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Wendy Williams Criticized Her Assisted Living Facility Wendy Williams didn’t hold back when describing her current living situation at Coterie Hudson Yards in Manhattan, calling the $25,800-per-month assisted living facility a “dump” in a phone interview with The Cut. The former daytime TV personality, 60, currently resides on the memory care floor of the upscale residence, which she says feels more like confinement than comfort. “Did you see the people? The elderly people? Why do I want to look at that? This is a f—-d-up situation,” Williams said. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked that I be…
Byline: Lyssanoel Frater Mr. Vegas is an award-winning reggae dancehall singer. The performers is a cultural ambassador known in the dancehall and reggae industry for his ability to blend “rapid-fire toasting with melodic singing.” He utilizes his vocal versatility in various musical genres, mixing soca, gospel, reggae, R&B, and even pop influences into his musical creations. With his latest album, Ghetto Reggae, which was released in August 2025, Mr. Vegas is bringing the broad spectrum of his vocal talent to loyal fans and new audiences. Music in His Bones Known for his commanding presence on the stage, Mr. Vegas infuses…
Byline: Kaitlyn Gomez Over the past few years, decentralized finance (DeFi) has evolved from a niche field to a more serious competitor against traditional banking. As more people entrust cryptocurrency as a legitimate asset, other blockchain-supported technologies will soon follow. It’s easy to see why individuals would prefer to use DeFi over traditional banking. It provides peer-to-peer lending, secure exchanges, and minimizes transaction fees. It’s important to note that in the greater world of blockchain, the Bitcoin price is often used as an indicator of the market’s performance. In addition to stablecoins, BTC could become one of the most used currencies…
Wendy Williams is reportedly discovering the details of her own finances by reading media reports. According to Page Six, the former talk show host learned how much she was paying for her living arrangement at The Coterie after reading about it in New York magazine’s recent profile. The in-depth article examines Williams’ ongoing legal battle to remove her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, while also revealing new details about her finances. It claims Williams pays $25,000 per month for her studio apartment at the “luxury dump,” as she has described it. A source close to Williams told Page Six that she…
Bad Bunny Remained Seated During Patriotic Song at Yankee Stadium Bad Bunny stayed seated during “God Bless America” at Yankee Stadium on October 10, drawing political attention just months before his scheduled Super Bowl halftime performance. The Puerto Rican rapper and global chart-topper was spotted during the Yankees’ home playoff game against the Toronto Blue Jays by baseball superfan Laurence Leavy, known as “Marlins Man.” Leavy, seated two spots away, posted about the moment on social media. “Yes, Bad Bunny was sitting and did not stand during God Bless America,” Leavy wrote. “I don’t agree but it’s his right AS…
Wander Franco’s legal team in the Dominican Republic is now seeking to overturn his conviction in the sexual abuse case that has derailed his baseball career and left his MLB future uncertain. The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop was found guilty in June 2025 of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl and received a two-year suspended sentence from a three-judge panel. Prosecutors had sought a five-year prison term, but Franco avoided jail time under the condition that he complies with court supervision. He has maintained his innocence since the case surfaced in August 2023. Franco’s attorney, Teodosio Jáquez, has stated that the…
Compton, California emcee, songwriter & producer Jason Martin reuniting with Mike & Keys for his 4th EP. Originally known as Problem, he would go on to release over a dozen mixtapes as well as 4 full-length studio albums & a couple EPs. I can’t forget to mention both collaborative efforts DJ Quik, the first being Rosecrans back in 2017 & the follow-up Chupacabra days before Kendrick Lamar’s now historic 1-off Pop Out concert at the Kia Forum. Almost a whole year since Repack, they’re reuniting so A Hit Dog Gon Holla. After the “Guns & Sandwiches” intro, “Let Me Roll My J” chops up a soul sample talking about looking to…
A man in Atlanta tried to extinguish Martin Luther King Jr.’s Eternal Flame by urinating on it at the King Center in Atlanta and now faces a stack of criminal charges. Officers arrested 26-year-old Brent Jones at 4:30 A.M. Saturday after responding to a trespassing call at the historic site on Auburn Avenue. Police say they found Jones urinating in the reflecting pool near the tomb of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King. According to arrest warrants, Jones caused nearly $3,000 in damage. He “began damaging the property further” when asked to leave “by urinating into the reflection pool at…
Bambu De Pistola – by Loe Kee Phlicks On Friday, October 10th, Los Angeles native Bambu De Pistola brought powerful energy and presence to The Paramount in Boyle Heights, headlining a night that celebrated community, culture, and lyrical mastery. Sharing the stage with him was Echo Park’s own Klassy, making for a dynamic pairing that highlighted the strength of LA’s underground hip-hop scene. Bambu, who originally hails from Los Angeles but is currently based in the Bay Area, returned to his roots with a set that felt both personal and political. Known for his unapologetic lyrics and activism, he delivered…
Busta Rhymes has formally denied accusations of assault and workplace abuse made by a former assistant, calling the claims false and retaliatory in a newly filed defamation countersuit. In a response filed today (October 13) in Brooklyn federal court, the Hip-Hop icon and his company, Starbus LLC, rejected all key allegations made by Dashiel Gables, a former assistant who sued earlier this year. Gables claimed he was physically attacked, underpaid, and blacklisted after working for the rapper between July 2024 and January 2025. Busta’s legal team acknowledged Gables’ employment and $1,500-per-week salary but denied any wrongdoing. The filing disputes Gables’…