Real Housewives of Atlanta fans, we’ve got some casting tea for you. Shamea Morton is keeping her spot on the show, and NeNe Leakes is not joining her, according to Andy Cohen. The Bravo executive producer shut down all those wild rumors that have been floating around online.
Cohen directly denied the claims about Shamea’s alleged firing and NeNe’s possible return during a live video. “I read all these casting rumors online that came out over the weekend, and I’m going to tell you that they’re not true,” he said. If you want a preview of what’s coming next season, just look at the current cast—that’s your Real Housewives of Atlanta lineup, honey.
Cohen also emphasized that Bravo executives are genuinely happy with the current group. “If you want a preview of next season of Atlanta, look at this cast. This is the group, guys. I mean, we love this group. So spoiler alert, we’re very happy,” he added.
The cast includes Shamea, Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Kelli Ferrell and Angela Oakley—a solid ensemble bringing the heat and drama we expect from the Atlanta ladies.
NeNe’s name has remained tied to the series even after her legal conflict with Bravo and Cohen. At one point, she accused the executive of racism and threatened legal action. She later expressed a willingness to repair their relationship, leaving some fans hopeful that the original Atlanta star might eventually return to shake things up.
Tiger Woods resolved his legal battle over a March rollover crash that has cast a shadow over the golf legend’s already complicated recent years. The plea deal closes one chapter, but questions about his health and future in the sport remain wide open.
Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving in a Florida court Wednesday, according to CBS Sports. The agreement dropped the initial DUI charge stemming from the crash near his Jupiter Island home, but came with consequences: a five-year driving suspension and related fines. Investigators had found no alcohol in his system via breath test, though Tiger Woods declined to provide a urine sample. Police documented hydrocodone pills, a prescription pain medication, in his vehicle along with observations they believed indicated impairment.
President Donald Trump, a longtime associate of Woods, offered his perspective on the situation. “Look, I know Tiger very well. He’s a great guy,” Trump told Fox News. “He’s unique in so many ways, especially as an athlete, but also as a man. He suffers great pain, great pain. It’s a very tough situation because they didn’t find alcohol on him. He didn’t test positive at all for alcohol. But because of his horrible back, he had, in my opinion, a bad doctor. But he had a back operation that did not work out well. And he is under pain.”
Trump added that he’d previously encouraged Woods to use a driver rather than drive himself.
President Donald Trump and Tiger Woods at the White House, May 2019.
The March crash itself involved Woods’ Land Rover overturning after he attempted to pass another vehicle on a residential road. Investigators noted he had been looking at his phone and adjusting the radio before the collision. No one sustained serious injuries.
Woods later announced he would step away from competitive golf to focus on treatment and recovery. At 50 years old, he hasn’t competed regularly since 2024 as ongoing physical issues continue to limit his activity. The combination of chronic back pain from previous surgeries, combined with prescription medications and the legal fallout from the crash, paints a portrait of an athlete struggling with significant health challenges.
The plea deal may provide legal closure, but for one of sports’ most recognizable figures, the real question remains unanswered: can Woods return to professional golf, and should he?
Dazed magazine just served us a visual feast with their latest cover featuring Northwest, and we’re still taking it all in. The creative team behind this shoot brought serious talent to the table, with hair stylist Charli McGee crafting the perfect look while Skreem Beauty handled makeup duties that elevated every frame. Dazed continues to push boundaries with its editorial vision, and this particular moment feels especially significant in how it centers bold, intentional beauty.
Fashion and image director Ruh orchestrated the styling and overall aesthetic, ensuring every detail contributed to a cohesive narrative. What makes this cover stand out is the deliberate collaboration between each creative—from the strands on Northwest’s head to the final polish—creating something that feels both polished and authentically expressive. It’s the kind of editorial work that reminds us why representation in fashion and beauty spaces matters so deeply. When BIPOC creatives lead these conversations and shape these narratives, we get beauty stories that actually reflect our complexity and our power.
Masego stopped by On The Radar to deliver an intimate performance that reminded us why he’s one of R&B’s most captivating artists right now. The saxophonist and singer brought the energy with tracks from his album Fix Your Face, running through Dotted Line and the beloved classic Girls That Dance. What made this set unforgettable? Masego literally laid down for half of the performance, transforming vulnerability into artistry in a way that felt both unexpected and completely on brand.
This kind of creative risk-taking is what separates artists who are just talented from those who are genuinely pushing the culture forward. By blending technical skill with emotional rawness, Masego showed us that live performance doesn’t have to follow a script. Whether he’s standing or lying down, his presence commands the room, and that’s the mark of an artist who understands that connection with the audience transcends conventional staging.
For Black music lovers and culture enthusiasts, moments like these matter because they represent an evolution in how we express ourselves artistically. Masego’s willingness to be unconventional in real time speaks to a broader shift in R&B toward authenticity over perfection. This is the sound and vision of our generation taking the stage.
A decade after Colin Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem, sparking one of the most divisive moments in modern sports history, the former quarterback is breaking his silence. In a rare sit-down with NBC News, Kaepernick opened up about the fallout that followed his 2016 protest, his continued fight for reinstatement in the NFL, and his simmering conflict with figures like Jay-Z who he believes have worked against him.
The landscape has shifted considerably since that preseason game in San Francisco when Colin Kaepernick decided to take a stand. An injury had given him time to absorb the weight of Black deaths making headlines, and kneeling felt like the only honest response. What came next was a professional exile that defined the next chapter of his life.
In the interview, Kaepernick laid out what he calls a systematic blackballing. After leaving the 49ers, he says not a single team reached out for workouts. The ones that eventually tried were “shut down” by league leadership. It wasn’t one decisive moment, he explained, but rather the cumulative silence. Coming off a Super Bowl appearance and NFC Championship, the rejection felt intentional.
“There’s not a definitive moment that I would point to,” he said. “Coming on the back of going to a Super Bowl, going to an NFC Championship, setting records, and not a single team would bring me in, even for a workout?”
A former player corroborated his account to NBC, saying plainly: “Everybody believes that he was blackballed. Players knew that this would happen. That was a firm belief around the league.”
Colin Kaepernick attends The Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction 2026 at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 19, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
When George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor’s deaths sparked a national reckoning, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a video condemning racism and admitting the league should have listened to protesting players sooner. Kaepernick saw it differently. The statement, he felt, came only because players forced the issue, not from any genuine commitment to change.
“His response through that video was only because of pressure from players, not because it was altruistic,” Kaepernick told NBC News.
He called the league’s retroactive acknowledgment “laughable” and “disingenuous.” The timing felt particularly hollow given that he was still trying to get back into the NFL while the league claimed it should have listened to him years earlier.
“We had been trying to address the issue that the NFL created with blackballing me for years. To come out and say we should have listened on the back of that, while I’m still actively trying to play in the NFL, it’s so performative,” he explained.
These days, Kaepernick says he’s channeling his energy into work he believes will actually create impact. He’s intentional about when and where he speaks up, avoiding the noise that dilutes a message’s power.
“I try not to just flood things and be a stream of consciousness of everything because it does lose some of the impact. I try to be intentional. When is it the right time and place for me to speak up on something?” he said.
The conversation shifted when Kaepernick addressed his tension with Jay-Z. The rapper took shots at him during a performance at The Roots Picnic in June 2026, suggesting Kaepernick had “took a check” from the NFL and signed a non-disparagement agreement. Kaepernick firmly denied this.
Jay-Z attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 05, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steph Chambers – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
According to Kaepernick, Jay’s 2019 partnership with the NFL drew significant backlash from fans upset that the rapper was working with the league. That fallout apparently still stung in 2026, which is why Jay felt compelled to distance himself.
“What it speaks to is the power of people. The backlash that he received for partnering with the NFL and going counter to people’s interests in 2019 was a major problem for him, so much so that he’s still bringing it up in 2026,” Kaepernick said.
He interpreted Jay’s lyrics as an attempt to ease a guilty conscience and reframe the narrative. The real question, Kaepernick suggested, is why someone in Jay-Z’s position would be comfortable stepping into roles that contradict what people on the ground actually want.
Looking ahead, Kaepernick remains focused on the work itself. Legacy, he knows, will be decided by others. But his intention is clear: create impact, stay intentional, and help build toward the future he wants to see.
A$AP Rocky says he’s willing to throw hands with Drake—bare knuckles, no gloves, straight-up Irish style.
The Harlem rapper made the bold declaration during a preview of his upcoming interview with Jason Lee. When asked point-blank if he’d face Drake in a celebrity boxing match, Rocky didn’t hesitate. His answer? “Bare knuckles like the Irish.” This beef goes deep, rooted in A$AP Rocky‘s relationship with Rihanna. The couple now shares three children, and Rocky has made it clear the tension started when he and Rihanna became an item.
“I just woke up and felt like he was throwing subs,” Rocky said about Drake previously. “That’s 2020, gangsta. Me and shorty was locked in. Everything was subsequent after that.”
The back-and-forth between these two has been playing out in bars and diss tracks for years. Rocky took a shot on Future and Metro Boomin’s 2024 track “Show of Hands,” and Drake came right back on “Family Matters,” making jokes about Rihanna and another baby before Rocky drops new music.
Rocky fired back harder on “Stole Ya Flow,” rapping, “First you stole my flow, so I stole yo’ b—h.” Drake appeared to respond again on “Burning Bridges,” even questioning why Rihanna hadn’t promoted Rocky’s single. It’s the kind of lyrical sparring that keeps hip hop biography writers busy and fans debating for years.
Watch the interview clip to see Rocky’s full response and more on this ongoing rivalry.
Singer Anderson .Paak has finalized his divorce from Jae Lin. According to court documents filed September 2, the two reached a settlement on property division and support, marking an official close to their marriage.
Anderson .Paak filed the paperwork earlier this month after the two worked out the terms of their separation. The settlement addressed custody arrangements and financial matters between the pair.
The R&B artist initiated divorce proceedings in early 2024, more than a decade after marrying Lin in 2010. His original filing notably omitted a formal separation date, keeping some details of the split under wraps during the early stages of litigation.
One of the main points of contention during negotiations centered on custody of their two children. Anderson initially sought joint custody, but Lin pushed back and requested primary custody instead. The final settlement details on this matter weren’t immediately disclosed.
Since the separation, the Grammy-nominated performer has been linked to various figures, with sightings and rumors involving names like Mariah Carey and Jeannie Mai making their rounds on the celebrity gossip circuit.
Cardi B is gracing the cover of Vogue Arabia, and we’re here for every stunning moment of it. The rapper and cultural icon continues to dominate both music and fashion, proving that her influence extends far beyond the charts and into the highest echelons of style. With hair styled by the talented Tokyo Stylez, Cardi B is serving the kind of editorial excellence that reminds us why she remains one of the most sought-after talents in the industry.
This Vogue Arabia feature represents more than just another magazine cover—it’s a statement about representation and the global reach of Black excellence. From the Bronx to the pages of an international fashion bible, Cardi has consistently broken barriers and created space for herself at every table. The styling choices, the creative direction, and her unapologetic presence all contribute to a narrative that continues to inspire and celebrate Black artistry on a worldwide stage.
Black Cosmopolitan is thrilled to present Joyce Wrice, who’s stepping into a bold new chapter with the announcement of her sophomore album, Machiko, arriving October 9. It’s been five years since her debut Overgrown in 2021, and the R&B artist is making her return felt with purpose. The singles “Crack The Code” and “Break Me In” have already given listeners a taste of what’s to come, and the energy surrounding this project suggests Joyce Wrice has spent her time away crafting something truly special.
The wait between albums can feel eternal in music, but sometimes that silence signals something important brewing. Wrice’s strategic rollout and the sonic direction of her early releases point to an artist who’s refined her craft and deepened her artistry. For fans of contemporary R&B that balances vulnerability with confidence, Machiko is shaping up to be the kind of album that rewards patience and reaffirms why we fell in love with her voice in the first place. This is the sound of an artist reclaiming her space and reminding us all why representation in R&B continues to matter.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is edging closer to freedom. His prison release date just got moved up again.
The music mogul will now be released on February 5, 2028, from the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, according to the Bureau of Prisons. That’s more than two weeks earlier than his previously scheduled date of February 20, 2028, which BlkCosmo reported last month.
Since his initial June 2028 release date, the timeline has shifted multiple times. The adjustments reflect various factors that can affect federal prison sentences, though the specifics behind each change aren’t always publicly disclosed.
Combs was found guilty in 2025 on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for sex trafficking purposes. Prosecutors detailed activities prosecutors called “freak offs,” in which Combs allegedly watched and recorded encounters between girlfriends and male sex workers, mostly in hotel rooms. The jury acquitted him on more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
A judge sentenced Sean “Diddy” Combs to four years and two months in federal prison, with his sentence beginning in October 2025.
His time at Fort Dix has included notable incidents. Combs was involved in an altercation with another inmate and subsequently spent time in solitary confinement as a result.
Whether the February 5 date holds remains to be seen. Federal release dates can shift based on prison conduct, behavioral programs, or other administrative decisions. For now, that’s the current target.
