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G Herbo & Taina Williams Are Expecting, News Revealed In Court Docs
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty G Herbo is currently facing federal charges in connection to an alleged wire fraud scheme, racking up goods and services up to $1.5 million. Now facing up to six years in prison, court documents reveal that the Chicago rapper and his fiancee Taina Williams are expecting, shocking many who were unaware of the couple’s impending expectancy. A detailed report from the Chicago Tribune reveals that Herbo, real name Herbert Randall Wright III, formally requested that he be allowed to travel to New Jersey to be by Williams’ side, who is currently four months pregnant. As has been widely reported, Herbo pleaded not guilty to the wire fraud charges via a teleconference call on Wednesday (Dec. 9) from his Los Angeles home. The lawyer for Wright requested the travel to Ne...
Man Arrested In Connection To Murder Of Dallas Rapper Mo3
Source: @Saybrea / Radio One A man has been arrested in connection to the murder of rapper and singer Mo3, according to a public filing from the Dallas Police Department. Kewon Dontrell White faces one charge of gun possession with a murder charge also pending. White, 21, is facing one count of Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, this after police made the arrest on Wednesday (Dec. 9) and took him into federal custody. The Dallas Police Beat reported on White’s arrest and highlighted that he will face a murder charge once the magistrate undergoes the formal procedures. From The Dallas Police Beat: Through the course of the investigation, Homicide Detectives determined that suspect Kewon Dontrell White, a 21-year old Black male, was responsible for killing the victim. On Wednesday...
Woman Sues R. Kelly For Medical Records, Says He Gave Her Herpes
Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty It’s been a minute since we’ve heard anything on the legal troubles R. Kelly is facing for his alleged abhorrent behavior and perverted way of life. But this week the disgraced platinum selling singer got slapped with a new lawsuit from a victim who wants some retribution for the damage he inflicted on her life. According to Page Six, Faith Rodgers is taking the “I Wish” singer to court demanding he turn over his medical records about his STD status after alleging that Kelly gave her. Rodgers claims that the 53-year-old deviant carried on a year-long relationship with her in which he would lock her up whenever she didn’t sexually please him “adequately” and eventually learned she had contracted herpes. Rodgers has asked the Manhattan Supreme Court to force t...
Zoey Dollaz Shot Multiple Times Outside Miami Strip Club
Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Again, Fat Joe recently proclaimed that rappers are “in danger” and from the looks of things, he was onto something as Miami rapper Zoey Dollaz has become the latest entertainer to fall victim to the struggle year known as 2020. According to HotNewHiphop, Dollaz was shot multiple times last night (Dec. 9) while he was entering the Booby Trap On The River strip club in South Beach. Luckily for the 30-year-old rapper he is in stable condition and expected to survive the shooting. Local hip-hop journalist Tony M. Centeno, who was written for XXL, Billboard, and more, heard from his sources that the rapper was stable. “My dawg @ZoeyDollaz is a true soulja,” wrote Centeno. “I know he’ll pull through and recover quickly. Praying for him and his family. My...
Diego Toro Celebrates Two Years of Toro Music Group With Yotuel Romero Signing
Below, Toro elaborates on the company’s anniversary, growing success and plans for 2021. What was the biggest life lesson working at Sony that you walked away with? It is very difficult to mention a single teaching in a lifetime of experiences with music, songs, artists and colleagues. But the “opportunity” that Sony gave me to demonstrate with passion, to think “outside the box,” to believe that you can break schemes, trusting music production from the heart, and being loyal to your principles and values are an inspiring route that will always pay off. What inspired you to launch your own marketing and management company two years ago? In a company, you live the musical stages of the artists, the releases, campaigns, and strategies according to the season. But in managem...
From Billie Eilish to Harry Styles, Which Jingle Ball Performer Are You Most Excited For? Vote!
Maybe you’ll be most thrilled to see which track Shawn Mendes will choose to perform from his new album Wonder, or what holiday snippet BTS will croon for ARMY during the show. And while neither are technically performing, perhaps you’re looking most forward to special appearances by Mariah Carey or Lil Nas X. The Jingle Ball is set to air across more than 95 iHeartMedia CHR radio stations nationwide, as well as on the iHeartRadio app, the CW app and CWTV.com on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Following the show, the CW will also air the concert as a nationwide television special on Monday (Dec. 14) at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Vote for which Jingle Ball performance or appearance you’re most looking forward to in Billboard‘s official poll below! You Deserve to Make Money Even ...
Taylor Swift to Release New Album Evermore Tonight
Taylor Swift did it again. After surprise releasing folklore with little notice in July, on Thursday morning, the singer-songwriter announced that a second album, Evermore, is on the way and will drop at midnight on Friday (Dec. 11). Swift described it as a “sister record” to folklore. “To put it plainly, we just couldn’t stop writing songs,” Swift said in a statement posted on her social media platforms. Continuing, Swift explained, “I’ve never done this before. In the past I’ve always treated albums as one-off eras and moved onto planning the next one after an album was released. There was something different with folklore. In making it, I felt less like I was departing and more like I was returning. I loved the escapism I found in these imaginary/not imaginary tales....
Get Ready For the All-New Top Gear America!
When two of the most influential brands in automotive history—MotorTrend and Top Gear—join forces on a car show, what could go wrong? Who Is Crazy Enough to take on Top Gear America? See all 9 photos We couldn’t ask just anyone to take up the American mantle of the most iconic car show in history. There have been many copycats and tributes over the years, but they all pale in comparison to that most venerable of trios: Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond. But this ain’t that! Sure, we’re calling it Top Gear America, and it’s a trio of hosts, and it’s about cars. But what made the original show great wasn’t the formula, it was the rapport and comradery of the hosts. The three lucky enthusiasts we’ve chosen have all of that in s...
Tiffany Haddish Says She Turned Down Hosting the Grammys Pre-Show Ceremony
The actress says the Recording Academy expected her to take on the role without compensation and wouldn’t cover hair, makeup and wardrobe either. Tiffany Haddish says she turned down an offer to host the 2021 Grammys Premiere Ceremony, sharing that the Recording Academy expected her to take on the role without compensation, according to an interview with Variety. The comedy star also said that her hair, makeup and wardrobe would not be covered either. “All of that would have to come out of my pocket,” she said. “I don’t know if this might mean I might not get nominated ever again, but I think it’s disrespectful. “I was like, ‘The exposure is amazing but I think I have enough. I appreciate you guys asking,’” she continued. “And as much as I appreciate the honor of ...
Jack Harlow Unveils ‘Way Out’ With Big Sean Ahead of Debut Album
Harlow chatted with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe upon the song’s release, sharing, “He invited me in the house and I think they the barrier that you could have just was broke down immediately. He’s one of those down-to-earth cats. We just started talking about life. He was giving me gems. He’s been in the game for so long now. He’s experienced it. He knows what it’s like. So he was giving me a game bro, and just saluting me. And honestly, probably one of the nicest rappers I’ve ever met, if not the nicest.” “Way Out” is set to appear on Harlow’s highly anticipated debut album, That’s What They All Say, out Friday (Dec. 11). “I do believe this album is timeless,” he told Lowe. “And I think it wil...
Barack Obama Hilariously Flames The Knicks In Upcoming ‘Desus & Mero’ Interview
Source: NBC / Getty President Barack Obama’s recent appearance to promote his book A Promised Land on Showtime’s Desus & Mero looks nothing short of hilarious in the clip that’s currently circulating on social media. The video starts off showing the former POTUS walking into the room feeling overdressed in the presence of the casually outfitted Daniel “Desus Nice” Baker and Joel “The Kid Mero” Martinez. If you look closely, the pair wore special edition boots from their new Timberland collection. Jokingly, Mero teased that they were ready to take the interview to the basketball court before Obama promptly reminded them of the time they played against New Jersey Senator Cory Booker last year. [embedded content] “Let me just say that I saw some of the footage of y...
Queen Latifah Tapped To Executive Produce and Star In New Netflix Film ‘End Of Road’
Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty Queen Latifah is taking her talents to Netflix with her latest announcement. According to Deadline, Queen Latifah has signed on as Executive Producer and lead in the Millicent Shelton directed Netflix thriller End of the Road, a film that follows recently widowed Brenda who, after losing her job, drives her family cross-country to start a new life. In the New Mexico desert, cut off from help, they must learn to fight back when they become the targets of a mysterious killer. In addition to Queen Latifah leading the feature film, End of the Road is produced by Tracey Edmonds’ imprint Edmonds Entertainment with Mark Burg for Twisted Pictures and Brad Kaplan. Latifah and Shakim Compere will serve as executive producers on behalf of Flavor Unit E...
