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Lil Keed‘s Mom Announces Posthumous Album, “Keed Talk To ‘Em 2”

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Lil Keed‘s mother, Tonnie Woods-Reed, says the rapper has a posthumous album titled, Keed Talk To ‘Em 2, dropping soon. Woods-Reed also confirmed a new single, “Long Way to Go,” releasing on Friday.

“On May 13, 2022 I lost my son Raqhid Render – who many of you knew as the artist Lil Keed. While this journey through the different phases of grief has been indescribably hard, a way that I have found to cope is through his music,” she began the post from Keed’s official account.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 02: Lil Keed attends Rolling Stone Live: Atlanta at The Goat Farm on February 02, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Woods-Reed then explained that Keed was working on the Keed Talk To ‘Em sequel just before his death.

She continued: “As much as he was a great father, son, and friend – he was also an artist who (thanks to many of you) lived and continues to live through his music.

“With that being said, the time has come to share some of our last pieces of Keed with you all starting with the release of his first single ‘Long Way To Go’ this Friday. This song holds a special place in my heart and as you guys will see it will reflect on many aspects of Keed’s journey here on Earth.”

She concluded: “I hope you all appreciate it as we take the first step in cementing Keed’s legacy. Long Live Keed!”

Lil Gotit, Doe Boy, Reese LaFlare, T-Shyne, Jacquees, and more all voiced their love for Keed in the comments section.

Keed passed away unexpectedly at just 24 years old, last year. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office attributed his cause of death to natural causes due to eosinophilia.

Check out the announcement from Lil Keed‘s mother below.

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Lisa Loring, Known For Playing Wednesday Addams, Dead At 64

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Lisa Loring, the first actress to play Wednesday Addams in the original The Addams Family, has died at 64 years old. Her longtime agent, Chris Carbaugh, confirmed the news in a statement provided to CNN on Monday.

“She brought to life one of the most iconic characters in Hollywood history that is still celebrated today,” Carbaugh said. “Lisa loved sharing her memories and meeting all her fans across the world.”

PARSIPPANY, NJ – OCTOBER 29: Lisa Loring attends the Chiller Theatre Expo Halloween 2022 at Hilton Parsippany on October 29, 2022 in Parsippany, New Jersey. (Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images)

Laurie Jacobson, a close friend of Loring’s, also confirmed the news on Facebook. She explained that Loring “suffered a massive stroke brought on by smoking and high blood pressure.”

“She had been on life support for 3 days. Yesterday, her family made the difficult decision to remove it and she passed last night,” Jacobson wrote. “She is embedded in the tapestry that is pop culture and in our hearts always as Wednesday Addams.”

Jenna Ortega recently discussed how Loring’s portrayal of the character inspired her take on Wednesday for the Netflix comedy horror, Wednesday.

“I paid homage to Lisa Loring, the first Wednesday Addams. I did a little bit of her shuffle that she does,” Ortega said during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in December.

Loring was just six years old when she took on the role of Wednesday Addams. The iconic sitcom, inspired by the fictional family created by American cartoonist Charles Addams, ran for two seasons from 1964–1966. It’s since been adapted countless more times in film, video games, comic books, and more.

Loring also appeared as Wednesday Sr. in the 1977 television film Halloween with the New Addams Family.

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PnB Rock’s Girlfriend Calls On Fans To Stream His Only Independent Song

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PnB Rock’s girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang, has called on fans to stream his only independent song, “Luv Me Again.” The late rapper released the track through his New Lane Entertainment label shortly before he was shot and killed in 2022.

“Go run this up. Play it all day. Back to back,” Sibounheuang wrote on her Instagram Story, sharing the song. “This bae only independent record so this one that counts.”

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PnB Rock released “Luv Me Again” on September 2, 2022, just ten days before his death. The date marks the last song he released during his lifetime.

PnB Rock died at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles while he and Sibounheuang were out eating. Sibounheuang has said that he saved her life by throwing her under the table as shots rang out.

Sibounheuang recently reflected on the burden she’s been facing without PnB Rock in her life.

“It’s just been tough without no help, without, you know, my protector and my provider here,” she said on Instagram Live.

“He did not have life insurance. No, he did not have a will. No, we didn’t have nothing set up,” she added. “We’re so young [that] we don’t plan on death. I don’t get no death benefits. I don’t get nothing.”

“It’s really like, I’m just letting God use me,” she continued. “I’m just trusting God’s plan. I’m just being obedient. Like, if that’s what God [wants], then have your way.”

PnB Rock and Sibounheuang share a daughter named Xuri.

Check out Sibounheuang’s post for PnB Rock below and check out “Luv Me Again.”

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Annie Wersching, Of “24” & “Last Of Us” Fame Dies At 45

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Annie Wersching, an actress who appeared in the series, 24, the video game, The Last of Us, and more, has passed away at the age of 45. Wersching’s husband, Stephen Full, confirmed her death in a statement provided to Deadline. She passed in Los Angeles on Sunday morning.

“There is a cavernous hole in the soul of this family today. But she left us the tools to fill it. She found wonder in the simplest moment,” Full said, before adding, “She didn’t require music to dance. She taught us not to wait for adventure to find you. ‘Go find it. It’s everywhere.’ And find it we shall.”

BURBANK, CA – MAY 21: Actress Annie Wersching attends the 2017 ABC/Disney Media Distribution International Upfront at Walt Disney Studio Lot on May 21, 2017 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

He continued: “As I drove our boys, the true loves of her life, down the winding driveway and street, she would yell BYE! until we were out of earshot and into the world. I can still hear it ringing. Bye my Buddie. ‘I love you little family…’”

Wersching was diagnosed with cancer in 2020, although it was not specified which type.

Plenty of Wersching’s collaborators over the years spoke out on social media in the wake of her passing.

“We just lost a beautiful artist and human being. My heart is shattered. Thoughts are with her loved ones,” tweeted Neil Druckmann, creator of The Last of Us.

He added: “I miss my silly friend who helped bring Tess to life. Annie, you left us way too soon. You will forever be part of the TLoU & Naughty Dog family!”

Wersching portrayed Tess in the original The Last of Us. She also has appeared in Bosch, Timeless, The Vampire Diaries, Runaways, The Rookie, and Star Trek: Picard.

Annie Wersching is survived by her husband, as well as their two children, Freddie, 12, and Ozzie, 9.

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Rickey Smiley Reveals His Son, Brandon, Has Passed Away

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Comedian Rickey Smiley has revealed that his son, Brandon, passed away at the age of 32 on Sunday. Brandon also worked as a comedian and actor. Smiley made the announcement in a video on Instagram.

“I just had bad news this morning,” Smiley said in the clip. “I’m on my way to the airport to get to Birmingham. I want everybody to pray for me, pray for our family. Our son Brandon Smiley has passed away this morning. Lord have mercy, Jesus.”

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 30: Rickey Smiley attends the BET Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at the James L. Knight Center on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for BET)

“I hate to announce this, I just want to give it to you to hear it in the streets,” he said. “I just don’t know what to do, I can’t think.”

From there, Smiley reflected on the passing of his own father.

“Now I see what my grandaddy went through and why the way he felt the way he felt,” he said.

Randall Woodfin, mayor of Smiley’s hometown of Birmingham, extended his condolences via Twitter.

“I’m devastated to hear that my friend @RickeySmiley has lost his son Brandon,” Woodfin said in a Tweet. “Rickey has given so much to our city; this is the time when we need to give back to him. Join me in wrapping our arms around him & his family during this difficult time. We’re praying for you, Rickey.”

Brandon worked alongside his father on his TV One show, Rickey Smiley For Real.

Just hours prior to the announcement of his passing, Brandon was seen in a video alongside his partner Brooke Antonette. The two appeared to be enjoying themselves.

Check out Rickey Smiley’s post on social media below.

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LeBron James Under Fire For Response To Tyre Nichols’ Death

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LeBron James is coming under fire on social media for his response to the death of Tyre Nichols. The 29-year-old died three days following a traffic stop by Memphis Police Department officers. Video from the incident shows the offices brutally beating Nichols, who was hospitalized in critical condition afterward.

“WE ARE OUR OWN WORSE ENEMY!!!” James said in response on Twitter, seemingly referencing the officers being Black.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 06: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after his three pointer in double overtime to lead the Lakers to a 135-129 win over the Detroit Pistonsat Staples Center on February 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

“He never moved past page 6 in that Malcolm’s book,” one user replied.

Another wrote: “You talking about the lakers? Because if you talking about this current situation bruh nah. Wrong time.”

James also retweeted a post from an MSNBC analyst that wrote: “What’s really clear about some of the reaction to the murder of #TyreNichols is that we’ve failed to fully understand race and it’s construction as a systemic tool. The entire system of policing sees the Black body as a problem. No matter who pulls the trigger.”

“TOO FACTUAL,” James further added.

The video footage of the attack shows all officers repeatedly striking Nichols with their fists, boots, as well as batons for three minutes. Afterward, they rested him against a patrol car and didn’t provide medical aid for another 20 minutes.

The officers involved all face second-degree murder charges as well as charges of aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct, and official oppression.

Numerous other voices in the NBA have also spoken out on the attack, including NBPA president Chris Paul, who called for change “at all levels.”

Check out LeBron James’ posts on Twitter below.

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Rich The Kid Gets Tattoo In Honor Of Takeoff

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Rich The Kid has gotten Takeoff’s name tattooed on his hand in honor of the late Migos rapper. Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston back in November.

The tattoo spreads across the top of his hand and is written in purple ink.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 02: Rich the Kid performs onstage during the 2018 Made In America Festival – Day 2 at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on September 2, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

Rich The Kid and Takeoff were close prior to his death. Following his passing, Rich penned an emotional message on social media. He also shared a text message exchange between the two of them.

“Today I lost more than a brother. My twin, my best friend, everything. I don’t wanna believe it, I can’t,” he began his post. “The most humble person I know. We used to share shoes [and] clothes before we made it with no problem! I miss you already. You didn’t deserve that! I can’t stop crying. I love you so much bro, forever.”

As for the texts exchanged, Rich wrote, “Buzzin, I miss you,” while Takeoff responded, “Miss [you] too, Buzzin.” He also included numerous pictures of the two of them.

In early 2022, Takeoff and Rich The Kid teamed up to release the collaborative single, “Crypto.” Later in July, both Offset and Takeoff attended Rich’s 30th birthday party in New York City.

At the time of Takeoff’s death, Houston police chief Troy Finner stated that the department didn’t believe him to be the intended target. Two other people suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the attack as well.

Takeoff’s Migos partner, Quavo, recently dropped a tribute track for the late rapper titled “Without You.”

Check out Rich The Kid’s tattoo in honor of Takeoff below.

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Karrueche Tran Shares Tribute For Her Late Father

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Karrueche Tran has shared a tribute for her later father, DeVon Minters, who passed away, last week. The actress shared the statement while she was at Sundance Film Festival.

“The past seven says have been tough…receiving the call I always feared” she wrote on her Instagram.

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Additionally, she shared numerous photos of the two of them together from throughout the years.

“Making decisions I wasn’t prepared for… being at Sundance which is something I prayed for… trying to celebrate my accomplishments while in pain… feeling so many emotions all at once and at the same time feeling numb” she continued. “Rest in paradise dad.”

When the post was reuploaded by The Shade Room, numerous fans flocked to the comments section to share their support for Tran.

“Sending big love to karreuche as losing a parent is devastating.” one fan wrote.

Another said: “Man,I have a special respect for people who have lost a parent or a child, that’s a different kind of hurt I hope she gets thru this.”

Karrueche Tran was at Sundance to attend the premiere of the film, Divinity.

Tran previously discussed her relationship with her father during an interview with MadamNoire in 2015. At the time, she revealed that her dad was gay.

“I don’t think I’ve ever told anybody this, but my father is gay,” she said, before adding, “I think I never told anybody just because I don’t realize that that’s not necessarily normal. I live my life as me, so it’s just like, ‘Oh, that’s my dad.’”

She added: “Love conquers all. It doesn’t matter what race, what age, how you look or anything… Love is love.”

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Al Brown, Of “The Wire” Fame, Dead At 83

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Al Brown, best known for playing Col. Stan Valchek on the hit HBO series, The Wire, has passed away. He was 83 years old.

Brown’s daughter, Jenny, confirmed her father’s passing in a statement provided to TMZ on Sunday. He passed away in Las Vegas on Friday after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

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His talent manager also announced the death on his official Facebook page for Brown.

“I am sad to let you know that angels came for Al yesterday morning, Friday, January 13, 2023,” the Facebook statement said. “May his memory be a blessing to his family, his friends, and each of you. This page will remain as a testimony to Al’s work and love for his fans.”

The Wire aired from June 2, 2002, through March 9, 2008, comprising of five seasons. It is widely considered one of the best television series of all time. While Brown was a recurring character throughout the show, he had the most screen time in Season 2 while dealing with the dock workers and The Greek. In total, he appeared 20 of the show’s 60 episodes.

In addition to his acclaimed work on The Wire, Brown also made appearances on Rescue Me, Forensic Files, Law & Order: SVU, Commander in Chief, and The Hustler. On the big screen, Brown worked on The Replacements, 12 Monkeys, Lay the Favorite, Red Dragon, and Liberty Heights.

While he’s renowned for his work in the entertainment industry, Brown also served two tours in Vietnam.

Neither Brown’s daughter nor his talent manager has announced any memorial plans.

Check out a clip of Al Brown playing Valchek on The Wire below.

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Robbie Knievel, Son Of Evel Knievel, Dead At 60

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Robbie Knievel, son of the iconic daredevil, Evel Knievel, has passed away at the age of 60. In a statement provided to CNN, his brother, Kelly, confirmed that he had been battling pancreatic cancer for six months.

“He was in hospice for about four days. He had advanced pancreatic cancer,” Kelly Knievel told the outlet.

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Kelly added that Robbie was accompanied by his three daughters when he passed: Krysten Knievel Hansson of Chicago, Karmen Knievel of Missoula, Montana, and Maria Collins of Waldport, Oregon.

Kelly went on to describe his late brother as a “great daredevil.”

“If you’ve ever been to one of his jumps, they were really dangerous, and you can’t really capture the emotional feeling of the danger that you see on TV,” Kelly said.

Robbie began participating in motorcycle stunts in his teens, following in his father’s footsteps. Over the course of his career, Robbie performed 300 jumps and set 20 world records. His success didn’t come without a fair share of hardship as well, having suffered several injuries over the years.

“Injuries took quite a toll on him,” Kelly said.

Reflecting on his relationship with his father in 2019, Robbie explained that they grew closer after his career took off.

“Of the four of us kids, he disciplined me the most, since I was the rebel,” he wrote at the time. “I was the one constantly challenging him and emulating him.”

Services have not yet been scheduled, but Kelly says his brother will be buried with other family members in Butte, Montana. Evel passed away back in 2007 in Clearwater, Florida.

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