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Xavier Smalls Apologizes for Viral LGBTQ+ Comments
Xavier Smalls, known for his role in Beauty In Black, is speaking out after facing major backlash over comments he made during an Instagram Live that quickly went viral, in which he made controversial remarks suggesting members of the LGBTQ+ community would "go to hell."
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Xavier Smalls Addresses Resurfaced Comments Backlash
Xavier Smalls is speaking out after facing backlash over resurfaced comments about the LGBTQ+ community—now issuing a public apology and taking accountability for his words. The Beauty in Black actor came under fire after a clip from a past Instagram
MUSIC
Teddy Riley Apologizes for Unpaid Classic Album Claims
Teddy Riley is addressing the longtime tension over Keith Sweat's 1987 debut album Make It Last Forever, revealing he claims he never got paid despite his contributions to songs including I Want Her. The album spent three weeks at No. 1 on the R&B Albums chart and was later certified triple platinum.
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BAFTA’s 2nd Apology Over N-Word
BAFTA issued a second apology to Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo after a guest with Tourette's shouted a racial slur during their presentation. The organization took full responsibility, promising to learn from the incident and keep inclusion at its core.
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Teddy Riley Backtracks on R. Kelly
New Jack Swing pioneer Teddy Riley learned a hard lesson after stating he'd be open to collaborating with R. Kelly. Following a massive wave of public backlash, Riley was forced to make a sharp U-turn and apologize for his tone-deaf comments.
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ESPN Personality Issues Swift Apology After Referring to Texans Wide Receiver as ‘Charlie Kirk’
Stephen A. Smith made headlines mixing up Christian Kirk with Charlie Kirk during an ESPN breakdown of a Texans’ playoff win, quickly correcting himself. The slip gained attention due to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s September 2025 death and Smith's prior comments.
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A$AP Rocky Wants to Fight Drake Without Gloves
A$AP Rocky says he is willing to fight Drake bare-knuckled. The Harlem rapper made the declaration in a preview of his upcoming interview with Jason Lee. Rocky says his beef with Drizzy began after he started dating Rihanna. The couple now share three children.
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Anderson .Paak Divorce Settlement With Ex Jae Lin
Singer Anderson .Paak is officially back on the market after hashing out a divorce settlement with his ex, Jae Lin. Anderson filed court docs on September 2, telling the court he hashed out a deal with Jae over the division of their property and support. Anderson filed for divorce in early 2024 after tying the knot in 2010.
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Cardi B on Vogue Arabia August 2026
Cardi B graces the cover of Vogue Arabia with a stunning appearance. Her iconic look was created by Tokyo Stylez, who masterfully crafted her hair for this exclusive feature. The collaboration showcases Cardi B's influence in fashion and beauty, cementing her status as a style icon in the industry.
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Joyce Wrice on Her New Era: Machiko Album 2026
She just announced Machiko, her sophomore album, out October 9. It's her first full-length since Overgrown in 2021, with Crack The Code and Break Me In already setting the tone. Five years is a long wait, and everything she's dropped this year says it'll be worth it.
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Diddy’s Release Date Moved Up After Prison Fight
Sean "Diddy" Combs is getting even closer to being a free man as his prison release date was moved up again. The music mogul will now be released on February 5, 2028, from the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Last month, he was scheduled for February 20, 2028, meaning he's getting more than two weeks shaved off his release date. Diddy was found guilty at his 2025 federal trial of transporting prostitutes across state lines for sex purposes and was sentenced to four years and two months.