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The "Jessie" star was arrested in California following her time at an amusement park. Skai Jackson, former star on Disney’s Jessie  and Bunk’d , was arrested last week due to a domestic incident with her boyfriend. Jackson’s day at Universal Studios Hollywood ended in cuffs as police responded to the amusement park as its security personnel detained the actress. Deputies reviewed the surveillance footage, which allegedly captured Jackson pushing her boyfriend.  “While inside the Universal Studios Theme Park, a domestic incident occurred involving Skai Jackson,” a Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department told the Los Angeles Times. “Based on the initial investigation, it was determined Ms. Jackson was the primary aggressor and was arrested for misdemeanor spousal battery.” The actress was taken to West Hollywood’s Sheriff’s Station, though she was released hours later. An LASD spokesperson noted that no injuries were reported following the altercation. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has yet to determine whether to charge Jackson for the incident. Even though the altercation was captured on surveillance footage, both Jackson and her boyfriend denied any physical fight taking place. At the time of the incident, the actress was supposedly pregnant. She has yet to confirm either her pregnancy or engagement, as she keeps her private life and relationship off of social media. Jackson recently went live on TikTok, though she didn’t speak on her arrest. Many social media users asked about the arrest via the live’s comment section. The actress appeared to ignore the questions, opting to speak about an upcoming project she recently finished filming.  “I have a TV show that I just filmed, but I can’t say what it is yet,” Jackson said. Social media users pointed out the fact that Jackson was tight-lipped about her arrest, one noting that she answered any other question besides the ones about her arrest. The 22-year-old actress was last on our television screens when she competed on the 29th season of Dancing with the Stars  in 2020.

The largest independent film festival is back for another year! This year’s Chicago Underground Film Festival will begin Sept. 11, lasting until Sept. 15 with a slew of almost 40 independent films.  Opening night features an 8 p.m. screening of No One Asked You  at the Gene Siskel Film Center in the Loop. The festival will also end at the Gene Siskel Film Center with a 7:30 p.m. screening of Just Above the Surface of the Earth . Unlike last year, there won’t be artistic afterparties, though, there will be plenty of films focusing on artists and their respective art forms. For one, To Make Our People Dance & The Bastard Child: Exploring the Origins of Chicago House Music  highlights the history of house music as well as the experience of DJs of color within the community. Instead of the Gene Siskel Film Center or the Harper Theater, this screening will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago. The film will explore “the beauty in the queer club scene that has always been there but has often been overlooked by prejudices of party culture,” according to the Chicago Underground Film Festival website. With a runtime of less than 20 minutes, the film features three DJs: Blesstonio, Miss Twink USA and Nanoos. No Asked You , the inaugural film of the festival, follows comedian and The Daily Show  co-creator Lizz Winstead and her team of activists as they traverse the nation to support abortion clinic staff. The film covers six years of on-the-road action and exposes “wrongdoer politicians, domestic terrorists and media neglect,” according to the Chicago Underground Film Festival website. The schedule, screening tickets and festival passes are available on the festival’s website .

The actor’s assistant and doctors provided the actor with ketamine, resulting in a fatal overdose. Friends star Matthew Perry died of “acute effects of ketamine” last year, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. As the one-year anniversary of the actor’s death approaches, there appears to be foul play involved. Perry’s assistant worked with an acquaintance, the two doctors and a drug dealer to obtain ketamine for the actor — especially knowing his struggles with substance abuse and addiction. Perry himself noted that he spent up to half of his life in and out of treatment facilities. An indictment filed in federal court on Wednesday detailed charges against Jasveen Sangha, dubbed “the Ketamine Queen,” and Dr. Salvador Plasencia. According to the indictment, Sangha had a “stash house” in North Hollywood and Dr. Plasencia was amongst a group who would get the ketamine to Perry, all while knowing about the actor’s history with substances and addiction. According to the New York Times , court documents say Pe3rry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, injected him with at least 27 shots of ketamine in the five days leading up to his death. The indictment also notes that defendants used coded language to discuss drug deals, referring to bottles of ketamine as “Dr Pepper,” “cans” and “bots.” Three of the five people charged have already pleaded guilty, the New York Times reports — one being Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death.  Dr. Mark Chavez, the other doctor named in the indictment, admitted to selling ketamine to Dr. Plasencia — Chavez also pleaded guilty to one count conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Chavez made false representations to a wholesale ketamine distributor and submitted a fraudulent prescription using the name of a former patient, the New York Times reports. Erik Fleming, Perry’s acquaintance, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and a count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death. Officials said he admitted to obtaining the drug from Sangha and distributing 50 vials to Iwamasa. According to the New York Times , Sangha and Dr. Plasencia face several charges: Conspiracy to distribute ketamine Distribution of ketamine resulting in death Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine Altering and falsifying records related to a federal investigation If convicted, Sangha faces between 10 years and life in prison while Dr. Plasencia faces up to 10 years for each ketamine-related count and up to 20 years for each count of falsifying records. Iwamasa faces up to 15 years in prison and Fleming faces up to 25 years. Dr. Chavez has been charged in an information pursuant to a plea agreement will be arraigned at the end of the month — he faces up to a decade in federal prison At the press conference, head of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration Anne Milgram said Perry sought treatment for depression and anxiety. This led the actor to become addicted to intravenous ketamine. “When clinic doctors refused to increase his dosage, he turned to unscrupulous doctors who saw Perry as a way to make quick money,” Milgram said about the actor. “Dr. Plasencia adn Dr. Chavez violated the oath they took to care for their patient.”  It’s unclear how Perry started his ketamine treatment nor is it clear how he began his relationship with Dr. Plasencia and Dr. Chavez began. According to the autopsy report, Perry’s ketamine infusion treatment involved a level of ketamine that would equate to the amount used in general anesthesia. The New York Times  highlights the financial aspect, noting that the doctors once charged Perry $2,000 for a vial of ketamine that cost only $12. Not only that, Sangha also sold about 50 vials of the drug to the actor for $11,000. The drug dealer had been caught in a similar situation back in March when she was arrested on narcotics charges, and she later posted a $100,000 bond in another case. During a March 19 raid on Sangha’s home, authorities found almost 2,000 grams of methamphetamine pills and 79 bottles of liquid ketamine as well as pills suspected to be Xanax and substances suspected to be cocaine and psilocybin mushrooms. Authorities found a journal that detailed her drug transactions, totaling up to thousands of dollars.  The LA Times  notes that Perry isn’t the first to overdose on Sangha’s product. She sold ketamine to Cody McLaury hours before his death, resulting in his sister texting the drug dealer. A 1997 jet ski accident helped set in motion Perry’s addiction to painkillers, and he would take 55 pills per day over a year later. His addiction led to what the New York Times  described as a “medical odyssey,” which included an exploded colon, life support, two weeks in a coma, nine months with a colostomy bag and more than a dozen stomach injuries.

The "U Ain't Bout That Life" artist dies, leaving fans and social media users to look back on his career. BeatKing, also known as ClubGodzilla by fans, has passed away. Real name Justin Riley, the Houston-based rapper and producer was only 39 years old at the time of his passing. The rapper's manager, Tasha Felder, confirmed the news on Instagram, which included a slideshow of the rapper. “Today, August 15, 2024, we have lost [BeatKing]. BeatKing has been the best part of the club for over a decade. He has produced and worked with so many artists that his sound will forever live. He loved his daughters @clubgodparenting, his music and his fans. We will love him forever,” the post read. Felder would later confirm the cause of death to PEOPLE Magazine. In a statement to the publication, Felder said the rapper died of pulmonary embolism — a blood clot in your lung that causes a blockage. He was at a Houston hospital when he suffered from the condition. "He was at an Urban One (Radio One) station doing a morning takeover when he suddenly fainted," the statement read. "He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later passed away. His daughters were with him the entire time." BeatKing served as a club staple throughout the 2010s, gaining notoriety with his 2010 album Kings of the Club . His lengthy career included more recent hits like DJ Chose’s “Thick” and “Toot That” with DreamDoll and Erica Banks. Many celebrities and fans alike took to social media to voice their grief over the rapper's passing. "It's always the good ones. Damn, this s--t hurt," fellow Houston rapper Bun B wrote in an Instagram post. "Just a spirited person. We lost a talented artist and father." In the comment section of Felder's Instagram post, Three 6 Mafia wrote: "RIP MANE!!!! GREAT BROTHER!!"

Artists have dropped new albums, collaborations and singles! As the summer dwindles, various artists come through with more summer hits with their new projects. From YG's latest album to Lady Gaga's collaboration with Bruno Mars, many artists are still hitting their summer stride. Lady Gaga and Bruno Come Through a New Collaboration The duo releases a love song, titled “Die With A Smile,” though it won’t appear on Gaga’s upcoming album. The collaboration serves as Gaga’s first song since appearing on The Rolling Stones track “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” last year.  Mars’ last single came with Silk Sonic’s “After Last Night,” which peaked at no. 68 on Billboard’s Hot 100. The singer currently has a residency at the Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Mars has been performing in Las Vegas for more than a decade with his first residency at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan from 2013 until 2015.  Interestingly enough, Mars faced interesting rumors earlier this year in relation to his partnership with MGM Resorts. NewsNation released a report that claimed that Mars racked up more than $50 million in gambling debt at the casino. The report cited an anonymous source close to the situation, who claimed that the “24K Magic” singer made $90 million in profit and a large chunk of that profit was allegedly used to pay off the supposed debt. A spokesperson for MGM Resorts International told Variety  that the allegations were untrue and that the singer had no debt with the casino. “Die With A Smile” serves as a classic love song with Mars singing about wanting to be next to someone, even if the world is ending or that he will love someone every night like it’s the last night. Gaga’s verse highlights that their love is the only one worth fighting for. The music video features the duo in matching country-inspired outfits with Mars sporting a cowboy hat and Gaga in a curly, half up half down, beehive-inspired hairstyle. Tinashe Releases Quantum Baby Following the Success of “Nasty” “Nasty” peaked at no. 61 on Billboard Hot 100 while going no. 15 on Billboard’s U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart and no. 4 on Billboard’s U.S. Hot R&B chart. Following the success of “Nasty,” the singer also released “Getting No Sleep,” both of which served as singles from Quantum Baby .  The project serves as Tinashe’s seventh studio album, which was released through her independent label Tinashe Music and Nice Life Recording Company. Quantum Baby  is the second installment of a planned album trilogy, the first being BB/Ang3l , which was released September 2023. The singer signed to RCA as a solo artist in 2012, and her debut album ( Aquarius ) came out two years later with breakout single, “2 On.” From there, Tinashe toured with mainstream artists, such as Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry, and collaborated with major superstars, like Britney Spears on 2016’s “Slumber Party.”  Fans began to speculate that RCA was mishandling her career as it appeared that she was treated as a supporting act. Tinashe finally left the label in 2019 after seven years as she felt her “career was coasting,” according to Marie Claire . For the past five years, Tinashe has been releasing music independently through her own record label. Since leaving RCA and going independent, she’s tapped into producing, mixing, and engineering her own music. She’s also creative directed, especially her music videos and live performances. Sean Paul’s Triumphant Return Comes in the Form of “Bring It” The dancehall superstar released his latest track through his Dutty Rock Productions label with permission from producer Dave Kelly, according to The Jamaica Star .  “Dave Kelly reached out and said I could use one of his rhythms. And I immediately said, ‘Showtime!’” Sean Pail said. “I was thrilled when he gave me the nod. This year, many artists are revamping classic [rhythms], but we can all agree that this one is timeless.” “Bring It” pays homage to the golden era of ‘90s dancehall, specifically through the popular “Showtime” rhythm. Back in 2022, during an interview with Vibe Magazine , Paul expressed his admiration for the rhythm. “Showtime, to me, is one of the most prolific dancehall riddims. He has probably produced the most number ones in the country,” Paul said.  Paul rose to popularity in the early 2000s, especially with his 2002 sophomore album Dutty Rock . “Get Busy” served as its single, topping the Billboard  Hot 100 chart. “Temperature” from his third album, The Trinity , had the same feat in 2005.  The dancehall legend has a long string of features, including “Baby Boy” with Beyoncé and “Cheap Thrills” with Sia. Quando Rondo Releases New EP Amidst Federal Drug Trafficking Case Here for a Reason: In The Darkest  serves as the follow up to the rapper’s sophomore album, Recovery , which was released in March 2023. The Georgia-born rapper also collaborated with NBA Youngboy on their 3860  mixtape. Quando Rondo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute controlled substances. The substances in question were cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl and marijuana, according to the Savannah Morning News . As part of the plea deal, the government agreed to drop part of that count, specifically that the “I Remember” rapper conspired to possess and distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine, reports the Savannah Morning News . The government will return property it seized from the rapper as part of the charges, including jewelry.  Rondo’s plea is the latest update in the federal case against the rapper, which began when the federal court publicized the indictment in December 2023. The case avoided trial due to the rapper’s plea, and the United States Probation Office is preparing a presentence investigation report ahead of the sentencing. Rondo faces up to five years in prison. As far as the rapper’s latest EP, he released “Gotta Do Better & Pray” as the lead single. The five-song project also features “Give Me A Sign,” a song with long-time collaborator with NBA Youngboy.  YG Releases Just Re’D Up 3 with Various Artists, Including Saweetie and Ty Dolla $ign The Compton-born rapper’s latest album comes as the third installment of two mixtapes, Just Re’d Up and Just Re’d Up 2 , which were released in May 2011 and January 2013 respectively.  Just Re’d Up 3  comes almost two years after his last studio album, I Got Issues , which was released through 4Hunnid and Def Jam records. 4Hunnid Records came about after YG previously attempted to start a label with DJ Mustard and their group of rap collaborators. The duo would later beef about royalties, though they reconciled over dinner in Los Angeles’ House of Macau, Billboard reported. In 2016, rumors of the rapper launching 4Hunnid ran rampant in 2016 as he released a fashion line with the 4Hunnid logo. The rumors were confirmed when YG exclusively told Billboard  that he and longtime friend and partner Brandon Moore signed a joint venture with Interscope Records.  Just Re’d Up 3  serves as a double-disc project with 19 tracks with features from Lil Yachty, Larry June, Ty Dolla $ign, Saweetie, Babyface Ray and DJ Mustard. YG has been on the road for the Just Re’d Up  Tour, which began on June 28 and will end on Aug. 17 in Hawai’i. The tour visited major cities, such as Chicago, New York City and Houston. The tour was the rapper’s first headlining tour since 2019’s Stay Dangerous  Tour, which was in support of his 2018 LP of the same name. The west coast rapper’s latest album comes after 10 mixtapes and six other studio albums.

The younger brother of the reality star was caught with several pounds of marijuana, resulting in his arrest. Though, their sibling relationship may still be on the rocks. Jeremy Madix, the younger brother of Vanderpump Rules  star Ariana Madix, was caught with suitcases full of marijuana when attempting to fly out of Orlando International Airport, according to court records obtained by Page Six . Back in February, Jeremy allegedly traveled with two black suitcases as he went through Orlando’s airport on his way to Germany. Before he was able to board his flight to Europe, an agent searched the bags due to a “large amount of green leafy substance in vacuum sealed bags.” The agent reportedly recognized the substance as weed due to “training and experience.”  According to police, they discovered that 64 bags belonged to Jeremy and weighed about 76 pounds. Jeremy was traveling with a friend, Jonah Ahad, who allegedly had 31 bags, which weighed about 37 pounds. The court documents stated that Jeremy and his friend refused to speak with investigators without an attorney present. TMZ reports that the duo was not immediately arrested as Ahad was arrested in May and Jeremy was not arrested until last month. The bartender’s arrest took place in California and was extradited back to Florida. The Bravo  star has been charged with felony trafficking in marijuana, which can carry a potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison with a $200,000 fine.  With his sentencing still looming, his loved ones wrote letters in favor of his “good character” as part of his motion to set bond. One of those loved ones was his and Ariana’s mother, Tanya Madix. “He is a wonderful loving son. When he visits, he always takes care of any thing I want done at my house. He is a kind person. He is always sure to check in on me,” Tanya wrote in the letter. Tanya added that her son has thrived throughout the last decade while living in California. She lists the various aspects of his thriving life, including the fact that his employee likes him and he shares a home with his fiancé and two dogs.  Jeremy’s motion shares a similar sentiment, noting his work at a vodka distillery and his personal relationships. The motion calls for his release so that he can get back to his community as well as his job while including that he is registered for classes at Mira Costa College.  “Mr. Madix’s job is waiting for him in California, assuming he is able to return to it within a reasonable time period. Mr. MAdix enrolled in college classes at Mira Costa College in Oceanside, California. He is enrolled for classes that start the week of August 19, 2024,” the motion read. As family members and close friends send in letters of support, a letter from his sister was notably missing. The two have not been on speaking terms for a good amount of the year, due to an alleged rift between Ariana and his fiancée. “There’s been some small micro-aggressive gestures toward my fiancée, and that’s what’s led to me not talking to my sister. It’s been going on for quite some time,” Jeremy exclusively told E! News. Jeremy clarified that it’s unclear why the two do not get along, though it may be little things that not everyone would notice. He last texted Ariana in December, saying that he loved her and that he would want to talk to her soon. Ariana has not responded to his text. His supposed reconciliation with Ariana’s ex-boyfriend, Vanderpump Rules  co-star Tom Sandoval, surely did not help the brother-sister relationship. Jeremy was seen having a friendly interaction — a hug — with Sandoval during the premiere party of Bravo’s The Valley . Ariana broke up with Sandoval after almost a decade together due to his affair with former Vanderpump Rules  star Rachel “Raquel” Leviss During the March 22 episode of the Pump Rules  Podcast, Jeremy stated that he still needs to speak with Sandoval. Even though he wants a conversation with his sister’s ex-boyfriend, he vows to stand by her.  Soon after the story became publicized, Jeremy was seen doing housework for fellow Vanderpump Rules stars Scheana Shay and her husband Brock. The newly engaged couple celebrated by popping champagne when they visited Shay in West Hollywood.  Social media users questioning the timing of Shay’s posts caused the reality star to clear things on her podcast, Scheananigans with Scheana Shay .  “I’ve always been close with Jeremy. They’re both family to me. He is like a little brother, and has been for over a decade,” Shay explained. “We’ve done holidays together. I also posted with him on Christmas.” Court records show that bond was set to $80,000 after a recent hearing, according to In Touch . It remains unclear whether the bartender has been released on the newly set bond.

The teen’s attorney details the process behind the decision. Back in May, Shiloh Jolie, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, filed to change her last name, filing a petition on her 18th birthday. After many months and a postponement, the teen’s petition has been fulfilled and she officially goes by Shiloh Nouvel Jolie. The news first broke with a legal notice published to the Los Angeles Times , which is required according to California law. Shiloh’s attorney, Peter Levine, spoke to why the situation was handled the way it was. “Shiloh Jolie did not take out an ‘ad’ announcing any name change, and any press reporting that is inaccurate,” Levine said. “As Shiloh’s attorney, I am required to publish a legal notice because the law in California requires that of anyone who wants to change their name.” Another California-based family attorney David Glass previously shared a sentiment with PEOPLE Magazine, noting that Shiloh had to run the legal notice four weeks in a row before the hearing was scheduled. He noted that name change petitions are usually granted unless a person has a criminal history. Shiloh’s name change comes after Pitt has “virtually no contact” with his adult children, though he still has visitation with the younger kids, according to PEOPLE.  “He has virtually no contract with the adult kids. His engagement with the younger kids is more limited in recent months because of his filming schedule,” an insider close to the situation told PEOPLE.  When Shiloh’s filing became public, an insider noted that Pitt was aware and upset by it. According to the insider, the filing served as a reminder that Pitt has lost his children — a hard pill for the actor to swallow. Pitt’s strained relationship with his children and now ex-wife stems from an alleged incident on a private jet. In 2022, Angelina alleged that a drunk Pitt assaulted and verbally abused both her and two of their children while on the plane in 206. The U.S. Attorney’s Office later declined to press charges. Not only did Shiloh drop “Pitt” from her name, but her older sister also Zahara introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie at a sorority initiation ceremony at Spelman College. In the same month that Shiloh initially filed her petition, her sister Vivienne was credited as Vivienne Jolie in the playbill for the Broadway musical The Outsiders .

The couple renewed their romance in 2021 almost two decades after they were first engaged in the early 2000s. Jenny from the Block has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck after more than two years of marriage, according to various reports.  According to the filing, the couple has been separated since April 26, giving validity to the months-long speculation surrounding the couple’s breakup. Court records do not contain any information about a prenuptial agreement, and TMZ reports there is none. Meaning, Lopez and Affleck may have to split any assets accrued during their time together.  Lopez filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, requesting to waive spousal support for both her and Affleck. The filing comes exactly two years after they sealed their union in a second wedding ceremony in Georgia.  “She tried really hard to make things work, and is heartbroken,” a source told PEOPLE . “The kids are a top priority, as they always have been.” News of the relationship on shaky ground emerged in May, which was fueled by the fact the couple had not been seen publicly together for almost two months. At the time, a source told PEOPLE that Affleck was not living in the Los Angeles home he shared with Lopez. The “Dinero” singer was asked about her relationship status during an event promoting her film “Atlas” in May, though costar Simu Liu stepped in. “Ok, we’re not doing that,” Liu said. Lopez added: “You know better than that.” As the couple were all smiles during Affleck’s daughter’s high school graduation at the end of May, the speculation surrounding the marriage did not go away. Entertainment Tonight  reported in June that the couple was trying to sell their Beverly Hills home. At the end of July, PEOPLE reports that Affleck bought a $20 million home in Los Angeles — seemingly sealing the couple’s fate. Celebrity realtor Josh Flagg told PEOPLE that the couple listed the Beverly Hills home close to what they paid for it, meaning they really wanted to move. “Bennifer” first met in 2001 on the set of “Gigli,” which famously bombed at the box office, and they were engaged by November of that year. They ultimately called off the wedding in September 2003 due to “the excessive media attention.” Lopez would go on to marry Marc Anthony in June 2004, sharing twins and ultimately divorcing a decade later. Affleck married actor Jennifer Garner in June 2005, also divorcing after 10 years together and sharing three children.

The duo has been seen throughout London in the last couple of weeks, hitting up lunch spots and music venues. “Say So” rapper Doja Cat and “Stranger Things” star Joseph Quinn have been enjoying each other’s company as they are seen in London. A couple of weeks ago, the duo was seen walking the streets of London during the day, according to a video posted exclusively by Deuxmoi. The gossip column also posted a grainy photo of the duo in Dingwalls, a local music video. In both the video and photo, the rumored couple can be seen packing on the PDA quite heavily.  Clearer photos of the duo have been posted to social media, including one of them having a lunch date. Another photo features them walking the street yet again — this time with the “Need to Know” rapper sporting a see-through mesh shirt, leather skirt and knee-high leather boots and Quinn wearing a light blue button-down shirt, slacks and fancy dress shows. The moment comes more than two years after the “Say So” rapper slid into the DMs of Quinn’s “Stranger Things” costar, Noah Schnapp. She inquired for Schnapp to tell Quinn to hit her up, following that up with a question about Quinn’s relationship status. Schnapp would encourage Doja to slide into Quinn’s Instagram DM and later directs her to Quinn’s Instagram account. Schnapp would later share the private conversation to social media, upsetting Doja in the process. She took to TikTok live to vent about the situation, during which she acknowledged that Schnapp was still a kid and that everyone should “chill about it.” That didn’t stop her from criticizing him for sharing their conversation. “The fact that Noah did that. Like, went and posted a private conversation between me and him is so unbelievably socially unaware and what. That’s like borderline snake s–t, that’s like weasel s–t,” Doja said during the live session. A couple months prior to the incident, the rapper tweeted about Quinn and his attractiveness.  Neither Doja Cat nor Joseph Quinn have confirmed the dating rumors.

The Houston Hottie is taking legal action against the media personality due to a “campaign of harassment and cyberbullying.”  The “Cocky AF” rapper is filing a lawsuit against YouTuber Milagro Gramz, real name Milagro Elizabeth Cooper, claiming the media personality is a “mouthpiece and puppet” for Tory Lanez. In the lawsuit, attorneys for Megan Thee Stallion, real name Megan Pete, accused Cooper of carrying out a campaign to harass, insult and spread falsehoods about the Houston-born rapper. The alleged smear campaign included the blogger spreading a deepfake pornography featuring Pete. “It’s time to hold bloggers accountable for years of harassment, cyberbullying, and the publication of misinformation about my personal and professional life,” Pete said in a statement shared with Rolling Stone . “I’ve endured countless attacks on my character based on false narratives from social media bloggers misrepresenting themselves as journalists. It’s unacceptable behavior and this individuals need to understand there will be repercussions for recklessly posting lies and defamatory falsehoods.” Pete’s lawyers, one being Alex Spiro, also released a statement of their own — saying that the rapper will no longer stand for the blogger’s “campaign of harassment.” Cooper took to Twitter in response to the news of the lawsuit, stating: “I’ve been informed that I’m being sued by Alex Spiro on behalf of his client Megasn Thee Stallion … Of course we’ll chat about it. They threw in the tape too.” — Milagro Cooper via Twitter/X She would continue to tweet about the suit as well as reposting various journalists and news publications as they reported on the story. In one particular tweet, Cooper notes that the “countersuit gone go crazy." Pete’s lawsuit claims that the media personality acts on behalf of Tory Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, as a rumor mill that spreads false narratives about the Houston Hottie. According to Rolling Stone , Spiro issued Cooper a notice to preserve documents and information related to the case. This would include her social media posts, her communications with Peterson and his family as well as fellow media personality DJ Akademiks. The new lawsuit came soon after a false story about Pete and Peterson circulated on social media. The story claimed that the “Say It” singer was declared innocent in an appeals court, which couldn’t be farther from the truth. DJ Akademiks had shared the false news via his Akademiks TV account by posting a screenshot of a document signed by three judges. The document in question was procedural issued by the appeals court, acknowledging Peterson’s new petition alongside his previous appeals. The Akademiks TV account would delete its post, though thousands likely already saw the post. Spiro criticized those who shared the false story, noting that they would face consequences for doing so.  The move to sue Cooper isn’t surprising as Pete previously made her intentions clear in her 2022 Rolling Stone  cover story. “I think it’s so crazy that people are able to get online or publish anything that is not a 100 percent fact … I just learned that you really can’t get away with that, and I’m going to get you,” Pete said in the interview. “Right now I’m getting all my stuff together because I’m seeing it. Yeah, you keep doing that. I’m going to spin the block on you.” Unite The People Inc., a non-profit organization founded by defense attorneys and families of incarcerated people, agreed to represent Cooper in the suit brought against her. The organization, according to the announcement, also agreed to represent other social media influencers, journalists or podcasts that also received the lawsuit. “Milagro Elizabeth Cooper has been served a lawsuit making a lot of falses claims against her professional conduct in an attempt to stop her from reporting on the Daystar Peterson case,” the statement read.  The statement continued: “Unite the People Inc. has agreed to take on the defense of Milagro Cooper…as well as any other social media influencer, journalism platform, journalists, podcast or reporter of any type that has received this lawsuit against them or any other form of bullying/harassment to silence them from their right to free speech.” The organization previously represented Peterson during his appeals against his 10-year sentence for shooting the Houston Hottie. Though its reputation took a hit when it also spread the false claims of Peterson’s innocence, the same false claims DJ Akademiks TV posted on social media. The organization originally reported that the appellate court accepted the “Luv” singer’s innocence claim.  Peterson was convicted in December 2022 for three felony counts relating to a summer 2020 incident, during which Peterson shot at Pete’s foot. Since his conviction and sentencing, Peterson’s legal team has submitted several appeals to not only prove his innocence and ensure his release. Cooper did not answer the publication’s call for comment.

The couple’s nuptials were initially captured on Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules,” though the rocky end of their relationship was captured on “The Valley.” Brittany Wright, star of Bravo’s “The Valley” and formerly “Vanderpump Rules,” filed for divorce from longtime partner Jax Taylor. The decision was a “long time coming,” a source exclusively told PEOPLE. Wright filed on Aug. 27 and requested primary custody of their three-year-old son Cruz, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. The news of the divorce comes six months after the couple initially decided to take time apart. The court documents also show the date of separation as January 24, 2024 per Page Six . A source exclusively told PEOPLE that the divorce is something Wright knew she needed to do for “the best interest of herself and her son.” Wright filed to get out of the tumultuous cycle that they’ve been living in, added the source. “There’s a lot that has transpired over the past few months that she could not look past,” the source said. “This decision wasn’t made lightly but she feels adamant that it was the right one.” Taylor has mixed emotions about the filing, the source explained, though he knows it is the right decision. The reality star apparently has been having an emotional month, but he tries to stay strong for his three-year-old son.  Cartwright seeks to keep all properties she acquired before the marriage or after the date of separation. The couple has various joint businesses, notably a bar called Jax’s Studio City, and a podcast titled “When Reality Hits.” The news of the split first came in February during an episode of their podcast. “Yes, marriages in general are very hard and I've had a particularly rough year this past year,” Cartwright said. “Jax and I are taking time apart and I made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of my mental health.” During the season finale of “The Valley,” Cartwright explained the real reason behind their split. She explained to her co-stars that Taylor would come home from the bar with horrible hangovers, which would cause him to be as “mean as f–cking snake.”  In one instance, Cartwright packed up her stuff and took their son out of the house after Taylor had been screaming at her for hours. It was that moment when she began noticing all of the things Taylor has done to her. Taylor admitted to dealing with mental health and anger issues, prompting him to enter a mental health facility in July. He completed the 30-day treatment, and he will return for the second season of “The Valley.” Cartwright will also return for the second season of the Bravo show.

As the band reunites, its new lead vocalist has a connection to the controversial group known for its troubling practices. ***CONTENT WARNING: THIS STORY MENTIONS RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE. PLEASE READ WITH CAUTION. *** The reunification of Linkin Park comes after the 2017 death of Chester Bennington with new music, a new vocalist and drummer, and an upcoming tour. The band debuted Emily Armstrong as the new lead singer, and Colin Brittain as the new drummer during a livestream on Thursday. The duo will join the remaining original members Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson as well as Phoenix and Joe Hahn. Shinoda will serve as co-lead vocalist alongside Armstrong. Armstrong previously spent her time with alternative rock band Dead Sara, while Brittain worked with bands like Papa Roach, All Time and A Day to Remember. Brittain replaces Rob Bourdon, who served as the band’s drummer during its original run. Not only did they announce their new vocalist and drummer, Linkin Park debuted their single “The Emptiness Machine” during the livestream. They also announced their upcoming album, titled FROM ZERO . “Before Linkin Park, our first band name was Xero. This album title refers to both this humble beginning and the journey we’re currently undertaking,” Shinoda said in a statement shared by Brooklyn Vegan .  “Sonically and emotionally, it is about past, present, and future — embracing our signature sound, but new and full of life. It was made with a deep appreciation for our new and longtime bandmates, our friends, our family, and our fans,” the statement continued. “We are proud of what Linkin Park has become over the years, and excited about the journey ahead.” The band also announced their From Zero World Tour , which will include six arena shows in Los Angeles, New York, Germany, London, South Korea and Bogotá. The announcement of Armstrong as the new lead vocalist wasn’t met with complete joy as social media users spoke out against her alleged connection to Scientology. The controversial pseudo-religion has been under fire for years for its troubling practices and alleged abuses against its members. A social media user shared a 2013 photo of Armstrong attending the organization’s Celebrity Centre 44th Anniversary Gala. An accompanying press release  from the Church of Scientology confirms Armstrong’s attendance at the event. Armstrong allegedly supported Danny Masterson during his trial, which was based on the Masterson allegedly raping three women in the early 2000s. Masterson would later be convicted on two counts of rape. The disturbing irony of Armstrong of replacing Bennington wasn’t lost on fans as they point out how he was a victim of sexual abuse during his childhood.  According to CNN , the abuse haunted the singer and contributed to his excessive use of drugs and alcohol. Linkin Park nor Armstrong have yet to respond to the backlash.