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⚖️ Diddy Gets 4 Years — And Drama Ensues
Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 4 years in prison in connection with his 2016 solicitation and transport of a woman as part of a prostitution case. TMZ According to court and media reports, the ruling underscores increasing accountability—even for major names in entertainment.
In the wake of the sentencing, one of the women involved, Leiana Ripley, has shared additional claims about the nature of the encounters and how she was approached. TMZ
🙏 Nicki Minaj Issues Apology to Kulture
Amid an escalating social media feud, Nicki Minaj publicly apologized to Cardi B’s daughter, Kulture, following her derogatory remarks calling the child a “roach” and “monkey.” TheGrio
In her statement, Minaj emphasized that she “crossed a line” and acknowledged the pain her words caused. Many fans—and even some peers—praised the apology as a rare moment of accountability in celebrity feuds.
👗 Janet + Paris Jackson’s Fashionable Reunion
At Paris Fashion Week, Janet Jackson and Paris Jackson were spotted warmly embracing outside the Tom Ford runway show, clad in stylish all-black ensembles. EW.com
This public moment carries emotional weight. Reports suggest tension around the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has touched nerves in the family, especially after comments about the film’s casting and narrative. Paris has previously expressed reservations about how the project might portray her father—even questioning whether parts of it align with her own experience. EW.com
🎤 Black Entertainment Moves & Moments
- Kim Kardashian is diving into production, launching a three-part docuseries titled Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar, premiering on Fox Nation. The announcement coincided, not coincidentally, with Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl album drop, which features a track called “Elizabeth Taylor.” Page Six
- Keke Palmer had a standout year: she was crowned Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards and also clinched the Outstanding Host award for her show Password. People.com
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