Lisa Respers France, CNN

Kesha says Cassie Ventura sent her flowers before concert

Kesha had an abundance of love and support this week. After performing her single “Praying” at her Madison Square Garden concert on Wednesday, the singer appeared to be in tears, according to video shared on social media by People.

‘South Park’ premiere skewers Trump and Paramount in fiery return

“South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone brought their show back with a vengeance on Wednesday, in an episode that took swings at both the parent company of the network that airs their popular animated series and President Donald Trump.

Why Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death has hit the Black community so deeply

Some celebrity deaths hit the Black community differently. Such is the case with the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died Sunday at age 54 in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, where he was on vacation with his family.

Coldplay’s Chris Martin never said it was easy. Just ask the two people he blasted into an internet mess

“Tell me your secrets and ask me your questions,” Chris Martin sings in the Coldplay song, “The Scientist.”

Chris Martin never said it was easy. Just ask the two people he blasted into an internet mess

“Tell me your secrets and ask me your questions,” Chris Martin sings in the Coldplay song, “The Scientist.”

Shane Gillis did a monologue at the ESPYs that - surprise - has people divided

Shane Gillis roasted everyone from the NFL’s Aaron Rodgers to President Donald Trump in his ESPY Awards monologue on Wednesday, but not everyone loved it.

Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer and actress, dead at 87

Connie Francis, a pop singer and actress whose hits such as “Lipstick on Your Collar” and “Who’s Sorry Now?” became a soundtrack for a generation of teens in the 1960s, has died, according to a post from her publicist and friend, Ron Roberts.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ twin daughters are launching a fashion line

The Combs twins are becoming entrepreneurs. D’Lila and Jessie Combs, 18, recently took to social media to announce they are getting into the fashion industry.

The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case shows ‘trialtainment’ has evolved in the post-OJ Simpson era

Salacious details, discussion of domestic violence and a Black male celebrity who for decades had a strong base of supporters.

‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ starts filming just as Anna Wintour is leaving Vogue

A sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada” is one step closer to the big screen, and it’s coming at a decisive time in the fashion industry that inspired it.

A$AP Rocky might have spilled a sweet detail about his and Rihanna’s third child – or trolled us

A$AP Rocky may have given a spoiler about his and Rihanna’s new addition.

Brandy and Monica announce The Boy Is Mine Tour

We need the nostalgia Brandy and Monica are serving up. The powerhouse singers announced Tuesday that they will embark on a co-headlining tour for the first time ever. Hitting 24 arenas, The Boy Is Mine Tour will kick off October 16 and travel across the US through December 7.

‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ documents pay win for the group

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have scored a salary touchdown. The new season of the Netflix docuseries “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” includes the women getting a pay raise.

Sly Stone, pioneering funk musician, dead at 82

Sly Stone, the influential but enigmatic funk-rock star whose soulful, socially conscious recordings altered the course of popular music before he abruptly retreated from the spotlight and became the J.D. Salinger of rock, has died, his family announced Monday. He was 82.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs used to be incredibly influential. Many of the people he helped to make stars aren’t talking about him

TV and radio personality Big Tigger remembers a moment he had years ago with Sean “Diddy” Combs. The DJ had connected with Combs at the music mogul’s restaurant, Justin’s, and a photographer captured a moment of the two men talking about life.

Cassie Ventura is not letting victim shaming stop her from sharing her difficult story

There were moments when Cassie Ventura did not seem comfortable in the spotlight, perhaps because of what she now says was happening in the shadows.

Andre 3000 wore a piano to the Met Gala and dropped a matching album

Andre 3000 may have pulled off one of the most fashionable product reveals of all time. The Grammy-winning rapper and musician wore a piano on his back for Monday night’s Met Gala and released his latest project, a collection of “piano sketches.”

Sophie Nyweide, child actor in ‘Mammoth’ and ‘Noah,’ dead at 24

Sophie Nyweide, who as a child appeared in films alongside Michelle Williams and Russell Crowe, has died, according to an online obituary shared by her family.

Carlos Santana rushed to hospital prior to concert

Carlos Santana is reportedly on the mend after a health scare. The legendary musician experienced a medical emergency prior to a performance in Texas on Tuesday.

Shaquille O’Neal made a fast break to the bathroom and cracked up his colleagues

Shaquille O’Neal and his “Inside the NBA” cohosts love to roast each other. He gave them some extra ammunition on Monday night.

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are the moviemaking duo we didn’t know we needed

After more than a decade directing films, Ryan Coogler’s projects have one thing in common - actor Michael B. Jordan.

George and Amal Clooney still haven’t found anything to fight about

George and Amal Clooney make a peaceful pair. Two years after the couple revealed on “CBS Mornings” that they never argue, that still holds true.

Hailey Bieber shares she has ovarian cysts

Hailey Bieber has opened up about her health. “Currently have two ovarian cysts,” she shared on her on Instagram Stories Monday. “If you deal with ovarian cysts I’m right there with ya!”

Tina Knowles was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram

Tina Knowles wants women to stay on top of their mammogram appointments.

Campus Chronicles - April 9, 2025

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Tracy Chapman is stepping back into the limelight with a re-release of her debut album

There’s a reason Tracy Chapman’s celebration of the 35th anniversary of her self-titled debut album is a bit belated.

‘Happy Days’ cast members reunited this weekend

Sunday, Monday, happy days. Fans of the beloved series “Happy Days,” which aired from 1974 to 1984, got a treat this weekend when some of the cast members came together at Steel City Con outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Will Smith announces first full-length album release in 20 years

Will Smith is returning to his first love. The actor who rose to fame as a rapper announced he has a new album coming.

Conan O’Brien has revealed what the Oscars wouldn’t let him do

No, Conan. Oscar can’t sit on a couch. Conan O’Brien hosted this year’s Academy Awards and he has revealed some golden ideas he and his writer weren’t allowed to execute.

Luke Combs talks about his ‘particularly wicked’ form of OCD

In the midst of his struggle, Luke Combs wants to help others. The superstar country singer talked to “60 Minutes Australia” about living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety.

Kevin Hart drew on his funny family for his new animated series, ‘Lil Kev’

Wanda Sykes has a hilarious reason why she wanted to play Kevin Hart’s mother in his new animated series, “Lil Kev.”

‘With Love, Meghan’ renewed for a second season

It appears that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has cooked up a hit. Netflix confirmed to CNN Friday that her new lifestyle show, “With Love, Meghan,” has been renewed for a second season, set to premiere in the fall.

Teddi Mellencamp of ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ reveals she has more tumors

Teddi Mellencamp has shared a new update about her health. The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member took to Instagram on Thursday with a note about her melanoma diagnosis.

Kate Hudson likes ‘the idea of being engaged forever’

It sounds like Kate Hudson has a case of like mother, like daughter. Her mother, fellow actress Goldie Hawn, has been in a relationship with her partner, actor Kurt Russell, for more than 40 years, though the two have never wed.

Drake dropped a new album and folks feel a way about it

It’s official: Drake is definitely not like Kendrick Lamar. The Canadian rapper and actor has been on the receiving end of much clowning from the internet as Lamar has been declared by many to be the winner of their now famous rap beef.

Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dead at 88

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning soul singer best known for her celebrated interpretations of romantic ballads like “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” as well as her professional collaborations and social activism, has died, according to a statement from her publicist. She was 88.

Lisa Respers France, CNN

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