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Kanye West faces divorce rumors, talent agency fallout and AI controversy
Kanye West has dominated the entertainment news cycle in recent days. The rapper, now known as Ye, is facing controversy on multiple fronts, from an AI-generated video to reports of a potential divorce and professional setbacks. Divorce rumors spark confusion On Thursday, Feb. 13, The Daily Mail reported that West and his wife, Bianca Censori,… -
Diddy files $100 million lawsuit against NBCUniversal over documentary
Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing NBCUniversal and its streaming platform, Peacock, for $100 million. The lawsuit, obtained by Page Six, claims the documentary “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy” defamed him and caused severe damage to his reputation. The lawsuit focuses on one part of the film that suggests Kim Porter, Combs’ former partner… -
Maryland and Baltimore officials sue Glock over ‘easily modifiable’ pistols
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott are suing weapons manufacturer Glock Inc. According to Scott, Glock produces a handgun that can be easily turned into a machine gun with an attachment called a switch, which is linked to crime in the Baltimore area. “These attachments, primarily used on Glock weapons and… -
Disney softens content warnings amid broader DEI changes
Disney is changing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The company has softened content warnings on classic films and shifted its internal initiatives. Content advisories updated The company has revised auto-play content disclaimers for some of its older movies. In 2020, Disney updated its warnings to say, ”[This movie] includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment… -
Live Nation taps into sober curious trend with non-alcoholic drink deal
Live Nation is bringing the buzz — without the booze. The concert giant is responding to shifting drinking habits among music fans. Athletic Brewing Company, a leader in the non-alcoholic beer industry, has signed a multi-year deal with Live Nation. The partnership will bring Athletic’s non-alcoholic brews to over 100 U.S. venues and four major… -
Kanye West faces lawsuit and Shopify shutdown after Super Bowl ad
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has had a week of controversy—from his wife Bianca Censori’s “invisible” dress at the Grammys to his latest social media rant. And now, the rapper is facing a lawsuit and major business fallout. Ye sued by former employee TMZ obtained the lawsuit, filed by a Jewish former employee who… -
Teen ‘serial swatter’ sentenced to 4 years in prison for making 375 calls: DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said a California teenager has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to making 375 swatting calls that targeted public institutions across the U.S. Alan Filion, 18, admitted to making fake threats of mass shootings and bombings between August 2022 and January 2024. Alan Filion pleads guilty… -
Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
Former Illinois Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who spent eight years in federal prison after being convicted of corruption and abuse of power in 2011, was pardoned by President Donald Trump. Blagojevich was found guilty of attempting to sell Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat after Obama was elected president in 2008. Trump had commuted Blagojevich’s sentence… -
‘SNL’ 50th anniversary star-studded lineup announced
“Saturday Night Live” is turning 50, and the celebration is bigger than ever. The iconic comedy show is pulling out all the stops with a live anniversary special, exclusive events and a star-studded guest list. On Sunday, Feb. 16, NBC and Peacock will air a three-hour live special honoring 50 years of “Saturday Night Live.”… -
DOJ asks federal prosecutors to drop corruption case against NYC mayor
The Justice Department is requesting that federal prosecutors drop the corruption case against sitting New York City Mayor Eric Adams. That’s according to a memo from acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, obtained by The New York Times. In September 2024, Adams was indicted on five charges, including bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire… -
Luka Doncic to make Lakers debut alongside LeBron James Monday night
NBA star Luka Doncic will make his Los Angeles Lakers debut Monday, Feb. 10, at Crypto.com arena against the Utah Jazz. Doncic will play alongside LeBron James for the first time since his mega-trade with the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 1. Doncic has not played since injuring his calf on Christmas Day. The trade that… -
Hot mic catches Trudeau saying Trump is serious about annexing Canada
Publicly, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has downplayed U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls for the U.S. to annex Canada, calling it a joke. However, in a closed-door session with business leaders Friday, Feb. 7, Trudeau said he feels Trump might be serious. The comments, first reported by the Toronto Star after conference organizers unknowingly left… -
Former UPenn swimmers sue schools, NCAA over trans swimmer’s participation
Three former swimmers from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) are suing their former school, Harvard University and the NCAA. They allege their rights were violated when transgender swimmer Lia Thomas competed on the women’s team. Thomas, assigned male at birth, swam for the UPenn men’s team before coming out as a trans woman during her…