#MAGFAB: Timothée Chalamet Covers W Magazine ‘The Directors’ Issue 2026
Meet Shend, Timothée Chalamet and Josh Safdie’s Latest New York Character
For W’s Directors Issue, the MARTY SUPREME duo created a new hustler for Chalamet to portray: a 30-something Yu-Gi-Oh! champ who sells video game controllers, lives with his mom, and dreams of a bigger life.
Meet Shend, Timothée Chalamet and Josh Safdie’s Latest New York Character
For W’s Directors Issue, the MARTY SUPREME duo created a new hustler for Chalamet to portray: a 30-something Yu-Gi-Oh! champ who sells video game controllers, lives with his mom, and dreams of a bigger life.
Cool.
#RHOA: Kenya Moore Hair Spa Must Pay 87,000 to Landlord for back rent!
Things have officially gone from bad to worse at Kenya Moore‘s hair spa. Real Housewives of Atlanta fans watched her open the business in Season 16, only for it to be overshadowed by a notorious series of poster boards that may or may not have featured nude images of Brit Eady.
After that disaster, Kenya’s landlord wound up suing her. He accused her of owing $44k in rent, dating back to December 2024, with the amount climbing each day. Kenya’s lawyers tried to dispute the claim, but unfortunately, things didn’t go in her favor.
After facing accusations of failing to pay rent on the hair spa, Kenya clapped back with accusations of her own. She said that the landlord reneged on a plan to make renovations to the space. Kenya argued that she had to use her own money to transform the space into what we saw on TV.
In the court docs, she said renovations were necessary to make it “usable and to be occupied for its intended use.” The landlord was supposed to reimburse her, which never happened. However, the landlord said she was still on the hook for rent.
According to court documents reviewed by TMZ, a Georgia judge sided with the landlord. Her company, Moore Vision Media, has to pay $43,988 by the end of this month, along with another $43,988.67 by late March. That brings the total amount owed to $87,976. Can you imagine how many blowouts they would need to do at the hair spa to cover that?
Additionally, the judge said that Kenya needed to resume paying her monthly rent. That’s around $5,500 a month. If she doesn’t pay, she’ll need to vacate the premises.
Allegedly, things are already off to a shaky start following the court order. The landlord said she missed the February deadline for the first payment. As a result, they have asked the court to evict her from the property, but a decision hasn’t been made just yet.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta returns to Bravo on Sunday, April 5, at 8/7c. You can always stream it on Peacock.
After that disaster, Kenya’s landlord wound up suing her. He accused her of owing $44k in rent, dating back to December 2024, with the amount climbing each day. Kenya’s lawyers tried to dispute the claim, but unfortunately, things didn’t go in her favor.
After facing accusations of failing to pay rent on the hair spa, Kenya clapped back with accusations of her own. She said that the landlord reneged on a plan to make renovations to the space. Kenya argued that she had to use her own money to transform the space into what we saw on TV.
In the court docs, she said renovations were necessary to make it “usable and to be occupied for its intended use.” The landlord was supposed to reimburse her, which never happened. However, the landlord said she was still on the hook for rent.
According to court documents reviewed by TMZ, a Georgia judge sided with the landlord. Her company, Moore Vision Media, has to pay $43,988 by the end of this month, along with another $43,988.67 by late March. That brings the total amount owed to $87,976. Can you imagine how many blowouts they would need to do at the hair spa to cover that?
Additionally, the judge said that Kenya needed to resume paying her monthly rent. That’s around $5,500 a month. If she doesn’t pay, she’ll need to vacate the premises.
Allegedly, things are already off to a shaky start following the court order. The landlord said she missed the February deadline for the first payment. As a result, they have asked the court to evict her from the property, but a decision hasn’t been made just yet.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta returns to Bravo on Sunday, April 5, at 8/7c. You can always stream it on Peacock.
#MusicNews: Corinne Bailey Rae Announces 20th Anniversary Tour
Corinne Bailey Rae will celebrate the 20th anniversary of her self-titled debut album on tour.
The Grammy-winning singer has revealed the dates for Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae.
The 23-city outing begins May 3 at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival in Cheltenham, U.K. From there, Bailey Rae will head to North America, where she will make stops in Fairfield, Connecticut; Silver Spring, Maryland; Chicago; Atlanta; Los Angeles and more.
The tour will conclude Oct. 27 at Royal Albert Hall in London.
Artist presale begins Wednesday (Feb. 25) at 10 a.m. local time, with additional presales starting Thursday (Feb. 26) at the same time. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday (Feb. 27) at 10 a.m. local time.
According to press materials, Bailey Rae will perform her eponymous album in its entirety.
“Celebrating twenty years since my first album feels like a beautiful full circle moment,” said Bailey Rae. “That record changed my life and connected me with people all over the world. To be able to perform those songs again and relive those memories is a dream come true.”
Corinne Bailey Rae was released Feb. 24, 2006, via EMI Records and debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. charts. It was later released in the U.S. on June 20, debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.
The album spawned the hits “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star,” later certified 3x platinum and platinum by the RIAA, respectively.
The LP also earned Bailey Rae her first four Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year (“Put Your Records On”) at the 49th Grammy Awards.
At the 50th ceremony, she earned a nod for Song of the Year for “Like A Star.” It’s worth noting that Bailey Rae won Album of the Year for her appearance on Herbie Hancock’s River: The Joni Letters.
Following her debut album, Bailey Rae returned in 2010 with her sophomore set, The Sea, later followed by The Heart Speaks in Whispers (2016) and the genre-spanning Black Rainbows.
In other news, Bailey Rae’s first children’s book, Put Your Records On, releases March 3.
See Corinne Bailey Rae’s tour dates below.
Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae Tour Dates
May 3 – Cheltenham, UK @ Cheltenham Jazz Festival
May 29 – Fairfield, CT @ Sacred Heart Community Theatre
May 30 – Lexington, MA @ Cary Hall
Jun 2 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
Jun 3 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
Jun 5 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Universal Preservation Hall
Jun 6 – Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall
Jun 7 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
Jun 9 – Plainfield, IN @ Hendricks Live
Jun 10 – Chicago, IL @ Athenaeum Theatre
Jun 12 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
Jul 8 – Budapest, Hungary @ Bela Bartok National Concert Hall
Jul 16 – Ludlow, UK @ Ludlow Castle (with Snow Patrol)
Aug 4 – San Diego, CA @ Belly Up
Aug 5 – Phoenix, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum
Aug 7 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
Aug 8 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
Aug 9 – Grass Valley, CA @ The Center for the Arts
Aug 12 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater
Aug 13 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
Aug 14 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
Sep 25 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
Oct 27 – London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall
Get tickets at corinnebaileyrae.com.
Corinne Bailey Rae will celebrate the 20th anniversary of her self-titled debut album on tour.
The Grammy-winning singer has revealed the dates for Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae.
The 23-city outing begins May 3 at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival in Cheltenham, U.K. From there, Bailey Rae will head to North America, where she will make stops in Fairfield, Connecticut; Silver Spring, Maryland; Chicago; Atlanta; Los Angeles and more.
The tour will conclude Oct. 27 at Royal Albert Hall in London.
Artist presale begins Wednesday (Feb. 25) at 10 a.m. local time, with additional presales starting Thursday (Feb. 26) at the same time. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday (Feb. 27) at 10 a.m. local time.
According to press materials, Bailey Rae will perform her eponymous album in its entirety.
“Celebrating twenty years since my first album feels like a beautiful full circle moment,” said Bailey Rae. “That record changed my life and connected me with people all over the world. To be able to perform those songs again and relive those memories is a dream come true.”
Corinne Bailey Rae was released Feb. 24, 2006, via EMI Records and debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. charts. It was later released in the U.S. on June 20, debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.
The album spawned the hits “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star,” later certified 3x platinum and platinum by the RIAA, respectively.
The LP also earned Bailey Rae her first four Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year (“Put Your Records On”) at the 49th Grammy Awards.
At the 50th ceremony, she earned a nod for Song of the Year for “Like A Star.” It’s worth noting that Bailey Rae won Album of the Year for her appearance on Herbie Hancock’s River: The Joni Letters.
Following her debut album, Bailey Rae returned in 2010 with her sophomore set, The Sea, later followed by The Heart Speaks in Whispers (2016) and the genre-spanning Black Rainbows.
In other news, Bailey Rae’s first children’s book, Put Your Records On, releases March 3.
See Corinne Bailey Rae’s tour dates below.
Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae Tour Dates
May 3 – Cheltenham, UK @ Cheltenham Jazz Festival
May 29 – Fairfield, CT @ Sacred Heart Community Theatre
May 30 – Lexington, MA @ Cary Hall
Jun 2 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
Jun 3 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
Jun 5 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Universal Preservation Hall
Jun 6 – Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall
Jun 7 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
Jun 9 – Plainfield, IN @ Hendricks Live
Jun 10 – Chicago, IL @ Athenaeum Theatre
Jun 12 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
Jul 8 – Budapest, Hungary @ Bela Bartok National Concert Hall
Jul 16 – Ludlow, UK @ Ludlow Castle (with Snow Patrol)
Aug 4 – San Diego, CA @ Belly Up
Aug 5 – Phoenix, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum
Aug 7 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
Aug 8 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
Aug 9 – Grass Valley, CA @ The Center for the Arts
Aug 12 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater
Aug 13 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
Aug 14 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
Sep 25 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
Oct 27 – London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall
Get tickets at corinnebaileyrae.com.
#HipHopNews: Nipsey Hussle To Be Honored With Street Naming At Intersection Of Crenshaw And Slauson In L.A.
The legacy of Nipsey Hussle continues to echo through South Los Angeles as the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue prepares to be officially renamed “Nipsey Hussle Square.”
The dedication ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, will bring together Nipsey’s brother and business partner Blacc Sam alongside L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Councilmember Heather Hutt and Assemblymember Isaac Bryan. The tribute cements what the city has long acknowledged: that Nipsey was not just an artist, but an architect of community reinvestment and self-determination.
Crenshaw and Slauson was more than a lyrical landmark. It was ground zero for his vision. Just blocks from where he purchased the plaza that now houses The Marathon store and the Neighborhood Nip Foundation, the intersection symbolizes ownership, economic empowerment and cultural pride. He immortalized it in records like “Crenshaw and Slauson (True Story),” transforming a crossroads into a mantra.
The recognition follows last summer’s temporary renaming of the nearby Hyde Park Metro station in his honor for what would have been his 40th birthday, underscoring how deeply his imprint is embedded in the city’s civic fabric.
Beyond memorials, Nipsey’s artistic legacy remains active. His Marathon Clothing brand recently announced a forthcoming collaborative project with Bino Rideaux titled Prolific, led by the Mike & Keys-produced single “Reckless.” The release will mark his first posthumous album, arriving more than six years after his 2019 killing outside his Marathon store at age 33. Eric Holder, convicted of first-degree murder, is currently serving a 60-year sentence.
With “Nipsey Hussle Square,” Los Angeles formalizes what the culture has long declared: the Marathon truly continues.
The dedication ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, will bring together Nipsey’s brother and business partner Blacc Sam alongside L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Councilmember Heather Hutt and Assemblymember Isaac Bryan. The tribute cements what the city has long acknowledged: that Nipsey was not just an artist, but an architect of community reinvestment and self-determination.
Crenshaw and Slauson was more than a lyrical landmark. It was ground zero for his vision. Just blocks from where he purchased the plaza that now houses The Marathon store and the Neighborhood Nip Foundation, the intersection symbolizes ownership, economic empowerment and cultural pride. He immortalized it in records like “Crenshaw and Slauson (True Story),” transforming a crossroads into a mantra.
The recognition follows last summer’s temporary renaming of the nearby Hyde Park Metro station in his honor for what would have been his 40th birthday, underscoring how deeply his imprint is embedded in the city’s civic fabric.
Beyond memorials, Nipsey’s artistic legacy remains active. His Marathon Clothing brand recently announced a forthcoming collaborative project with Bino Rideaux titled Prolific, led by the Mike & Keys-produced single “Reckless.” The release will mark his first posthumous album, arriving more than six years after his 2019 killing outside his Marathon store at age 33. Eric Holder, convicted of first-degree murder, is currently serving a 60-year sentence.
With “Nipsey Hussle Square,” Los Angeles formalizes what the culture has long declared: the Marathon truly continues.
#RRHOF26 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 17 Nominees for 2026 Include Shakira, Lauryn Hill, Pink, Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, New Edition and Wu-Tang Clan
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced 17 nominees for its class of 2026, with one of its most widely genre-spanning lists of contenders ever:
The Black Crowes
Jeff Buckley
Mariah Carey
Phil Collins
Melissa Etheridge
Lauryn Hill
Billy Idol
INXS
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order
New Edition
Oasis
Pink
Sade
Shakira
Luther Vandross
Wu-Tang Clan
The 10 nominees appearing on the ballot for the first time are Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.
The seven returning to the ballot after previous tries at getting elected are the Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis and Sade.
If that seems like a large crop of nominees, it is. For 2025, the total number of contenders stood at 14, three fewer than this year’s roster.
Of the seven returning to the ballot, five were on it just last year and make an instant return: the Black Crowes, Carey, Idol, Joy Division/New Order and Oasis. The singer for the latter band, Liam Gallagher, disavowed the Rock Hall when his band was previously twice nominated, but the nominating committee did not hold his recalcitrance against him this year.
The third time being nominated could be the charm for four of the artists: Carey, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order and Oasis. The three second-time nominees, meanwhile, are the Black Crowes, Idol and Sade. The Hall is not going back into its ancient history to find return nominees: All of the prior nominations for all of these artists occurred since 2021.
This year’s list has what some might consider a recency bias, relatively speaking. All of the 10 first-time nominees having debuted on the scene in the 1980s, 1990s or, as with Pink, 2000, despite the annual cries from fans of older rock bands of the ’60s and ’70s that their favorites are still overdue.
Collins is the only 2026 contender who already has a spot in the Rock Hall, having been inducted as a member of Genesis.
Buckley is the rare artist getting a shot at being elected on the basis of releasing only one album in his lifetime. “Grace” came out in 1994; the singer/songwriter died in 1997. Something similar could be said of Hill, who is alive and well and has enjoyed a long performing career, but as a solo artist has had only one studio album, 1998’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.”
Artists who have been in the headlines recently sometimes find the winds in their favor. That could hold true for artists ranging from Collins, who has been candid in recent stories about debilitating health conditions that prevent him from recording, to Idol, who has a new documentary about to come out. Oasis may also find stronger momentum for getting in than with the group’s past nominations, because of a sellout world tour that generated a wave of fresh mania last year. And Hill may be enjoying some current good will for her recent appearance at the Grammys.
Those who can be counted on to complain every year that the Hall should limit itself to actual rock ‘n’ roll will have plenty to gripe about this year, although others will be grateful for the wide gamut of genres spanned. Only roughly half of the 17 nominees would be considered “rock” per se: the Crowes, Buckley, Etheridge, Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order and Oasis… with Collins perhaps straddling the line as a recognized superstar of pop, apart from his duties in the rock band Genesis. That leaves plenty of room in this crop for a sizable representation of pop, with Pink, Carey, and Latin-pop crossover favorite Shakira, and R&B and/or hip-hop, with Hill, New Edition, Vandross and Wu Tang in the mix.
The vote will take place over the next two months, with those selected by the Hall’s 1,200 voters revealed in April. At that time, further Inductees will also be named who are entering the Hall under three special committee categories: Musical Influence, Musical Excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non Performer Award.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced 17 nominees for its class of 2026, with one of its most widely genre-spanning lists of contenders ever:
The Black Crowes
Jeff Buckley
Mariah Carey
Phil Collins
Melissa Etheridge
Lauryn Hill
Billy Idol
INXS
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order
New Edition
Oasis
Pink
Sade
Shakira
Luther Vandross
Wu-Tang Clan
The 10 nominees appearing on the ballot for the first time are Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.
The seven returning to the ballot after previous tries at getting elected are the Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis and Sade.
If that seems like a large crop of nominees, it is. For 2025, the total number of contenders stood at 14, three fewer than this year’s roster.
Of the seven returning to the ballot, five were on it just last year and make an instant return: the Black Crowes, Carey, Idol, Joy Division/New Order and Oasis. The singer for the latter band, Liam Gallagher, disavowed the Rock Hall when his band was previously twice nominated, but the nominating committee did not hold his recalcitrance against him this year.
The third time being nominated could be the charm for four of the artists: Carey, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order and Oasis. The three second-time nominees, meanwhile, are the Black Crowes, Idol and Sade. The Hall is not going back into its ancient history to find return nominees: All of the prior nominations for all of these artists occurred since 2021.
This year’s list has what some might consider a recency bias, relatively speaking. All of the 10 first-time nominees having debuted on the scene in the 1980s, 1990s or, as with Pink, 2000, despite the annual cries from fans of older rock bands of the ’60s and ’70s that their favorites are still overdue.
Collins is the only 2026 contender who already has a spot in the Rock Hall, having been inducted as a member of Genesis.
Buckley is the rare artist getting a shot at being elected on the basis of releasing only one album in his lifetime. “Grace” came out in 1994; the singer/songwriter died in 1997. Something similar could be said of Hill, who is alive and well and has enjoyed a long performing career, but as a solo artist has had only one studio album, 1998’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.”
Artists who have been in the headlines recently sometimes find the winds in their favor. That could hold true for artists ranging from Collins, who has been candid in recent stories about debilitating health conditions that prevent him from recording, to Idol, who has a new documentary about to come out. Oasis may also find stronger momentum for getting in than with the group’s past nominations, because of a sellout world tour that generated a wave of fresh mania last year. And Hill may be enjoying some current good will for her recent appearance at the Grammys.
Those who can be counted on to complain every year that the Hall should limit itself to actual rock ‘n’ roll will have plenty to gripe about this year, although others will be grateful for the wide gamut of genres spanned. Only roughly half of the 17 nominees would be considered “rock” per se: the Crowes, Buckley, Etheridge, Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order and Oasis… with Collins perhaps straddling the line as a recognized superstar of pop, apart from his duties in the rock band Genesis. That leaves plenty of room in this crop for a sizable representation of pop, with Pink, Carey, and Latin-pop crossover favorite Shakira, and R&B and/or hip-hop, with Hill, New Edition, Vandross and Wu Tang in the mix.
The vote will take place over the next two months, with those selected by the Hall’s 1,200 voters revealed in April. At that time, further Inductees will also be named who are entering the Hall under three special committee categories: Musical Influence, Musical Excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non Performer Award.
Misty Copeland is ‘focused on healing’ following hip replacement surgery
Misty Copeland is sharing an update after undergoing hip replacement surgery just weeks after she took her final bow in October 2025.
Misty Copeland is focused on healing as she continues to recover from hip replacement surgery.
The 43-year-old ballet icon, who confirmed in January that she underwent the procedure just weeks after taking her final bow in October, shared a glimpse of the first few days of her recovery in a candid Instagram post.
“A few months ago, I stepped off the stage after my final bow with @abtofficial, closing one chapter and unknowingly preparing for the next,” she wrote in the caption. “Not too long after that, I had hip replacement surgery. Since then, I’ve been focused on healing — physically, mentally, and patiently.”
The carousel included a clip of Copeland dressed in black shorts, a tan sweatshirt, and matching socks as she carefully walked down a hallway with the assistance of a walker. Other footage showed her wrist wrapped in bandages with tubes attached while resting in a hospital bed, a video of a CT scan being reviewed by a physician, a quiet POV shot from her bed with the television on, and a close-up of her hip covered with a bandage.
Misty Copeland is focused on healing as she continues to recover from hip replacement surgery.
The 43-year-old ballet icon, who confirmed in January that she underwent the procedure just weeks after taking her final bow in October, shared a glimpse of the first few days of her recovery in a candid Instagram post.
“A few months ago, I stepped off the stage after my final bow with @abtofficial, closing one chapter and unknowingly preparing for the next,” she wrote in the caption. “Not too long after that, I had hip replacement surgery. Since then, I’ve been focused on healing — physically, mentally, and patiently.”
The carousel included a clip of Copeland dressed in black shorts, a tan sweatshirt, and matching socks as she carefully walked down a hallway with the assistance of a walker. Other footage showed her wrist wrapped in bandages with tubes attached while resting in a hospital bed, a video of a CT scan being reviewed by a physician, a quiet POV shot from her bed with the television on, and a close-up of her hip covered with a bandage.
“These were my first few days: learning to walk again, resting, and letting my body do the work,” she continued. “Recovery isn’t glamorous, but every small step matters.”
In January, Copeland revealed she had undergone the procedure, reflecting on what it means to age as an elite athlete.
“It’s all a part of getting older and being an athlete,” she told USA Today at the time. “It’s part of accepting the beauty of having a body and how strong and powerful it is, and what we can come back from.”
Months earlier, in November, the retired ballerina opened up about pushing through her final performance while “barely walking.” She later learned she had bone spurs in her left hip, along with a labral tear and significant cartilage loss.
“My doctors, they were just like, ‘I don’t think this is a good idea for you to push for this performance,’” she recalled in an interview with NPR. “And I said, ‘Well, I’ve already agreed to it.’”
She added, “I was barely walking before and somehow, you know, mustered up the strength.”
Mary Cosby’s son Robert Cosby Jr. dies at 23 after suspected overdose, police investigating
Robert Cosby Jr., son of reality TV star Mary Cosby, died at age 23 in Utah after a possible overdose. Police are still checking the exact cause. He had struggled with drug addiction and legal issues in recent years. His mother shared an emotional message online, while friends and co-stars sent prayers and support to the grieving family.
Robert Cosby Jr., the son of reality TV star Mary Cosby, has died in Utah. He was only 23 years old. Police said they got a call on Monday about a possible drug overdose. When officers reached the place, they found him dead.
The real cause of his death is not confirmed yet because doctors are still checking. His mother, Mary Cosby, shared a message on Instagram. She said her son was “called home to the Lord” and is now at peace. She also thanked people for prayers and said her faith is helping her during this sad time.
Robert’s problems with mental health and drug addiction were shown in recent seasons of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, according to NBC News. Earlier this month, he had just come out of jail after he said he was guilty of assault and breaking a protective order. He had more than a dozen charges from incidents between September and November linked to violating stay-away orders from his wife Alexiana Smokoff.
Robert Jr. was ‘not conscious’, ‘not breathing’ when police was called: Dispatch audio reveals shocking details
Mary Cosby is an original cast member of the Salt Lake City version of the Bravo “Real Housewives” franchise. In Season 5, Mary spoke openly about worrying about her son’s behavior and later learned he had a drug addiction. During an emotional TV conversation, Robert said he started using drugs at age 16. He admitted using many substances including Xanax, Adderall, cocaine, and acid. He told his mother he felt like “a stain” and felt the world was not for him.
After that talk, he went to rehab, which Mary later confirmed to viewers. Mary said they shared their story publicly hoping it might help at least one person. Her fellow cast members praised her for supporting her son and getting him help. The network also shared addiction help resources during the episodes, as stated by NBC News.
At the Season 6 reunion last month, Mary Cosby said she felt safer when her son was in jail because he was not using drugs there. She also said she had to step back and let him learn from his own choices. Cast member Whitney Rose shared a broken-heart emoji after hearing the news of his death. Co-star Lisa Barlow posted prayers and support for the Cosby family. Executive producer Andy Cohen called the news “devastatingly sad” and said it is every parent’s worst nightmare.
Police say it may be an overdose, but the final cause is still under investigation.
Robert Cosby Jr., son of reality TV star Mary Cosby, died at age 23 in Utah after a possible overdose. Police are still checking the exact cause. He had struggled with drug addiction and legal issues in recent years. His mother shared an emotional message online, while friends and co-stars sent prayers and support to the grieving family.
Robert Cosby Jr., the son of reality TV star Mary Cosby, has died in Utah. He was only 23 years old. Police said they got a call on Monday about a possible drug overdose. When officers reached the place, they found him dead.
The real cause of his death is not confirmed yet because doctors are still checking. His mother, Mary Cosby, shared a message on Instagram. She said her son was “called home to the Lord” and is now at peace. She also thanked people for prayers and said her faith is helping her during this sad time.
Robert’s problems with mental health and drug addiction were shown in recent seasons of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, according to NBC News. Earlier this month, he had just come out of jail after he said he was guilty of assault and breaking a protective order. He had more than a dozen charges from incidents between September and November linked to violating stay-away orders from his wife Alexiana Smokoff.
Robert Jr. was ‘not conscious’, ‘not breathing’ when police was called: Dispatch audio reveals shocking details
Mary Cosby is an original cast member of the Salt Lake City version of the Bravo “Real Housewives” franchise. In Season 5, Mary spoke openly about worrying about her son’s behavior and later learned he had a drug addiction. During an emotional TV conversation, Robert said he started using drugs at age 16. He admitted using many substances including Xanax, Adderall, cocaine, and acid. He told his mother he felt like “a stain” and felt the world was not for him.
After that talk, he went to rehab, which Mary later confirmed to viewers. Mary said they shared their story publicly hoping it might help at least one person. Her fellow cast members praised her for supporting her son and getting him help. The network also shared addiction help resources during the episodes, as stated by NBC News.
At the Season 6 reunion last month, Mary Cosby said she felt safer when her son was in jail because he was not using drugs there. She also said she had to step back and let him learn from his own choices. Cast member Whitney Rose shared a broken-heart emoji after hearing the news of his death. Co-star Lisa Barlow posted prayers and support for the Cosby family. Executive producer Andy Cohen called the news “devastatingly sad” and said it is every parent’s worst nightmare.
Police say it may be an overdose, but the final cause is still under investigation.
Prince Estate Stopped Music from Being in Melania Doc, Says Producer: He 'Would Never Want His Song Associated with Trump'
Producer Marc Beckman claimed in a recent interview that the estate denied the rights to one of the late artist's songs because he “would never want his song associated with Donald Trump"
Other musicians have expressed their dissatisfaction for being featured in the Brett Ratner-directed documentary about the first lady
Prince’s estate allegedly stopped his music from being included in Melania, a controversial documentary about Melania Trump’s life in the weeks leading up to President Donald Trump's second inauguration in January 2025.
Producer Marc Beckman, who has also served as the first lady's longtime senior advisor, gave insight into the movie's music choices in an interview with Variety published on Monday, Feb. 23. He claimed the Prince Estate denied the rights to one of the late artist's songs because he “would never want his song associated with Donald Trump.”
Beckman claimed in the interview that he was originally told he could get the rights to a Prince song until the "Purple Rain" singer's estate stepped in.
“Literally we were ready to go, and this lawyer that manages the estate was like, ‘Prince would never want his song associated with Donald Trump.’ And we’re like, ‘But it’s not a Donald Trump film! He comes into the movie once in a while, but this is all about Melania. It’s not political.’ And that guy blocked it. It’s so ridiculous,” he alleged.
The producer also claimed that Guns N’ Roses and Grace Jones declined the rights to their music.
The Beckman further said there were some surprising artists who were enthused to be included in the movie. “Some of the artists you would never think would say yes jumped on it right away. I was like, ‘Wow, I love this person even more now,' " he shared.
Beckman declined to name those musicians, saying that some of them "are afraid that because their fan base is so liberal, progressive, that they would lose their fans."
A few musicians have expressed their dissatisfaction for being featured in the Brett Ratner-directed documentary.
Jonny Greenwood, lead guitarist for Radiohead and film composer, and director Paul Thomas Anderson, previously shared a joint statement to Variety requesting that a segment of the Phantom Thread score be removed from the documentary.
“It has come to our attention that a piece of music from Phantom Thread has been used in the Melania documentary,” read the pair's statement. "While Jonny Greenwood does not own the copyright in the score, Universal failed to consult Jonny on this third-party use, which is a breach of his composer agreement. As a result, Jonny and Paul Thomas Anderson have asked for it to be removed from the documentary."
Melania Trump attends the premiere of 'Melania' at The Trump-Kennedy Center in January 2026 in Washington, DC.
Beckman responded to their statement in the interview, saying, “It’s funny — Radiohead is one of my all-time favorite bands. For them to have come out publicly and distanced themselves, I think that’s just part of the unfortunate time we’re living in.”
“We went out and created a nice film that doesn’t get into any kind of political policy or anything like that. The music at that moment is so perfect, honestly, I was so thrilled to be able to use it,” he added.
Marc Beckman attends the premiere of 'Melania' at The Trump-Kennedy Center in January 2026 in Washington, DC.
“We spent top dollars for all that music, and we’re thrilled to have that song included in the film,” Beckman said.
Melania earned $7.04 million at the opening weekend box office upon its theatrical release on Jan. 30.
The movie was backed by a $40 million deal with Amazon MGM Studios and a $35 million marketing campaign. It currently has an 11% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, up just slightly from its 8% rating the week of its release.
Other musicians have expressed their dissatisfaction for being featured in the Brett Ratner-directed documentary about the first lady
Prince’s estate allegedly stopped his music from being included in Melania, a controversial documentary about Melania Trump’s life in the weeks leading up to President Donald Trump's second inauguration in January 2025.
Producer Marc Beckman, who has also served as the first lady's longtime senior advisor, gave insight into the movie's music choices in an interview with Variety published on Monday, Feb. 23. He claimed the Prince Estate denied the rights to one of the late artist's songs because he “would never want his song associated with Donald Trump.”
Beckman claimed in the interview that he was originally told he could get the rights to a Prince song until the "Purple Rain" singer's estate stepped in.
“Literally we were ready to go, and this lawyer that manages the estate was like, ‘Prince would never want his song associated with Donald Trump.’ And we’re like, ‘But it’s not a Donald Trump film! He comes into the movie once in a while, but this is all about Melania. It’s not political.’ And that guy blocked it. It’s so ridiculous,” he alleged.
The producer also claimed that Guns N’ Roses and Grace Jones declined the rights to their music.
The Beckman further said there were some surprising artists who were enthused to be included in the movie. “Some of the artists you would never think would say yes jumped on it right away. I was like, ‘Wow, I love this person even more now,' " he shared.
Beckman declined to name those musicians, saying that some of them "are afraid that because their fan base is so liberal, progressive, that they would lose their fans."
A few musicians have expressed their dissatisfaction for being featured in the Brett Ratner-directed documentary.
Jonny Greenwood, lead guitarist for Radiohead and film composer, and director Paul Thomas Anderson, previously shared a joint statement to Variety requesting that a segment of the Phantom Thread score be removed from the documentary.
“It has come to our attention that a piece of music from Phantom Thread has been used in the Melania documentary,” read the pair's statement. "While Jonny Greenwood does not own the copyright in the score, Universal failed to consult Jonny on this third-party use, which is a breach of his composer agreement. As a result, Jonny and Paul Thomas Anderson have asked for it to be removed from the documentary."
Melania Trump attends the premiere of 'Melania' at The Trump-Kennedy Center in January 2026 in Washington, DC.
Beckman responded to their statement in the interview, saying, “It’s funny — Radiohead is one of my all-time favorite bands. For them to have come out publicly and distanced themselves, I think that’s just part of the unfortunate time we’re living in.”
“We went out and created a nice film that doesn’t get into any kind of political policy or anything like that. The music at that moment is so perfect, honestly, I was so thrilled to be able to use it,” he added.
Marc Beckman attends the premiere of 'Melania' at The Trump-Kennedy Center in January 2026 in Washington, DC.
“We spent top dollars for all that music, and we’re thrilled to have that song included in the film,” Beckman said.
Melania earned $7.04 million at the opening weekend box office upon its theatrical release on Jan. 30.
The movie was backed by a $40 million deal with Amazon MGM Studios and a $35 million marketing campaign. It currently has an 11% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, up just slightly from its 8% rating the week of its release.
Cardi B Reportedly Called It Quits w/ Stefon Diggs Days Before Super Bowl Weekend After Alleged Betrayals
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs reportedly called it quits just days before the Super Bowl.
According to Us Weekly, the rapper allegedly ended her relationship with the NFL wide receiver shortly before the New England Patriots’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
The split came weeks after Cardi celebrated alongside Diggs on the field following the Patriots’ AFC Championship win, making the timing of the reported breakup all the more surprising.
“They are always so up and down,” an insider told the outlet. “This isn’t the first time they have broken up.”
The source added, “Cardi is single and putting herself out there again. She feels free. He betrayed her so many times. Her friends have been trying to show her that he is not right for her and that she deserved better.”
Rumors intensified during Super Bowl weekend after Cardi appeared during Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show and later unfollowed Diggs on Instagram. She later told fans on tour, “Just ‘cause I ain’t f*cking with my baby daddy doesn’t mean you get to talk about my baby daddy, b*tch.”
Do you think these two will get back together?
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs reportedly called it quits just days before the Super Bowl.
According to Us Weekly, the rapper allegedly ended her relationship with the NFL wide receiver shortly before the New England Patriots’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
The split came weeks after Cardi celebrated alongside Diggs on the field following the Patriots’ AFC Championship win, making the timing of the reported breakup all the more surprising.
“They are always so up and down,” an insider told the outlet. “This isn’t the first time they have broken up.”
The source added, “Cardi is single and putting herself out there again. She feels free. He betrayed her so many times. Her friends have been trying to show her that he is not right for her and that she deserved better.”
Rumors intensified during Super Bowl weekend after Cardi appeared during Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show and later unfollowed Diggs on Instagram. She later told fans on tour, “Just ‘cause I ain’t f*cking with my baby daddy doesn’t mean you get to talk about my baby daddy, b*tch.”
Do you think these two will get back together?
Denita Jackson charged with murder after death of fellow Lincoln University sprinter and Boyfriend Kevaughn Goldson
A Lincoln University sprinter has been charged with stabbing her boyfriend, who is also a Lincoln University student-athlete, on Monday.
Cole County prosecutors charged Denita Jackson with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson later identified the victim as Kevaughn Goldson, 23. Goldson was a senior from Jamaica who was a sprinter on the LU track and field team, according to the LU Athletics website.
Jackson is also a senior sprinter, whose hometown is listed as Berbice, Guyana.
Court documents state that Jackson was in a romantic relationship with Goldson, but there was a history of domestic violence incidents between the two. She said the most recent fight was about a missing bottle of cologne.
Jackson told police she thought Goldson was having an affair with one of her roommates.
Police said Jackson had left for work late Sunday night but came home early after not feeling well. She told police that the victim was in her bedroom when she left, but was not there when she came back around 1 a.m. Monday.
Court documents state that Jackson said she could hear a roommate talking with someone in their room. She used a hairclip to unlock the door and told police she found Goldson and the witness in the bed, but fully dressed with the missing bottle of cologne.
Jackson allegedly jumped onto the bed, grabbed the bottle and Goldson by his shirt, starting the fight. Police said Jackson said Goldson kicked her in the stomach, causing her to fall off the bed.
Police said Jackson reported Goldson was on top of her and started to choke her. This is when she told police she grabbed the knife from under the witness's bed and stabbed Goldson in the back and chest.
Officers arrived after Jackson called 911 about the stabbing. Goldson was taken to the Capital Region Emergency Room, where police took photos of his injuries. Police said they tried to interview him, but he was not cooperative.
Goldson was later taken by helicopter to University Hospital, where he died during surgery.
Jackson was arrested and booked into the Cole County Jail on Monday. As of Tuesday morning, no court hearing had been set for Jackson.
This marks the third homicide investigation in Jefferson City in 2026. Malcolm Mayes, 29, is accused of shooting and killing Jeremy Greer, 39, on Jan. 9, 2026. And Malang Akbari, 46, allegedly stabbed his wife to death on Jan. 13.
Police say this many homicides in a short span of time is unusual.
"Three so soon into the year like this. Concerning," Jefferson City Police Department Lt. Curtis Finke said. "It's something worth a look at and look into the dynamics of what's contributing to those and how we should communicate with our partners and our teams and our assets."
According to court documents, the stabbing death of Goldson and Malang AKbari's wife both allegedly stemmed from relationship violence.
Finke said JCPD has recognized the trend.
"Any time we can identify an increase in something or identify a situation, maybe progressively going the wrong direction, we can certainly work with our leaders, have our law enforcement partners work with our leadership," Finke said.
Though resources like victim advocates and mental health liaisons are available that people experiencing domestic violence, Finke said some conversations may need to be had about the trend.
"Any time there is a violent situation and it comes from households or a domestic situation, people need to know resources exist before they reach a volatile point," Finke said.
JCPD can also be called to diffuse situations or offer support to domestic violence victims.
"We can get them to a safe area, we can get them out of a dangerous situation before it gets to a point where death does occur or there's some sort of serious physical injury," Finke said.
Besides police, Jefferson City is focusing on domestic violence in offices like the county prosecutor's.
"Recently, our office has spearheaded a domestic violence task force in conjunction with our local law enforcement, Probation & Parole, and the courts," Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson wrote in an email Tuesday.
Thompson and his office have tracked the amount of cases involving such violence.
"Since the beginning of 2018, the Cole County Prosecutor’s Office has prosecuted 27 murders, 5 of which have been classified as intimate parter violence, including the recent Akbari and Jackson cases," Thompson wrote.
He believes the city's violent start to the year is not a trending concern.
"This is a clear anomaly in a community that has averaged 3.375 murders per year over the past 8 years. While we have had 3 homicides early in the year, overall violent crime rates have decreased, particularly weapons offenses, and I consider the number of homicides to be a brief spike as opposed to any sort of trend," Thompson wrote.
Cole County prosecutors charged Denita Jackson with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson later identified the victim as Kevaughn Goldson, 23. Goldson was a senior from Jamaica who was a sprinter on the LU track and field team, according to the LU Athletics website.
Jackson is also a senior sprinter, whose hometown is listed as Berbice, Guyana.
Court documents state that Jackson was in a romantic relationship with Goldson, but there was a history of domestic violence incidents between the two. She said the most recent fight was about a missing bottle of cologne.
Jackson told police she thought Goldson was having an affair with one of her roommates.
Police said Jackson had left for work late Sunday night but came home early after not feeling well. She told police that the victim was in her bedroom when she left, but was not there when she came back around 1 a.m. Monday.
Court documents state that Jackson said she could hear a roommate talking with someone in their room. She used a hairclip to unlock the door and told police she found Goldson and the witness in the bed, but fully dressed with the missing bottle of cologne.
Jackson allegedly jumped onto the bed, grabbed the bottle and Goldson by his shirt, starting the fight. Police said Jackson said Goldson kicked her in the stomach, causing her to fall off the bed.
Police said Jackson reported Goldson was on top of her and started to choke her. This is when she told police she grabbed the knife from under the witness's bed and stabbed Goldson in the back and chest.
Officers arrived after Jackson called 911 about the stabbing. Goldson was taken to the Capital Region Emergency Room, where police took photos of his injuries. Police said they tried to interview him, but he was not cooperative.
Goldson was later taken by helicopter to University Hospital, where he died during surgery.
Jackson was arrested and booked into the Cole County Jail on Monday. As of Tuesday morning, no court hearing had been set for Jackson.
This marks the third homicide investigation in Jefferson City in 2026. Malcolm Mayes, 29, is accused of shooting and killing Jeremy Greer, 39, on Jan. 9, 2026. And Malang Akbari, 46, allegedly stabbed his wife to death on Jan. 13.
Police say this many homicides in a short span of time is unusual.
"Three so soon into the year like this. Concerning," Jefferson City Police Department Lt. Curtis Finke said. "It's something worth a look at and look into the dynamics of what's contributing to those and how we should communicate with our partners and our teams and our assets."
According to court documents, the stabbing death of Goldson and Malang AKbari's wife both allegedly stemmed from relationship violence.
Finke said JCPD has recognized the trend.
"Any time we can identify an increase in something or identify a situation, maybe progressively going the wrong direction, we can certainly work with our leaders, have our law enforcement partners work with our leadership," Finke said.
Though resources like victim advocates and mental health liaisons are available that people experiencing domestic violence, Finke said some conversations may need to be had about the trend.
"Any time there is a violent situation and it comes from households or a domestic situation, people need to know resources exist before they reach a volatile point," Finke said.
JCPD can also be called to diffuse situations or offer support to domestic violence victims.
"We can get them to a safe area, we can get them out of a dangerous situation before it gets to a point where death does occur or there's some sort of serious physical injury," Finke said.
Besides police, Jefferson City is focusing on domestic violence in offices like the county prosecutor's.
"Recently, our office has spearheaded a domestic violence task force in conjunction with our local law enforcement, Probation & Parole, and the courts," Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson wrote in an email Tuesday.
Thompson and his office have tracked the amount of cases involving such violence.
"Since the beginning of 2018, the Cole County Prosecutor’s Office has prosecuted 27 murders, 5 of which have been classified as intimate parter violence, including the recent Akbari and Jackson cases," Thompson wrote.
He believes the city's violent start to the year is not a trending concern.
"This is a clear anomaly in a community that has averaged 3.375 murders per year over the past 8 years. While we have had 3 homicides early in the year, overall violent crime rates have decreased, particularly weapons offenses, and I consider the number of homicides to be a brief spike as opposed to any sort of trend," Thompson wrote.
Ryan Coogler's X-Files Reboot Gets the Greenlight
Danielle Deadwyler has been cast in Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot on Hulu...
The hunt for the truth out there is back on. Ryan Coogler‘s long-gestating The X-Files reboot has received a pilot greenlight at Hulu. Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson) is set as the co-lead in the project, from Onyx Collective and 20th Television. Jennifer Yale (The Copenhagen Test) has come on board as showrunner, Deadline can reveal exclusively.
Danielle Deadwyler has been cast in Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot on Hulu...
The hunt for the truth out there is back on. Ryan Coogler‘s long-gestating The X-Files reboot has received a pilot greenlight at Hulu. Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson) is set as the co-lead in the project, from Onyx Collective and 20th Television. Jennifer Yale (The Copenhagen Test) has come on board as showrunner, Deadline can reveal exclusively.
Sinners filmmaker Coogler is writing and directing the pilot for the new X-Files. In it, two highly decorated but vastly different FBI agents — one played by Deadwyler — form an unlikely bond when they are assigned to a long-shuttered division devoted to cases involving unexplained phenomena.
Yale executive produces alongside The X-Files creator Chris Carter as well as Coogler, Sev Ohanian and Zinzi Coogler of Proximity Media. The company’s Simone Harris is a co-executive producer. The pilot is being cast by Sinners casting director Francine Maisler.
DL Whisperer denied bond for allegedly stalking TS Madison
Naquan Palmer aka “DL Whisperer“, was denied bond following his arrest over the weekend on aggravated stalking charges.
Law enforcement officials in Gilmer County, Georgia, took Palmer into custody on Saturday, Feb. 21, for violating a restraining order obtained by Ts Madison, 49.
On Tuesday, a judge denied Palmer’s request for a bond. No further court date has been set in the case.
Under Georgia law, aggravated stalking is a felony offense. Donations can be made on GoFundMe to help pay Palmer’s legal fees and court costs.
Both Palmer and Ts Madison obtained temporary restraining orders against each other prior to Palmer’s arrest.
Palmer, 28, accused Madison of doxxing him by revealing his real name and credit report online. But Madison complained that Palmer live-streamed himself outside Madison’s house in Lithonia, Georgia.
Palmer’s reporting on Madison’s business partner, Dominique Morgan, apparently triggered Madison.
Tasha K invited Palmer on her podcast to discuss Madison and Morgan.
Morgan recently pled guilty to stealing $99,000 from a NYC charity that provides bail funds for indigent transgender individuals.
Prosecutors accused the trans activist of spending the stolen cash on clothes, a $19,000 luxury closet renovation, and monthly payments on a Mercedes-Benz.
Morgan was charged with grand larceny and falsifying 23 business records in the Kings County Supreme Criminal Court in Brooklyn on February 11, 2026.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 29, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Morgan faces up to 15 years in prison.
Morgan and Madison are business partners and Morgan allegedly manages the TS Madison Starter House in Atlanta. Madison “donated” the house to provide transitional housing for indigent homeless transgender people.
According to vlogger Michelle “ATLien” Brown, Grok confirmed Madison has not been charged for fraud related to the Starter House. No public reports indicate an active criminal investigation, IRS audit, or state/federal probe into fund misuse by Ts Madison
Law enforcement officials in Gilmer County, Georgia, took Palmer into custody on Saturday, Feb. 21, for violating a restraining order obtained by Ts Madison, 49.
On Tuesday, a judge denied Palmer’s request for a bond. No further court date has been set in the case.
Under Georgia law, aggravated stalking is a felony offense. Donations can be made on GoFundMe to help pay Palmer’s legal fees and court costs.
Both Palmer and Ts Madison obtained temporary restraining orders against each other prior to Palmer’s arrest.
Palmer, 28, accused Madison of doxxing him by revealing his real name and credit report online. But Madison complained that Palmer live-streamed himself outside Madison’s house in Lithonia, Georgia.
Palmer’s reporting on Madison’s business partner, Dominique Morgan, apparently triggered Madison.
Tasha K invited Palmer on her podcast to discuss Madison and Morgan.
Morgan recently pled guilty to stealing $99,000 from a NYC charity that provides bail funds for indigent transgender individuals.
Prosecutors accused the trans activist of spending the stolen cash on clothes, a $19,000 luxury closet renovation, and monthly payments on a Mercedes-Benz.
Morgan was charged with grand larceny and falsifying 23 business records in the Kings County Supreme Criminal Court in Brooklyn on February 11, 2026.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 29, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Morgan faces up to 15 years in prison.
Morgan and Madison are business partners and Morgan allegedly manages the TS Madison Starter House in Atlanta. Madison “donated” the house to provide transitional housing for indigent homeless transgender people.
According to vlogger Michelle “ATLien” Brown, Grok confirmed Madison has not been charged for fraud related to the Starter House. No public reports indicate an active criminal investigation, IRS audit, or state/federal probe into fund misuse by Ts Madison
“Botched” patient Jordan James Parke dies at 34 after possible cosmetic procedure, arrests made
Jordan James Parke, who appeared on reality show Botched, has died at 34.
Parke was open about having spent an estimated $150,000 to look like his idol, Kim Kardashian, whom he considered "the most gorgeous woman ever," he said in 2014.
Parke died Feb. 18, after police were called about an unconscious man in Lincoln Plaza in the Canary Wharf area in London, E! reported. Parke was declared dead at the scene.
Police said that Parke's death is being investigated, per ITV.
"Officers attended alongside paramedics and a 34-year-old man was sadly declared dead at the scene," officials said. "His death is currently being treated as unexplained, and an investigation to establish the full circumstances is ongoing. However, officers are reviewing information that suggests the victim may have been undergoing a cosmetic procedure prior to his death."
The statement continued, "After police conducted urgent enquiries, a 43-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested on Friday, 20 February, on suspicion of manslaughter. They have since been bailed pending further investigation."
In 2014, Parke, who called himself the "Lip King," told British newspaper The Sun that his look was "all about the shock factor."
He added, "I love all the attention and stares I get in the street. I welcome the hate — it just means more attention. And if anything, it just spurs me on to get more work done."
Parke didn't have any regrets about the changes he'd made.
"I laugh when people try to insult me by telling me I look plastic or fake," Parke said. "Do they think I'm going for the natural look? If I was, I'd ask for my money back."
Parke has faced legal trouble himself in 2024, when he was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, but not charged, following the death of a woman who underwent a procedure at a clinic he co-owned.
He appeared on the reality show about plastic surgery gone wrong for consultations on his lip fillers, liposuction, and nose, per PEOPLE.
Jordan James Parke, who appeared on reality show Botched, has died at 34.
Parke was open about having spent an estimated $150,000 to look like his idol, Kim Kardashian, whom he considered "the most gorgeous woman ever," he said in 2014.
Parke died Feb. 18, after police were called about an unconscious man in Lincoln Plaza in the Canary Wharf area in London, E! reported. Parke was declared dead at the scene.
Police said that Parke's death is being investigated, per ITV.
"Officers attended alongside paramedics and a 34-year-old man was sadly declared dead at the scene," officials said. "His death is currently being treated as unexplained, and an investigation to establish the full circumstances is ongoing. However, officers are reviewing information that suggests the victim may have been undergoing a cosmetic procedure prior to his death."
The statement continued, "After police conducted urgent enquiries, a 43-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested on Friday, 20 February, on suspicion of manslaughter. They have since been bailed pending further investigation."
In 2014, Parke, who called himself the "Lip King," told British newspaper The Sun that his look was "all about the shock factor."
He added, "I love all the attention and stares I get in the street. I welcome the hate — it just means more attention. And if anything, it just spurs me on to get more work done."
Parke didn't have any regrets about the changes he'd made.
"I laugh when people try to insult me by telling me I look plastic or fake," Parke said. "Do they think I'm going for the natural look? If I was, I'd ask for my money back."
Parke has faced legal trouble himself in 2024, when he was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, but not charged, following the death of a woman who underwent a procedure at a clinic he co-owned.
He appeared on the reality show about plastic surgery gone wrong for consultations on his lip fillers, liposuction, and nose, per PEOPLE.
Lupita Nyong’o Reveals 50+ Fibroids Have Returned Years After 23 Were Removed: “Surgery or Live With the Pain”
Lupita Nyong’o is once again speaking candidly about her health, revealing that her uterine fibroids have returned in significant numbers.
The 42-year-old actress shared the update during an appearance on the Today show on Wednesday, February 25. Nyong’o said doctors recently informed her that she now has more than 50 fibroids, with the largest measuring the size of an orange.
Nyong’o was first diagnosed with fibroids in 2014, the same year she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 12 Years of Slave. At the time, she underwent surgery to remove 23 growths.
“The first time I got the fibroids taken out, they took out 23,” she said. “And this time, I’ve been informed two years ago that I have over 50.”
“And I’m being faced with the same options,” she added. “Surgery or live with the pain.”
Fibroids are noncancerous tumors that develop in or around the uterus. They can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, extended periods, pelvic pressure, frequent urination, constipation, and pain in the back and legs. Nyong’o explained that doctors often compare fibroid size to fruit to help patients understand their condition.
“When you have fibroids, doctors usually use fruit to explain to you what size your fibroids are,” she said. “So your fibroid could be the size of a grape. My biggest fibroid is the size of an orange.”
The actress said she has not yet decided whether to undergo another myomectomy, a procedure that removes fibroids while preserving the uterus. “I’m not ready to make that decision,” she shared. “It’s quite invasive… and it’s a big threat to our reproductive organs.”
Nyong’o also reflected on the emotional toll of the diagnosis. “I felt shame. What did I do to cause them? And I felt very alone and quite scared for my reproductive health,” she said.
Now, she says, speaking publicly has shifted her experience. “I’m excited right now because speaking up has really empowered me,” she said. “I’ve found community. I’ve locked arms with women who have been fighting this fight for a long time.”
“There’s a lot of power in speaking up,” she added. “I spoke up, and the amount of support I got hearing women say ‘me too’ and share their stories made me feel less alone, and it’s honestly what has bolstered me to do the work that I do now.”
Nyong’o is currently advocating for more funding and research into less invasive and noninvasive treatment options. “I think it’s high time we speak up to ensure that this is no longer trivialized and it’s no longer considered normal just because it’s common,” she said.
The 42-year-old actress shared the update during an appearance on the Today show on Wednesday, February 25. Nyong’o said doctors recently informed her that she now has more than 50 fibroids, with the largest measuring the size of an orange.
Nyong’o was first diagnosed with fibroids in 2014, the same year she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 12 Years of Slave. At the time, she underwent surgery to remove 23 growths.
“The first time I got the fibroids taken out, they took out 23,” she said. “And this time, I’ve been informed two years ago that I have over 50.”
“And I’m being faced with the same options,” she added. “Surgery or live with the pain.”
Fibroids are noncancerous tumors that develop in or around the uterus. They can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, extended periods, pelvic pressure, frequent urination, constipation, and pain in the back and legs. Nyong’o explained that doctors often compare fibroid size to fruit to help patients understand their condition.
“When you have fibroids, doctors usually use fruit to explain to you what size your fibroids are,” she said. “So your fibroid could be the size of a grape. My biggest fibroid is the size of an orange.”
The actress said she has not yet decided whether to undergo another myomectomy, a procedure that removes fibroids while preserving the uterus. “I’m not ready to make that decision,” she shared. “It’s quite invasive… and it’s a big threat to our reproductive organs.”
Nyong’o also reflected on the emotional toll of the diagnosis. “I felt shame. What did I do to cause them? And I felt very alone and quite scared for my reproductive health,” she said.
Now, she says, speaking publicly has shifted her experience. “I’m excited right now because speaking up has really empowered me,” she said. “I’ve found community. I’ve locked arms with women who have been fighting this fight for a long time.”
“There’s a lot of power in speaking up,” she added. “I spoke up, and the amount of support I got hearing women say ‘me too’ and share their stories made me feel less alone, and it’s honestly what has bolstered me to do the work that I do now.”
Nyong’o is currently advocating for more funding and research into less invasive and noninvasive treatment options. “I think it’s high time we speak up to ensure that this is no longer trivialized and it’s no longer considered normal just because it’s common,” she said.
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