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Lil Durk's father, Big Durk, is celebrating his son's courtroom victory, telling TMZ it's an incredible moment for the entire family. Big Durk spoke with cameras outside court Friday in downtown Los Angeles just minutes after a jury found Lil Durk not guilty on all five charges in his federal murder-for-hire case. He tells TMZ he's bursting with joy and can barely contain his happiness, adding the entire family is on a high following the verdict.

The 78th Primetime Emmys are about to celebrate TV history live from Los Angeles on Sep. 14. With so much groundbreaking television showcased year after year, it's hard to believe that some Black shows and artists considered essential parts of the culture never received award recognition from the Television Academy. We've made a list of actors and shows that have been seriously snubbed at the Emmys over the years. So as we wait to see if certain shows take home prizes, we're looking back at notable series and stars that have never won a Primetime Emmy.

Coco Gauff has become a star in women's tennis, winning the U.S. Open in 2023 at age 19 and her second major singles title at the French Open in 2025. Behind her success are her parents, who made major personal and professional sacrifices to help her pursue her dreams.

Kodak Black has beaten the rap again with prosecutors deciding not to charge him in a drug trafficking case. On Friday, prosecutors filed documents saying there was insufficient evidence to prove the rapper possessed contraband during a November 2025 police encounter in Orlando. This dismissal comes one day after another criminal case was also dismissed in Florida.

Clayton Howard, a former sex worker turned law student, submitted an amended lawsuit against Diddy and Cassie with photos attached. He claims the images show him being flown out and put up in hotels for marathon sex sessions. The photos include a plane seat view from December 2016, a luxury Miami Beach hotel room, and a hotel hallway. Clayton alleges systemic sexual exploitation and trafficking between 2009 and 2019, seeking tens of millions in damages.

R&B powerhouse Tamar Braxton and YouTube entertainment commentator Funky Dineva have officially squashed their legendary public beef after being spotted hugging and sharing an emotional moment together at Atlanta Pride festivities over the weekend.