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Peacock’s limited series, “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” closed the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival the weekend of August 9. The sold-out screening was attended by Will Packer, cast members Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle and Chloe Bailey. The afterparty was held at the Loft with more A-list guests who included Ledisi, my favorite actor Glynn Turman, my Howard University classmate Lynn Whitfield, and more. “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” premieres on Peacock September 5……..

Beyoncé and Jay-Z recently had a monumental weekend in New York City. On August 16, the superstar couple were spotted leaving ZZ’s in Hudson Yards in midtown-Manhattan after attending a private event. The following evening, they reportedly dined al fresco at Lucille in Brooklyn. For the dinner date with her husband, Beyoncé wore a $2,455 Pucci blazer, $875 matching wide-leg pants, and $400 Cigni head scarf, and carried a $375 Yummy pouch. Jay wore a sweatsuit with the new Louis Vuitton Timberland boots. Meanwhile, Queen Bey, who has won 32 Grammy awards, racked up 10 nominations for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards nominations for her hit album “Country Carter.” The nominations include the People’s Artist of 2024, Song of 2024, and more…

Prayers and condolences go out to Mariah Carey, whose mother Patricia Carey and sister Alison Carey died over the weekend of August 24, 2024, on the same day. Although no details have been given for the cause of Patricia’s death, the Sun

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Crooner-turned-actor Tyrese Gibson was arrested on Sept. 9 for failing to pay ex-wife Samantha Lee child support. According to TMZ, the “Fast & Furious” actor — who shares 5-year-old daughter Soraya with Lee — appeared before Judge Kevin Farmer in a Fulton County, Georgia, courtroom for his ongoing child support battle with his ex. The judge was reportedly fed up with Tyrese’s refusal to pay the $10,000 a month he ordered him to begin paying in April 2024. Gibson was placed in handcuffs and taken out of the courtroom. Judge Farmer said Gibson could avoid jail if he paid $73,000, which included $7,500 for Lee’s attorney fees. Sources say Gibson is making arrangements to pay the debt…

Tito Jackson and Delores Martes in 1972 Credit: AmNews Archives

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky celebrated the Harlem-born rapper’s 36th birthday in the Big Apple, according to multiple reports.

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