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#RHOA: Drama Explodes as Kelli Potter Allegedly Swings Crutches at Angela Oakley — Report
Things reportedly got physical between Kelli Potter and Angela Oakley during The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast trip to The Bahamas. A new report claims an argument between the co-stars escalated while cameras were rolling. The alleged RHOA altercation apparently became serious enough for production to step in afterward. However, Bravo has not publicly confirmed […] The post ‘RHOA’ Drama Explodes as Kelli Potter Allegedly Swings Crutches at Angela Oakley — Report appeared first on Reality Tea .
Things reportedly got physical between Kelli Potter and Angela Oakley during The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast trip to The Bahamas. A new report claims an argument between the co-stars escalated while cameras were rolling.
The alleged RHOA altercation apparently became serious enough for production to step in afterward. However, Bravo has not publicly confirmed the reported incident or any disciplinary action.
Kelli Potter’s alleged fight with Angela Oakley reportedly prompted production to intervene
The Neighborhood Talk reported that a source close to production described the encounter as a minor physical altercation. According to the report, Kelli allegedly hit Angela with her crutches during the disagreement.
Production reportedly gathered the cast for a conversation after the incident. The outlet also heard that disciplinary action may have followed. Still, it remains unclear what action producers allegedly took or whether viewers will see the confrontation on the show.
Reality Blurb also reported the claims. The outlet noted that Kelli and Angela already had plenty of friction before the Bahamas trip.
Kelli and Angela had already shown signs of tension before the Bahamas trip. Their issues also surfaced in the RHOA Season 17 reunion trailer, where the two appeared to still have unresolved problems.
Despite the latest report, Angela apparently suggested things were calmer when she spoke with The Neighborhood Talk’s Dee at Bravo Fan Fest. She reportedly said she was in a good place with the cast at the time. The outlet said Kelli did not respond when contacted for comment.
The alleged incident also comes amid more reported chaos surrounding the Bahamas trip. Sources claimed that a former Housewife unexpectedly appeared during filming after receiving an invitation from a current cast member. The person’s identity has not been officially confirmed.
For now, neither Kelli nor Angela has publicly confirmed the reported crutches incident. Bravo also has not announced whether the alleged confrontation will make it into an upcoming episode.
The post ‘RHOA’ Drama Explodes as Kelli Potter Allegedly Swings Crutches at Angela Oakley — Report appeared first on Reality Tea.
Things reportedly got physical between Kelli Potter and Angela Oakley during The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast trip to The Bahamas. A new report claims an argument between the co-stars escalated while cameras were rolling.
The alleged RHOA altercation apparently became serious enough for production to step in afterward. However, Bravo has not publicly confirmed the reported incident or any disciplinary action.
Kelli Potter’s alleged fight with Angela Oakley reportedly prompted production to intervene
The Neighborhood Talk reported that a source close to production described the encounter as a minor physical altercation. According to the report, Kelli allegedly hit Angela with her crutches during the disagreement.
Production reportedly gathered the cast for a conversation after the incident. The outlet also heard that disciplinary action may have followed. Still, it remains unclear what action producers allegedly took or whether viewers will see the confrontation on the show.
Reality Blurb also reported the claims. The outlet noted that Kelli and Angela already had plenty of friction before the Bahamas trip.
Kelli and Angela had already shown signs of tension before the Bahamas trip. Their issues also surfaced in the RHOA Season 17 reunion trailer, where the two appeared to still have unresolved problems.
Despite the latest report, Angela apparently suggested things were calmer when she spoke with The Neighborhood Talk’s Dee at Bravo Fan Fest. She reportedly said she was in a good place with the cast at the time. The outlet said Kelli did not respond when contacted for comment.
The alleged incident also comes amid more reported chaos surrounding the Bahamas trip. Sources claimed that a former Housewife unexpectedly appeared during filming after receiving an invitation from a current cast member. The person’s identity has not been officially confirmed.
For now, neither Kelli nor Angela has publicly confirmed the reported crutches incident. Bravo also has not announced whether the alleged confrontation will make it into an upcoming episode.
The post ‘RHOA’ Drama Explodes as Kelli Potter Allegedly Swings Crutches at Angela Oakley — Report appeared first on Reality Tea.
#MusicNews: Diana Ross will headline the Sydney Summertime Concert Series
The Queen of Motown will headline the Sydney Summertime concert series next March for an exclusive, one-night-only concert.
Diana Ross will head to Australia next year for her first concert in these parts in more than two decades.
The Queen of Motown will headline the Sydney Summertime concert series on Friday, March 5, for an exclusive, one-night-only concert, presented on the eve of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
The superstar singer will bring Diana Ross Freedom in Motion to Centennial Park for the one-off spot, reads a statement from Black Peach Touring, the concerts promoter launched last year by Jessica Ducrou, co-founder and former CEO of Secret Sounds Group.
“Diana Ross is an absolute icon and to have her choose Sydney Summertime for her only Australian show, one night only in Centennial Park, on the eve of Mardi Gras is exactly the kind of unforgettable moment we created this series for,” comment Ducrou and Elise Huntley, co-founders and directors of Black Peach, in a statement. “It’s going to be something very special.”
Ross is the third international headliner confirmed for Sydney Summertime’s inaugural 2027 season, following The Strokes and Kings of Leon. Joining the legendary U.S. artist on stage will be British electronic duo Groove Armada for a DJ set, with additional performers to be announced shortly.
The all-ages concert series is supported by Destination NSW, the lead agency for the visitor economy in the NSW government.
Ross, who boasts a string of hits as leader of the Supremes and as a solo artist, is “one of the most iconic performers in music history, with a career spanning decades and a catalogue of hits loved by generations of fans,” comments New South Wales minister for jobs and tourism Steve Kamper.
“To have an international superstar of her caliber headline at Sydney Summertime for an Australian-exclusive performance is a major coup for NSW,” adds Kamper. “Events like this are a powerful driver of tourism. They bring more visitors to our state, generating economic benefits for local businesses and jobs, and reinforce NSW’s reputation as a destination for world-class live music and entertainment.”
The dynamic diva last performed in Australia back in November 2006 for concerts in Melbourne (Regent Theatre and Flemington Racecourse) and Sydney (Capitol Theatre).
Presales for her Sydney Summertime concert open at 9am local time next Monday, Nov. 9. Visit blackpeach.co/dianaross for more.
Diana Ross will head to Australia next year for her first concert in these parts in more than two decades.
The Queen of Motown will headline the Sydney Summertime concert series on Friday, March 5, for an exclusive, one-night-only concert, presented on the eve of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
The superstar singer will bring Diana Ross Freedom in Motion to Centennial Park for the one-off spot, reads a statement from Black Peach Touring, the concerts promoter launched last year by Jessica Ducrou, co-founder and former CEO of Secret Sounds Group.
“Diana Ross is an absolute icon and to have her choose Sydney Summertime for her only Australian show, one night only in Centennial Park, on the eve of Mardi Gras is exactly the kind of unforgettable moment we created this series for,” comment Ducrou and Elise Huntley, co-founders and directors of Black Peach, in a statement. “It’s going to be something very special.”
Ross is the third international headliner confirmed for Sydney Summertime’s inaugural 2027 season, following The Strokes and Kings of Leon. Joining the legendary U.S. artist on stage will be British electronic duo Groove Armada for a DJ set, with additional performers to be announced shortly.
The all-ages concert series is supported by Destination NSW, the lead agency for the visitor economy in the NSW government.
Ross, who boasts a string of hits as leader of the Supremes and as a solo artist, is “one of the most iconic performers in music history, with a career spanning decades and a catalogue of hits loved by generations of fans,” comments New South Wales minister for jobs and tourism Steve Kamper.
“To have an international superstar of her caliber headline at Sydney Summertime for an Australian-exclusive performance is a major coup for NSW,” adds Kamper. “Events like this are a powerful driver of tourism. They bring more visitors to our state, generating economic benefits for local businesses and jobs, and reinforce NSW’s reputation as a destination for world-class live music and entertainment.”
The dynamic diva last performed in Australia back in November 2006 for concerts in Melbourne (Regent Theatre and Flemington Racecourse) and Sydney (Capitol Theatre).
Presales for her Sydney Summertime concert open at 9am local time next Monday, Nov. 9. Visit blackpeach.co/dianaross for more.
#HipHopNews: Kool DJ Red Alert Announces Retirement From Radio After 40 Years
Kool DJ Red Alert has announced his radio retirement after over four decades on the airwaves.
On Monday (Nov. 2), the legendary DJ and hip-hop pioneer made the announcement in an Instagram post, revealing he'll be playing a four-hour set as his "farewell broadcast" on Nov. 30 on his current radio home, 107.5 WBLS in New York City.
"Today I stand before you to announce that I'm saying farewell to radio," Red Alert said in a video. "It has been an honor in my life to share the airwaves with the community for over four decades."
He continued: "Thank you for being a part of my journey. The love, the memories, the music and the connection we all have shared and will always hold a special place in my heart. Although I am stepping away from radio, my passion for music and entertainment remains strong. I will continue to bring the sounds, the energy and the vibe to the people through DJing special events and community celebrations. Radio may be one chapter, but the music and the entertainment will continue. Respect."
Red Alert, who turns 70 on Nov. 27, has been on the turntables for 50 years. In the 1970s, the Harlem native helped popularize mixtapes when he became one of the first DJs to record mix compilation albums on cassette tapes. Alert himself credits DJs Brucie Bee and Starchild with the mixtape trends that followed. Alert's radio career began shortly after in the mid-1980s on New York's 98.7 KISS-FM, where he then became the first mixshow DJ to bring dancehall to mainstream radio. He later moved over to New York's Hot97 in the 1990s when the format flipped to hip-hop, and then moved on to WBLS, where he has been since.
He was instrumental in spreading hip-hop's early sounds to the world. Red Alert had a part in hip-hop’s earliest feud as a DJ in The Roxanne Wars and The Bridge Wars in 1984 and 1985. He also was a pivotal piece in breaking music from rappers like A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers and Queen Latifah, among others.
#2026MIDTERMS #BLUEWAVE Democrats Will take Congress in blue wave fueled by Trump, economy discontent
On Monday (Nov. 2), the legendary DJ and hip-hop pioneer made the announcement in an Instagram post, revealing he'll be playing a four-hour set as his "farewell broadcast" on Nov. 30 on his current radio home, 107.5 WBLS in New York City.
"Today I stand before you to announce that I'm saying farewell to radio," Red Alert said in a video. "It has been an honor in my life to share the airwaves with the community for over four decades."
He continued: "Thank you for being a part of my journey. The love, the memories, the music and the connection we all have shared and will always hold a special place in my heart. Although I am stepping away from radio, my passion for music and entertainment remains strong. I will continue to bring the sounds, the energy and the vibe to the people through DJing special events and community celebrations. Radio may be one chapter, but the music and the entertainment will continue. Respect."
Red Alert, who turns 70 on Nov. 27, has been on the turntables for 50 years. In the 1970s, the Harlem native helped popularize mixtapes when he became one of the first DJs to record mix compilation albums on cassette tapes. Alert himself credits DJs Brucie Bee and Starchild with the mixtape trends that followed. Alert's radio career began shortly after in the mid-1980s on New York's 98.7 KISS-FM, where he then became the first mixshow DJ to bring dancehall to mainstream radio. He later moved over to New York's Hot97 in the 1990s when the format flipped to hip-hop, and then moved on to WBLS, where he has been since.
He was instrumental in spreading hip-hop's early sounds to the world. Red Alert had a part in hip-hop’s earliest feud as a DJ in The Roxanne Wars and The Bridge Wars in 1984 and 1985. He also was a pivotal piece in breaking music from rappers like A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers and Queen Latifah, among others.
#2026MIDTERMS #BLUEWAVE Democrats Will take Congress in blue wave fueled by Trump, economy discontent
Democrats will win enough seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress -- propelled by a wave of discontent with the economy and the president, according to ABC News projections and Voter Polls.
Democrats flipped at least six Senate seats, including in Republican strongholds like Kansas and South Carolina, ABC News projects. And they flipped at least a dozen House seats as well as several governor's seats — also in traditionally red states, making history in several cases.
In Texas, Democrat Gina Hinojosa denied Gov. Greg Abbott, a close ally of the president, a fourth term.
A shift in the balance of power could curb the executive influence of President Donald Trump and could have meaningful implications for domestic and foreign policy amid a generally unpopular U.S. war with Iran, climbing inflation and record-high fuel prices that have strained American households.
Two weeks ahead of the midterm elections, Trump's approval rating dipped to 37%, the lowest of this presidential term, and his 62% disapproval rating is a record high over both presidential terms, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll conducted using Ipsos' KnowledgePanel.
About two-thirds of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy (65%) -- a record high over both of Trump's presidential terms and roughly the same as then-President Joe Biden's worst economy rating in ABC/Post polling in September 2023 (64%).
Trump, who urged Americans at rallies across the country to "pretend I'm on the ballot" when they vote in the midterms, wrote on X Tuesday night that he was "not on the ballot."
"I wasn't on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!" Trump claimed.
The president told The New York Times in a phone interview on Tuesday night that he will accept the results of Tuesday's elections and said that he is willing to work with Democrats.
"I am absolutely willing to accept those results," Trump said.
"We'll work with the Democrats, and we'll, you know, look forward to working with them. We'll probably work something out," he added.
But he also posted a hat on social media with the word "VETO" on it.
Key Senate victories
As votes are tallied across the country, Democrats secured several key wins in consequential Senate races in both battleground states and red states that voted for Trump in 2024.
Thirty-five Senate seats are in play during the 2026 midterms, but the outcome of a few races in both battleground and traditionally Republican states will determine which party will control the upper chamber of Congress next year.
Texas: Democrat James Talarico will win the Texas Senate race, defeating Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and becoming the first Democrat to win a Texas statewide race in over 30 years, ABC News projects. The last time a Democrat won a U.S. Senate election was in 1988. Talarico, a former state representative and Presbyterian seminarian, ran against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton waded into the culture wars in his attacks against Talarico, while the Democrat has kept his message on the economy front and center and criticized the attorney general over a series of political scandals that have embroiled Paxton's career.
South Carolina: Democrat Annie Andrews is projected to win the South Carolina Senate race, flipping a seat blue after it had been held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham for the past 23 years.
Andrews, a pediatrician, ran against incumbent Republican Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed to the Senate by Gov. Henry McMaster and succeeded her brother after he died unexpectedly in July.
Darline Graham was the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate, but Annie Andrews is projected to become the first woman elected in that position.
North Carolina: Democrat Roy Cooper, the state's former governor, will win the North Carolina Senate race, ABC News projects, flipping the seat blue.
Cooper ran for the open seat against Republican Michael Whatley, a former Republican National Committee chairman who was endorsed by President Trump. The seat is held by outgoing Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, a Trump critic, who announced his retirement last year.
Georgia: ABC News projects that incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff will win reelection in Georgia's race for U.S. Senate against Republican Rep. Mike Collins, who represents Georgia's 10th congressional district.
Ossoff, who is the only Democratic senator up for reelection this cycle in a state that Donald Trump won in 2024, was once viewed as one of the most vulnerable incumbent Democratic senators.
But polls showed a close race as Collins' campaign has been marred by several controversies and the congressman has also faced some heat over his support for the generally unpopular war in Iran.
Maine: Democrat Troy Jackson's campaign spokesperson Maggie Amjad told ABC News that Republican Sen. Susan Collins, a moderate who was elected in 1996, called and conceded the Maine Senate race. Collins said in a statement on Tuesday night that she called to congratulate Jackson. “It has been the honor of my life to serve the people of Maine in the United States Senate. I'm proud of all I have been able to accomplish for our state and for our country in the past 30 years," she said.
Kansas: Democrat and megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton will win the U.S. Senate race in Kansas, ABC News projects, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Roger Marshall.
Republicans currently hold 53 seats, while Democrats have 45 seats, in addition to independent senators Bernie Sanders and Angus King, who also caucus with the Democratic Party, giving them a total of 47.
Democrats needed to win four additional seats to shift the balance of power, while Republicans can afford to lose up to three seats and keep the majority, with the tie-breaking vote of Vice President JD Vance.
A promise of 'change' in the House
All 435 seats of the House of Representatives are on the ballot on Tuesday for two-year terms in the 120th Congress, but 14 of those seats that ABC News rates as toss-ups are crucial to determining the balance of power in the House next year.
Key races were in states like Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia, while a handful of other consequential races were in congressional districts that were redrawn by Republican legislatures in Alabama, Florida, Kentucky and Virginia.
To shift the balance of power, Democrats needed to gain at least three seats.
The Republican caucus, led by Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, currently holds a slim majority over Democrats with 220 seats, while Democrats have 215.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who will become the first Black speaker of the House if he is elected to lead the party in January, vowed that "change" is coming.
"We're going to push for dramatic reform of the Supreme Court," Jeffries said at the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Atlanta in August.
"The Supreme Court, the conservative right-wing majority on the Supreme Court, has become basically a subsidiary of the MAGA Republican Party. The status quo is acceptable. It's not," he added. Democrats, who last controlled both chambers during the 117th Congress in Trump's first term (2021--2023), are also aiming to make history by electing at least 100 Democratic women to the House, which would set a new record.
Out of 435 seats in the House, 125 are currently held by women, including 95 Democrats and 30 Republicans.
In the 14 toss-up races, seven Democratic women are running against Republican opponents.
Democrats flipped at least six Senate seats, including in Republican strongholds like Kansas and South Carolina, ABC News projects. And they flipped at least a dozen House seats as well as several governor's seats — also in traditionally red states, making history in several cases.
In Texas, Democrat Gina Hinojosa denied Gov. Greg Abbott, a close ally of the president, a fourth term.
A shift in the balance of power could curb the executive influence of President Donald Trump and could have meaningful implications for domestic and foreign policy amid a generally unpopular U.S. war with Iran, climbing inflation and record-high fuel prices that have strained American households.
Two weeks ahead of the midterm elections, Trump's approval rating dipped to 37%, the lowest of this presidential term, and his 62% disapproval rating is a record high over both presidential terms, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll conducted using Ipsos' KnowledgePanel.
About two-thirds of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy (65%) -- a record high over both of Trump's presidential terms and roughly the same as then-President Joe Biden's worst economy rating in ABC/Post polling in September 2023 (64%).
Trump, who urged Americans at rallies across the country to "pretend I'm on the ballot" when they vote in the midterms, wrote on X Tuesday night that he was "not on the ballot."
"I wasn't on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!" Trump claimed.
The president told The New York Times in a phone interview on Tuesday night that he will accept the results of Tuesday's elections and said that he is willing to work with Democrats.
"I am absolutely willing to accept those results," Trump said.
"We'll work with the Democrats, and we'll, you know, look forward to working with them. We'll probably work something out," he added.
But he also posted a hat on social media with the word "VETO" on it.
Key Senate victories
As votes are tallied across the country, Democrats secured several key wins in consequential Senate races in both battleground states and red states that voted for Trump in 2024.
Thirty-five Senate seats are in play during the 2026 midterms, but the outcome of a few races in both battleground and traditionally Republican states will determine which party will control the upper chamber of Congress next year.
Texas: Democrat James Talarico will win the Texas Senate race, defeating Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and becoming the first Democrat to win a Texas statewide race in over 30 years, ABC News projects. The last time a Democrat won a U.S. Senate election was in 1988. Talarico, a former state representative and Presbyterian seminarian, ran against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton waded into the culture wars in his attacks against Talarico, while the Democrat has kept his message on the economy front and center and criticized the attorney general over a series of political scandals that have embroiled Paxton's career.
South Carolina: Democrat Annie Andrews is projected to win the South Carolina Senate race, flipping a seat blue after it had been held by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham for the past 23 years.
Andrews, a pediatrician, ran against incumbent Republican Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed to the Senate by Gov. Henry McMaster and succeeded her brother after he died unexpectedly in July.
Darline Graham was the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate, but Annie Andrews is projected to become the first woman elected in that position.
North Carolina: Democrat Roy Cooper, the state's former governor, will win the North Carolina Senate race, ABC News projects, flipping the seat blue.
Cooper ran for the open seat against Republican Michael Whatley, a former Republican National Committee chairman who was endorsed by President Trump. The seat is held by outgoing Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, a Trump critic, who announced his retirement last year.
Georgia: ABC News projects that incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff will win reelection in Georgia's race for U.S. Senate against Republican Rep. Mike Collins, who represents Georgia's 10th congressional district.
Ossoff, who is the only Democratic senator up for reelection this cycle in a state that Donald Trump won in 2024, was once viewed as one of the most vulnerable incumbent Democratic senators.
But polls showed a close race as Collins' campaign has been marred by several controversies and the congressman has also faced some heat over his support for the generally unpopular war in Iran.
Maine: Democrat Troy Jackson's campaign spokesperson Maggie Amjad told ABC News that Republican Sen. Susan Collins, a moderate who was elected in 1996, called and conceded the Maine Senate race. Collins said in a statement on Tuesday night that she called to congratulate Jackson. “It has been the honor of my life to serve the people of Maine in the United States Senate. I'm proud of all I have been able to accomplish for our state and for our country in the past 30 years," she said.
Kansas: Democrat and megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton will win the U.S. Senate race in Kansas, ABC News projects, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Roger Marshall.
Republicans currently hold 53 seats, while Democrats have 45 seats, in addition to independent senators Bernie Sanders and Angus King, who also caucus with the Democratic Party, giving them a total of 47.
Democrats needed to win four additional seats to shift the balance of power, while Republicans can afford to lose up to three seats and keep the majority, with the tie-breaking vote of Vice President JD Vance.
A promise of 'change' in the House
All 435 seats of the House of Representatives are on the ballot on Tuesday for two-year terms in the 120th Congress, but 14 of those seats that ABC News rates as toss-ups are crucial to determining the balance of power in the House next year.
Key races were in states like Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia, while a handful of other consequential races were in congressional districts that were redrawn by Republican legislatures in Alabama, Florida, Kentucky and Virginia.
To shift the balance of power, Democrats needed to gain at least three seats.
The Republican caucus, led by Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, currently holds a slim majority over Democrats with 220 seats, while Democrats have 215.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who will become the first Black speaker of the House if he is elected to lead the party in January, vowed that "change" is coming.
"We're going to push for dramatic reform of the Supreme Court," Jeffries said at the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Atlanta in August.
"The Supreme Court, the conservative right-wing majority on the Supreme Court, has become basically a subsidiary of the MAGA Republican Party. The status quo is acceptable. It's not," he added. Democrats, who last controlled both chambers during the 117th Congress in Trump's first term (2021--2023), are also aiming to make history by electing at least 100 Democratic women to the House, which would set a new record.
Out of 435 seats in the House, 125 are currently held by women, including 95 Democrats and 30 Republicans.
In the 14 toss-up races, seven Democratic women are running against Republican opponents.
Diddy Receives New Prison Release Date
The projection marks the latest in a series of fluctuating release dates for Combs, with previous estimates including Jan. 21, Feb. 5 and Feb. 20. The updated timeline coincides with his recent transfer to FCI Allenwood in Pennsylvania.
Combs was relocated to the Pennsylvania facility after a troubled period at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey. During his time at Fort Dix, authorities placed him in solitary confinement for allegedly violating prison rules by using contraband cellphones and engaging in fights. Reports also surfaced that he received preferential treatment at the New Jersey facility, including allegedly paying fellow inmates to cook meals, complete chores and provide massages.
The 50-month sentence stems from a 2025 trial where a jury convicted Combs on two counts of the Mann Act for transporting people across state lines for prostitution. The jury acquitted him of more serious charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking.
Combs is serving his sentence in the general population at Allenwood. The Bureau of Prisons notes that release dates remain subject to change based on institutional records.
Lil Durk Reportedly Placed In Solitary Confinement After Allegedly Being Reprimanded For Talking Back’ While Questioning Repeated Cell Searches
Lil Durk is reportedly back in solitary confinement as he awaits his next federal trial.
According to TMZ, the #Chicago rapper was placed in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) at Los Angeles’ Metropolitan Detention Center on Friday (Oct. 30). Sources claim Durk’s cell has been “constantly searched” since his acquittal in his m*rder-for-hire case, despite authorities reportedly finding no contraband. Insiders allege Durk was moved to solitary after questioning the deputy warden about the repeated searches and being reprimanded for “talking back.”
The Bureau of Prisons declined to address the allegations, telling TMZ, “For privacy, safety, and security reasons we do not discuss the conditions of confinement for any individual in our custody, including housing assignments, potential disciplinary infractions, or internal security measures.” As reported, #Durk was found not guilty in his m*rder-for-hire trial in September but still faces felony racketeering and fire@rms charges. His second trial, initially scheduled for October, has since been postponed until August 2027
According to TMZ, the #Chicago rapper was placed in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) at Los Angeles’ Metropolitan Detention Center on Friday (Oct. 30). Sources claim Durk’s cell has been “constantly searched” since his acquittal in his m*rder-for-hire case, despite authorities reportedly finding no contraband. Insiders allege Durk was moved to solitary after questioning the deputy warden about the repeated searches and being reprimanded for “talking back.”
The Bureau of Prisons declined to address the allegations, telling TMZ, “For privacy, safety, and security reasons we do not discuss the conditions of confinement for any individual in our custody, including housing assignments, potential disciplinary infractions, or internal security measures.” As reported, #Durk was found not guilty in his m*rder-for-hire trial in September but still faces felony racketeering and fire@rms charges. His second trial, initially scheduled for October, has since been postponed until August 2027
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins Georgia Governor’s Race
Bottoms is the first Black woman elected governor in US history
The Associated Press called the Georgia governor’s race for Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Associated Press declared Bottoms the winner at 9:24 p.m. EST.
The former Atlanta mayor defeated Republican Rick Jackson by a wide margin. Bottoms is the first Black female governor in U.S. history and the first former Atlanta mayor to be elected Georgia governor.
In other races, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff was reelected in Georgia. Republican Byron Donalds was elected as the state’s first Black governor, defeating Cyndi Munson. Also in Florida, Republican Ashley Moody won reelection to the U.S. Senate, defeating Democrat Angie Nixon. Democrat Roy Cooper flipped a key Senate seat in North Carolina. Republican Andy Barr won Kentucky’s Senate race. Democrat James Talarico won Texas’s U.S. Senate race. Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race.
According to exit polls, 62% of voters said the economy and the Iran war were major factors in their decision to vote blue on Tuesday. 13% more Georgians voted early in 2026 than last year.
The Associated Press called the Georgia governor’s race for Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Associated Press declared Bottoms the winner at 9:24 p.m. EST.
The former Atlanta mayor defeated Republican Rick Jackson by a wide margin. Bottoms is the first Black female governor in U.S. history and the first former Atlanta mayor to be elected Georgia governor.
In other races, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff was reelected in Georgia. Republican Byron Donalds was elected as the state’s first Black governor, defeating Cyndi Munson. Also in Florida, Republican Ashley Moody won reelection to the U.S. Senate, defeating Democrat Angie Nixon. Democrat Roy Cooper flipped a key Senate seat in North Carolina. Republican Andy Barr won Kentucky’s Senate race. Democrat James Talarico won Texas’s U.S. Senate race. Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race.
According to exit polls, 62% of voters said the economy and the Iran war were major factors in their decision to vote blue on Tuesday. 13% more Georgians voted early in 2026 than last year.
2 Chainz Confronts Food Critic Keith Lee for Giving His Restaurant a Bad Review
Rapper 2 Chainz and food critic Keith Lee debated about the food industry and preferential treatment given to celebrities during a recent “Den of Kings” podcast recorded live at Clark Atlanta University.
The rapper confronted Lee over allegedly giving one of his restaurants a bad review. But Lee didn’t know which restaurant 2 Chainz was referring to. Then the conversation turned to preferential treatment given to celebrities.
Lee argued that the public should be treated with the same respect as a celebrity who walks into a restaurant.
2 Chainz said people get “obvious attitudes” because Atlanta is a mecca for Black business owners. He said Black people don’t own a building in Los Angeles. He objected to an outsider like Lee coming to Atlanta to tear down Black business owners.
In his defense, Lee said restaurant reviews should reflect regular customers’ experiences, not the restaurant’s preferential treatment of celebrities. “I don’t ever want to put nobody in a situation that they get a different experience only because they’re not Keith Lee,” he said.
“I sent my mom-in-law into 10 different restaurants. She couldn’t eat nowhere,” Lee said. “I go in, table ready right now.”
But 2 Chainz disagreed. He said he worked hard for the special treatment he gets in restaurants. “I’m an entertainer, and obviously we get perks that other people don’t get. I don’t stand in line at the airport. I don’t do none of that because I done worked my ass off to do this here, bro!”
DJ Akademiks chastised 2 Chainz for getting “emotional” during the conversation with Lee. “First rule of these things, don’t look emotional,” Akademiks said while watching the discussion.
“Very bad look for 2 Chainz if you ask me,” he added. “Shout out to Keith Lee. He picked the supporters.”
Some fans commented that 2 Chainz mistook Lee for another food critic. They said the food critic was actually Mr. Chimetime, who gave 2 Chainz’s Esco Restaurant & Tapas a bad review.
Rapper 2 Chainz and food critic Keith Lee debated about the food industry and preferential treatment given to celebrities during a recent “Den of Kings” podcast recorded live at Clark Atlanta University.The rapper confronted Lee over allegedly giving one of his restaurants a bad review. But Lee didn’t know which restaurant 2 Chainz was referring to. Then the conversation turned to preferential treatment given to celebrities.
Lee argued that the public should be treated with the same respect as a celebrity who walks into a restaurant.
2 Chainz said people get “obvious attitudes” because Atlanta is a mecca for Black business owners. He said Black people don’t own a building in Los Angeles. He objected to an outsider like Lee coming to Atlanta to tear down Black business owners.
In his defense, Lee said restaurant reviews should reflect regular customers’ experiences, not the restaurant’s preferential treatment of celebrities. “I don’t ever want to put nobody in a situation that they get a different experience only because they’re not Keith Lee,” he said.
“I sent my mom-in-law into 10 different restaurants. She couldn’t eat nowhere,” Lee said. “I go in, table ready right now.”
But 2 Chainz disagreed. He said he worked hard for the special treatment he gets in restaurants. “I’m an entertainer, and obviously we get perks that other people don’t get. I don’t stand in line at the airport. I don’t do none of that because I done worked my ass off to do this here, bro!”
DJ Akademiks chastised 2 Chainz for getting “emotional” during the conversation with Lee. “First rule of these things, don’t look emotional,” Akademiks said while watching the discussion.
“Very bad look for 2 Chainz if you ask me,” he added. “Shout out to Keith Lee. He picked the supporters.”
Some fans commented that 2 Chainz mistook Lee for another food critic. They said the food critic was actually Mr. Chimetime, who gave 2 Chainz’s Esco Restaurant & Tapas a bad review.
David Geffen and Ex-Husband Donovan Michaels Reportedly Rekindle Romance After Bitter Divorce
David Geffen, 83, and ex-husband Donovan Michaels, 33, reportedly rekindled their romance during an October outing aboard Geffen’s 454-foot yacht, Rising Sun, according to Page Six sources.
The pair finalized their divorce in April 2026 after reaching a confidential settlement; Michaels dropped a lawsuit alleging coercion and mistreatment, which Geffen denied.
Neither has publicly confirmed a reconciliation, though June photos also showed them spending time together aboard Rising Sun near Mallorca.
Music mogul David Geffen and his ex-husband Donovan Michaels may be giving their relationship another chance just months after finalizing their contentious divorce.
According to Page Six, the 83-year-old billionaire and 33-year-old former model were spotted spending time together aboard Geffen's 454-foot luxury yacht, Rising Sun, in October. Sources told the outlet that the former couple appeared to have rekindled their romance, surprising some people in their social circle.
"The heart wants what the heart wants," one insider told the outlet.
The reported reconciliation comes roughly six months after their divorce was finalized in April, following a legal dispute that included allegations about their relationship and the circumstances surrounding their separation.
Geffen, who co-founded DreamWorks SKG and established Asylum and Geffen Records, reportedly met Michaels, whose legal name is David Armstrong, through the dating website SeekingArrangement.com in 2016. The two eventually married in March 2023, despite their 50-year age difference.
Their relationship began unraveling publicly in May 2025 when Geffen filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple had been married for less than two years and reportedly did not have a prenuptial agreement.
Two months later, Michaels filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against Geffen in Los Angeles Superior Court, making several allegations about their marriage.
In the complaint, Michaels claimed he underwent painful cosmetic procedures, including laser hair removal and dental treatments, and alleged that he was pressured to use drugs with Geffen and his associates aboard the yacht.
The lawsuit also accused Geffen of abandoning Michaels after he became sober.
"Geffen did not want a healthier Michaels. He wanted control and submission," the complaint alleged.
Geffen denied the accusations, while his attorney, Patricia Glaser, described the lawsuit as "pathetic."
The legal battle eventually came to an end when Michaels withdrew his lawsuit in October 2025. The former couple reportedly reached a confidential settlement the following month before their divorce became final in April 2026. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
Despite their contentious split, the two appeared to be on better terms earlier this year.
In June, TMZ published photographs showing Geffen and Michaels sitting together aboard Rising Sun near Mallorca, Spain, during the billionaire's annual Mediterranean vacation. Although the images didn't show any public displays of affection, the former spouses appeared comfortable in each other's company.
Neither Geffen nor Michaels has publicly confirmed that they're back together.
The pair finalized their divorce in April 2026 after reaching a confidential settlement; Michaels dropped a lawsuit alleging coercion and mistreatment, which Geffen denied.
Neither has publicly confirmed a reconciliation, though June photos also showed them spending time together aboard Rising Sun near Mallorca.
Music mogul David Geffen and his ex-husband Donovan Michaels may be giving their relationship another chance just months after finalizing their contentious divorce.
According to Page Six, the 83-year-old billionaire and 33-year-old former model were spotted spending time together aboard Geffen's 454-foot luxury yacht, Rising Sun, in October. Sources told the outlet that the former couple appeared to have rekindled their romance, surprising some people in their social circle.
"The heart wants what the heart wants," one insider told the outlet.
The reported reconciliation comes roughly six months after their divorce was finalized in April, following a legal dispute that included allegations about their relationship and the circumstances surrounding their separation.
Geffen, who co-founded DreamWorks SKG and established Asylum and Geffen Records, reportedly met Michaels, whose legal name is David Armstrong, through the dating website SeekingArrangement.com in 2016. The two eventually married in March 2023, despite their 50-year age difference.
Their relationship began unraveling publicly in May 2025 when Geffen filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple had been married for less than two years and reportedly did not have a prenuptial agreement.
Two months later, Michaels filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against Geffen in Los Angeles Superior Court, making several allegations about their marriage.
In the complaint, Michaels claimed he underwent painful cosmetic procedures, including laser hair removal and dental treatments, and alleged that he was pressured to use drugs with Geffen and his associates aboard the yacht.
The lawsuit also accused Geffen of abandoning Michaels after he became sober.
"Geffen did not want a healthier Michaels. He wanted control and submission," the complaint alleged.
Geffen denied the accusations, while his attorney, Patricia Glaser, described the lawsuit as "pathetic."
The legal battle eventually came to an end when Michaels withdrew his lawsuit in October 2025. The former couple reportedly reached a confidential settlement the following month before their divorce became final in April 2026. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
Despite their contentious split, the two appeared to be on better terms earlier this year.
In June, TMZ published photographs showing Geffen and Michaels sitting together aboard Rising Sun near Mallorca, Spain, during the billionaire's annual Mediterranean vacation. Although the images didn't show any public displays of affection, the former spouses appeared comfortable in each other's company.
Neither Geffen nor Michaels has publicly confirmed that they're back together.
Nia Long Gets Her Flowers With Major Film Festival Honor Following 'Michael'
Nia Long will receive the Leonard Maltin Award at the Coronado Island Film Festival on November 4, honoring her three-decade career and her portrayal of Katherine Jackson in Michael.
Long and casting director Victoria Thomas will discuss their collaboration on Michael on November 5, following a gala that also honors Kenny Loggins, Amy Roth, and Coco Francini.
Long will release her memoir, The Sound of Purpose, on May 25, 2027, exploring her upbringing, Hollywood’s racism and colorism, and the experiences that shaped her career.
Nia Long has spent more than three decades making her mark on Hollywood, and now she's receiving another major honor for it.
According to Gold Derby, the actress will receive the Leonard Maltin Award at the 2026 Coronado Island Film Festival, recognizing a career that helped shape Black cinema and her performance as Katherine Jackson in Antoine Fuqua's blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic, Michael.
Long will be honored during the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala on November 4 at the Hotel del Coronado. Kenny Loggins will receive the Legacy Award, while costume designer Amy Roth, casting director Victoria Thomas, and producer Coco Francini will also be recognized.
Long and Thomas are additionally scheduled to participate in a November 5 discussion about their collaboration on Michael.
The award adds another milestone to a résumé that includes Boyz n the Hood, Love Jones, Soul Food, Friday, and The Best Man. Long also became a familiar face on television through The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Third Watch.
Her latest major film role came in Fuqua's Michael, which opened in theaters on April 24, with Jaafar Jackson portraying his famous uncle and Long playing the Jackson family matriarch.
During a recent appearance on Angie Martinez's IRL podcast, Long discussed meeting Katherine Jackson for the first time at the film's premiere. The encounter left her emotional, particularly as she considered Jackson's influence on one of music's most famous families.
"She's the beginning of an empire," Long said. "She gave birth to all those children. And she protected them, and she sacrificed."
Long's latest recognition also comes as she's preparing to release The Sound of Purpose, her memoir arriving May 25, 2027. The book will explore her upbringing, the racism and colorism she encountered in Hollywood, and the experiences that shaped her career.
She's also been candid about her personal life, including her 2022 breakup with former Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka. She described the aftermath as "the best thing that ever happened to me" because it gave her an opportunity to reconsider her priorities.
"It allowed me to pause," she said. "But now I can pour everything back into myself."
Meanwhile, the Coronado Island Film Festival's 11th edition will feature more than 140 films, with I Play Rocky opening the screening program November 5 and James Gray's Paper Tiger closing the festival November 8.
Nia Long will receive the Leonard Maltin Award at the Coronado Island Film Festival on November 4, honoring her three-decade career and her portrayal of Katherine Jackson in Michael.
Long and casting director Victoria Thomas will discuss their collaboration on Michael on November 5, following a gala that also honors Kenny Loggins, Amy Roth, and Coco Francini.
Long will release her memoir, The Sound of Purpose, on May 25, 2027, exploring her upbringing, Hollywood’s racism and colorism, and the experiences that shaped her career.
Nia Long has spent more than three decades making her mark on Hollywood, and now she's receiving another major honor for it.
According to Gold Derby, the actress will receive the Leonard Maltin Award at the 2026 Coronado Island Film Festival, recognizing a career that helped shape Black cinema and her performance as Katherine Jackson in Antoine Fuqua's blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic, Michael.
Long will be honored during the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala on November 4 at the Hotel del Coronado. Kenny Loggins will receive the Legacy Award, while costume designer Amy Roth, casting director Victoria Thomas, and producer Coco Francini will also be recognized.
Long and Thomas are additionally scheduled to participate in a November 5 discussion about their collaboration on Michael.
The award adds another milestone to a résumé that includes Boyz n the Hood, Love Jones, Soul Food, Friday, and The Best Man. Long also became a familiar face on television through The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Third Watch.
Her latest major film role came in Fuqua's Michael, which opened in theaters on April 24, with Jaafar Jackson portraying his famous uncle and Long playing the Jackson family matriarch.
During a recent appearance on Angie Martinez's IRL podcast, Long discussed meeting Katherine Jackson for the first time at the film's premiere. The encounter left her emotional, particularly as she considered Jackson's influence on one of music's most famous families.
"She's the beginning of an empire," Long said. "She gave birth to all those children. And she protected them, and she sacrificed."
Long's latest recognition also comes as she's preparing to release The Sound of Purpose, her memoir arriving May 25, 2027. The book will explore her upbringing, the racism and colorism she encountered in Hollywood, and the experiences that shaped her career.
She's also been candid about her personal life, including her 2022 breakup with former Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka. She described the aftermath as "the best thing that ever happened to me" because it gave her an opportunity to reconsider her priorities.
"It allowed me to pause," she said. "But now I can pour everything back into myself."
Meanwhile, the Coronado Island Film Festival's 11th edition will feature more than 140 films, with I Play Rocky opening the screening program November 5 and James Gray's Paper Tiger closing the festival November 8.
Colman Domingo Recalls Being the ‘Nerd’ to Will Smith’s ‘Cool Kid’ in High School
Colman Domingo is sharing some insight into what high school was like for him, especially as he went to the same school as fellow Hollywood star Will Smith!
The 56-year-old Oscar nominee stopped by the Friends Keep Secrets podcast with Benny Blanco, Lil Dicky, and Kristin Batalucco on Tuesday (November 30), and shared that he “wasn’t cool” in high school.
“West Philly, born and raised,” he said. “I went to high school with Will… We had gym class and science class together.”
Will attended Phildelphia’s Overbrook High School and was one year above Colman.
Colman Domingo said he was a “nerd” and Will Smith was “the cool kid”
The Euphoria star went on to say that they “were never friends,” because “he was the cool kid and I was the nerd.”
Colman noted that the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star “really was the most popular kid in high school,” and he was “a local rapper with Jazzy Jeff, and all the cool kids went to see them.”
Since both of them have become famous, Colman said they haven’t really seen each other much, noting “the weirdest thing is throughout our careers now, I’ve never run into him.”
The one time they did see each other was when Colman was working at a restaurant in Philadelphia as a waiter.
“I’m sure we’ll see each other at some point. And there’ll be warmth and a shared history from Philadelphia,” Colman added.
The 56-year-old Oscar nominee stopped by the Friends Keep Secrets podcast with Benny Blanco, Lil Dicky, and Kristin Batalucco on Tuesday (November 30), and shared that he “wasn’t cool” in high school.
“West Philly, born and raised,” he said. “I went to high school with Will… We had gym class and science class together.”
Will attended Phildelphia’s Overbrook High School and was one year above Colman.
Colman Domingo said he was a “nerd” and Will Smith was “the cool kid”
The Euphoria star went on to say that they “were never friends,” because “he was the cool kid and I was the nerd.”
Colman noted that the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star “really was the most popular kid in high school,” and he was “a local rapper with Jazzy Jeff, and all the cool kids went to see them.”
Since both of them have become famous, Colman said they haven’t really seen each other much, noting “the weirdest thing is throughout our careers now, I’ve never run into him.”
The one time they did see each other was when Colman was working at a restaurant in Philadelphia as a waiter.
“I’m sure we’ll see each other at some point. And there’ll be warmth and a shared history from Philadelphia,” Colman added.
Dr Abdul El-Sayed Wins Senate Race in Michigan, Defeats Mike Rogers to Become First Muslim Elected to US Senate
Dr Abdul El-Sayed is the projected winner of the Senate race in Michigan!
The 42-year-old epidemiologist and Democratic candidate was running against Republican Mike Rogers, vying for the seat being vacated by Democrat Gary Peters.
By becoming the elected winner in Tuesday’s (November 3) midterm election, Abdul becomes the first Muslim person voted into office in the United States Senate.
According to his website, key priorities he was running on getting “money out of politics, put money in your pocket, and pass Medicare for All. He is fighting for an economy and healthcare system that work for everyone, affordable housing for all, and clean air and water. He’s committed to accessible education and sensible foreign policy rooted in diplomacy and justice.”
The Michigan race was one of the battleground states looking to clinch a Democratic seat and being one of the close races being watched during this election cycle. This year’s midterms has been dubbed a “Blue Tsunami” as Democrats sweep the elections, taking control of the House and the Senate.
Democrats have flipped seven seats in the Senate election from Republican, while they also flipped over 20 seats in the House. There have also been several key states flipping blue in the gubernatorial races across the country, with Texas, Iowa, Ohio, and Georgia electing Democrats.
Speaking of Georgia, constituents elected Keisha Lance Bottoms, making her the first-ever Black woman to become a Governor in the United States.
Just ahead of Election Day, Abdul got the support of Adam Brody in a campaign video following headlines over the past few weeks about his political views.
The 42-year-old epidemiologist and Democratic candidate was running against Republican Mike Rogers, vying for the seat being vacated by Democrat Gary Peters.
By becoming the elected winner in Tuesday’s (November 3) midterm election, Abdul becomes the first Muslim person voted into office in the United States Senate.
According to his website, key priorities he was running on getting “money out of politics, put money in your pocket, and pass Medicare for All. He is fighting for an economy and healthcare system that work for everyone, affordable housing for all, and clean air and water. He’s committed to accessible education and sensible foreign policy rooted in diplomacy and justice.”
The Michigan race was one of the battleground states looking to clinch a Democratic seat and being one of the close races being watched during this election cycle. This year’s midterms has been dubbed a “Blue Tsunami” as Democrats sweep the elections, taking control of the House and the Senate.
Democrats have flipped seven seats in the Senate election from Republican, while they also flipped over 20 seats in the House. There have also been several key states flipping blue in the gubernatorial races across the country, with Texas, Iowa, Ohio, and Georgia electing Democrats.
Speaking of Georgia, constituents elected Keisha Lance Bottoms, making her the first-ever Black woman to become a Governor in the United States.
Just ahead of Election Day, Abdul got the support of Adam Brody in a campaign video following headlines over the past few weeks about his political views.
Jennifer Hudson reveals late ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ producer was on set with her just 1 day before ‘unfathomable’ death
Jennifer Hudson revealed that late "Ellen DeGeneres Show" producer Matthew Wright was on the set of the singer's talk show one day before his tragic death.
"So saddened by the loss of Matt Wright, one of our former producers who helped launch @jenniferhudsonshow," the "Dreamgirls" star captioned a post on Instagram Monday.
"He was just back to visit on Thursday for our Halloween show!" Hudson, 45, added.
"He made such a huge impact on so many people in this industry and beyond!"
The "Dreamgirls" star said Wright (seen above with the singer) "made such a huge impact on so many people in this industry and beyond!" jennifer hudson/ instagram
The "American Idol" alum concluded her caption by saying her "heart goes out to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Matt!
On Friday, Wright passed away in "an unfathomable tragedy" last Friday while he was working remotely in Los Angeles, his family revealed in a GoFundMe page. He was 52 years old.
Wright's cause of death has not yet been revealed.
On the crowdfunding platform, the late executive producer's family issued a desperate plea for financial assistance in bringing Wright's body from California to New York, where his family lives.
Wright died last Friday while he was working remotely in Los Angeles. He was 52.
"His husband [Justin], father, sister and niece are in New York, desperate to be reunited for a proper goodbye," the GoFundMe read.
"We're asking for all of his friends, who Matt loved so fully, to help the family at this time," they added.
The GoFundMe revealed that both Wright and his husband, Justin, were laid off over the summer.
"And the unexpected costs of getting Matt home, a funeral and a memorial are impossible for the family to bear," the page stated.
Ellen DeGeneres, 68, was one of several people who helped the family by donating. The "Finding Nemo" voice actor donated $5,000 to Wright's GoFundMe.
Wright (seen hugging Ellen DeGeneres on her show) worked on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" for 16 years. matt wright/ instagram
DeGeneres broke down in tears while discussing her "amazing" late friend. Instagram/ellendegeneres
DeGeneres broke down in tears as she took to social media to pay tribute to Wright, who worked on the comedian's former talk show for 16 years.
"God, he was an amazing guy," DeGeneres reflected in an Instagram video. "He made me laugh, he would surprise me with things he did all the time.
"He was smart, he was kind … I mean, everyone loved him," she continued. "I loved him. And it's just shocking, it's shocking."
"So saddened by the loss of Matt Wright, one of our former producers who helped launch @jenniferhudsonshow," the "Dreamgirls" star captioned a post on Instagram Monday.
"He was just back to visit on Thursday for our Halloween show!" Hudson, 45, added.
"He made such a huge impact on so many people in this industry and beyond!"
The "Dreamgirls" star said Wright (seen above with the singer) "made such a huge impact on so many people in this industry and beyond!" jennifer hudson/ instagram
The "American Idol" alum concluded her caption by saying her "heart goes out to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Matt!
On Friday, Wright passed away in "an unfathomable tragedy" last Friday while he was working remotely in Los Angeles, his family revealed in a GoFundMe page. He was 52 years old.
Wright's cause of death has not yet been revealed.
On the crowdfunding platform, the late executive producer's family issued a desperate plea for financial assistance in bringing Wright's body from California to New York, where his family lives.
Wright died last Friday while he was working remotely in Los Angeles. He was 52.
"His husband [Justin], father, sister and niece are in New York, desperate to be reunited for a proper goodbye," the GoFundMe read.
"We're asking for all of his friends, who Matt loved so fully, to help the family at this time," they added.
The GoFundMe revealed that both Wright and his husband, Justin, were laid off over the summer.
"And the unexpected costs of getting Matt home, a funeral and a memorial are impossible for the family to bear," the page stated.
Ellen DeGeneres, 68, was one of several people who helped the family by donating. The "Finding Nemo" voice actor donated $5,000 to Wright's GoFundMe.
Wright (seen hugging Ellen DeGeneres on her show) worked on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" for 16 years. matt wright/ instagram
DeGeneres broke down in tears while discussing her "amazing" late friend. Instagram/ellendegeneres
DeGeneres broke down in tears as she took to social media to pay tribute to Wright, who worked on the comedian's former talk show for 16 years.
"God, he was an amazing guy," DeGeneres reflected in an Instagram video. "He made me laugh, he would surprise me with things he did all the time.
"He was smart, he was kind … I mean, everyone loved him," she continued. "I loved him. And it's just shocking, it's shocking."
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