and pressing the U.S. government to take action. The Blast reported that Cherelle told Good Morning America, "I just keep hearing that, you know, he has the power. She's a political pawn. So if they're holding her because they want you to do something, then I want you to do it."
The separation also had an emotional impact on both women, one of which was a missed anniversary call that left Cherelle "distraught," "hurt," and "fed up." In December 2022, after months of talks, Brittney was released as part of a prisoner swap, where Cherelle was present when the President, Joe Biden, announced the release.
Before Brittney's marriage to Cherelle, the WNBA star had already experienced a brief and turbulent first marriage. Her 2015 union with fellow basketball player Glory Johnson lasted just 28 days before Brittney filed for an annulment, making the relationship a dramatically different chapter from the eight-year marriage now coming to an end.
Brittney said she felt "pressured" into marrying Johnson and later admitted she knew their wedding "was a mistake." The former couple also made headlines after a domestic violence incident, which Brittney described as "mutual combat," adding another difficult turn to an already short-lived marriage.
Brittney's first divorce now feels particularly relevant as her marriage to Cherelle heads toward its own ending. The two relationships unfolded very differently, with Brittney and Cherelle building a life together, welcoming their son Bash and standing by each other through Brittney's nearly 10-month detention in Russia before ultimately reaching this latest crossroads.
Brittney has not simply left her experience in Russia behind. After enduring nearly 10 months in detention, the basketball star has started turning what happened to her into projects aimed at helping other people avoid similar situations.
One of those moves came with the launch of Zenjet, a travel safety startup designed to help people navigate potential legal and medical problems while abroad. As reported by The Blast, the company's message reflects a lesson drawn from Griner's own ordeal: "The rules may seem clear, but local authorities can interpret them in different ways."
The documentary has given Griner another way to tell that story, while Zenjet gives her a practical outlet for what she learned. From revisiting her detention on screen to building a business around travel safety, Brittney Griner is carrying the experience into a very different chapter of her life.
Will Brittney Griner's divorce bring another major twist before the marriage officially ends?
Destiny’s Child Singer Michelle Williams Is in College at 47: ‘Your Girl Is Back in School!’
Michelle Williams is hitting the books, and she's no longer keeping it a secret.
The former Destiny's Child member revealed in an Instagram post on Tuesday, September 22, that she has gone back to college.
"Chiiiiiiiiile, your girl is back in school!!" Williams, 47, wrote.
"I talked myself out of posting this! I didn't even tell family and friends because of the intrusive thought 'what if you don't finish?'" the singer confessed on social media.
But any doubts appeared to be behind her, as she made a promise to her followers: "I'm going to finish and I'm going to finish strong."
Williams shared that she's already a sophomore at Regent University, and she had a cheeky explanation for her choice of major. She wrote that she is "studying psychology because y'all need help! LOLOL (just kidding….kinda)[.]"
So far, the experience has been a positive one.
"My advisors and professors have been awesome!!" Williams wrote, before making a request of her fans: "Pray for my endurance and focus!"
Support for her Instagram announcement poured in from the comments section, including from former Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland.
"My Love!!! You GOT THIS!!! It goes without saying, my heart is so full!! This is YOUR TIME!" Rowland, 45, wrote.
Fans were just as thrilled, with many adding a dose of humor.
"Should've majored in Architecture because you always know how to build a bridge," one follower joked in a comment that racked up more than 4,000 likes.
Another fan teased, "Dr. Williams in the house ready to… Cater 2 U! JOKING JOKING! I love this!!"
Others pointed to her work ethic. "If you can perform on Broadway every night for over a year, you can definitely do this!" one supporter wrote, while another shared a personal connection to the school.
"My mommy finished her 2nd masters at Regent, in her 50's! I'm going back now in my late 30's. You, me, we…all got this!" the fan commented.
Williams made sure her Instagram followers knew she was paying attention, even if her coursework came first.
"I see all the comments and I wanna respond but I gotta go read!! I love you all!!" she replied, adding, "Ps: I'd love some study tips for sure!!"
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry files lawsuit against Miss Universe following severe brain injuries sustained in pageant accident
The WNBA star and her estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, have been headed toward the end of their eight-year marriage since Brittney filed for divorce in July, citing an "irretrievably broken" relationship.
Brittney Griner has spent much of her career in the headlines, from becoming one of the WNBA's biggest stars to enduring 10 months in a Russian prison before returning to the United States in 2022. Her marriage to Cherelle stood through that turbulent period, making the latest turn in their split all the more notable.
Brittney's divorce is taking a major turn, and the latest filings are putting money and custody at the center of the split. After eight years together, her estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, is now asking the court to address several major issues as their marriage heads toward an end.
Cherelle said in her paperwork that the relationship is "irretrievably broken with no hope for reconciliation." She is also seeking joint legal custody of their child, Bash Griner, while asking the court to determine physical custody and parenting time based on the child's best interests.
Beyond the custody questions, Cherelle is also seeking financial support from the WNBA star, making the divorce about far more than simply signing off on the end of their marriage.
Money has now become one of the biggest points in the divorce battle. TMZ reported that Cherelle pointed to a "substantial disparity" in their incomes and said she is "unable to meet her reasonable financial needs on a monthly basis without continued support."
The filing also draws attention to Brittney's reported earnings from basketball. She is currently playing for the Connecticut Sun and reportedly signed a one-year contract worth more than $1 million, a figure Cherelle wants taken into account when the court considers her support request.
With financial support now part of the case, the former couple still has several major issues to resolve before the divorce can be finalized. For now, the court will have to work through the competing questions involving money, custody, and their child's future.
The present battle over funds and guardianship is a marriage that has already traversed an extraordinary chapter. Brittney and Cherelle married in 2018, and their marriage was put to the test when Brittney was arrested in Russia in 2022.
Cherelle became one of the loudest voices calling for Brittney's return home, speaking publicly and pressing the U.S. government to take action. The Blast reported that Cherelle told Good Morning America, "I just keep hearing that, you know, he has the power. She's a political pawn. So if they're holding her because they want you to do something, then I want you to do it."
The separation also had an emotional impact on both women, one of which was a missed anniversary call that left Cherelle "distraught," "hurt," and "fed up." In December 2022, after months of talks, Brittney was released as part of a prisoner swap, where Cherelle was present when the President, Joe Biden, announced the release.
Before Brittney's marriage to Cherelle, the WNBA star had already experienced a brief and turbulent first marriage. Her 2015 union with fellow basketball player Glory Johnson lasted just 28 days before Brittney filed for an annulment, making the relationship a dramatically different chapter from the eight-year marriage now coming to an end.
Brittney said she felt "pressured" into marrying Johnson and later admitted she knew their wedding "was a mistake." The former couple also made headlines after a domestic violence incident, which Brittney described as "mutual combat," adding another difficult turn to an already short-lived marriage.
Brittney's first divorce now feels particularly relevant as her marriage to Cherelle heads toward its own ending. The two relationships unfolded very differently, with Brittney and Cherelle building a life together, welcoming their son Bash and standing by each other through Brittney's nearly 10-month detention in Russia before ultimately reaching this latest crossroads.
Brittney has not simply left her experience in Russia behind. After enduring nearly 10 months in detention, the basketball star has started turning what happened to her into projects aimed at helping other people avoid similar situations.
One of those moves came with the launch of Zenjet, a travel safety startup designed to help people navigate potential legal and medical problems while abroad. As reported by The Blast, the company's message reflects a lesson drawn from Griner's own ordeal: "The rules may seem clear, but local authorities can interpret them in different ways."
The documentary has given Griner another way to tell that story, while Zenjet gives her a practical outlet for what she learned. From revisiting her detention on screen to building a business around travel safety, Brittney Griner is carrying the experience into a very different chapter of her life.
Will Brittney Griner's divorce bring another major twist before the marriage officially ends?
Destiny’s Child Singer Michelle Williams Is in College at 47: ‘Your Girl Is Back in School!’
The former Destiny's Child member revealed in an Instagram post on Tuesday, September 22, that she has gone back to college.
"Chiiiiiiiiile, your girl is back in school!!" Williams, 47, wrote.
"I talked myself out of posting this! I didn't even tell family and friends because of the intrusive thought 'what if you don't finish?'" the singer confessed on social media.
But any doubts appeared to be behind her, as she made a promise to her followers: "I'm going to finish and I'm going to finish strong."
Williams shared that she's already a sophomore at Regent University, and she had a cheeky explanation for her choice of major. She wrote that she is "studying psychology because y'all need help! LOLOL (just kidding….kinda)[.]"
So far, the experience has been a positive one.
"My advisors and professors have been awesome!!" Williams wrote, before making a request of her fans: "Pray for my endurance and focus!"
Support for her Instagram announcement poured in from the comments section, including from former Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland.
"My Love!!! You GOT THIS!!! It goes without saying, my heart is so full!! This is YOUR TIME!" Rowland, 45, wrote.
Fans were just as thrilled, with many adding a dose of humor.
"Should've majored in Architecture because you always know how to build a bridge," one follower joked in a comment that racked up more than 4,000 likes.
Another fan teased, "Dr. Williams in the house ready to… Cater 2 U! JOKING JOKING! I love this!!"
Others pointed to her work ethic. "If you can perform on Broadway every night for over a year, you can definitely do this!" one supporter wrote, while another shared a personal connection to the school.
"My mommy finished her 2nd masters at Regent, in her 50's! I'm going back now in my late 30's. You, me, we…all got this!" the fan commented.
Williams made sure her Instagram followers knew she was paying attention, even if her coursework came first.
"I see all the comments and I wanna respond but I gotta go read!! I love you all!!" she replied, adding, "Ps: I'd love some study tips for sure!!"
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry files lawsuit against Miss Universe following severe brain injuries sustained in pageant accident
Nearly one year after a frightening fall from the Miss Universe stage changed the course of her life, former Miss Universe Jamaica Dr. Gabrielle Henry is taking legal action.
Henry has filed a lawsuit against the Miss Universe Organization and two related companies, JKN Legacy Inc. and Legacy Holding Group USA, alleging negligence and unsafe stage conditions contributed to the November 2025 accident that left her with serious injuries. The lawsuit was filed Monday, Sept. 21, in Delaware Superior Court, according to PEOPLE.
The complaint brings five claims, including negligence, premises liability, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
The filing marks a major development in a story that began during the 74th Miss Universe competition in Thailand and continued through months of hospitalization, rehabilitation and Henry's gradual return to public life.
Henry was representing Jamaica during the Miss Universe preliminary competition on Nov. 19, 2025, when she suffered the fall.
According to the lawsuit, Henry was following rehearsed choreography when she fell approximately five feet through what the complaint describes as an “unmarked and uncovered opening in the stage.” The opening allegedly contained lighting equipment and concrete.
The lawsuit also alleges that intense lighting directed toward Henry affected her ability to see the stage clearly as she performed her walk.
Henry claims she lost consciousness after the fall and suffered a traumatic brain injury that included an acute subarachnoid hemorrhage, frontal lobe hemorrhagic contusion and subdural hemorrhage. According to the complaint, she was hospitalized from Nov. 19 until Dec. 10, 2025.
Gabrielle Henry, 28, is a doctor and advocate who blends science with service through her work in ophthalmology and her foundation supporting the visually impaired
The seriousness of Henry's injuries had previously been acknowledged publicly. In a Dec. 8, 2025 joint statement from Henry's family and the Miss Universe Organization, the parties said she suffered “an intracranial hemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations and other significant injuries.” The statement said Henry had been admitted to intensive care in Bangkok and required constant neurological monitoring.
Gabrielle Henry Says the Fall Changed Her Medical Career
Henry's lawsuit alleges that the consequences extended beyond the pageant. A doctor and ophthalmologist, Henry was pursuing her medical career before the accident. The complaint says her injuries left her unable to resume her medical residency at the time and that she has continued to experience neurological and cognitive symptoms requiring medical care, rehabilitation and follow-up treatment.
The lawsuit also seeks damages related to alleged losses in earning capacity and professional opportunities connected with her medical career.
At the moment of the accident, Miss Jamaica was wearing a long orange gown with sparkling embellishments and a high slit.
Henry describes the accident in the complaint as the “most traumatic moment” of her life. She also alleges that the extensive attention surrounding the fall contributed to ongoing emotional distress separate from the effects of her physical injuries.
In a separate first-person account published by PEOPLE in September 2026, Henry described how dramatically the accident affected her life. “During a preliminary challenge at last year’s Miss Universe competition in Thailand, I fell into an unguarded hole,” she wrote, adding that she sustained a traumatic brain injury that “permanently altered the course of my life.”
One of the most significant allegations in the lawsuit concerns what organizers allegedly knew about conditions on the stage. Henry claims other contestants had raised concerns about the lighting and staging conditions before her accident. The lawsuit further alleges that after Henry fell, modifications were made to the stage, including the addition of bright white lighting to make the stage edge more visible.
The complaint alleges the defendants acted in “conscious disregard” of contestant safety. Those allegations have not been proven in court.
Paramedics entered the venue and, under dimmed lights, while the show had to go on with the remaining contestants, Gabrielle was taken away on a stretcher to receive specialized medical care.
Henry's complaint also discusses Miss Grand International, or MGI, which was retained as a local host and event producer. According to the lawsuit, MGI handled staging, lighting and safety work, while Henry alleges the Miss Universe Organization retained and exercised control over those areas.
The Miss Universe Organization disputed aspects of the allegations and said in a statement to PEOPLE that, as of the publication of its response, it had not been formally served with the lawsuit. “To date, the Organization has not been served with, nor has it received, any lawsuit, claim, demand letter, or subpoena from Ms. Henry or anyone acting on her behalf,” the organization said. “We are therefore not in a position to comment on claims we have not seen.”
The organization also said responsibility for producing the 74th Miss Universe competition in Thailand, including the venue, stage and on-site safety, rested with host and production entities MGI and Miss Universe Thailand under the direction of Nawat Itsaragrisil.
Miss Universe further said it stepped in to pay Henry's hospital expenses and later covered specialized treatment in Jamaica. It said it had not received a request for additional medical expenses and had offered Henry a position as a goodwill ambassador.
Questions over what caused Henry's fall emerged almost immediately after the accident. A Miss Grand International representative previously told PEOPLE that the incident occurred “primarily because she missed her blocking” and said Henry may not have been looking at the runway while walking. The representative maintained that the runway was wide and clearly marked and called Henry's accident an isolated incident
However, a December 2025 joint statement from the Miss Universe Organization and Henry's family explicitly rejected reports suggesting Henry was responsible. “Certain media reports suggesting that Dr. Henry contributed in any way to the incident are entirely inaccurate,” the statement said. It added that the organization had never blamed Henry and said suggestions to the contrary were “unfounded and do not reflect the facts.”
That earlier statement is now referenced in Henry's lawsuit.
Henry largely remained out of the public eye during the months following the accident. In May 2026, she made a public appearance at the Integrity Children's Fund's Dinner en Rouge Gala in Atlanta while still recovering. “Despite the prolonged recovery I have been going through, I could not miss being present to support such a remarkable event,” Henry said at the time.
She later returned to the Miss Universe Jamaica stage in August to crown her successor, marking another major milestone after spending much of her reign focused on recovery.
Henry has also spoken about the emotional impact of rebuilding her life following the accident. “This season has redefined restoration and renewal for me,” she wrote in a social media post previously reported by HOLA! USA. “It shifted everything.” She added that the experience taught her that “a fall can uncover a depth of strength you did not know you possessed.”
Now, nearly a year after that fall, the legal case shifts attention toward who bears responsibility for the stage conditions and whether appropriate safety measures were in place.
Tyra Banks says Netflix’s ‘America’s Next Top Model’ documentary edited clips and distorted her words
Tyra Banks’ legal battle with Netflix is taking another turn as her team points to side-by-side videos that they say show how footage was rearranged in the America’s Next Top Model docuseries. In a new filing, Banks is using the comparisons to oppose Netflix’s effort to dismiss her defamation lawsuit, arguing that the editing changed the meaning of her words.
Tyra Banks’ legal team releases side-by-side videos it says show Netflix rearranged footage and changed the meaning of her words
One of the videos focuses on former contestant Shandi Sullivan and her account of an alleged sexual assault. In the documentary, someone asks Banks, “You remember the story with Shandi?”
The first episode then cuts away after Banks says, “Um.” Banks argues that the edit makes it appear as though she could not say whether she remembered the alleged incident.
However, Banks’ team says footage from the second episode shows what happened next. Banks nodded and said, “Um … I do remember her story.” Her attorneys emphasized the difference, stating, “The nod was not cut off. It was cut out.”
A second comparison video focuses on Banks’ 2004 coffee conversation with Shandi. Banks claims the documentary rearranged the footage to make it appear that she introduced the subject of cheating after producers were “in her ear.” She says the original footage instead shows Shandi asking whether Banks had ever cheated or been cheated on.
According to TMZ, Banks claims the reordered footage created the impression that she prompted Shandi to admit to cheating on camera. She maintains that her lawsuit does not concern getting more screen time or receiving a more favorable edit. Instead, she says the editing allegedly altered the meaning of what she said.
Netflix has denied wrongdoing and maintains that the filmmakers fairly presented Banks’ perspective. Meanwhile, a hearing on Netflix’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit is scheduled for October 30.
George Floyd’s family demands full accounting of GoFundMe donations
Henry has filed a lawsuit against the Miss Universe Organization and two related companies, JKN Legacy Inc. and Legacy Holding Group USA, alleging negligence and unsafe stage conditions contributed to the November 2025 accident that left her with serious injuries. The lawsuit was filed Monday, Sept. 21, in Delaware Superior Court, according to PEOPLE.
The complaint brings five claims, including negligence, premises liability, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
The filing marks a major development in a story that began during the 74th Miss Universe competition in Thailand and continued through months of hospitalization, rehabilitation and Henry's gradual return to public life.
Henry was representing Jamaica during the Miss Universe preliminary competition on Nov. 19, 2025, when she suffered the fall.
According to the lawsuit, Henry was following rehearsed choreography when she fell approximately five feet through what the complaint describes as an “unmarked and uncovered opening in the stage.” The opening allegedly contained lighting equipment and concrete.
The lawsuit also alleges that intense lighting directed toward Henry affected her ability to see the stage clearly as she performed her walk.
Henry claims she lost consciousness after the fall and suffered a traumatic brain injury that included an acute subarachnoid hemorrhage, frontal lobe hemorrhagic contusion and subdural hemorrhage. According to the complaint, she was hospitalized from Nov. 19 until Dec. 10, 2025.
Gabrielle Henry, 28, is a doctor and advocate who blends science with service through her work in ophthalmology and her foundation supporting the visually impaired
The seriousness of Henry's injuries had previously been acknowledged publicly. In a Dec. 8, 2025 joint statement from Henry's family and the Miss Universe Organization, the parties said she suffered “an intracranial hemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations and other significant injuries.” The statement said Henry had been admitted to intensive care in Bangkok and required constant neurological monitoring.
Gabrielle Henry Says the Fall Changed Her Medical Career
Henry's lawsuit alleges that the consequences extended beyond the pageant. A doctor and ophthalmologist, Henry was pursuing her medical career before the accident. The complaint says her injuries left her unable to resume her medical residency at the time and that she has continued to experience neurological and cognitive symptoms requiring medical care, rehabilitation and follow-up treatment.
The lawsuit also seeks damages related to alleged losses in earning capacity and professional opportunities connected with her medical career.
At the moment of the accident, Miss Jamaica was wearing a long orange gown with sparkling embellishments and a high slit.
Henry describes the accident in the complaint as the “most traumatic moment” of her life. She also alleges that the extensive attention surrounding the fall contributed to ongoing emotional distress separate from the effects of her physical injuries.
In a separate first-person account published by PEOPLE in September 2026, Henry described how dramatically the accident affected her life. “During a preliminary challenge at last year’s Miss Universe competition in Thailand, I fell into an unguarded hole,” she wrote, adding that she sustained a traumatic brain injury that “permanently altered the course of my life.”
One of the most significant allegations in the lawsuit concerns what organizers allegedly knew about conditions on the stage. Henry claims other contestants had raised concerns about the lighting and staging conditions before her accident. The lawsuit further alleges that after Henry fell, modifications were made to the stage, including the addition of bright white lighting to make the stage edge more visible.
The complaint alleges the defendants acted in “conscious disregard” of contestant safety. Those allegations have not been proven in court.
Paramedics entered the venue and, under dimmed lights, while the show had to go on with the remaining contestants, Gabrielle was taken away on a stretcher to receive specialized medical care.
Henry's complaint also discusses Miss Grand International, or MGI, which was retained as a local host and event producer. According to the lawsuit, MGI handled staging, lighting and safety work, while Henry alleges the Miss Universe Organization retained and exercised control over those areas.
The Miss Universe Organization disputed aspects of the allegations and said in a statement to PEOPLE that, as of the publication of its response, it had not been formally served with the lawsuit. “To date, the Organization has not been served with, nor has it received, any lawsuit, claim, demand letter, or subpoena from Ms. Henry or anyone acting on her behalf,” the organization said. “We are therefore not in a position to comment on claims we have not seen.”
The organization also said responsibility for producing the 74th Miss Universe competition in Thailand, including the venue, stage and on-site safety, rested with host and production entities MGI and Miss Universe Thailand under the direction of Nawat Itsaragrisil.
Miss Universe further said it stepped in to pay Henry's hospital expenses and later covered specialized treatment in Jamaica. It said it had not received a request for additional medical expenses and had offered Henry a position as a goodwill ambassador.
Questions over what caused Henry's fall emerged almost immediately after the accident. A Miss Grand International representative previously told PEOPLE that the incident occurred “primarily because she missed her blocking” and said Henry may not have been looking at the runway while walking. The representative maintained that the runway was wide and clearly marked and called Henry's accident an isolated incident
However, a December 2025 joint statement from the Miss Universe Organization and Henry's family explicitly rejected reports suggesting Henry was responsible. “Certain media reports suggesting that Dr. Henry contributed in any way to the incident are entirely inaccurate,” the statement said. It added that the organization had never blamed Henry and said suggestions to the contrary were “unfounded and do not reflect the facts.”
That earlier statement is now referenced in Henry's lawsuit.
Henry largely remained out of the public eye during the months following the accident. In May 2026, she made a public appearance at the Integrity Children's Fund's Dinner en Rouge Gala in Atlanta while still recovering. “Despite the prolonged recovery I have been going through, I could not miss being present to support such a remarkable event,” Henry said at the time.
She later returned to the Miss Universe Jamaica stage in August to crown her successor, marking another major milestone after spending much of her reign focused on recovery.
Henry has also spoken about the emotional impact of rebuilding her life following the accident. “This season has redefined restoration and renewal for me,” she wrote in a social media post previously reported by HOLA! USA. “It shifted everything.” She added that the experience taught her that “a fall can uncover a depth of strength you did not know you possessed.”
Now, nearly a year after that fall, the legal case shifts attention toward who bears responsibility for the stage conditions and whether appropriate safety measures were in place.
Tyra Banks says Netflix’s ‘America’s Next Top Model’ documentary edited clips and distorted her words
Tyra Banks’ legal team releases side-by-side videos it says show Netflix rearranged footage and changed the meaning of her words
One of the videos focuses on former contestant Shandi Sullivan and her account of an alleged sexual assault. In the documentary, someone asks Banks, “You remember the story with Shandi?”
The first episode then cuts away after Banks says, “Um.” Banks argues that the edit makes it appear as though she could not say whether she remembered the alleged incident.
However, Banks’ team says footage from the second episode shows what happened next. Banks nodded and said, “Um … I do remember her story.” Her attorneys emphasized the difference, stating, “The nod was not cut off. It was cut out.”
A second comparison video focuses on Banks’ 2004 coffee conversation with Shandi. Banks claims the documentary rearranged the footage to make it appear that she introduced the subject of cheating after producers were “in her ear.” She says the original footage instead shows Shandi asking whether Banks had ever cheated or been cheated on.
According to TMZ, Banks claims the reordered footage created the impression that she prompted Shandi to admit to cheating on camera. She maintains that her lawsuit does not concern getting more screen time or receiving a more favorable edit. Instead, she says the editing allegedly altered the meaning of what she said.
Netflix has denied wrongdoing and maintains that the filmmakers fairly presented Banks’ perspective. Meanwhile, a hearing on Netflix’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit is scheduled for October 30.
George Floyd’s family demands full accounting of GoFundMe donations
George Floyd‘s family is demanding a full accounting of the money that was raised in his name through GoFundMe after his death.
Per TMZ, three of Floyd’s siblings are asking their brother, Philonise Floyd, to fully account for the money in question. Floyd’s sisters, Zsazsa and LaTonya, and his brother, Rodney Floyd, made the demand in a letter that was sent to Philonise through a Houston-based lawyer.
The letter, dated August 11, claims that about $19 million was raised through the George Floyd Memorial GoFundMe campaign. Floyd’s family members claim they’re entitled to some of the money and are heirs of their deceased brother. They also claim that the funds they have received are not what is due to them.
They are therefore demanding a complete report on the GoFundMe campaign as well as statements and transaction histories. They also want a full report on tax filings and other financial records linked to the campaign.
The letter stated that Philonise had 20 days from receipt to submit the documents. The family’s attorney also said she hoped they could reach an amicable settlement.
The family members also claim that on multiple occasions, they have demanded records and answers on how the funds were managed and disbursed. But they said those documents haven’t been turned over to them.
They also told TMZ that they have reached out to attorney Ben Crump for information linked to their requests, but they haven’t gotten any response.
“We want to see the records, understand how decisions were made, and make sure the family’s questions are answered. We’re speaking up because transparency matters,” Rodney told the news outlet.
Almost $13 million was reportedly raised more than a week after the George Floyd Memorial GoFundMe campaign was set up. At the time, the aforementioned amount set a GoFundMe record.
Philonise also said the funds were going to be used to pay for Floyd’s funeral and burial, counseling, travel linked to the trial, and other family expenses. Philonise additionally said some of the funds will be given to Floyd’s estate to cover his children’s education and their other needs.
Chris Brown Calls Himself “The King” in Social Post After Usher Wore Actual Crown Onstage
Chris Brown has put his claim to R&B’s throne in writing. In a series of Instagram posts Monday night, the singer brushed off fake friendships and the need for industry approval, declaring himself “the best hands down” and “the king.” He closed by embracing the villain role, giving fans another unfiltered glimpse of an artist who has never been shy about speaking his mind.
The timing made the posts hit harder. Brown is sharing stadium stages with Usher on The R&B Tour, where the two stars bring decades of hits and choreography to the same bill. During a recent show, Usher sat on a throne, placed a crown on his own head and moved into “Confessions Part II.” The image traveled quickly online, pulling the familiar King of R&B debate back into the spotlight.
Brown’s message gave that debate a new charge. He did not name Usher or say the posts were a response to the performance. Fans had plenty to talk about anyway: one co-headliner made his claim with a crown in front of a stadium crowd, and the other spelled out exactly where he sees himself.
That confidence has long been part of Brown’s connection with his audience. Supporters celebrated the posts as the outspoken version of him they had been waiting to see. His career has also carried serious controversy, making any declaration about his place in R&B a conversation that reaches beyond the music.
Usher’s onstage moment has its own history. In 2022, he said he would “tilt his crown” to honor Michael Jackson and James Brown. Now, with both singers on the road together, the crown has become part of the show and Brown has made his position clear. The fans will keep arguing over the title long after the tour leaves town.
NFL Star Chris Johnson Says ALS Has Taken His Voice — But He’s Fighting to Be There for His Kids
Per TMZ, three of Floyd’s siblings are asking their brother, Philonise Floyd, to fully account for the money in question. Floyd’s sisters, Zsazsa and LaTonya, and his brother, Rodney Floyd, made the demand in a letter that was sent to Philonise through a Houston-based lawyer.
The letter, dated August 11, claims that about $19 million was raised through the George Floyd Memorial GoFundMe campaign. Floyd’s family members claim they’re entitled to some of the money and are heirs of their deceased brother. They also claim that the funds they have received are not what is due to them.
They are therefore demanding a complete report on the GoFundMe campaign as well as statements and transaction histories. They also want a full report on tax filings and other financial records linked to the campaign.
The letter stated that Philonise had 20 days from receipt to submit the documents. The family’s attorney also said she hoped they could reach an amicable settlement.
The family members also claim that on multiple occasions, they have demanded records and answers on how the funds were managed and disbursed. But they said those documents haven’t been turned over to them.
They also told TMZ that they have reached out to attorney Ben Crump for information linked to their requests, but they haven’t gotten any response.
“We want to see the records, understand how decisions were made, and make sure the family’s questions are answered. We’re speaking up because transparency matters,” Rodney told the news outlet.
Almost $13 million was reportedly raised more than a week after the George Floyd Memorial GoFundMe campaign was set up. At the time, the aforementioned amount set a GoFundMe record.
Philonise also said the funds were going to be used to pay for Floyd’s funeral and burial, counseling, travel linked to the trial, and other family expenses. Philonise additionally said some of the funds will be given to Floyd’s estate to cover his children’s education and their other needs.
Chris Brown Calls Himself “The King” in Social Post After Usher Wore Actual Crown Onstage
The timing made the posts hit harder. Brown is sharing stadium stages with Usher on The R&B Tour, where the two stars bring decades of hits and choreography to the same bill. During a recent show, Usher sat on a throne, placed a crown on his own head and moved into “Confessions Part II.” The image traveled quickly online, pulling the familiar King of R&B debate back into the spotlight.
Brown’s message gave that debate a new charge. He did not name Usher or say the posts were a response to the performance. Fans had plenty to talk about anyway: one co-headliner made his claim with a crown in front of a stadium crowd, and the other spelled out exactly where he sees himself.
That confidence has long been part of Brown’s connection with his audience. Supporters celebrated the posts as the outspoken version of him they had been waiting to see. His career has also carried serious controversy, making any declaration about his place in R&B a conversation that reaches beyond the music.
Usher’s onstage moment has its own history. In 2022, he said he would “tilt his crown” to honor Michael Jackson and James Brown. Now, with both singers on the road together, the crown has become part of the show and Brown has made his position clear. The fans will keep arguing over the title long after the tour leaves town.
NFL Star Chris Johnson Says ALS Has Taken His Voice — But He’s Fighting to Be There for His Kids
Former Titans star Chris Johnson says ALS has taken his voice and mobility, but “I’m still a husband and a dad” who wants a say in his care.
Diagnosed in May 2025, the 41-year-old now uses an eye-operated speech device, electric wheelchair, and breathing support while his wife Brittany and relatives provide daily care.
The former NFL Offensive Player of the Year hopes to see his sons grow up and walk his daughter down the aisle, saying he will “keep fighting to be here for my family.”
Chris Johnson once made his name by outrunning nearly everyone in the NFL. Now the former Tennessee Titans running back uses his eyes to operate a speech device and relies on family members for daily care.
In a new interview with People, Johnson describes how ALS has changed life for him, his wife Brittany, and their four children. “I’m still a husband and a dad,” he says. “ALS doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed—it affects the whole family.”
Johnson, 41, received his diagnosis in May 2025 after developing weakness in his right hand and a persistent cough. His condition has since progressed to the point that he uses an electric wheelchair, needs breathing support, and can no longer speak without the device.
Brittany has also become his primary caregiver, with help from relatives including Johnson’s cousin Tamika Bridges. Their twin sons, CJ and Kaden, also step in when he needs help stretching his legs.
Johnson says one of the hardest parts is “having your mind still completely there” while losing physical abilities he once took for granted.
For football fans, that change is especially stark. Nicknamed “CJ2K,” Johnson rushed for 2,006 yards in the Titans’ 2009 season, earning NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors. He spent 10 seasons in the league before retiring in 2018.
The Titans planned to induct him into their Ring of Honor this month, but postponed the ceremony when his illness prevented him and his family from traveling to Nashville.
At home outside Orlando, the immediate concern is less about his place in team history than how to stay involved in his children’s lives.
“I still hear everything. I understand everything,” Johnson tells People. He says he still jokes, makes decisions, and wants to be included in conversations about his own care.
Brittany describes that care as nonstop, but says she wants to be the person providing it.
Johnson also addresses a question his football career inevitably raises: His doctors have not told him the sport caused his ALS, and they have not identified a specific cause. He supports his twin sons playing football, but wants them to understand its risks.
ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, progressively damages the nerve cells that control voluntary movement. It can affect a person’s ability to move, speak, eat, and breathe, and there is currently no cure.
Johnson’s account arrives amid other public conversations about the disease. 90 Day Fiancé star Jenny Slatten, who disclosed her diagnosis this year, recently said she is struggling to speak.
Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane died in February after going public with his ALS diagnosis in 2025.
For Johnson, the goal he describes is direct: more time with Brittany and the children. He wants to see his sons grow up and someday walk his daughter down the aisle.
“Until then,” he says of a hoped-for breakthrough, “I’m going to keep fighting to be here for my family.”
Harvey Weinstein Gets 15 Years After Overturned Conviction and Second Trial
Harvey Weinstein received a 15-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting former Project Runway production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006.
Weinstein apologized for how his conduct affected others but denied sexually assaulting anyone, while Haley said the trauma and repeated testimony amounted to “a life sentence for me.”
The sentence follows a retrial after New York’s highest court overturned his 2020 conviction, and Weinstein still awaits resentencing for his separate California rape conviction.
According to The Associated Press, the disgraced Hollywood mogul was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting former Project Runway production assistant Miriam Haley, more than two years after New York's highest court overturned the conviction that originally sent him to prison.
Weinstein, 74, faced up to 25 years for the first-degree criminal sex act conviction. Before Judge Curtis Farber handed down the sentence, Haley returned to court to describe what the 2006 assault—and the years spent repeatedly testifying about it—had cost her.
“Having been sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein has had a devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away,” Haley told the court. “Making the decision to speak up will have me looking over my shoulder for years to come.”
“It’s a life sentence for me,” she added.
Weinstein also addressed the court, offering an apology while continuing to maintain that he never sexually assaulted anyone.
“Reflecting on all that has happened since 2017 has helped me recognize how my past conduct has negatively affected others,” Weinstein said. “I live with many regrets and sincerely apologize to anyone I have affected with my actions.”
Farber wasn't persuaded that Weinstein had fully accepted responsibility. The judge pointed to the enormous power Weinstein once wielded as the producer behind films including Pulp Fiction, Shakespeare in Love, and Chocolat, telling him that “recognition for these achievements will pale in comparison to what you did.”
Farber went further, calling Weinstein “a sexual predator, the literal face of the MeToo movement” who treated women as “mere objects to be played with and discarded.”
Weinstein was first convicted in New York in 2020 of sexually assaulting Haley and raping aspiring actor Jessica Mann and received a 23-year sentence.
But New York's highest court overturned that conviction in 2024, ruling that the trial judge improperly allowed testimony about allegations that weren't part of the criminal charges.
That decision didn't end the case. Prosecutors put Weinstein on trial again, and another jury convicted him last year of sexually assaulting Haley. Jurors acquitted him of a separate charge involving Kaja Sokola but couldn't reach a verdict on Mann's rape allegation.
Prosecutors tried the Mann charge once more this year, only to get another hung jury. They ultimately dropped it after Mann said she couldn't put herself through a fourth trial.
Weinstein's lawyers had pushed for just three additional years beyond the six he has already spent in custody, citing serious health problems including blood cancer, congestive heart failure and kidney issues. He has been hospitalized six times since 2025.
The 15-year sentence isn't Weinstein's only remaining legal consequence. He is also awaiting resentencing in Los Angeles after a California appeals court upheld his separate 2022 rape conviction while tossing his original 16-year sentence.
After court, Haley said she was pleased with the sentence but didn't believe Weinstein's remarks amounted to accountability.
“I think he still feels entitled,” she said, “and that’s part of the problem.”
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, help is available. Contact the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or use RAINN's online hotline for free, confidential support.
Who Won ‘America’s Got Talent’ 2026? Season 21 Winner Announced!
Diagnosed in May 2025, the 41-year-old now uses an eye-operated speech device, electric wheelchair, and breathing support while his wife Brittany and relatives provide daily care.
The former NFL Offensive Player of the Year hopes to see his sons grow up and walk his daughter down the aisle, saying he will “keep fighting to be here for my family.”
Chris Johnson once made his name by outrunning nearly everyone in the NFL. Now the former Tennessee Titans running back uses his eyes to operate a speech device and relies on family members for daily care.
In a new interview with People, Johnson describes how ALS has changed life for him, his wife Brittany, and their four children. “I’m still a husband and a dad,” he says. “ALS doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed—it affects the whole family.”
Johnson, 41, received his diagnosis in May 2025 after developing weakness in his right hand and a persistent cough. His condition has since progressed to the point that he uses an electric wheelchair, needs breathing support, and can no longer speak without the device.
Brittany has also become his primary caregiver, with help from relatives including Johnson’s cousin Tamika Bridges. Their twin sons, CJ and Kaden, also step in when he needs help stretching his legs.
Johnson says one of the hardest parts is “having your mind still completely there” while losing physical abilities he once took for granted.
For football fans, that change is especially stark. Nicknamed “CJ2K,” Johnson rushed for 2,006 yards in the Titans’ 2009 season, earning NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors. He spent 10 seasons in the league before retiring in 2018.
The Titans planned to induct him into their Ring of Honor this month, but postponed the ceremony when his illness prevented him and his family from traveling to Nashville.
At home outside Orlando, the immediate concern is less about his place in team history than how to stay involved in his children’s lives.
“I still hear everything. I understand everything,” Johnson tells People. He says he still jokes, makes decisions, and wants to be included in conversations about his own care.
Brittany describes that care as nonstop, but says she wants to be the person providing it.
Johnson also addresses a question his football career inevitably raises: His doctors have not told him the sport caused his ALS, and they have not identified a specific cause. He supports his twin sons playing football, but wants them to understand its risks.
ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, progressively damages the nerve cells that control voluntary movement. It can affect a person’s ability to move, speak, eat, and breathe, and there is currently no cure.
Johnson’s account arrives amid other public conversations about the disease. 90 Day Fiancé star Jenny Slatten, who disclosed her diagnosis this year, recently said she is struggling to speak.
Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane died in February after going public with his ALS diagnosis in 2025.
For Johnson, the goal he describes is direct: more time with Brittany and the children. He wants to see his sons grow up and someday walk his daughter down the aisle.
“Until then,” he says of a hoped-for breakthrough, “I’m going to keep fighting to be here for my family.”
Harvey Weinstein Gets 15 Years After Overturned Conviction and Second Trial
Weinstein apologized for how his conduct affected others but denied sexually assaulting anyone, while Haley said the trauma and repeated testimony amounted to “a life sentence for me.”
The sentence follows a retrial after New York’s highest court overturned his 2020 conviction, and Weinstein still awaits resentencing for his separate California rape conviction.
According to The Associated Press, the disgraced Hollywood mogul was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting former Project Runway production assistant Miriam Haley, more than two years after New York's highest court overturned the conviction that originally sent him to prison.
Weinstein, 74, faced up to 25 years for the first-degree criminal sex act conviction. Before Judge Curtis Farber handed down the sentence, Haley returned to court to describe what the 2006 assault—and the years spent repeatedly testifying about it—had cost her.
“Having been sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein has had a devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away,” Haley told the court. “Making the decision to speak up will have me looking over my shoulder for years to come.”
“It’s a life sentence for me,” she added.
Weinstein also addressed the court, offering an apology while continuing to maintain that he never sexually assaulted anyone.
“Reflecting on all that has happened since 2017 has helped me recognize how my past conduct has negatively affected others,” Weinstein said. “I live with many regrets and sincerely apologize to anyone I have affected with my actions.”
Farber wasn't persuaded that Weinstein had fully accepted responsibility. The judge pointed to the enormous power Weinstein once wielded as the producer behind films including Pulp Fiction, Shakespeare in Love, and Chocolat, telling him that “recognition for these achievements will pale in comparison to what you did.”
Farber went further, calling Weinstein “a sexual predator, the literal face of the MeToo movement” who treated women as “mere objects to be played with and discarded.”
Weinstein was first convicted in New York in 2020 of sexually assaulting Haley and raping aspiring actor Jessica Mann and received a 23-year sentence.
But New York's highest court overturned that conviction in 2024, ruling that the trial judge improperly allowed testimony about allegations that weren't part of the criminal charges.
That decision didn't end the case. Prosecutors put Weinstein on trial again, and another jury convicted him last year of sexually assaulting Haley. Jurors acquitted him of a separate charge involving Kaja Sokola but couldn't reach a verdict on Mann's rape allegation.
Prosecutors tried the Mann charge once more this year, only to get another hung jury. They ultimately dropped it after Mann said she couldn't put herself through a fourth trial.
Weinstein's lawyers had pushed for just three additional years beyond the six he has already spent in custody, citing serious health problems including blood cancer, congestive heart failure and kidney issues. He has been hospitalized six times since 2025.
The 15-year sentence isn't Weinstein's only remaining legal consequence. He is also awaiting resentencing in Los Angeles after a California appeals court upheld his separate 2022 rape conviction while tossing his original 16-year sentence.
After court, Haley said she was pleased with the sentence but didn't believe Weinstein's remarks amounted to accountability.
“I think he still feels entitled,” she said, “and that’s part of the problem.”
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, help is available. Contact the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or use RAINN's online hotline for free, confidential support.
Who Won ‘America’s Got Talent’ 2026? Season 21 Winner Announced!
America’s Got Talent has crowned a new winner! The season 21 finale of the NBC talent competition series aired on Wednesday night (September 23).
Going into the finale were Top 5 acts: light-up dance act Royal Lasers, magic group Hundred Fingers, aerial performer Veronika Goroshkova, singer/guitarist Nene Royal, and magician Geno Ploeger.
At the end of the episode, host Terry Crews announced who America voted for to win the $1 million grand prize.
AND THE WINNER IS??????????????????? Nene Royal wins AGT season 21!!!
The 16-year-old singer and guitarist was named the winner of season 21! Nene, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, is from Phuket, Thailand and first impressed the judges with her audition performance of The Cranberries‘ “Zombie.”
She later performed Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” during the live quarterfinals and received Mel B‘s Live Golden Buzzer, sending her directly into the finale.
Geno Ploeger was the runner-up, Hundred Fingers came in third place, Royal Lasers finished in fourth place, and Veronika Goroshkova finished in fifth place.
Congrats Nene Royal!!!
Judge Orders Trump to Let CNN, MS NOW and Politico Back Into the White House
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A federal judge appointed by Trump has blocked his White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ordering the administration to immediately let the outlets’ reporters back in.
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued the ruling early Thursday, finding that the White House took the reporters’ press badges without “constitutionally adequate due process.” Due process is the constitutional guarantee that the government must give people fair notice and a chance to respond before taking away something they have a right to. Kelly wrote that the general rule is notice and an opportunity to be heard first. The reporters got neither. The administration did not tell them they could appeal until Wednesday, days after their passes had already been confiscated.
Trump announced the ban last Friday in a social media post, saying he was kicking the outlets out over their “FAKE NEWS” and warning that other outlets would follow. By Saturday, reporters from all three newsrooms found that their hard passes, the permanent credentials that let White House reporters come and go from the grounds, no longer worked. MS NOW White House reporter Akayla Gardner ended up reporting from outside the complex after being turned away.
The outlets sued Monday, arguing the ban violated their First Amendment right to a free press and their Fifth Amendment right to due process. They asked Kelly for a temporary restraining order, which is an emergency order that freezes a government action while the lawsuit plays out.
The administration’s defense leaned on national security. In a Tuesday filing, the Justice Department claimed the outlets failed to meet standards of professionalism and decorum, including by publishing sensitive or classified information, and argued that access to the White House is a privilege, not a right. The administration also claimed the ban was not payback for critical coverage. Ted Boutrous, the attorney for the three outlets, told the court the first mention of national security came days after the ban was announced and only after the lawsuit was filed, arguing the justification was tacked on after the fact. Kelly also noted that the letters spelling out conduct standards arrived after the reporters had already lost access, questioning how a letter sent after the punishment could give anyone rules to follow.
Kelly was nominated by Trump in 2017, and this is not the first time he has ruled against a Trump press ban. In 2018, he ordered the White House to restore then CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s press pass on the same due process grounds. Trump saw this coming. After the case was assigned Monday, he posted on Truth Social that the outlets had drawn a great judge for them, “a man who ruled in favor of Jim Acosta,” and pointed out that Kelly was his own appointee. In the same post, he said the administration would appeal any loss.
At Wednesday’s hearing, Kelly said he was bound by two earlier appeals court decisions, from 1977 and 2022, that require due process before the White House can pull a journalist’s access. The government argued those cases were wrongly decided. Kelly said that may or may not be true, but as a district judge he has to follow them.
The White House ban also froze television coverage of the president’s events. CNN had been scheduled to serve in the TV press pool, the small rotating group that shoots video and shares it with every other network. When CNN was blocked, NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox all refused to take its place, and pool video coverage was suspended.
It was not immediately clear when the reporters’ credentials would be reactivated or whether the administration has filed an appeal.
Going into the finale were Top 5 acts: light-up dance act Royal Lasers, magic group Hundred Fingers, aerial performer Veronika Goroshkova, singer/guitarist Nene Royal, and magician Geno Ploeger.
At the end of the episode, host Terry Crews announced who America voted for to win the $1 million grand prize.
AND THE WINNER IS??????????????????? Nene Royal wins AGT season 21!!!
The 16-year-old singer and guitarist was named the winner of season 21! Nene, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, is from Phuket, Thailand and first impressed the judges with her audition performance of The Cranberries‘ “Zombie.”
She later performed Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” during the live quarterfinals and received Mel B‘s Live Golden Buzzer, sending her directly into the finale.
Geno Ploeger was the runner-up, Hundred Fingers came in third place, Royal Lasers finished in fourth place, and Veronika Goroshkova finished in fifth place.
Congrats Nene Royal!!!
Judge Orders Trump to Let CNN, MS NOW and Politico Back Into the White House
Trump Launches Federal Investigation into Democrats’ Fundraising Giant ActBlue
A federal judge appointed by Trump has blocked his White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ordering the administration to immediately let the outlets’ reporters back in.
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued the ruling early Thursday, finding that the White House took the reporters’ press badges without “constitutionally adequate due process.” Due process is the constitutional guarantee that the government must give people fair notice and a chance to respond before taking away something they have a right to. Kelly wrote that the general rule is notice and an opportunity to be heard first. The reporters got neither. The administration did not tell them they could appeal until Wednesday, days after their passes had already been confiscated.
Trump announced the ban last Friday in a social media post, saying he was kicking the outlets out over their “FAKE NEWS” and warning that other outlets would follow. By Saturday, reporters from all three newsrooms found that their hard passes, the permanent credentials that let White House reporters come and go from the grounds, no longer worked. MS NOW White House reporter Akayla Gardner ended up reporting from outside the complex after being turned away.
The outlets sued Monday, arguing the ban violated their First Amendment right to a free press and their Fifth Amendment right to due process. They asked Kelly for a temporary restraining order, which is an emergency order that freezes a government action while the lawsuit plays out.
The administration’s defense leaned on national security. In a Tuesday filing, the Justice Department claimed the outlets failed to meet standards of professionalism and decorum, including by publishing sensitive or classified information, and argued that access to the White House is a privilege, not a right. The administration also claimed the ban was not payback for critical coverage. Ted Boutrous, the attorney for the three outlets, told the court the first mention of national security came days after the ban was announced and only after the lawsuit was filed, arguing the justification was tacked on after the fact. Kelly also noted that the letters spelling out conduct standards arrived after the reporters had already lost access, questioning how a letter sent after the punishment could give anyone rules to follow.
Kelly was nominated by Trump in 2017, and this is not the first time he has ruled against a Trump press ban. In 2018, he ordered the White House to restore then CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s press pass on the same due process grounds. Trump saw this coming. After the case was assigned Monday, he posted on Truth Social that the outlets had drawn a great judge for them, “a man who ruled in favor of Jim Acosta,” and pointed out that Kelly was his own appointee. In the same post, he said the administration would appeal any loss.
At Wednesday’s hearing, Kelly said he was bound by two earlier appeals court decisions, from 1977 and 2022, that require due process before the White House can pull a journalist’s access. The government argued those cases were wrongly decided. Kelly said that may or may not be true, but as a district judge he has to follow them.
The White House ban also froze television coverage of the president’s events. CNN had been scheduled to serve in the TV press pool, the small rotating group that shoots video and shares it with every other network. When CNN was blocked, NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox all refused to take its place, and pool video coverage was suspended.
It was not immediately clear when the reporters’ credentials would be reactivated or whether the administration has filed an appeal.
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