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Ballerina Michaela DePrince’s Adoptive Mother Passes Away Within 24 Hours Of Her Daughter

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Ballerina Michaela DePrince, known for her remarkable journey from war-torn Sierra Leone to international ballet stardom, tragically passed away at the age of 29 last week. Just 24 hours later, her adoptive mother, Elaine DePrince, also passed away, leaving the family and the world in mourning. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Michaela DePrince, a principal […]

Haute Living Celebrates 50 Cent with Intimate NYC Dinner

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Haute Living celebrated its September cover star, 50 Cent, with an intimate dinner at the Hudson Club in NYC on Monday, September 9. New York-based artist Skott Marsi presented a painting to 50 Cent at the event with a Tiger honoring success and power as a New Yorker to New Yorker. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]

James Packer Opens Up About “Trainwreck” Breakup with Mariah Carey

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Eight years after the high-profile breakup between Australian billionaire James Packer and pop icon Mariah Carey, Packer is shedding light on the end of their engagement, calling it one of the “worst times” of his life. The pair’s relationship, which began in 2015 and ended in late 2016, was fraught with tension, and Packer is […]

Stephen Curry Hosts NYC Mixer, Showcasing Business Ventures and Celebrating Black Journalists

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Golden State Warriors star and USA gold medal champion Stephen Curry, alongside his off-court business collective Thirty Ink, hosted an intimate networking mixer in New York City. The ultra-classy event offered an inside look at Curry’s growing empire, as attendees mingled over decadent hors d’oeuvres and enjoyed cocktails made with his Gentleman’s Cut bourbon, complemented […]

2 Chainz And Brandon Blackwood Team Up For Electrifying NYFW Event 

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Grammy-award-winning rapper and hip-hop icon 2 Chainz stole the spotlight at New York Fashion Week with a special performance at The Rouge Showroom. As part of a collaboration between luxury designer Brandon Blackwood and spirits brand Grand Marnier, 2 Chainz had the crowd hyped, delivering hit after hit including fan favorites like “I’m Different” and […]

Tory Lanez Confirms “Prison Tapes” Shut Down After Prison Raid

Tory Lanez Music Streams Decline 40% After Being Called Out By Megan Thee Stallion

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, has been forced to put an end to his controversial “Prison Tapes” music series. Lanez’s cell block at the California Correctional Institution was raided by prison guards, who confiscated his studio equipment, effectively silencing his creative outlet behind […]

50 Cent Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Daphne Joy

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Rapper 50 Cent has decided to withdraw his defamation of character lawsuit against Daphne Joy, the mother of his youngest son. The lawsuit was originally filed back in May after Joy accused 50 Cent of emotional and physical abuse, as well as rape, in a now-deleted Instagram post. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information TMZ reports […]

SHEIN X SmileyWorld Collection: A Joyful Fusion of Fashion and Positivity

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Global fashion and lifestyle online retailer SHEIN has announced its second collaboration with The Smiley® Company, unveiling the vibrant SHEIN X SmileyWorld collection. This exciting partnership brings together SmileyWorld’s iconic smiley face with SHEIN’s trend-driven designs, resulting in a range of stylish and affordable unisex accessories that are sure to add a cheerful touch to […]

PleasrDAO Challenges Martin Shkreli Over Wu-Tang Clan Album Copies

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PleasrDAO, the crypto group that owns the sole physical copy of the Wu-Tang Clan’s one-of-a-kind album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, is locked in a legal battle with former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli over his alleged retention of unauthorized copies of the album. The group has accused Shkreli of failing to fully comply with a […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs Lists Lavish Holmby Hills Mansion for $61.5 Million

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has put his luxurious Holmby Hills mansion on the market, listing the expansive estate for a staggering $61.5 million. According to property records, Combs, 54, originally purchased the palatial property in Los Angeles’ exclusive billionaire’s row neighborhood in 2014 for $39 million.The nearly 20,000-square-foot residence, […]

Chrisean Rock Celebrates Her Son’s First Birthday After Release from Jail

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Chrisean Rock took to Instagram to share a heartwarming moment with her fans, celebrating the first birthday of her son, Chrisean Jesus Porter, just days after being released from jail. In an emotional video posted on her page, the reality star is seen holding her baby boy close, showering him with thousands of kisses as […]

Teezo Touchdown, Bossman Dlow + BigXThaPlug Light Up The Stage At Billboard Hip-Hop Live

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Friday night saw Brooklyn’s Xanadu transformed into a hotspot for the future of hip-hop, as Billboard hosted its highly anticipated 2024 Hip-Hop LIVE concert. With a sold-out crowd in attendance, the event was a celebration of the next wave of talent that is rapidly climbing the industry’s charts and taking […]

Russell Simmons Escalates Legal Battle with Ex-Wife Kimora Lee Simmons Over Financial Dispute

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Russell Simmons’ legal battle with his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, appears far from over, despite his earlier optimism about a resolution. Four months ago, Russell hinted that the lawsuit he filed against Kimora was close to being settled, but recent developments suggest otherwise. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to court documents obtained by In Touch, […]

Neek Bucks Drops Visuals for “Admit It” Featuring A$AP Ferg

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As the summer heat begins to cool down, Harlem’s own Neek Bucks is turning up the temperature in the hip-hop world with the highly anticipated release of the visuals for “Admit It,” a track from his latest project, Unique. The video, set to drop this Friday, September 6, is already generating buzz for its gritty, nostalgic […]

R&B Singer Ginuwine Celebrates Two Months of Sobriety, Encourages Others to Seek Help

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R&B star Ginuwine is celebrating a significant milestone in his journey—two months of sobriety. The singer, known for hits like “Pony” and “Differences,” took to Instagram to share his accomplishments and offer encouragement to others battling addiction. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In his heartfelt post, Ginuwine wrote, “And counting!!!! I am still going strong […]

Judge Mathis’ Marriage on the Rocks: Linda Mathis Moves Forward with Divorce

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Last week, Judge Mathis made headlines when he vowed to reconcile with his wife, Linda Mathis after she filed to end their 39-year marriage. Despite his intentions, Linda appears resolute in her decision to move forward with the divorce. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Linda Mathis, 61, has […]

Will Smith and Paramount Pictures Sued for Copyright Infringement Over ‘Gemini Man’

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Will Smith and Paramount Pictures are the center of a seven-figure lawsuit, as science fiction author Kissinger Sibanda accuses them of copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that the 2019 film Gemini Man plagiarized Sibanda’s 2011 novel The Return to Gibraltar. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Sibanda, an American/South African national who […]