Chadwick Boseman will be getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year. The late actor was among the group of honorees named by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Monday. The group also includes Dr. Dre and other notable celebrities including recent Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh.
Veteran actress Angela Bassett will finally be getting a golden statuette as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that she will receive an honorary Oscar for her work. The "Wakanda Forever" actress will receive the award alongside Mel Brooks and Carol Littleton at the Governors Awards ceremony this November.
TV personality Wendy Williams is undergoing treatment in a wellness facility. Her manager, Will Selby, confirmed the news and defended her decision while expressing optimism about her situation. Williams, who has battled alcoholism in addition to other health issues, was reported to have been hospitalized last month but her publicist denied that took place.
DaniLeigh was arrested in Miami Beach early Tuesday morning and charged with three felonies including driving under the influence. Witnesses stated that she hit a person driving a moped and allegedly dragged the victim an entire block before fleeing the scene. The post DaniLeigh Arrested For Miami DUI Hit & Run, Alleged Dragging appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Diddy has filed a lawsuit against Diageo, the co-owner of his DeLeón tequila brand, alleging that the global brand practiced racial discrimination by labeling his brand as "urban" and not devoting resources to it as opposed to another brand the company owns, Casamigos. The post Diddy Sues Diageo Over DeLeón Tequila Brand, Claims Racial Discrimination appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Dave Chappelle criticized the current issues that the city of San Francisco is dealing with in a surprise show last Thursday. He went on in his set to joke about how the city has turned into a “half 'Glee,’ half zombie movie,” sharing stories about his recent visits and remarking how it has changed. The post Dave Chappelle Clowns City Of San Francisco During Surprise Show appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
A new charge in the harassment and abuse case against actor Jonathan Majors was unveiled on Tuesday. His lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, blasted the move by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, claiming that there was "racial bias" involved in the case. The post New Charge Unveiled In Jonathan Majors Case, Lawyer Calls Bias appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Actor Isaiah Washington caused a wave of concern and outrage after a social media post he created on Sunday praised "neighbors" and others that he grew up with who were members of the Ku Klux Klan, praising them. The post caused many to ridicule the controversial actor for catering to white supremacists. The post Isaiah Washington Praises KKK Members He Allegedly Grew Up With appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Word on the street is that Cher, 76, and Alexander "AE" Edwards, 37, have ended their May-December romance. And according to TMZ, they were also never even engaged despite multiple reports to the contrary. The post Grand Opening, Grand Closing: Cher And Boyfriend Alexander Edwards Reportedly Are Over appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Fans wondered if the Chicago rapper and his wife Kirsten were on the rocks after the 30-year-old was seen getting grinded on by model Mela Millz during his birthday outing to Carnival in Jamaica late last month. The post Chance the Rapper and Wife Kirsten “All Good” After Dancing Drama appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Beyoncé is challenging the Internal Revenue Service over a tax bill of $2.7 million. The singer filed a petition earlier this month, claiming that the agency denied her multiple deductions related to her business income. The post Beyoncé Battling $2.7 Million Tax Bill From IRS appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Smokey Robinson revealed a shocker during a recent interview: he and Diana Ross had an affair. The "Gasms" singer also spoke about how the indiscretion led him to appreciate love in various forms better. The post Smokey Robinson Spills Tea About Affair With Diana Ross appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.