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EntertainmentDafne Keen Reflects on Child Acting Pressures and Set Safety
Actress Dafne Keen revealed she was offered cocaine at wrap parties between the ages of 11 and 13 during an interview on the Inside of You podcast. The Logan star shared how those early experiences prompted her to stay sober and praised co-star Hugh Jackman for protecting her on set.
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Law & CrimeWiz Khalifa’s Romanian Prison Sentence Overturned
Rapper Wiz Khalifa has secured a major legal victory after a Romanian appellate court overturned his nine-month prison sentence connected to a 2024 festival performance. The ruling nullified an enforcement warrant, but prosecutors' appeal will be reconsidered at a scheduled hearing on November 12.
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Kulture SportzAND1 Legend Taurian 'Air Up There' Fontenette Dies At 43
Taurian Fontenette, the revered streetball pioneer celebrated across the globe as 'Air Up There' and 'Mr. 720,' has died at age 43. His sister confirmed his passing on social media, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the basketball world.
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Law & CrimeJ.R. Smith Arrested in Texas Following NBA Debate With Police
Former NBA guard J.R. Smith was taken into custody on Sept. 28 by Royse City police on an active assault warrant. Before the arrest, officers engaged Smith in an extended conversation about his NBA career and voiced frustration over LeBron James and the Dallas Mavericks.
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EntertainmentNelly Recalls High-Stakes Spades Loss to Michael Jordan
During a podcast appearance, rap star Nelly recounted a high-stakes spades matchup where he and his brother squared off against NBA greats Michael Jordan and Charles Oakley. After an early lead led to heavy trash talk, the game turned, leaving Nelly asking his wife Ashanti for cash to cover his losses.
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EntertainmentAnthony Edwards Commercial Targets Drake in Sneaker Feud
NBA star Anthony Edwards has answered back once again to a previous Nike promotional clip featuring Kevin Durant and Drake. In a fresh for his signature shoe line, comedian Hasan Minhaj delivers targeted quips referencing Toronto, lawsuits, and brand competition.
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EntertainmentNkechi Okoro Carroll Writing NBA Romance 'Vineyard Haven'
Writer and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll is scripting a new feature romantic drama titled 'Vineyard Haven' for Amazon MGM Studios. Produced alongside Berlanti Schechter Films, the film follows two former teenage summer sweethearts who reconnect nearly a decade later when one has become an NBA star.
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MusicFunk Flex Responds to Madison Square Garden Altercation
Veteran Hot 97 disc jockey Funk Flex has publicly denied suffering physical harm during a confrontation with music executive Shadow Stokes and former radio host TT Torrez at Madison Square Garden. While Torrez's representative alleged that Flex physically assaulted her, Flex claimed the exchange was an attempt to provoke a civil lawsuit.
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Business & MoneyBlack Enterprise Marks 10 Years of XCEL Summit for Men
BLACK ENTERPRISE will host the 10th Anniversary of its XCEL Summit for Men from Oct. 21–23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando. The three-day event brings together more than 800 leaders and entrepreneurs to address corporate equity gaps and scale enterprises.
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Kulture SportzMichael Robinson Apologizes to Jalen Hurts Over Health Comments
NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson expressed deep regret after suggesting Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts exaggerated a serious blood clot diagnosis. Robinson issued a formal statement apologizing to Hurts, his family, and the franchise following widespread public backlash.
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Kulture SportzMichael Jordan 1998 Finals Jersey Sells For Record $14 Million
Michael Jordan’s autographed Game 2 jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold privately for $14 million, marking a new basketball memorabilia record. The transaction represents the third jersey from Jordan's iconic championship series to surpass $10 million.
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Kulture AfricaSaskay Celebrates Master's Degree in Hertunba Kaftan
Big Brother Naija star Tsakute Ladi Jonah, widely known as Saskay, has completed her Master of Arts in Global Security and Strategy at the VUB Brussels School of Governance. The reality television personality marked the milestone by foregoing traditional Western formalwear in favor of a symbolic Hertunba kaftan and African-inspired adornments.
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