#HOLIDAYFAB: Mariah Carey for Gucci’s Holiday 2026 Ad Campaign
Gucci unveils its new holiday campaign starring Mariah Carey, capturing the festive excitement of one of the most anticipated moments of the year.
Directed by Harmony Korine, the video unfolds inside a hotel transformed in anticipation of Mariah Carey’s arrival. As the sounds of ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ return, the holiday season begins with a sense of occasion and a touch of magic.
Gucci unveils its new holiday campaign starring Mariah Carey, capturing the festive excitement of one of the most anticipated moments of the year.
#RHOA: K. Michelle Slams Shamea Morton Skipping Out On Her RHOA-Supported Album Release In Nashville
On Nov. 6, K. Michelle brought her debut country album Jesus & Whiskey to the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville and she had the support of her Real Housewives of Atlanta castmates…except for Shamea Morton.
Needless to say, K. Michelle is in her full promotion bag for Jesus & Whiskey and she’s taking it to the South from which she hails to make it all come together. She has the support of familiar reality TV faces like Phaedra Parks, Porsha Williams and Kelli Potter but it was the absence of her castmate, Shamea Morton, that brought her to the internet, once again.
It’s been well documented that Morton and K. Michelle have not become the best of friends since the latter joined the cast of the popular reality series. K. Michelle has accused Shamea of playing both sides and succumbing to pressure to not be friends with her from former cast member Kandi Burruss as well as Toya Johnson and rapper Rasheeda; however, Morton has said she’d be open to developing a relationship with the “Can’t Raise A Man” singer.
But it seems like that relationship isn’t likely to happen with K. Michelle clearly feeling that Morton should have come to support her in Nashville instead of hitting the Chris Brown and Usher tour to support Kandi’s appearance alongside her Xscape group members. She posted a single word in response to Morton’s loyalty to her other friend group saying, “Booooooo” on X.
Nonetheless, the excitement around Jesus & Whiskey has been building for years as many fans have been waiting for K. Michelle to dig into her country roots. Her performance alongside Jelly Roll at the 2023 Country Music Awards whetted appetites but delays in a full project made many worry that the day may never come that she’d make a full length country project. However, Jesus & Whiskey was released on Oct. 16.
Needless to say, K. Michelle is in her full promotion bag for Jesus & Whiskey and she’s taking it to the South from which she hails to make it all come together. She has the support of familiar reality TV faces like Phaedra Parks, Porsha Williams and Kelli Potter but it was the absence of her castmate, Shamea Morton, that brought her to the internet, once again.
It’s been well documented that Morton and K. Michelle have not become the best of friends since the latter joined the cast of the popular reality series. K. Michelle has accused Shamea of playing both sides and succumbing to pressure to not be friends with her from former cast member Kandi Burruss as well as Toya Johnson and rapper Rasheeda; however, Morton has said she’d be open to developing a relationship with the “Can’t Raise A Man” singer.
But it seems like that relationship isn’t likely to happen with K. Michelle clearly feeling that Morton should have come to support her in Nashville instead of hitting the Chris Brown and Usher tour to support Kandi’s appearance alongside her Xscape group members. She posted a single word in response to Morton’s loyalty to her other friend group saying, “Booooooo” on X.
Nonetheless, the excitement around Jesus & Whiskey has been building for years as many fans have been waiting for K. Michelle to dig into her country roots. Her performance alongside Jelly Roll at the 2023 Country Music Awards whetted appetites but delays in a full project made many worry that the day may never come that she’d make a full length country project. However, Jesus & Whiskey was released on Oct. 16.
#NewMusic from Ella Mai Returns With New EP ‘3Two’
Grammy Award-winning R&B sensation Ella Mai has officially returned with fresh material, unveiling her highly anticipated new EP, 3Two. Available now across all major digital streaming platforms, the concise but impactful project serves as a welcome reintroduction to the British singer-songwriter’s signature brand of diary-like contemporary R&B.
Stepping back into the musical spotlight following the massive success of her acclaimed sophomore studio album, Heart On My Sleeve, Mai uses 3Two to lean heavily into the nostalgic, mid-tempo grooves and sharp emotional lyricism that initially catapulted her to global superstardom.
The new EP offers a deeply personal, unfiltered look into the complexities of modern romance, boundaries, and emotional growth. Whether navigating the lingering tension of heartbreak or asserting her own self-worth, Mai’s effortlessly smooth, tone-rich vocal delivery remains the undisputed focal point of the release.
By blending polished, contemporary production with the foundational R&B sensibilities that have earned her a dedicated global fanbase, 3Two gives listeners a concentrated dose of the authentic storytelling they have come to expect from the “Boo’d Up” hitmaker.
Serving as both a satisfying standalone project and a perfect appetizer, the EP successfully sets the stage for the next highly anticipated full-length chapter of her evolving career.
3Two is available to stream and download now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major digital platforms.
Grammy Award-winning R&B sensation Ella Mai has officially returned with fresh material, unveiling her highly anticipated new EP, 3Two. Available now across all major digital streaming platforms, the concise but impactful project serves as a welcome reintroduction to the British singer-songwriter’s signature brand of diary-like contemporary R&B.
Stepping back into the musical spotlight following the massive success of her acclaimed sophomore studio album, Heart On My Sleeve, Mai uses 3Two to lean heavily into the nostalgic, mid-tempo grooves and sharp emotional lyricism that initially catapulted her to global superstardom.
The new EP offers a deeply personal, unfiltered look into the complexities of modern romance, boundaries, and emotional growth. Whether navigating the lingering tension of heartbreak or asserting her own self-worth, Mai’s effortlessly smooth, tone-rich vocal delivery remains the undisputed focal point of the release.
By blending polished, contemporary production with the foundational R&B sensibilities that have earned her a dedicated global fanbase, 3Two gives listeners a concentrated dose of the authentic storytelling they have come to expect from the “Boo’d Up” hitmaker.
Serving as both a satisfying standalone project and a perfect appetizer, the EP successfully sets the stage for the next highly anticipated full-length chapter of her evolving career.
3Two is available to stream and download now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major digital platforms.
#HipHopNews: Ice Cube Says N.W.A Reunion Depends on Dr. Dre: ‘If He Don’t, We Don’t’
Ice Cube welcomes another N.W.A reunion but says Dr. Dre holds the key—“If he feel like doing it, we do it”—with nothing currently in the works.
Dre joined Cube and Mike Epps as the first guest on their new YouTube podcast, Listen & Laugh, where he recalled the garage demos that helped launch N.W.A.
Cube also hopes Dre will produce a song for Last Friday, following their 1999 reunion track “Chin Check” with MC Ren and Snoop Dogg.
Ice Cube isn't ruling out another N.W.A reunion, but according to the legendary rapper, whether the iconic hip-hop group gets back together ultimately depends on Dr. Dre.
During a recent interview with Complex, Cube discussed the possibility of reuniting with his former groupmates while promoting Listen & Laugh, his new podcast with comedian Mike Epps.
When asked whether fans could ever see another N.W.A reunion, Cube admitted that nothing is currently in the works but said he wouldn't be opposed to making it happen.
"I don't know. It has to come together organically," Cube said.
"Who knows? I would love to get together with them dudes. It ain't hard to find me on the microphone. I mean, I'm easy to find."
However, Cube made it clear that Dre would have the final say on whether the group reunites, especially when it comes to producing new music.
"And it's all about Dr. Dre, where his head is, you know? If he feel like doing it, we do it. If he don't, we don't. Nobody wants a N.W.A song without Dr. Dre's production."
Cube's comments come as he and Epps launch Listen & Laugh, which premiered Friday on YouTube with Dre serving as the show's inaugural guest.
According to Cube, bringing Dre onto the podcast was an easy decision given their decades-long relationship.
The rapper described Dre as "definitely [our] first choice" before explaining why he believes his former groupmate agreed to appear.
"I think Dre did it because of our history. He knows how much I respect him. I love to give him his flowers for what he's done for me in my career, taking me under his wing as a youngster," Cube said.
During the episode, Dre reflected on meeting Cube while he was still in high school and recalled recording demos together in a garage, sessions that eventually helped lay the foundation for N.W.A.
Although a full reunion remains uncertain, Cube and Dre have reunited musically in the past.
In 1999, Cube, Dre, and MC Ren joined forces with Snoop Dogg for "Chin Check," which appeared on the soundtrack for Next Friday. Snoop stepped in for the late Eazy-E, while Dre handled production.
The collaboration marked the group's first reunion in roughly a decade and was initially expected to lead to another N.W.A album, although the project never materialized.
Cube is also hoping to work with Dre again on his upcoming film Last Friday, which will reunite him with Epps.
The rapper revealed that he's considering contributing a song to the movie's soundtrack and would love to have Dre produce it.
"We'll see if he wants to bless us with his production," Cube said.
Ice Cube welcomes another N.W.A reunion but says Dr. Dre holds the key—“If he feel like doing it, we do it”—with nothing currently in the works.
Dre joined Cube and Mike Epps as the first guest on their new YouTube podcast, Listen & Laugh, where he recalled the garage demos that helped launch N.W.A.
Cube also hopes Dre will produce a song for Last Friday, following their 1999 reunion track “Chin Check” with MC Ren and Snoop Dogg.
Ice Cube isn't ruling out another N.W.A reunion, but according to the legendary rapper, whether the iconic hip-hop group gets back together ultimately depends on Dr. Dre.
During a recent interview with Complex, Cube discussed the possibility of reuniting with his former groupmates while promoting Listen & Laugh, his new podcast with comedian Mike Epps.
When asked whether fans could ever see another N.W.A reunion, Cube admitted that nothing is currently in the works but said he wouldn't be opposed to making it happen.
"I don't know. It has to come together organically," Cube said.
"Who knows? I would love to get together with them dudes. It ain't hard to find me on the microphone. I mean, I'm easy to find."
However, Cube made it clear that Dre would have the final say on whether the group reunites, especially when it comes to producing new music.
"And it's all about Dr. Dre, where his head is, you know? If he feel like doing it, we do it. If he don't, we don't. Nobody wants a N.W.A song without Dr. Dre's production."
Cube's comments come as he and Epps launch Listen & Laugh, which premiered Friday on YouTube with Dre serving as the show's inaugural guest.
According to Cube, bringing Dre onto the podcast was an easy decision given their decades-long relationship.
The rapper described Dre as "definitely [our] first choice" before explaining why he believes his former groupmate agreed to appear.
"I think Dre did it because of our history. He knows how much I respect him. I love to give him his flowers for what he's done for me in my career, taking me under his wing as a youngster," Cube said.
During the episode, Dre reflected on meeting Cube while he was still in high school and recalled recording demos together in a garage, sessions that eventually helped lay the foundation for N.W.A.
Although a full reunion remains uncertain, Cube and Dre have reunited musically in the past.
In 1999, Cube, Dre, and MC Ren joined forces with Snoop Dogg for "Chin Check," which appeared on the soundtrack for Next Friday. Snoop stepped in for the late Eazy-E, while Dre handled production.
The collaboration marked the group's first reunion in roughly a decade and was initially expected to lead to another N.W.A album, although the project never materialized.
Cube is also hoping to work with Dre again on his upcoming film Last Friday, which will reunite him with Epps.
The rapper revealed that he's considering contributing a song to the movie's soundtrack and would love to have Dre produce it.
"We'll see if he wants to bless us with his production," Cube said.
The Attorney who represented ‘Keffe D’ in Tupac murder trial dies
Michael Sanft, the defense attorney who represented Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, has died.
Sources tell FOX5 that Sanft was reported dead on Thursday night in Las Vegas. On Friday, the Clark County Coroner’s Office confirmed the 55 year old’s passing.
A cause and manner of death remains pending. Details surrounding his death are limited, with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department referring all inquiries to the coroner’s office.
Sanft was the lead lead trial attorney at SOS Injury Lawyers, where he tried over 150 cases to jury verdict and argued before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. According to his website, he moved to San Diego at the age of 12 and later attended BYU-Hawaii.
Sanft represented Davis pro bono during his trial in Las Vegas. A jury would later find Davis guilty in August.
In an interview with FOX5, Sanft said he would not have done anything differently.
“Maybe if I had a psychic sitting next to me to help discern who should be on the jury,” he said.
“We had the best team possible in this case, from the motion practice work on this appeal to our investigator to our firm here at SOS Injury. We all did our part. I don’t see what I could’ve done differently.”
After the verdict, Sanft also mentioned sitting down with Davis.
“We were just sitting there taking in the moment,” he said.
“He had reminded me this is phase one. Because I was upset with the verdict, I was very disappointed in the jury. Mr. Davis was the one who said, don’t worry about it, man, this is the first phase, and I said, I understand, I hate to lose.”
Attorney Mike Troiano released a statement following the news:
“Mike was a genuinely honest humble and good human being. I’m in total shock by this news, as is the legal community as a whole. An extremely talented trial lawyer who jurors and his peers loved.”
Davis’ defense team stated they had planned to appeal the conviction. A notice of the appeal was filed on Friday, October 30, court records show.
A cause and manner of death remains pending. Details surrounding his death are limited, with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department referring all inquiries to the coroner’s office.
Sanft was the lead lead trial attorney at SOS Injury Lawyers, where he tried over 150 cases to jury verdict and argued before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. According to his website, he moved to San Diego at the age of 12 and later attended BYU-Hawaii.
Sanft represented Davis pro bono during his trial in Las Vegas. A jury would later find Davis guilty in August.
In an interview with FOX5, Sanft said he would not have done anything differently.
“Maybe if I had a psychic sitting next to me to help discern who should be on the jury,” he said.
“We had the best team possible in this case, from the motion practice work on this appeal to our investigator to our firm here at SOS Injury. We all did our part. I don’t see what I could’ve done differently.”
After the verdict, Sanft also mentioned sitting down with Davis.
“We were just sitting there taking in the moment,” he said.
“He had reminded me this is phase one. Because I was upset with the verdict, I was very disappointed in the jury. Mr. Davis was the one who said, don’t worry about it, man, this is the first phase, and I said, I understand, I hate to lose.”
Attorney Mike Troiano released a statement following the news:
“Mike was a genuinely honest humble and good human being. I’m in total shock by this news, as is the legal community as a whole. An extremely talented trial lawyer who jurors and his peers loved.”
Davis’ defense team stated they had planned to appeal the conviction. A notice of the appeal was filed on Friday, October 30, court records show.
Trump supporter Nicki Minaj is GAGGING after midterms disaster
Nicki Minaj, a Donald Trump cheerleader, has spoken out after the GOP's defeat at the midterm elections.
Minaj, who has become an outspoken supporter of Trump and his MAGA campaign since 2025, echoed The White House's response to Democrats seizing control of both the House and the Senate.
She wrote Wednesday night on X: "Couple things: 1. Trump is STILL your PRESIDENT. 2. The QUEEN is STILL your OBSESSION. 3. Jesus is STILL LORD. 4. Great insight by the VICE PRESIDENT. 5. Knowledge is POWER. 6. Congratulations to all winners! Especially @RepLuna & @ByronDonalds. 7. Blowing a billion on a losing campaign full of celebrities is STILL hurting them. 8. The BARBZ are STILL PRETTY!!! 9. I don't vote, I VETO 10. Stay tuned & STAY MAD. 11. Christians are STILL being killed. 12. Maybe now our people will WAKE UP. 13. Love you."
In a follow-up post, she expressed support for X owner and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, who pumped more than $440 million into the midterm Republican campaign.
"Last thing: 14. Elon is STILL a trillionaire and you are STILL posting on his app. I'm sure the shareholders appreciate the dialogue. 15. #GrokBot is a phenomenal product that has significantly changed my life for the better. Thank you, @bot," Minaj wrote.
The rapper parroted the line issued by the White House following the election results.
"PSA: TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT," the official White House account posted on social media Wednesday morning, accompanied by a photograph of Trump leaning on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office with his fists.
It echoed a message shared by White House communications director Steven Cheung in the early hours of Wednesday as Republicans were pounded with losses across the board.
"Donald J. Trump is the President of the United States," Cheung posted. "Still your President!"
Trump has repeatedly distanced himself from Tuesday's losses, claiming that his party would have fared better if his name was on the ballot.
The president made his first appearance after suffering the midterm losses to talk about his restoration of the White House ballroom.
For more than 20 minutes, with no mention of how he found himself outnumbered in both chambers of Congress, he spoke of the ballroom's "magnificent" columns carved out of limestone, 50ft-high ceilings and its "drone-proof" roof.
Minaj, known for hits like "Anaconda" and "Super Bass", had joined the president for his October 25 rally in Michigan ahead of the midterm elections, stating onstage: "I love him so much."
In return, the president told the crowd that Minaj has "one hell of a beautiful ass" that's "hard to miss."
Minaj said at a February event that she is "probably the president's number one fan, and that's not going to change."
Minaj, who has become an outspoken supporter of Trump and his MAGA campaign since 2025, echoed The White House's response to Democrats seizing control of both the House and the Senate.
She wrote Wednesday night on X: "Couple things: 1. Trump is STILL your PRESIDENT. 2. The QUEEN is STILL your OBSESSION. 3. Jesus is STILL LORD. 4. Great insight by the VICE PRESIDENT. 5. Knowledge is POWER. 6. Congratulations to all winners! Especially @RepLuna & @ByronDonalds. 7. Blowing a billion on a losing campaign full of celebrities is STILL hurting them. 8. The BARBZ are STILL PRETTY!!! 9. I don't vote, I VETO 10. Stay tuned & STAY MAD. 11. Christians are STILL being killed. 12. Maybe now our people will WAKE UP. 13. Love you."
In a follow-up post, she expressed support for X owner and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, who pumped more than $440 million into the midterm Republican campaign.
"Last thing: 14. Elon is STILL a trillionaire and you are STILL posting on his app. I'm sure the shareholders appreciate the dialogue. 15. #GrokBot is a phenomenal product that has significantly changed my life for the better. Thank you, @bot," Minaj wrote.
The rapper parroted the line issued by the White House following the election results.
"PSA: TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT," the official White House account posted on social media Wednesday morning, accompanied by a photograph of Trump leaning on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office with his fists.
It echoed a message shared by White House communications director Steven Cheung in the early hours of Wednesday as Republicans were pounded with losses across the board.
"Donald J. Trump is the President of the United States," Cheung posted. "Still your President!"
Trump has repeatedly distanced himself from Tuesday's losses, claiming that his party would have fared better if his name was on the ballot.
The president made his first appearance after suffering the midterm losses to talk about his restoration of the White House ballroom.
For more than 20 minutes, with no mention of how he found himself outnumbered in both chambers of Congress, he spoke of the ballroom's "magnificent" columns carved out of limestone, 50ft-high ceilings and its "drone-proof" roof.
Minaj, known for hits like "Anaconda" and "Super Bass", had joined the president for his October 25 rally in Michigan ahead of the midterm elections, stating onstage: "I love him so much."
In return, the president told the crowd that Minaj has "one hell of a beautiful ass" that's "hard to miss."
Minaj said at a February event that she is "probably the president's number one fan, and that's not going to change."
Stevie Wonder’s Eviction Lawsuit Escalates As Rent-Free Resident Demands Repairs To Walls And Plumbing
Stevie Wonder‘s reported one-time fiancée is pushing back against his attempts to boot her from the Hollywood Hills home she’s been living in rent-free since 1988.
Carmen Efferson filed a response to Wonder after his legal team sued her last month in a Los Angeles Superior Court and demanded she move out of Wonder’s three-bedroom home. In the Tuesday filing obtained by Rolling Stone, Efferson is accusing Wonder of breach of warranty of habitability — claiming he failed to maintain the property in conditions fit for human living. Among the complaints made in the filing, Efferson has alleged the home has damp or leaking ceiling/walls, holes in the walls/floor/carpet, damaged window screens and plumbing, and dampness/mold.
Efferson has asked a judge to order Wonder to pay for her attorney fees, make repairs to the home, and reduce the monthly rent to a “reasonable rental value” until the conditions are corrected. In the filing, Efferson also claims that she “has paid rent and/or provided other nonmonetary consideration or services in exchange for the right to occupy the premises.” Elsewhere, she disputes the title of the property and claims Wonder is “not the owner of the subject premises and therefore lacks standing” to evict her.
A lawyer for Wonder did not immediately respond to a request for comment today.
In Wonder’s complaint filed Oct. 22, Efferson and the singer allegedly reached an oral agreement allowing her to live there rent-free for nearly 40 years. However, when it came time to access the house as part of Wonder’s property insurance renewal, representatives for the singer attempted to enter the home three times in July for inspection. Efferson refused to allow them to enter the property, and instead shot an email to Wonder’s lawyer David Huff saying “fuck the fuck off,” according to exhibits in the lawsuit obtained by Rolling Stone.
“Regarding your ORDERS of entering into the place where I am living, I do not consent. Do not make any attempt to make any kind of contact with me,” Efferson wrote to Huff in response to certified mail requesting entry to the property. After a few more emails, another lawyer informed Efferson that the oral agreement between her and Wonder had been revoked due to noncompliance and attorneys were serving her an eviction notice with a move-out date of Aug. 27, 2026.
That deadline came and went without Efferson departing the property, resulting in the civil lawsuit against her. Wonder is asking a judge to order Efferson be removed from the Hollywood house, as well as pay damages of $600, the amount he now owes due to lapsed property insurance renewal.
Carmen Efferson filed a response to Wonder after his legal team sued her last month in a Los Angeles Superior Court and demanded she move out of Wonder’s three-bedroom home. In the Tuesday filing obtained by Rolling Stone, Efferson is accusing Wonder of breach of warranty of habitability — claiming he failed to maintain the property in conditions fit for human living. Among the complaints made in the filing, Efferson has alleged the home has damp or leaking ceiling/walls, holes in the walls/floor/carpet, damaged window screens and plumbing, and dampness/mold.
Efferson has asked a judge to order Wonder to pay for her attorney fees, make repairs to the home, and reduce the monthly rent to a “reasonable rental value” until the conditions are corrected. In the filing, Efferson also claims that she “has paid rent and/or provided other nonmonetary consideration or services in exchange for the right to occupy the premises.” Elsewhere, she disputes the title of the property and claims Wonder is “not the owner of the subject premises and therefore lacks standing” to evict her.
A lawyer for Wonder did not immediately respond to a request for comment today.
In Wonder’s complaint filed Oct. 22, Efferson and the singer allegedly reached an oral agreement allowing her to live there rent-free for nearly 40 years. However, when it came time to access the house as part of Wonder’s property insurance renewal, representatives for the singer attempted to enter the home three times in July for inspection. Efferson refused to allow them to enter the property, and instead shot an email to Wonder’s lawyer David Huff saying “fuck the fuck off,” according to exhibits in the lawsuit obtained by Rolling Stone.
“Regarding your ORDERS of entering into the place where I am living, I do not consent. Do not make any attempt to make any kind of contact with me,” Efferson wrote to Huff in response to certified mail requesting entry to the property. After a few more emails, another lawyer informed Efferson that the oral agreement between her and Wonder had been revoked due to noncompliance and attorneys were serving her an eviction notice with a move-out date of Aug. 27, 2026.
That deadline came and went without Efferson departing the property, resulting in the civil lawsuit against her. Wonder is asking a judge to order Efferson be removed from the Hollywood house, as well as pay damages of $600, the amount he now owes due to lapsed property insurance renewal.
Queen Latifah Brings Newark Housing Mission To BET Documentary
Queen Latifah’s Newark housing effort takes center stage in You Can Go Home Again, premiering November 27 on BET.
Queen Latifah‘s effort to build housing in Newark is headed to BET, which set a Friday, November 27 premiere for “You Can Go Home Again.”
The documentary follows the rapper’s return to the New Jersey community that raised her and the years of work behind RISE Living. The mixed-use development includes affordable apartments, with a name that honors her late mother, Rita.
BET announced that the film will air at 10 p.m. Eastern on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Muta’Ali directed it, with Flavor Unit Entertainment and P&G Studios co-producing.
“It’s about my community and the people and places that make us who we are,” Queen Latifah said.
RISE stands for Rita Is Still Everywhere. Latifah’s mother was a schoolteacher, and the film connects that family history with her investment in the neighborhood.
The housing effort predates the documentary announcement by years. Latifah joined Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for an April 2022 groundbreaking after construction had begun that January. Her BlueSugar Corporation worked with Life Assets Development and Gonsosa on the project.
Plans at the time called for 76 homes, including 16 classified as affordable. The rest included market-rate housing. That distinction is part of the project’s design: RISE was planned as a mixed-use development with affordable units within a larger residential community.
The plans also reserved 1,900 square feet on the ground floor for nonprofit organizations. They included a business center, fitness space and electric-vehicle charging stations, along with in-unit laundry and common-area Wi-Fi. Those were features outlined during the 2022 development phase.
The documentary received a first look in Chicago on November 4, when Latifah appeared with childhood friend and project partner Tammy Hammond at the Obama Presidential Center.
It also extends her work with a network where she now has a role beyond the screen. In June, Latifah and LL Cool J joined BET’s first advisory board. Her television and film production business includes Flavor Unit, which she runs with Shakim Compere.
Compere and Loretha Jones served as executive producers on “You Can Go Home Again.” The film follows the housing work alongside Latifah’s early life in Newark.
Queen Latifah‘s effort to build housing in Newark is headed to BET, which set a Friday, November 27 premiere for “You Can Go Home Again.”
The documentary follows the rapper’s return to the New Jersey community that raised her and the years of work behind RISE Living. The mixed-use development includes affordable apartments, with a name that honors her late mother, Rita.
BET announced that the film will air at 10 p.m. Eastern on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Muta’Ali directed it, with Flavor Unit Entertainment and P&G Studios co-producing.
“It’s about my community and the people and places that make us who we are,” Queen Latifah said.
RISE stands for Rita Is Still Everywhere. Latifah’s mother was a schoolteacher, and the film connects that family history with her investment in the neighborhood.
The housing effort predates the documentary announcement by years. Latifah joined Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for an April 2022 groundbreaking after construction had begun that January. Her BlueSugar Corporation worked with Life Assets Development and Gonsosa on the project.
Plans at the time called for 76 homes, including 16 classified as affordable. The rest included market-rate housing. That distinction is part of the project’s design: RISE was planned as a mixed-use development with affordable units within a larger residential community.
The plans also reserved 1,900 square feet on the ground floor for nonprofit organizations. They included a business center, fitness space and electric-vehicle charging stations, along with in-unit laundry and common-area Wi-Fi. Those were features outlined during the 2022 development phase.
The documentary received a first look in Chicago on November 4, when Latifah appeared with childhood friend and project partner Tammy Hammond at the Obama Presidential Center.
It also extends her work with a network where she now has a role beyond the screen. In June, Latifah and LL Cool J joined BET’s first advisory board. Her television and film production business includes Flavor Unit, which she runs with Shakim Compere.
Compere and Loretha Jones served as executive producers on “You Can Go Home Again.” The film follows the housing work alongside Latifah’s early life in Newark.
Malayshia Alford’s foster mother texted the dead girl’s phone
Philadelphia prosecutors have charged foster mother Carprice Williams, 36, with murder in the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford, whose body was found in the trunk of a car in Lindenwold, New Jersey. Officials announced the charges Thursday, Nov. 5, after a search that lasted nearly two weeks.
Williams faces charges of murder, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal use of a communication facility, possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another person, tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse.
She was denied bail at an arraignment early Friday and is due back in court for a preliminary hearing Nov. 23. She had no prior criminal record, according to the district attorney. The Defender Association of Philadelphia, which represents her, declined to comment. The charges are allegations, and she is presumed innocent unless convicted.
Prosecutors say Malayshia was last seen alive at home on Oct. 22 and was reported missing Oct. 26. Surveillance video from the early morning of Oct. 26 appears to show a body being carried out of the home in a bag.
Prosecutors said the person seen was not Williams. The footage led investigators to a vehicle and a witness, who then led police and the FBI to the girl’s body on Wednesday night. A preliminary autopsy found the cause of death was blunt force trauma, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.
According to witnesses cited in the complaint, Williams abused the girl before her death. The complaint alleges she threw the child down stairs, denied her food and water and made her wear a weighted vest while walking stairs. It also alleges she tried to cover up the death by texting the girl’s phone and then replying from it. Prosecutors said there were signs that items were used in the abuse.
Williams faces charges of murder, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal use of a communication facility, possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another person, tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse.
She was denied bail at an arraignment early Friday and is due back in court for a preliminary hearing Nov. 23. She had no prior criminal record, according to the district attorney. The Defender Association of Philadelphia, which represents her, declined to comment. The charges are allegations, and she is presumed innocent unless convicted.
Prosecutors say Malayshia was last seen alive at home on Oct. 22 and was reported missing Oct. 26. Surveillance video from the early morning of Oct. 26 appears to show a body being carried out of the home in a bag.
Prosecutors said the person seen was not Williams. The footage led investigators to a vehicle and a witness, who then led police and the FBI to the girl’s body on Wednesday night. A preliminary autopsy found the cause of death was blunt force trauma, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.
According to witnesses cited in the complaint, Williams abused the girl before her death. The complaint alleges she threw the child down stairs, denied her food and water and made her wear a weighted vest while walking stairs. It also alleges she tried to cover up the death by texting the girl’s phone and then replying from it. Prosecutors said there were signs that items were used in the abuse.
Attorney Nadeem Bezar, who represented another child in a settled lawsuit, says a 2021 case involving a 4-year-old in Williams’ care was nearly fatal and that state officials recommended she never foster again.
He argues Malayshia should not have been placed in the home. Bezar also says state officials found Malayshia had been abused in an earlier foster home before her placement last year. These are the attorney’s claims drawn from a lawsuit, and the agencies named have not responded.
The city’s human services department says Malayshia was in its custody and received services through Pennsylvania Mentor and Catholic Community Services. Reports also name other agencies. The district attorney said more information about how she was placed would come later.
Williams also worked as a Philadelphia school district teacher. Two former parents told WPVI their children described her as mean or said she damaged their child’s confidence. The district declined to comment on personnel matters.
Family members thanked the public for prayers and asked for support without judgment. Neighbors left pink balloons and teddy bears at a memorial.
How and why the girl was removed from the home, who carried her out and who the witness is have not been fully explained. Reports differ on the girl’s name spelling and on the last-seen date, with some citing Oct. 26. Agencies have not answered questions about the placement.
Dave Chappelle Faces Backlash From Erika Kirk and Elon Musk Over Leaked Charlie Kirk Joke
Dave Chappelle joked at Madison Square Garden that he feels “better” since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, drawing laughter, gasps, and scattered applause.
Elon Musk and Piers Morgan condemned the remarks, while Erika Kirk called laughing at political assassination “beyond disgusting” without naming Chappelle.
The leaked clip omits the surrounding routine, prompting some viewers to reserve judgment until they can hear the full segment.
Dave Chappelle is facing backlash after footage from a recent Madison Square Garden performance surfaced online, showing the comedian joking about feeling happier following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The remarks reportedly came during Chappelle's Karmageddon tour, which wrapped up with two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden on Friday and Saturday (Nov. 6–7). In a leaked clip circulating on X, Chappelle addressed Kirk's September 2025 assassination while discussing the dangers of public speaking.
"I feel fucked up saying this. It's scary being a public speaker. And I mean look, ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered … and I shouldn't say this publicly, but I feel better," Chappelle told the crowd.
The comment drew nervous laughter, gasps, and scattered applause before Chappelle continued.
"I know I shouldn't say that, but it's just a feeling. I didn't ask to feel this way. I just be driving around like, 'Why am I in such a good mood? Oh!'"
The footage quickly sparked criticism from several conservative figures, including Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, and Elon Musk.
Although Erika didn't mention Chappelle by name, she appeared to address the controversy in a post on X, describing people laughing at political assassination as "beyond disgusting."
To see leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators laugh about political assassination as though it’s entertainment and the destruction of a human life is a punchline, is beyond disgusting.
My husband, Charlie Kirk, was killed in an act of political violence, something our Show more
Musk also weighed in, writing, "Shame, shame, shame on Chappelle."
Piers Morgan called the remarks "especially egregious given that Chappelle himself survived an attack on stage in 2022."
The leaked footage has also raised questions about the context of Chappelle's joke. The clip doesn't include what the comedian said before or after the remarks, making it difficult to determine how the bit fit into his full routine.
Chappelle previously addressed Kirk's death in his Netflix special The Unstoppable, released last December, acknowledging that the assassination shook him.
"If you talk for a living and see Charlie Kirk get murdered that way, I'm gonna be honest, I was shook," Chappelle said.
Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson, the man charged in connection with his death, has pleaded not guilty.
Elon Musk and Piers Morgan condemned the remarks, while Erika Kirk called laughing at political assassination “beyond disgusting” without naming Chappelle.
The leaked clip omits the surrounding routine, prompting some viewers to reserve judgment until they can hear the full segment.
Dave Chappelle is facing backlash after footage from a recent Madison Square Garden performance surfaced online, showing the comedian joking about feeling happier following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The remarks reportedly came during Chappelle's Karmageddon tour, which wrapped up with two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden on Friday and Saturday (Nov. 6–7). In a leaked clip circulating on X, Chappelle addressed Kirk's September 2025 assassination while discussing the dangers of public speaking.
"I feel fucked up saying this. It's scary being a public speaker. And I mean look, ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered … and I shouldn't say this publicly, but I feel better," Chappelle told the crowd.
The comment drew nervous laughter, gasps, and scattered applause before Chappelle continued.
"I know I shouldn't say that, but it's just a feeling. I didn't ask to feel this way. I just be driving around like, 'Why am I in such a good mood? Oh!'"
The footage quickly sparked criticism from several conservative figures, including Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, and Elon Musk.
Although Erika didn't mention Chappelle by name, she appeared to address the controversy in a post on X, describing people laughing at political assassination as "beyond disgusting."
To see leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators laugh about political assassination as though it’s entertainment and the destruction of a human life is a punchline, is beyond disgusting.
My husband, Charlie Kirk, was killed in an act of political violence, something our Show more
Musk also weighed in, writing, "Shame, shame, shame on Chappelle."
Piers Morgan called the remarks "especially egregious given that Chappelle himself survived an attack on stage in 2022."
The leaked footage has also raised questions about the context of Chappelle's joke. The clip doesn't include what the comedian said before or after the remarks, making it difficult to determine how the bit fit into his full routine.
Chappelle previously addressed Kirk's death in his Netflix special The Unstoppable, released last December, acknowledging that the assassination shook him.
"If you talk for a living and see Charlie Kirk get murdered that way, I'm gonna be honest, I was shook," Chappelle said.
Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson, the man charged in connection with his death, has pleaded not guilty.
Jamie Foxx’s Halloween Party Ends in Chaos After Attendee Was Reportedly Stabbed in Neck
Anelise Foxx hosted a Halloween party at her father Jamie Foxx’s Thousand Oaks mansion on Nov. 7, where a guest reportedly stabbed another man in the neck, according to TMZ.
Paramedics treated the victim’s reportedly superficial wound at the scene, and deputies arrested a male suspect on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
Police cleared hundreds of costumed guests from the property despite the event’s “No Real or Fake Weapons” rule; what sparked the confrontation and whether Jamie Foxx was home remain unclear.
A Halloween party at Jamie Foxx's California mansion reportedly took a violent turn after a guest was stabbed in the neck, prompting a police response and an arrest.
According to TMZ, the incident occurred Saturday night (Nov. 7) at the actor's Thousand Oaks estate, where his daughter, Anelise Foxx, was hosting her annual Halloween celebration.
Law enforcement sources told the outlet that deputies and paramedics responded to the property after receiving reports that a male guest had been stabbed in the neck.
Fortunately, the victim's injuries were described as "superficial," and paramedics reportedly treated him at the scene. Authorities also took a male suspect into custody on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, although additional details surrounding the confrontation have not been released.
Footage TMZ obtained showed a chaotic scene outside the mansion as hundreds of partygoers in Halloween costumes were directed to leave the property. Several individuals could also be seen in handcuffs as law enforcement worked to clear the area.
Interestingly, a sign posted outside the event reportedly warned attendees that "No Real or Fake Weapons" were permitted. It's unclear what led to the stabbing or whether Foxx was at home when the incident occurred.
The Halloween celebration has become an annual tradition for Foxx's daughter, who has transformed the event into a large-scale party featuring celebrity performances. Last year, the event, known as Skvlk Fest, featured appearances from Tyga, Leon Thomas, and GloRilla.
However, the celebration was disrupted when someone in the crowd threw a glass bottle toward the stage during GloRilla's performance, temporarily stopping her set.
Foxx addressed the incident directly, .
"Why would you do something like that? Why would you throw something at the stage, man? This is for free," he told the crowd.
Saturday's incident comes just days after Foxx reportedly welcomed his third child, his first with Alyce Huckstepp, on Wednesday (Nov. 4). The actor was also involved in a separate incident in December 2024 when a glass thrown from another table at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills struck him in the mouth during his birthday dinner, leaving him needing stitches.
Anelise Foxx hosted a Halloween party at her father Jamie Foxx’s Thousand Oaks mansion on Nov. 7, where a guest reportedly stabbed another man in the neck, according to TMZ.Paramedics treated the victim’s reportedly superficial wound at the scene, and deputies arrested a male suspect on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
Police cleared hundreds of costumed guests from the property despite the event’s “No Real or Fake Weapons” rule; what sparked the confrontation and whether Jamie Foxx was home remain unclear.
A Halloween party at Jamie Foxx's California mansion reportedly took a violent turn after a guest was stabbed in the neck, prompting a police response and an arrest.
According to TMZ, the incident occurred Saturday night (Nov. 7) at the actor's Thousand Oaks estate, where his daughter, Anelise Foxx, was hosting her annual Halloween celebration.
Law enforcement sources told the outlet that deputies and paramedics responded to the property after receiving reports that a male guest had been stabbed in the neck.
Fortunately, the victim's injuries were described as "superficial," and paramedics reportedly treated him at the scene. Authorities also took a male suspect into custody on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, although additional details surrounding the confrontation have not been released.
Footage TMZ obtained showed a chaotic scene outside the mansion as hundreds of partygoers in Halloween costumes were directed to leave the property. Several individuals could also be seen in handcuffs as law enforcement worked to clear the area.
Interestingly, a sign posted outside the event reportedly warned attendees that "No Real or Fake Weapons" were permitted. It's unclear what led to the stabbing or whether Foxx was at home when the incident occurred.
The Halloween celebration has become an annual tradition for Foxx's daughter, who has transformed the event into a large-scale party featuring celebrity performances. Last year, the event, known as Skvlk Fest, featured appearances from Tyga, Leon Thomas, and GloRilla.
However, the celebration was disrupted when someone in the crowd threw a glass bottle toward the stage during GloRilla's performance, temporarily stopping her set.
Foxx addressed the incident directly, .
"Why would you do something like that? Why would you throw something at the stage, man? This is for free," he told the crowd.
Saturday's incident comes just days after Foxx reportedly welcomed his third child, his first with Alyce Huckstepp, on Wednesday (Nov. 4). The actor was also involved in a separate incident in December 2024 when a glass thrown from another table at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills struck him in the mouth during his birthday dinner, leaving him needing stitches.
Senator-Elect James Talarico Makes Surprise Appearance During ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cold Open
James Talarico crashed the cold open on Saturday Night Live on Saturday (November 7) in New York City.
The 37-year-old politician’s surprise appearance comes just days after he was elected senator in Texas during this week’s midterm elections.
During the cold open, James came in towards the end as James Austin Johnson‘s Donald Trump touted the “blue tsunami” of the midterms, and he even got to say the iconic, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night,” line!
“Election is over, so I hope you enjoy what you voted for,” Johnson said as Trump. “Jon Ossoff, or as I like to call him, Pinky Herman. Abdul El-Sayed, or as I call him, Mamdani or men. And of course, down in Texas, Talafreako…”
James Talarico then walked on screen, stopping directly in front of Trump, to raucous cheers from the audience.
“Hi, America. I’m James Talarico, the guy whose been texting you every day asking for $5,” he joked. “But I think, Mr President, if we can work together, we can make life better for everyday Americans.”
“It’s clear people want something new. They want something different,” James continued. “I’m talking, of course, about SNL’s cold opens. How many of these Trump freezes are they gonna do?”
“Infinity,” Trump replied.
During the cold open, James came in towards the end as James Austin Johnson‘s Donald Trump touted the “blue tsunami” of the midterms, and he even got to say the iconic, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night,” line!
“Election is over, so I hope you enjoy what you voted for,” Johnson said as Trump. “Jon Ossoff, or as I like to call him, Pinky Herman. Abdul El-Sayed, or as I call him, Mamdani or men. And of course, down in Texas, Talafreako…”
James Talarico then walked on screen, stopping directly in front of Trump, to raucous cheers from the audience.
“Hi, America. I’m James Talarico, the guy whose been texting you every day asking for $5,” he joked. “But I think, Mr President, if we can work together, we can make life better for everyday Americans.”
“It’s clear people want something new. They want something different,” James continued. “I’m talking, of course, about SNL’s cold opens. How many of these Trump freezes are they gonna do?”
“Infinity,” Trump replied.
Check out the full video HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Bl6gav2Ofg
Cause of Death Revealed for ‘Ellen’ Producer Matthew Wright
Matthew Wright‘s cause of death has been confirmed after The Ellen DeGeneres Show executive producer passed away on October 30 at age 52.
He died from cardiopulmonary arrest, with hypertension listed as the underlying cause, according to a death certificate obtained by People. Contributing conditions included Class II obesity and obstructive sleep apnea.
Matthew Wright died in his sleep. The GoFundMe set up to help his loved ones stated that he “died suddenly but peacefully in his sleep” on Friday, October 30th in Los Angeles.
He was in the area “working remotely.”“The sun may have prematurely set for our magical Matty, but his memory lives on in all of the sky’s vibrant colors. He would want everyone to remember his most important rule of living —don’t forget to course it out,” the GoFundMe added.
“If Matt has ever made you laugh, said an encouraging word right when you needed it, or ordered one too many appetizers for the enjoyment of the whole table, now is the time to repay the favor. Please donate what you can and share this with anyone who’s been in the orbit of Matt’s huge heart. And when you’re at dinner and see a sunset, know that Matt is looking down, loving you, but wildly disappointed in what you ordered,” they wrote.
Ellen DeGeneres paid tribute to him after the news of his passing.
Our thoughts are with Matthew‘s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.
Matthew Wright‘s cause of death has been confirmed after The Ellen DeGeneres Show executive producer passed away on October 30 at age 52.He died from cardiopulmonary arrest, with hypertension listed as the underlying cause, according to a death certificate obtained by People. Contributing conditions included Class II obesity and obstructive sleep apnea.
Matthew Wright died in his sleep. The GoFundMe set up to help his loved ones stated that he “died suddenly but peacefully in his sleep” on Friday, October 30th in Los Angeles.
He was in the area “working remotely.”“The sun may have prematurely set for our magical Matty, but his memory lives on in all of the sky’s vibrant colors. He would want everyone to remember his most important rule of living —don’t forget to course it out,” the GoFundMe added.
“If Matt has ever made you laugh, said an encouraging word right when you needed it, or ordered one too many appetizers for the enjoyment of the whole table, now is the time to repay the favor. Please donate what you can and share this with anyone who’s been in the orbit of Matt’s huge heart. And when you’re at dinner and see a sunset, know that Matt is looking down, loving you, but wildly disappointed in what you ordered,” they wrote.
Ellen DeGeneres paid tribute to him after the news of his passing.
Our thoughts are with Matthew‘s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.
Michael Jackson Has Earned $140 Million After His Death
Even in death, Michael Jackson remains one of entertainment’s biggest earners. His estate brought in an estimated $140 million over the past year, according to Forbes. That haul earned him the No. 2 spot on the outlet’s 2026 ranking of the highest-paid dead celebrities.
The only name ahead of him belongs to a man who helped shape his sound. Quincy Jones, the legendary producer behind Jackson’s albums “Off the Wall,” “Thriller” and “Bad,” topped the list with an estimated $150 million.
Jones’ total came largely from one deal. In March, his estate sold most of his music interests and publishing rights to HarbourView Equity Partners. Forbes valued the deal at about $150 million. Jackson’s catalog helped drive that price. Jones earns producer royalties on those three albums, which Forbes says make up more than two-thirds of Jackson’s yearly global streams.
For Jackson, the big story played out on the big screen. “Michael,” the biopic starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, opened in April 2026 and went on to gross more than $1 billion worldwide. The film also sparked renewed interest in his music.
Before the movie became a hit, the estate reportedly spent around $25 million on additional filming. Forbes expects that bet to keep paying off. The outlet estimates the estate will collect more than $50 million in profit participation over the next several years.
The film was far from Jackson’s only moneymaker. His earnings also flowed from his Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas and several international productions of “MJ: The Musical.” Brand licensing deals added to the total.
Jackson died in June 2009 at age 50. His estate has since earned billions through music, entertainment and licensing. As MJVibe noted, his steady place near the top of these rankings speaks to the lasting pull of his music and legacy.
Forbes tracked earnings from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026. Here is the full top 10:
Quincy Jones: $150 million
Michael Jackson: $140 million
Dr. Seuss: $80 million
Elvis Presley: $75 million
Dolly Parton: $46 million
Bob Marley: $25 million
Prince: $24 million
Diane Keaton: $22 million
John Lennon: $18 million
George Harrison: $15 million
The only name ahead of him belongs to a man who helped shape his sound. Quincy Jones, the legendary producer behind Jackson’s albums “Off the Wall,” “Thriller” and “Bad,” topped the list with an estimated $150 million.
Jones’ total came largely from one deal. In March, his estate sold most of his music interests and publishing rights to HarbourView Equity Partners. Forbes valued the deal at about $150 million. Jackson’s catalog helped drive that price. Jones earns producer royalties on those three albums, which Forbes says make up more than two-thirds of Jackson’s yearly global streams.
For Jackson, the big story played out on the big screen. “Michael,” the biopic starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, opened in April 2026 and went on to gross more than $1 billion worldwide. The film also sparked renewed interest in his music.
Before the movie became a hit, the estate reportedly spent around $25 million on additional filming. Forbes expects that bet to keep paying off. The outlet estimates the estate will collect more than $50 million in profit participation over the next several years.
The film was far from Jackson’s only moneymaker. His earnings also flowed from his Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas and several international productions of “MJ: The Musical.” Brand licensing deals added to the total.
Jackson died in June 2009 at age 50. His estate has since earned billions through music, entertainment and licensing. As MJVibe noted, his steady place near the top of these rankings speaks to the lasting pull of his music and legacy.
Forbes tracked earnings from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026. Here is the full top 10:
Quincy Jones: $150 million
Michael Jackson: $140 million
Dr. Seuss: $80 million
Elvis Presley: $75 million
Dolly Parton: $46 million
Bob Marley: $25 million
Prince: $24 million
Diane Keaton: $22 million
John Lennon: $18 million
George Harrison: $15 million
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