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Grammy award-winning rapper, Kendrick Lamar, born May 12, 1986, is going down in history as one of the best rappers of all time. Known for his self-reflective and revealing lyrics, the Compton rapper stays relatively low-key about his personal life with his longtime girlfriend, high school sweetheart and fiancé Whitney Alford.

pleaded not guilty to a murder charge and has remained jailed without bail since his arrest Sept. 29 outside his home in suburban Henderson, where Las Vegas police had served a search warrant in mid-July.

Elaine Devry, whose career spanned film and dozens of television shows, died Sept. 20 at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon. She was 93 and no cause was given by the funeral home, which listed her under her married name of Davis.

Tupac Shakur in 1996.The rapper was killed at the age of 25 in a drive-by shooting and the identity of his killer has remained a mystery ever since.AP reports that the man arrested early this morning (September 29) was Duane “Keffe D” Davis, but the exact charge or charges were not immediately clear, according to two officials with first-hand knowledge of the arrest. They were not authorised to speak publicly prior to the indictment, which is expected later today.Davis has been known to investigators for some time and has admitted both in interviews and his 2019 memoir Compton Street Legend that he was in the Cadillac from which the shots were fired 27 years ago.

Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy. Queen Bey, who has been touring worldwide with her firstborn on her electrifying Renaissance Tour since May, is captivating concertgoers with their choreography and sense of style.Blue joined her famous mom as part of the crew, making it one of the most buzzed-about music tours of the century.

Nearly 27 years after Tupac Shakur's murder, Las Vegas police recently issued a search warrant in connection with Shakur’s unsolved killing.  Shakur, one of the most prolific rappers in history, was shot multiple times while riding in the passenger seat of a vehicle driven by Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight. He died six days later on Sept. 13, 1996 at the age of 25.

Beyoncé’s concert in Paris, France, was just blessed by not only her but by her mini-me,Blue Ivy, who she shares with her husband Jay-Z. Video clips have been making their way around social media, showing the 11-year-old’s impressive dance skills. Blue Ivy looked cooler than ever as she danced next to her mom in a matching jumpsuit, making her way to the front of the stage.The “CUFF IT” singer introduced her daughter to the 80,000 fans who packed the Stade de France while performing her The Lion King track, “My Power,” per Entertainment Tonight.Beyoncé, who recently honored Tina Turner, stopped and told the crowd, “Give it up for Blue.” The pre-teen looked confident and unphased by the thousands of screaming fans, proving she is a natural entertainer, just like her parents.Will Destiny’s Child reunite? Beyoncé’s dad says the world needs ‘One Last Album’Tina Turner’s biological and step children: learn about their livesMaria Dueñas Jacobs: a family in New YorkBeyoncé ’s show in Paris was filled with celebrities.

Former Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman, who played for the Peyton Manning-led team when it won Super Bowl 50, died Wednesday after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of kidney cancer in August. He was 31.

Dangerous Minds. Coolio, who has died aged 59, made playful, melodic and popular music, in contrast to many others in the LA hip-hop and rap scene, and had worked hard, succeeding in achieving recognition in a crowded field. Artis Leon Ivey Jr was born in 1963 in Monessen, Pennsylvania – the son of a carpenter and a factory worker – and grew up in Compton, California.

passed away Wednesday at the age of 59 in Los Angeles.David X. Cohen, executive producer of “Futurama,” revealed to TMZ that the “Gangsta’s Paradise” singer recorded lines for the new season — out in 2023.While the sci-fi sitcom was canceled in 2013, a 20-episode revival is coming to Hulu next year.Coolio had appeared on the show previously, playing the character Kwanzaa-bot.

Coolio died at age 59 on September 28, 2022. It’s reasonable to wonder how Coolio died and what his cause of death was given that the life expectancy of men in the United States is 78 (that number is lower for Black individuals at 74). The rapper, most famous for “Gangsta’s Paradise”, released in 1995, passed away suddenly at the Los Angeles home of his friend and longtime manager Jarez Posey.

Coolio, the rapper best known for his UK Number 1 single Gangsta's Paradise, has died aged 59.

Channel Tres has shared the second single from his debut studio LP, Real Cultural Shit. “No Limit” drops two-and-a-half months ahead of the album’s scheduled December 8 release via GODMODE, and two months behind the project’s announcement and the arrival of its lead single, “Just Can’t Get Enough.” Both of the songs released on RCS’ cycle thus far have celebrated the roots of house music, but “Just Can’t Get Enough” and “No Limit” spread in distinct directions.

Archetypes,” she discussed misleading media reports with her guest, the real Serena Williams.Markle, 41, was newly engaged to Prince Harry, 37, in 2017, at which point reports circulated that the royal would be walking down the aisle with a bride “straight outta Compton,” California.“This morning, I was saying to Harry: ‘Do you remember when they said, ‘Harry’s girl is straight outta Compton?’ I was like, ‘are they talking about Serena?’ ” Markle joked.“I’m like, I’m not from Compton, I’ve never lived in Compton, my mom doesn’t live in Compton, but by the way, what’s wrong with Compton? My girl Serena’s from there,” she continued.On the heels of her recent retirement announcement, the 40-year-old tennis star laughed at the mix-up, saying she’s “so proud” to be from Compton, and shared that there are other well-known celebrities from Compton, including Kevin Costner.“Oh my gosh, that’s wild,” the “Suits” star responded.“He even talks about it — isn’t it fascinating?” said Williams.Markle clarified that she did grow up in the Los Angeles area, but “I can’t claim Compton,” she said.The two mainly discussed their thoughts around ambition — particularly being ambitious women, which was the main theme of the episode.Markle also shared a wild story about how her son Archie’s bedroom caught fire while they were in the middle of a royal engagement during their 2019 South Africa tour. 

Compton-based filmmaker Victor Gabriel is among a select group of filmmakers to punch their ticket for the Oscar race, after scoring wins at the HollyShorts Film Festival.

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Serena Williams isn’t opposed to a King Richard sequel. 

Not biting their tongues. Rob Kardashian and Tyga fired back at their mutual ex Blac Chyna after she claimed she wasn’t receiving any financial help from them while raising their respective children, Dream and King.

Not biting their tongues. Rob Kardashian and Tyga fired back at their mutual ex Blac Chyna after she claimed she wasn’t receiving any financial help from them while raising their respective children, Dream and King.

Anthony Anderson's marriage is coming to an end. According to court documents obtained by ET on Monday, Alvina Anderson, Anthony's wife of 22 years, filed for dissolution of marriage in Los Angeles County Courts, citing «irreconcilable differences» as a reason for the split.The pair is still legally married and as there are no minor children shared between the two, no custody agreements need to be made. Alvina had previously filed for divorce back in September 2015, requesting primary custody of their two children, Kyra, now 26, and Nathan, now 22, as well as spousal support.

An unexpected twist. Serena Williams couldn’t hide her shock when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.

Academy Awards. Beyonce performs with Blue Ivy at Oscars On Sunday, the singer performed Be Alive, her original song from the film King Richard, from the tennis court in Compton, California, where Serena and Venus Williams once practised.

2022 Oscars marked Blue Ivy Carter's first-ever live performance at the Academy Awards!The 10-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and JAY-Z joined her mother during her powerful opening performance at the Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton, California. The singer was surrounded by dancers for her performance of «Be Alive,» her Oscar-nominated track from the Will Smith-led biopic, Released in November, the inspiring ballad features lyrics about feeling «so good to be alive» as the singer lifts her head with pride, with all her sisters by her side.Clad in tennis green, with a stunningly choreographed group of backup singers, dancers and musicians, Queen Bey shouted out the «City of Compton» as she performed the nominated track.

Academy Awards. Beyonce performs with Blue Ivy at Oscars On Sunday, the singer performed Be Alive, her original song from the film King Richard, from the tennis court in Compton, California, where Serena and Venus Williams once practised.

King Richard, then launched into a live performance that was both gorgeous spectacle and well-executed power play. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Performing live from the very Compton, California tennis courts where the Williams sisters first learned to hold a ball and racket, by mostly Black woman performers, rocking a boa and dripping in fist-sized jewels. Of course she did. She is a phenom of a performer who has been s multiple times.

The queen is here! Beyoncé kicked off the 2022 Oscars with a performance that’s sure to go down in awards show history.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.MOVIES— Just in time for the Academy Awards, the Will Smith tennis drama “King Richard” arrives Thursday on HBO Max. Reinaldo Marcus Green's film, which is nominated for six Oscars including best picture, first streamed for 30 days when it debuted simultaneously in theaters and HBO Max in November.

performers for Sunday night's 2022 Oscars: first-time nominee Beyoncé. On Tuesday, the Academy confirmed that the 40-year-old superstar will perform «Be Alive» from at the 94th Oscars.The confirmation came after sources close to the show told  that the singer's camp had been in «deep talks» with the awards show's producers to coordinate a satellite performance of the track, a contender for this year's Best Original Song. The performance could possibly open the show and reportedly be broadcast live from tennis courts in Compton, California, the outlet reported.The location is a significant one, as the courts serve as the former practicing grounds of sports legends Venus and Serena Williams, whose relentless drills under the eye of their father in their youth, Richard Williams, were recreated in the Will Smith-led, Best Picture nominee. There's also speculation that Smith, the film’s Best Actor nominee, will introduce the singer before the performance.According to the concept began solidifying last Monday.Additionally, an eyewitness told ET that Beyoncé was spotted filming at Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton on Sunday.

performers for Sunday night's 2022 Oscars: first-time nominee Beyoncé. Per , sources close to the show report that the singer's camp has been in «deep talks» with the awards show's producers to coordinate a satellite performance of her  track, «Be Alive,» a contender for this year's Best Original Song. The performance could possibly open the show and reportedly be broadcast live from tennis courts in Compton, California.The location is a significant one, as the courts serve as the former practicing grounds of sports legends Venus and Serena Williams, whose relentless drills under the eye of their father in their youth, Richard Williams, were recreated in the Will Smith-led, Best Picture nominee. There's also speculation that Smith, the film’s Best Actor nominee, will introduce the singer before the performance.According to the concept began solidifying last Monday.An eyewitness tells ET that Beyoncé was spotted filming at Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton on Sunday.

King Richard alongside Dixson, may be performing it during the telecast, reports.Beyoncé’s team is reportedly “in deep talks with producers” about performing her nominated track virtually from tennis courts in Compton, California—the very place where King Richard subjects Venus and Serena Williams began playing. According to Variety’s sources, she could potentially open the show after a live introduction from the film’s best actor nominee, Will Smith, who would then head to the Dolby Theatre.Although this is Beyoncé’s first Oscar nomination, it wouldn’t be her first performance at the awards show.

Beyonce is reportedly in talks for a performance during the Oscars. The R B superstar is nominated for Best Original Song for 'Be Alive' from 'King Richard', the biopic about tennis aces Venus and Serena Williams and their father and coach Richard Williams. According to Variety, the 'Run the World' hitmaker could perform the song from a tennis court in Compton, where the sporting icons used to practice with their parent, which would be beamed into the ceremony.

Beyoncé is said to be planning a surprise live performance for this year’s Academy Awards, to take place remotely from tennis courts in Compton, California.According to reports by Variety, the concept began solidifying just last week, with the ceremony due to take place this Sunday (March 27).The singer is nominated for ‘Best Original Song’ for the track ‘Be Alive’, which was recorded for the film King Richard, about Richard Williams, father of tennis stars Venus and Serena. The location of the rumoured performance is where he famously trained his daughters in the sport.It’s reported that Will Smith, who plays Richard Williams in the film, could potentially appear as part of Beyoncé’s performance, before heading straight to the Oscars ceremony 20 miles away in Hollywood.

is already buzzing that the first-time Oscar nominee may perform at the 2022 Oscars ceremony on Sunday, March 27, according to a Variety report.The “Single Ladies” singer is allegedly in advanced talks to perform “Be Alive,” her Best Original Song entry from the soundtrack of the film “King Richard,” about tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams and their controversial coach dad, Richard. According to show sources in the report, Beyoncé could open the broadcast with a live performance from the Compton, California, tennis courts where the Williams family practiced and set a stunning tennis dynasty in motion.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.MOVIES— Just in time for the Academy Awards, the Will Smith tennis drama “King Richard” arrives Thursday on HBO Max. Reinaldo Marcus Green's film, which is nominated for six Oscars including best picture, first streamed for 30 days when it debuted simultaneously in theaters and HBO Max in November.

tennis great stars in a Michelob ULTRA commercial along with several other superstar athletes such as Peyton Manning, Jimmy Butler and Nneka Ogwumike for a competitive game of bowling.Williams’ commercial is part of Michelob’s three-ad series. She wants it to express the meaning of joy.“It’s critical for us to continue to have that,” said Williams, who starred in a Bumble commercial in 2019 and last year’s Michelob ULTRA ad, which preached joy.“I believe a big factor in success is joy,” she continued.

As the older sister of Serena Williams, fans have been interested in Venus Williams‘ net worth (and how it compares to Serena’s) for decades.