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Jay-Z accuser admits her rape claims against the rapper were false
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Jay-Z accuser says her rape claims against him were false Original
Sept. 25, 2026, 3:06 PM EDT The woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 has recanted her allegations against the music mogul. In a filing Thursday from lawyers representing Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, the former accuser says that her allegations against the rapper were “false,” adding that she “never met Mr. Carter. Mr. Carter never engaged in any inappropriate conduct toward me whatsoever.
Lionel Richie undergoes heart condition procedure, will ‘take some time off’ Original
Sept. 22, 2026, 1:28 PM EDT Lionel Richie underwent a heart procedure which could threaten an upcoming Las Vegas residency and other shows, a representative for the famed singer and producer said Tuesday. Richie was scheduled to perform with Earth, Wind & Fire at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday night, but his camp said he’ll be taking time off. “Lionel underwent a common procedure for Atrial fibrillation (AFib),” a representative for Richie said in a statement to NBC News.
Attorneys in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ $100M defamation lawsuit seek to withdraw over months of unpaid fees Original
Sept. 16, 2026, 1:40 PM EDT Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ are dropping the rapper and music executive as a client in his $100 million defamation lawsuit. Michael Tremonte, a partner at Sher Tremonte LLP, said Combs, 56, “has not paid a substantial balance of attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses,” according to a declaration to withdraw as counsel, filed Monday in the Southern District of New York.
AI actor Tilly Norwood doesn’t need sleep, a living wage or a say in its roles
AI actor Tilly Norwood doesn’t need sleep, a living wage or a say in its roles In an interview with NBC News, the controversial AI creation made its case for a place in Hollywood. Last summer, actors’ union SAG-AFTRA blasted it for “using stolen performances to put actors out of work, jeopardizing performer livelihoods and devaluing human artistry.”
‘Not the end of the movie’: Duane Davis’ lawyer on what’s next after Tupac murder verdict Original
Sept. 1, 2026, 7:03 PM EDT A day after a Las Vegas jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, his attorney said the defense is looking toward its next fight, an appeal. Davis, 63, was convicted Monday of first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon in the fatal drive-by shooting of Shakur nearly 30 years ago. His sentencing is Oct. 13, when he faces the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison.
Selena Gomez asks judge to dismiss ‘absurd’ fraud claims over mental health startup Original
Aug. 27, 2026, 12:13 PM EDT / Updated Aug. 27, 2026, 12:21 PM EDT Selena Gomez is fighting back against a federal lawsuit alleging she defrauded investors in Wondermind, the mental health startup she co-founded with her mother.
The divorce glow-up goes mainstream
Divorce has long come with a familiar script: heartbreak, lawyers and starting over.
Hollywood is obsessed with finding its next viral blockbuster
The brisk business for “Obsession” and “Backrooms,” both released in May, shows that the little guys can compete even in a market dominated by billion-dollar behemoths.Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty Images Aug. 8, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT Low-budget horror flicks “Obsession” and “Backrooms” didn’t just scare audiences this summer — they sent Hollywood scrambling.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs está en confinamiento solitario tras pelearse con un recluso
Jul. 24, 2026, 12:20 PM EDT Por Chloe Melas y Pilar Melendez — NBC News Sean Diddy Combs se encuentra en régimen de aislamiento tras verse involucrado en una pelea con otro recluso en una prisión federal de Nueva Jersey, informó a NBC News una fuente con conocimiento del asunto.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in solitary confinement after fight with inmate, source says
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in solitary confinement after fight with inmate, source says Combs, 56, is serving a 50-month sentence on two interstate prostitution convictions at a federal prison in New Jersey.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce say ‘I do’ at star-studded bash Original
July 3, 2026, 8:17 PM EDT On Taylor Swift’s third summer with Travis Kelce, they said “I do” to all the rest. The couple was married Friday evening, the star’s team confirmed. The paire tied the knot in front of a thousand family and friends in a ceremony officiated by funnyman Adam Sandler at Madison Square Garden.
La esperada boda de Taylor Swift y Travis Kelce en el Madison Square Garden; lo que sabemos
NUEVA YORK -- Las celebraciones del 250 Aniversario de Estados Unidos, los partidos de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA (incluida la final) y el desfile de los Knicks… ha sido un verano ajetreado para la Ciudad de Nueva York. Y la actividad está a punto de aumentar un poco más. Noticias de Florida 24/7 en Telemundo 51. NBC News confirmó que las celebraciones de la boda de Taylor Swift y Travis Kelce tendrán lugar en el Madison Square Garden durante los días previos al fin de semana del 4 de julio.
La esperada boda de Taylor Swift y Travis Kelce en el Madison Square Garden: lo que sabemos
NUEVA YORK -- Las celebraciones de America250, los partidos de la Copa del Mundo (incluida la final)y el desfile de los Knicks… ha sido un verano ajetreado para la Ciudad de Nueva York. Y la actividad está a punto de aumentar un poco más. NBC News confirmó que las celebraciones de la boda de Taylor Swift y Travis Kelce tendrán lugar en el Madison Square Garden durante los días previos al fin de semana del 4 de julio. Noticias de Noreste 24/7 en Telemundo 47. Por si hacía falta otra pista.
Photo shows NYPD cop with ‘Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce wedding' folder outside MSG
As if we needed another clue. We spotted an NYPD officer standing outside Madison Square Garden Thursday with a folder reading, "Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce wedding." It's dated Thursday, July 2, which is the couple's rumored rehearsal dinner. It's not clear if the folder genuinely includes details of the wedding. Maybe it's a farce?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding weekend is here
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding weekend is here Here’s what we know about the nuptials, which are expected to take place in New York City over the July 4 holiday weekend.
Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce MSG wedding details: What we know and don't know
America250 celebrations, World Cup matches (including the final), a Knicks championship and parade — it's been a busy summer for New York City. And it's about to get a little busier. NBC News has confirmed that the wedding festivities for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will take place at Madison Square Garden going into the Fourth of July weekend.
Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce MSG wedding details: What we know and don't know
America250 celebrations, World Cup matches (including the final), a Knicks championship and parade — it's been a busy summer for New York City. And it's about to get a little busier. NBC News has confirmed that the wedding festivities for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will take place at Madison Square Garden going into the Fourth of July weekend.
Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce MSG wedding details: What we know and don't know
America250 celebrations, World Cup matches (including the final), a Knicks championship and parade — it's been a busy summer for New York City. And it's about to get a little busier. NBC News has confirmed that the wedding festivities for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will take place at Madison Square Garden going into the Fourth of July weekend.
Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce MSG wedding details: What we know and don't know
America250 celebrations, World Cup matches (including the final), a Knicks championship and parade — it's been a busy summer for New York City. And it's about to get a little busier. NBC News has confirmed that the wedding festivities for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will take place at Madison Square Garden going into the Fourth of July weekend.
Over 1,000 guests expected at Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding festivities at Madison Square Garden, source says
June 29, 2026, 10:48 AM EDT Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expecting more than 1,000 guests at their highly-anticipated wedding festivities, a source told NBC News. The source with knowledge of the matter, who is among the invitees, said 1,100 people are expected to attend the Swift-Kelce wedding festivities at Madison Square Garden on Friday. As NBC News previously reported, some wedding-related event is expected to take place at the Garden on Friday.
More than 1,000 guests expected at Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding festivities at MSG
Mon, June 29, 2026 at 2:48 PM UTC Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 16, 2026. (Aeon) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expecting more than 1,000 guests at their highly anticipated wedding festivities, a source told NBC News. The source with knowledge of the matter, who is among the invitees, said 1,100 people are expected to attend the festivities at Madison Square Garden on Friday.
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Really Getting Married at MSG? What a New Permit Has Revealed
She’s known for her “Love Story,” but right now Taylor Swift’s romance with Travis Kelce is shrouded in mystery amid growing rumors about their wedding. Speculation over the possibility that the couple, who announced their engagement in August 2025 following a high profile courtship, will get married around Independence Day reached a fever pitch after a permit was filed with New York City that suggests a major event is set to occur that weekend at Madison Square Garden.
Madison Square Garden permits renew Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding speculation Original
June 24, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT The trail of clues surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s reported wedding plans now includes a New York City permit filing. Dora Pekec, a spokesperson for the New York City Mayor’s Office, confirmed that a permit was filed in early June with the city’s Street Activity Permit Office. Pekec confirmed some details of the permit that were first reported by The New York Times in an article about Swift and Kelce’s possible wedding plans.
Clive Davis, legendary music mogul who worked with Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies at 94 Original
June 22, 2026, 11:50 AM EDT / Updated June 22, 2026, 2:24 PM EDT Entertainment icon Clive Davis, who shaped modern music as the founder of Arista Records and president of Columbia Records, died Monday, family members told NBC News. He was 94. “To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,” his family said in a statement.
Clive Davis, legendary music mogul who worked with Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies at 94
Clive Davis, legendary music mogul who worked with Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies at 94 Mon, June 22, 2026 at 3:50 PM UTC Clive Davis. (Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic via Getty Images file) (Axelle) Entertainment icon Clive Davis, who shaped modern music as founder of Arista Records and president of Columbia Records, died on Monday, family members told NBC News. He was 94. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Judge dismisses ex-Danity Kane member’s lawsuit against Sean Combs Original
June 16, 2026, 11:23 AM EDT A federal judge dismissed singer Dawn Richard’s lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, saying in a ruling Friday that her claims of assault, groping and imprisonment were filed after the statute of limitations had run out. “Mr. Combs’s conduct for which Plaintiff sues — while indisputably odious — ceased in 2011 or 2012,”wrote Judge Katherine Polk Failla with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Los Angeles prosecutors reviewing sex assault allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Original
June 2, 2026, 6:08 PM EDT Los Angeles prosecutors are investigating sexual assault allegations made against disgraced artist and music executive Sean “Diddy” Combs, an official said Tuesday. When asked if Combs was the target of a probe concerning alleged attacks against a male victim in 2020 and 2021, a spokesperson for L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman confirmed the investigation.
Byron Allen on how CBS handed him Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ time slot
May 21, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT As CBS sunsets “The Late Show,” media executive Byron Allen is gearing up to take over one of television’s most coveted evening time slots. Starting Friday, Allen’s long-running syndicated comedy series, “Comics Unleashed,” will air at 11:35 p.m. ET. Allen, who rose to fame as a stand-up comic, described the move as a “business opportunity” that he believes could help further expand his media empire.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal spat may not be not fully resolved
May 7, 2026, 3:02 PM EDT A federal judge on Thursday signed off on the settlement between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in their long-running legal dispute. But it appears the “It Ends With Us” saga isn’t over just yet. “The parties have fully and finally resolved all claims in the consolidated action, except one,” Lively’s lead attorney Michael Gottlieb wrote in a letter filed in Manhattan court on Thursday.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in 'It Ends With Us' case Original
The legal battle between “It Ends With Us” co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will no longer go to trial in May after they reached a settlement deal on Monday. The two effectively ended their yearslong legal dispute after a court-ordered settlement conference last week. The terms of the settlement were not made public. Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during the production of the 2024 movie “It Ends With Us,” which he directed.
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