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Source: Prince Williams / Getty Southern Soul has a new heavyweight, and his name is Tonio Armani. During a lively sit-down with host Niecey Shaw on Classix 102.9, the artist opened up about his fast-rising career, his sound, and the summer everybody’s about to have. A new album built for good times Armani’s latest project, Outside for the Summer, blends Southern soul with crunk energy to create something fresh.

Cardi B credits the civil rights movement for enabling Caribbean and Latino immigrants to succeed in the US. She emphasizes the need to keep Black history alive in schools, as there are efforts to erase it. Cardi has consistently used her platform to advocate for immigrant rights and protest deportations. Cardi B is never scared to speak her mind, and she’s making it clear that she knows whose shoulders many immigrant communities stand on.

Source: Leon Bennett / Getty K. Michelle might not be the only Love & Hip-Hop star snagging a peach. Yandy Smith recently made it clear that while she may be saying goodbye to Love & Hip Hop, she’s definitely not closing the door on reality TV. With the franchise officially coming to an end this fall, Yandy’s looking ahead to what’s next and has confirmed she wouldn’t mind The Real Housewives of Atlanta as her next stop.

Source: Marla Aufmuth / Getty Just months before one of the most anticipated fantasy films of 2027 hits theaters, Children of Blood and Bone author Tomi Adeyemi has made it apparent that she is distancing herself from the movie adaptation of her bestselling novel. Read on for why Adeyemi is separating herself from the movie.

Nicki Minaj, a high-profile Trump supporter, visited the White House and posed with portraits of the president. Minaj's political views have shifted, generating debate as she distances from her traditionally liberal fanbase. Trump praised Minaj as a 'common sense' person, despite her divisive support for his administration. Nicki Minaj made a visit to the White House this week, where Donald Trump once again sang her praises.

Legal issues and public scrutiny surrounding Big Tigger's personal life lead to his show departure Co-host Francesca Amiker files federal defamation lawsuit against Big Tigger's wife over social media posts Big Tigger also faces criminal charges of aggravated battery and child cruelty from a June incident Atlanta radio host Big Tigger says he is stepping away from his morning radio show as ongoing legal issues and increased public scrutiny surrounding his personal life continue to unfold.

Nia Long is in her sharing era and we are here for it. During her latest sit-down with Angie Martinez for the IRL podcast, Nia shared stories of her exciting life in the industry for the past three decades, including the night she met and curved music legend Prince. “He grabbed my hand. Then we got to the car and my hating a** girlfriend at the time, because she really should have said something in the moment,” said Nia.

Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty Jonathan Majors’ star was on the rise after he appeared in movies like The Harder They Fall and Creed III, along with the groundbreaking TV show Lovecraft Country. But after an incident with his ex-girlfriend, which led to a conviction of misdemeanor third-degree assault and one count of second-degree harassment in December 2023, he was basically blacklisted in Hollywood. Majors was sentenced to probation and 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling.

Ben Watkins will serve as showrunner and executive producer on the series that will see Jalen Best take on the role of Cassius Clay as he becomes Muhammad Ali. Joining Best will be Dana Gourrier, Amin Joseph, Kai Parham, Omari Hardwick as Muhammad Ali's father, and Michael Ealy as Malcolm X. The limited series will also have Lonnie Ali, the widow of Muhammad Ali, attached as an executive producer, making it the first authorized scripted series about Ali's life in and out of the ring.

Source: Sarah Stier – FIFA / Getty The 2026 World Cup has become a masterclass in how not to run the world’s biggest sporting event. From visa and immigration restrictions that prevented some referees and fans from entering the United States to the conflict with Iran limiting travel for Iranian supporters, the tournament has been dogged by controversy.