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Logo text The first lawsuit against Tyler Perry accusing him of leveraging his power in Hollywood to sexually assault aspiring male actors in his orbit was filed in June. Another lawsuit was filed Dec. 26, with the entertainment mogul characterizing claims from both of the accusers as a shakedown. But his legal troubles may just

The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump‘s name was added to the facility, prompting the institution’s president to accuse the performers of making their decisions because of politics. The Cookers, a jazz supergroup that has performed together for nearly

Beyoncé is officially a billionaire. After setting records with her 2023 Renaissance Tour and 2025’s Cowboy Carter Tour, Forbes has announced Queen Bey’s latest milestone. The 44-year-old star is the fifth musician to do so and has joined the likes of her husband, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Bruce Springsteen. In 2023, the business publication

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols ended their 2025 campaign with a 30–28 loss in the Music City Bowl in Nashville. A last-minute field goal threw a wrench into the Vols’ comeback attempt. It was heartbreak for Big Orange, especially for DB Jalen McMurray, who put his body and NFL dreams on the line for

Packed with Broadway and jazz covers, a surprise appearance from Ja Rule and 120 minutes of her greatest hits and best choreography, JLO tells the story of her four-decade-long career. Jennifer Lopez en el Movistar Arena, el 13 de julio de 2025 en Madrid, España. Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press via Getty Images Trending on Billboard As

The figures from the BPI cap off a strong year for British musicians both domestically and on the global stage. Olivia Dean performs during 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 11, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Erika Goldring/WireImage Trending on Billboard LONDON — The United Kingdom’s recorded music market reported an

Karl Bushby has been walking around the world over the last 27 years. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Karl Bushby was 29 when he left his home city of Hull, England and took off for the adventure of a lifetime. With $500 in his pocket and some survival gear, he went on a mission

A model who said he was recruited by film and television producer Tyler Perry for movie roles alleges in a California civil lawsuit that Perry used his position “to abuse and sexually assault” him. The suit by model Mario Rodriguez, which was filed in Los Angeles state court Monday, seeks $77 million in damages. It

More artists have canceled their upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center after its board voted to rename the performing arts venue to include President Donald Trump’s name. The canceled performances to date include shows previously promoted for Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Jan. 14 and April 24 and 25. The Cookers, a jazz band that

In the dying days of 2025, Donald Trump wants to be more Maximus than POTUS as a new video from the White House today laughably tries to assert Grabbing that pivotal battle scene at the beginning of Ridley Scott and Universal‘s 2000 blockbuster Gladiator , the White House today posted a “Just Getting Started” pastiche