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Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Fast-rising R&B star Brent Faiyaz has struck a wide-ranging partnership with Steve Stoute’s company UnitedMasters that spans a recording partnership and a creative agency. UnitedMasters CEO and founder Steve Stoute says, “Brent Faiyaz is one of the most prolific independent artists today and we are extremely excited to embark on this new partnership with him. It’s been inspiring to watch his journey as an artist over the years and with this partnership we look to further amplify his creative vision and support his entrepreneurial ambitions.”

Katherine Ryan has been left fuming after a theme park employee refused to allow her son admission onto one of the rides.The comedian's son Fred is now two years old, and she brought him and her eldest child, daughter Violet, 13, along to an outdoor attraction for a Bank Holiday day out this weekend. Yet once there, the 39 year old Netflix star was faced with a sea of disappointment when she had to navigate the fact her son had been turned away from one exciting digger ride.

LL Cool J has revealed his first headline tour in 30 years – featuring the likes of The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt-N-Pepa and many more.The F.O.R.C.E. Live, standing for Frequencies Of Real Creative Energy, Live tour is set to commence on  June 25 in Boston at TD Garden.

told Page Six he was not angry after being ousted from CNN on Monday. “It’s not in my nature,” the journalist said. “I’m not an angry person, I’m not mad.”Despite tweeting that he was “stunned” by his abrupt dismissal, Lemon claimed that he’s no longer in shock — adding that he still has his luxe pads to return to.

confirmed the sad news today, April 27, saying the entertainer had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few months ago. Family spokesperson Jene Galvin told TMZ: "Jerry's ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word. He's irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humour will live on.

Yes, they are back!

Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman whose claim that 14-year-old Emmett Till whistled at her during a grocery store visit led to the Black teenager’s brutal murder in August 1955, died of cancer Tuesday in Westlake, Louisiana. She was 88.

Don Lemon holds hands with partner Tim Malone at the 2023 TIME100 Gala held at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Wednesday night (April 26) in New York City.

make room for all of the new, juicy additions— is returning with a queer twist, Selling Sunset is embarking on a Christine Quinn-free future, and Queer Eye is serving stylish realness in New Orleans, Louisiana. One of the most anticipated titles is a gift from the Bridgerton universe to tide over fans waiting for the third season of the Regency drama. will tell a story of love and royalty before the events of Bridgerton, season one.

Sharing their thoughts. Several famous faces have publicly spoken out about Don Lemon’s departure from CNN.

Out and about. Don Lemon was spotted in New York City for the first time since claiming he was “terminated” by CNN amid recent backlash.

Clapping back. After Don Lemon claimed he was fired by CNN, the network said that his description of his termination was not correct.

Don Lemon has been fired by CNN after 17 years with the network.

post on the band’s Instagram Saturday, Kreutzmann, along with bandmates Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and John Mayer, said the drummer will sit out their final summer tour. “Every day, things change,” the band said. “After many long discussions and some good old-fashioned soul searching, we are letting you know that our brother Bill Kreutzmann will not be joining us on our final summer tour.”A post shared by Dead & Company (@deadandcompany)A founding member of The Grateful Dead, Kreutzmann formed the group alongside Weir, Jerry Garcia, Dana Morgan Jr.

A nearly due pregnant woman tragically lost her life after a group of teenagers opened fire on her vehicle.

ET Online on Tuesday. “He’d been battling cancer for the past few months and we found out about it in January.”“A life taken way too soon,” Nale’s brother Kevin added in a statement to the outlet.

 contestant and fan-favorite, Keith Nale, has died at 62, ET has learned. Keith's son, Wes, tells ET, «He passed away this afternoon. He'd been battling cancer for the past few months and we found out about it in January.» Keith's brother, Kevin Nale, also tells ET, «A life taken way too soon!»«It happened so quickly.

Two-time “Survivor” contestant and fan-favourite, Keith Nale, has died at 62, ET has learned.

told Entertainment Tonight his father died Tuesday afternoon.“He’d been battling cancer for the past few months and we found out about it in January,” he added.His brother, Kevin Nale added that their dad’s life was “taken way too soon.”Keith, who hailed from Louisiana, was a contestant in two seasons of “Survivor” in 2015.He appeared on two versions of the show, including “Survivor: San Juan del Sur” and “Survivor: Cambodia” both of which aired that year.Wes appeared on “Survivor: San Juan del Sur” alongside his dad.Tributes poured in following the sad news of Keith’s death, with his former “Survivor: San Juan del Sur” co-star Kelley Wentworth tweeting, “Keith – a man with the purest heart, who brought humor into moments where it was needed most.“I’m grateful I had the opportunity to meet Keith & share memories together on the beaches of Nicaragua & Cambodia.”“My heart is with the entire Nale family. This is a devastating loss,” she added.“My condolences to the Big D, Wes, Austin and entire Nale family,” Keith’s other co-star Jeremy Collins wrote.

Reality TV star Keith Nale passed away at the age of 62 on Wednesday afternoon following a battle with cancer for a “few months.” The former firefighter from Shreveport, Louisiana, first appeared on the screen during season 29 of Survivor in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, in 2014.The American TV series sees contestants dropped into isolated, often daunting areas, where they complete mental and physical challenges in the hopes of winning the grand prize of $1 million. Keith also starred in season 31 of the show in 2015, which was hosted in Cambodia. Keith’s son, Wes, confirmed his father’s death with Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday, where he revealed that his father had been battling cancer.

Keith Nale, who appeared on Survivor: San Juan del Sur and Survivor: Cambodia, has died. Family members told ET Online that Nale, 62, passed away Tuesday afternoon in Shreveport, Louisiana. His son Wes, who also participated in Survivor: San Juan del Sur, said, “He’d been battling cancer for the past few months and we found out about it in January.” 

Keith Nale, who was known for his appearances in the Survivor franchise, has died at age 62.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Former Shudder chief Craig Engler and The Cartel, the production and finance company behind “Creepshow” have teamed up to launch Shiver Studios, a new genre company with plans to make and finance up to 10 horror films a year. Based in Los Angeles, Shiver Studios will focus on a theatrical-first approach, looking to ride the recent trend of indie horror hits such as Shudder’s release of micro-budget hit horror feature “Skinamarink,” directed by Kyle Edward Ball. Prior to his departure from Shudder Engler oversaw production of “Skinamarink” which has grossed $2 million in theaters on a budget of $15,000.  The overall plan is for Shiver to follow its theatrical releases with a TVOD, SVOD, AVOD, linear and physical windowing strategy, working with partners that include both streamers and traditional distributors, the nascent studio specified in a statement.

Cause for concern. Stassi Schroeder has some major questions about the lack of remorse from Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval after they were caught having an affair.

With his next album Don’t Try This At Home due out next April 21 via his new label Motown Records, YoungBoy Never Broke Again is planning a release party from house arrest, TMZ reports. Sources told the site that the party is planned for next Thursday (April 20), the eve of the record’s release.

posted a video of his efforts Tuesday.The “Terminator” actor seemed to take the task seriously. At one point, as a lady in a white car drives by to thank him, Schwarzenegger says “You’re welcome.

Britney Spears took to Instagram on Monday afternoon to recount a really unfortunate situation with a personal trainer.

A group of seven diverse emerging filmmakers has been awarded BAVC MediaMaker Fellowships, an “immersive 9-month experience” that includes $10,000 in unrestricted funding, mentorship, industry access, feedback sessions and workshops.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again has made some major moves from house arrest in Utah, switching labels from Atlantic to Motown, sharing albums like January’s I Rest My Case, and keeping his crown as the king of rap YouTube with the help of some truly excellent exclusives. Today, he reunites with Nicki Minaj for “WTF,” a new track that marks their third collaboration.

Smash or pass — mom edition! Pregnant Stassi Schroeder weighed in on some of the biggest baby trends out there, sharing her thoughts on everything from gender reveal parties to screen time for kids.

Todd Gilchrist editor No redemptive stone is left unturned in “On a Wing and a Prayer,” Sean McNamara’s formulaic dramatization of the true events surrounding civilian Doug White’s 2009 emergency landing of a King Air 200 plane carrying his wife and children. Dennis Quaid leads a cast that includes Heather Graham, Jesse Metcalfe, Brett Rice and Rocky Myers through a “story of faith and survival” far less extraordinary than the filmmakers would have you believe, at least when working from a script by Brian Egeston that feels as mechanical as an aircraft instruction manual. Meanwhile, McNamara, best known for directing 2011 faith-based sleeper hit “Soul Surfer,” leans so heavily on the virtue of starting from the truth that he fails to recognize the abundance of elements that make his movie ring false.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Leading Spanish indie Plano a Plano has snagged TV adaptation rights to “Lejos de Luisiana” by Luz Gabás, last year’s winner of Spain’s prestigious Planeta Award. Plano a Plano acquired the rights from Book & Film Rights, the Editorial Planeta division which oversees local and international audiovisual adaptation deals as well as translation rights in international markets. Since 1952, Planeta has bestowed an annual reward to outstanding unpublished Spanish-language works with the largest endowment worldwide, one million Euros. Gabás’ acclaimed debut novel “Palm Trees in the Snow” (“Palmeras en la nieve”) was successfully adapted to the screen in 2015, winning two Goya, translated to multiple languages and grossing $18.3 million in Spain.

The return of the pillow! Stassi Schroeder poked fun at husband Beau Clark as she prepares for the next trimester in her pregnancy.

Defending the crown! Louisiana State University athlete Angel Reese pushed back after Dr. Jill Biden suggested the NCAA basketball champions shouldn’t be the only team to receive an invitation to the White House.

. Women's basketball has all the drama now. On Sunday, April 2, Louisiana State University beat the University of Iowa in the NCAA women's basketball final. The tense game included a little back-and-forth between opposing players Angel Reese, an LSU forward, and Caitlin Clark, an Iowa forward.

Raegan Revord is sharing about a very serious accident.