Jay-Z is pushing back hard in court against attorney Tony Buzbee, following the dismissal of a rape lawsuit filed against him earlier this year. The music mogul has been fighting to sue Buzbee for defamation since March, and he just filed a new amendment that lays out major financial losses tied to what he calls a “false, malicious lie.” According to documents obtained by Live Bitez, Jay-Z claims he lost over $200 million due to the now-dropped lawsuit. The breakdown includes a $20 million loss in sports and entertainment deals, a $55 million personal credit line, and a $115 million loan that reportedly fell through. “The full fee would have been many millions higher had the contract been performed,” the documents note. Jay’s claims of financial fallout began surfacing just a week after the anonymous woman dropped her lawsuit in February. In a previous filing, Jay stated, “Mr. Buzbee’s actions undermined my relationship, and my company Roc Nation’s relationship, with other businesses in the sports and entertainment space.” He added, “Immediately after Mr. Buzbee went public with his false accusations, my company Roc Nation also lost other contracts… that would have generated revenues of approximately $20 million per year.” The new filing also takes aim at Doe, the anonymous accuser, citing a TikTok she allegedly posted where she lip-synched, “You couldn’t pay me a million dollars to get an apology video out of me… f*** you.” Jay’s team says this shows “a shocking and reckless disregard for the truth that is both intentional and malicious.” Jay-Z also accused Buzbee’s law firm of editing Wikipedia pages to boost Buzbee’s image and damage Roc Nation’s. Buzbee fired back, saying, “That’s laughable and super weak. I don’t have anything to do with Wikipedia and haven’t looked at it in years.”

Lauryn Hill made a striking first-ever appearance at the 2025 Met Gala, instantly becoming one of the most talked-about looks of the night. The legendary singer turned heads in a pale yellow, sculptural suit that perfectly captured the evening’s theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The event, co-chaired by Pharrell Williams, aimed to spotlight Black menswear and the elegance of Black dandyism. As Pharrell told E! News, “It’s just given us an opportunity and platform to celebrate that really amazing, powerful color of Black. Here’s a moment where we get to celebrate the people—Black people—and with dandyism.” Hill, 49, embraced that spirit wholeheartedly. Her dramatic outfit featured a double-breasted suit jacket with a bold, crown-like cape that curved above her afro and flowed into a sweeping train. She paired the look with wide-leg pants, a crisp white button-down shirt, a burgundy tie, and an amber pendant necklace. To complete her ensemble, she accessorized with large gold earrings, burgundy sunglasses, and a blue Hermés Kelly bag. Additionally, she had a matching gold-encrusted fan and umbrella. Her makeup and hair were just as bold. She coordinated her bright blue eyeshadow with her handbag and wore a deep purple lipstick for added flair. The look not only marked her first-ever Met Gala look but also her first red carpet appearance in nearly a year. The evening served as a fundraiser for the Costume Institute. It also celebrated the new spring 2025 exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” According to the museum, the exhibit explores Black fashion and dandyism from the 18th century to now. Hill’s maximalist, tailored ensemble was a standout tribute to the theme. It served as a powerful reminder of her iconic influence. This influence extends both in music and in fashion.

Denzel Washington and Spike Lee are reunited, and it feels so good. The Oscar-winning actor and the Oscar-winning director have released the first trailer for their A24 and Apple crime thriller, Highest 2 Lowest. After premiering later this month at the Cannes Film Festival, the film is set to be released in theaters on August 22 and stream on Apple TV+ starting Sept. 5. Previously, the two industry titans worked together on Mo’ Better Blues (1990), Malcolm X (1992), He Got Game (1998), and Inside Man  (2006). In the Highest 2 Lowest, Lee reinterprets Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller based on the Ed McBain novel “King’s Ransom,” about the ruin of a businessman who pays a ransom to kidnappers. The film begins production this March with a script written by Lee and  Alan Fox. Lee will also serve as executive producer through his 40 Acres And A Mule Filmworks.  At the Red Sea Film Festival, Lee spoke about his highly anticipated film. “One of the best things about film school is that you get introduced to world cinema, not just Hollywood,” Lee said. “Seeing Kurosawa’s film ‘Rashomon’ and its structure inspired me to make ‘She’s Gotta Have It.’ In ‘Rashomon,’ you have three people who witness a rape, and each gives their own opinion of what happened. In ‘She’s Gotta Have It,’ Nola Darling has three boyfriends who each see her in a different way. From the very beginning of my career, I was influenced by Kurosawa.” During an appearance on Wave Original’s 7 PM In Brooklyn featuring Carmelo Anthony, Lee shared why he cast A$AP Rocky in one of the starring roles. “What’s funny is that I was looking at Instagram, four or five years ago, and people were saying that ASAP [Rocky] looked like he’s Denzel’s son,” Lee explained. “I seen those memes, and then in the film we used that. ASAP, man, he fire.” “I mean, there’s some scenes where he and Denzel Washington head to head–he ain’t backing up. Like I’m here too. So very, very happy with the way the film turned out and looking forward to sharing it with the world.”

Rihanna is reportedly pregnant with her third child with A$AP Rocky. The Grammy-winning winger and billionaire business mogul was seen in photos with her alleged baby bump in anticipation of her arrival at the 2025 Met Gala. Congrats to Rihanna and A$AP Rocky on expecting their third child together. pic.twitter.com/sAzPrFqdAU — Rap Alert (@rapalert6) May 5, 2025 At another highly publicized event, Super Bowl LVII, Rihanna announced her second pregnancy as the headliner for the halftime show. Rubbing her belly during the performance,  millions watching across the globe concluded that she was pregnant. Following the game,  she confirmed she was but admitted she didn’t intend to reveal she was with child. “Here’s the thing. I did what I had to do, right? My jumper couldn’t zip up,” she said to the outlet. “No one knew I was pregnant. I just told my stylist, ‘Make sure it’s stretchy.’” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oprah Daily (@oprahdaily) “So the undergarment was stretchy and this was baggy, but you know, the zip. It just stopped right there! So it had to be what it had to be,” she continued. Currently, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are parents to two boys: RZA, 2, and Riot, 1.  The Fenty founder told Interview in April 2024 that she is not against growing her family.  “I don’t know what God wants, but I would go for more than two,’ she told Interview in April 202,” she explained. “I would try for my girl. But, of course, if it’s another boy, it’s another boy.”

Malia Obama is bringing all the vibes as a filmmaker in the world of sports. The eldest daughter of former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama sat behind the camera as the director for videos of A’ja Wilson’s new Nike shoe, A’ One. Obama was the visionary behind two videos tied to the WNBA star’s new signature shoe for the brand, the A’One, set to drop on Tuesday, May 6. During one of the videos, a young girl teaches Wilson how to play a remixed version of “Miss Mary Mack” that pays tribute to her remarkable career. “A’ja Wilson’s on top, top, top,” the girl sings. “Can’t take her spot, spot, spot.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) A’ja Wilson struggles with her clapping skills, “Girl, let me show you how a professional does it,” the kid jokes at one point as Wilson finally gets it. Dawn Staley, Wilson’s former coach at the University of South Carolina, makes a cameo in the video. In the second video, Wilson is being interviewed at Big T’s Bar-B-Que in Columbia, South Carolina, the city of her birth, and where she would go on to win an NCAA championship with the Gamecocks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) During a session with media in February, Wilson shared her excitement about the release of her first signature shoe “The A’One is meant to go the distance, taking control from the jump and dominating the floor on every play,” Wilson says. “From the beginning, we designed the shoe to both support my game and to provide young hoopers a tool to help them level up. The A’One aces that assignment, delivering exactly what I need to push my performance and inspiring the next generation to give it their all on every play.” “When athletes wear my shoe or any of the pieces from my collection, I want them to feel the power behind that logo: the power to dream big, then put in the work — in style and confidence,” Wilson continued. The Nike A’One will be available at nike.com on Tuesday, May 6.

Trippie Redd and Future’s drama has taken a petty turn, as the two continue to clash over a woman, and Trippie seems to be escalating things even further. While Trippie has always admired Future’s talent, their bond is now strained, largely due to Trippie’s recent actions. The latest twist comes with a series of posts shared by Tanelle Jassenia, who has been linked to Trippie for the past week and is also an alleged ex of Future’s. The Instagram Stories, posted by Jassenia, show her hanging out with Trippie at a nightclub. In one video, Trippie is seen grabbing her as she dances in the back of a car, while Future’s music plays in the background, adding a layer of drama. The next clip shows Jassenia dancing at the club, with Trippie throwing large amounts of cash in her direction. This display ends with Jassenia’s payment being revealed, implying that Trippie was very pleased with the performance. Fans are particularly annoyed with Trippie’s actions, especially considering that his partner, Coi Leray, is pregnant. Comments online are expressing frustration, with one user remarking, “He really disturbed Coi’s peace smfh, he could’ve left her alone.” Another added, “Coi has her own bag,” hinting that Trippie’s behavior might be unnecessary. The situation is made more complicated by the appearance of fake text messages involving Future and Jassenia. The messages supposedly show Future discussing his inability to commit and a stolen watch. Future quickly dismissed them and denied their authenticity. On X, Future stated, “This a fake text btw… insane,” and urged people to stop spreading false information. Jassenia has clarified that she received the fake texts from another source. She then handed them over to Trippie’s team to leak. She now claims responsibility for spreading the false messages, adding another layer of confusion to the situation.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex crimes trial officially got underway as jury selection kicked off in Manhattan. The courtroom saw a steady flow of potential jurors, each questioned individually by Judge Arun Subramanian, the prosecution, and the defense team. The goal? Narrow the pool to 45 qualified individuals over the course of three days, though Judge Subramanian joked the process might feel as long as the Lord of the Rings trilogy. According to USA Today, Combs, 55, entered the courtroom around 9 a.m. from a Brooklyn detention center, dressed in a white shirt layered under a dark sweater, sporting sunglasses and a salt-and-pepper beard. He greeted his attorneys with hugs before the serious business of jury selection began. The court questioned each juror individually about their knowledge of the case. Several admitted to having seen media coverage or viral content tied to the accusations against the music mogul. One juror even acknowledged “liking” a social media post that joked about baby oil, a detail linked to alleged sex parties described in Combs’ indictment. “I remember liking it because I thought it was funny,” they explained. Despite this, they were allowed to continue, stating they could remain unbiased. Others weren’t as lucky. The court dismissed several potential jury members, especially those with personal or family experiences involving sexual violence. One man, identified as Juror No. 2, revealed that his sister had been physically assaulted years ago but stated that it wouldn’t affect his ability to remain impartial. Combs is facing serious federal charges, including rape and sex trafficking, and has pleaded not guilty. Earlier this month, he rejected a plea deal. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life behind bars. The jury will remain anonymous throughout the trial to protect them from outside influence or harassment.

Beyoncé has offered her own twist on the viral #BootsOnTheGround challenge that’s taking over social media. During a recent stop on her Cowboy Carter tour, a fan shared a video clip of the singer, with her fan in hand as she performed a mashup of “Heated” from her Reinassance album and “Boots On The Ground.” The crowd roared as the Cecred founder and her dancers offered a new twist to the popular line dance. Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama, and former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal have also joined in on the challenge. The track behind the viral trend, “Boots On The Ground,” was released in 2024 by South Carolina singer, 803Fresh. The song has seen a resurgence in the past weeks due to social media platforms like TikTok. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Neighborhood Talk (@theneighborhoodtalk) Beyoncé Slapped With Cease-And-Desist By Las Vegas’ Sphere Owner In other news, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour recently kicked off and clips have begun circulating online, garnering millions of views and a cease-and-desist letter. According to Billboard, Sphere Entertainment Group Co. demands the singer cut a video segment from her tour, arguing that it “amounts to unauthorized use of the company’s intellectual property.” The brief sequence the company is referring to shows Beyoncé picking up what appears to be a sphere-shaped object, and juggling it in her hand. The scathing letter, addressed to Beyoncé’s production company, Parkwood Entertainment, claims the singer has used the Sphere’s imagery “without permission.” Additionally, the company is accusing the singer of “misleading her fans.” Not long ago, rumors circulated that Beyoncé would begin a residency at the Sphere. However, according to Dolan’s attorneys, while the singer and the Sphere Entertainment Group had been in talks for a possible residency in the past, the negotiations were ultimately unsuccessful. “It has recently come to SEG’s attention that a Cowboy Carter tour interlude video contains the unauthorized use of SEG’s intellectual property,” the letter reads.

On Wednesday (Apr.30), GloRilla announced that she’s heading back to her home turf for a special event. Dubbed the “GloBash,” the rapper and a few “friends” are scheduled to perform at Memphis’ FedExForum on July 25. The rapper hopped online to share the news with fans on her social media platforms. “MEMPHIS !!!!! I’m coming home!!!! ,” she wrote in the post’s caption. She added, “I’m so excited to announce the 1st Annual Glo Bash in my hometown on Friday, July 25th at the FedExForum. See y’all there dis gone be one for da books.” Tickets are currently available online via her website here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glo Da P (@glorillapimp) GloRilla Samples Keyshia Cole’s ‘Love’ For Upcoming Single In other news, GloRilla is ready to drop off some new music and this time she decided to dip into her R&B bag, sampling Keyshia Cole’s 2005 hit “Love.” On Saturday (Apr.26), Big Glo shared a clip of some new heat she’s been cooking up in the studio. In the clip, GloRilla sports a light denim two-piece with turquoise hair down to her back. Of course, the outfit wouldn’t be complete without a few gold chains wrapped around her neck and matching gold hoops. Prior to this video, the Memphis native shared a sneak preview of the track during her Coachella set. “Yea I love me a trapping ass, dark-skinned, country ass, got-it-out the mud ass, six one ol’ thug ass/Talk real slick, big d*ck, big gun ass,” she raps on the unreleased track. “Pick a b*tch up when we f*ck, ol’ strong ass n*gga/ Making them plays, stacking that paper, buy me whatever I want ass n*gga.” When she’s not working on a new track, Big Glo is collecting gold and platinum plaques. The Memphis rapper couldn’t hold back her excitement as the plaques were presented during a recent show, as seen in a video shared by The Neighborhood Talk. In between cheers and hugs, GloRilla took a moment to show love to her supporters. “

Rumors are once again swirling that Rihanna is with child after a recent social media post. On Thursday (May 1), the “Diamonds” singer shared a photo rocking a black two-piece from her Savage x Fenty line. While fans love it when Ri bears it all, this time it’s what she’s not showing that caught fans’ attention. The singer’s comment section was flooded with questions from fans, wondering if the singer was covering her midriff because she and A$AP Rocky were preparing for baby No.3. “Rihanna and I have been pregnant at the same time every time so yeah she’s gonna announce soon,” one fan joked on X(formerly Twitter). Another X user wrote, “She got that pregnancy nose. Lawd A$AP gotta get off of her.” “I’LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU, A$AP RRRRRRRROCKY!!! IT SHOULDA BEEN ME!!!!!!!!!!” one fan commented. Other fans predicted that if Rihanna were, in fact, pregnant it would be announced at the annual Met Gala. “Baby bump debut at the met – u heard it here first,” someone else wrote. softNsavage pic.twitter.com/T6xSiNfGv8 — Rihanna (@rihanna) May 1, 2025 Rihanna Named #2 Billboard’s Top 100 Women Artists Of 21st Century When she’s not on mommy duty, Rihanna is making music history. The singer recently secured the No. 2 spot on Billboard’s Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century. Second only to Taylor Swift, her influence extends far beyond music, shaping fashion, business, and culture. With an unparalleled ability to evolve, Rihanna has redefined what it means to be a global icon. Her impact on music is undeniable. As one of the best-selling artists of all time, she has delivered hit after hit, crafting a discography that spans genres. From the moody intensity of Rated R (2009) to the vibrant energy of Loud (2010), Rihanna has never been afraid to reinvent herself. Songs like Only Girl (In the World) and What’s My Name? became instant classics, showcasing her ability to dominate both pop and R&B.