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WENDY WILLIAMS: Rehab, Again

Wendy Williams checked into a rehab clinic to address her downward spiral into abusing substances. A close friend told the New York Post (quote) “She can't stop drinking and she needs to stop drinking. It’s gotten worse. She went from wine to straight up vodka.” Her publicist, Shawn Zanotti, released a statement on Wednesday (quote) “Wendy has entered a wellness facility to focus on her health as she prepares for a major comeback.” She’s visited rehab clinics before. This time feels different because Wendy […]

September 15, 2022 145

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R. KELLY: Guilty of Child Pornography

The jury returned with a verdict on Wednesday in the R. Kelly trial. They found him guilty on a total of six counts for enticing underage girls into sex and creating child pornography. The prosecutor will request that the judge sentence R. Kelly to as many as 90-years in federal prison. This term to be served only after R. Kelly completes his 30-year stint handed down this year in a New York court. This Chicago jury acquitted R. Kelly on seven counts, […]

September 15, 2022 84

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BEYONCE: Forever I’m That (Birthday) Girl

The stars were out on Saturday night to celebrate Queen Bey’s B-Day. To accommodate folks schedules on her actual birthday weekend, which happened to coincide with Labor Day this year, Mrs. Carter generously decided to push the festivities back one week. She and Jay-Z hosted a mansion party in Bel Air to celebrate her 41st birthday. Among the many fashionable famous folks who showed up were Drake, Lizzo, Adele, Rich Paul, Jaden Smith, Bella Hadid, Kris Jenner, Kim K, Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian, MGK, […]

September 12, 2022 221

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R. KELLY: Defense Rests

The defense rested on Friday in the federal trial of R. Kelly. The judge prepped the court for closing arguments this week followed by jury deliberation. It’s possible that R. Kelly learns his fate this week. Federal prosecutors charged him with 13 counts including child porn, sexual activity with minors and obstructing the investigation into R. Kelly’s sexual relationship with a teenage goddaughter. (Chicago Tribune)

September 12, 2022 305

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KING CHARLES: Royal Formerly Known as ‘Prince’

The new King of England, the Royal formerly known as Prince Charles, immediately started making changes at Buckingham Palace. Prince William inherited his father’s former title, Prince of Wales. For the first time since Charles was still married to Diana, there’s a Princess of Wales – William’s wife Kate Middleton. (People) In the King’s first speech, Charles addressed the black sheep of the Royal Family, (quote) “I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas.” (Entertainment Tonight) Most importantly, his […]

September 12, 2022 139

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RICKY MARTIN: $20 Million Suit Against Nephew

Puerto Rican singer and '90s heartthrob Ricky Martin is headed back to court against his nephew. He filed a $20 million lawsuit claiming that Dennis Sanchez has continued to harass him and “besiege” him with a dozen texts daily. When pressed under oath earlier this summer, Dennis Sanchez withdrew claims that his uncle stalked him following an incestuous relationship. Now, the tables have turned and it’s Ricky making the accusations. Ricky Martin called his nephew a “maladjusted person” in the lawsuit, which alleges an […]

September 8, 2022 106

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QUEEN ELIZABETH: Dead at 96

QUEEN ELIZABETH: Dead at 96 The longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth the Second, has died. She was 96. She was born on April 21st, 1926 to Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) and George the Sixth. Elizabeth married Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1947. Their four children include Prince Charles, who becomes King. She was the head of state for the majority of Britain's transition from empire to commonwealth. Elizabeth was the first reigning monarch to visit Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. She was also […]

September 8, 2022 257

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SHARK ATTACK: American Tourist Killed in The Bahamas

A Pennsylvania woman on a Royal Caribbean cruise with her family was killed in a shark attack while on a snorkeling excursion. The 58-year-old booked an independent snorkeling excursion at a popular spot in the northern Bahamas and was in the water when a bull shark appeared and attacked her. Tour boat operators rushed the woman to the hospital where she died. Royal Caribbean says the woman and her family were on the seven-night Harmony of the Seas cruise and […]

September 7, 2022 176

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THE WEEKND: Voice on the Mend

The Weeknd received the best news from his doctor. With enough vocal rest, his late-September concert in Toronto is a go. The Weeknd abruptly ended his second Los Angeles show because he lost his voice after just the third song. That date has yet to be rescheduled. The Weeknd tweeted on Tuesday, (quote) “Doctor says my voice is safe with rest. I’ll be solid and able to bring the show my TORONTO fans are waiting for.” (Variety)

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