Trey Songz seemingly thought he was in the clear following a New York City fight between him and two others earlier this fall. However, a new report from TMZ reveals that the R&B vocalist did end up turning himself in to authorities as a result of the allegations against him.
According to the outlet’s law enforcement sources, the singer was feeling heat at the end of November over the reported altercation. Specifically, he’s facing accusations of striking two people in the face at a bowling alley in October. One of the victims, a woman, was in the hospital afterward to get treatment for her injuries.
When the news first broke, it was said that Songz “punched her in the face repeatedly and dragged her by her hair.” Additionally, sources note that she was an employee at the establishment where the fight went down.
The second victim, a man, claims the Virginia native punched him in the eye. Following the brawl, he allegedly refused any medical treatment.
Immediately, reps for the 38-year-old denied the gossip. From the sounds of the latest reports, his attorney, Mitch Schuster, also believes his client is innocent.
Trey Songz attends inBetweeners & D&G, powered by UNXD. DGFamily NFT.NYC Party at TAO Uptown on June 22, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images For INBETWEENERS x DOLCE & GABBANA)
“We have been proactively communicating with NY law enforcement, the DA, and all those involved,” he informed TMZ recently. “While we will respectfully and proactively work through all the appropriate channels we are confident that Trey will be fully cleared of any wrongdoing.”
Currently, Songz is not behind bars. He previously turned himself in at an NYPD station last month. After going through booking and getting a desk appearance ticket for assault, he later left.
A motive for the alleged bowling alley beatdown remains unknown. Additionally, we’re unsure when the “Na Na” hitmaker will have his day in court.
Younger me would be so upset at what Trey Songz has become
As we head into week two of Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez’s trial, more interesting testimony is coming out on the stand. Previously we heard from the shooting victim herself, as well as her ex-best friend, Kelsey Harris. Now, other figures such as her former stylist, EJ King, have been sharing the details that they recall from that fateful night.
Though he wasn’t at the crime scene when the rap diva was injured by gunfire, the fashion expert did attend a party at Kylie Jenner’s house with his client and her friend. On the stand, King recalled encouraging the Houston native to leave the party earlier in the evening, also noting that she was drinking a considerable amount.
Megan Thee Stallion whose legal name is Megan Pete makes her way from the Hall of Justice to the courthouse to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
He spoke to the courthouse on Monday (December 19). At the time, the defence began with questions about how he, Megan, and Kelsey protect themselves when security isn’t around. “We’d have tasers, mace,” he shared. When asked specifically about other weapons or a handgun, he responded, “Not that I recall.”
Next, King heard a question regarding Thee Stallion or Harris with something resembling a firearm in their possession. “Possibly… but it’s not my business,” he asserted.
When speaking specifically about the get-together at Jenner’s residence, he made it known that he and his friends stayed later than the other guests. “I remember Corey [Gamble] insinuated to wrap up the party,” the creative director stated. This was allegedly before Tory Lanez’s arrival around 8 or 9 PM.
According to King’s testimony, he encouraged the “Hot Girl Summer” hitmaker to leave. “I don’t like feeling like the last Black [people] in somebody’s house,” he added. Seeing as he doesn’t drink, he “was already on alert” after witnessing Megan make a “slight comment” to the evening’s host.
While Harris is said to have told Jenner, “You’re fun, you’re a vibe,” the 27-year-old reportedly chimed in, “I’m really glad because I thought you were a lame.”
During cross-examination, DDA Alexander Bott described the “Bussin Back” artist as a relatively happy drunk. “Kelsey is just a little Tazmanian devil,” King described. “But she has a lot of bark, so she can cuss you out.” As for “bite,” he says he’s never seen Harris get aggressive.
Upon Lanez’s arrival, both Jenner and Thee Stallion were allegedly happy to see him. More drinking ensued, although the Traumazine creator’s “energy shifted from fun Megan to irritated Megan.” Additionally, her former stylist noted that she can become “aggressive” once faded past a certain point.
“I think you said Megan’s a different person when she’s drunk?” the defence asked. “Yes, when she’s past the faded point,” King responded. “Was she past the faded point that day?” they pressed. “Yes,” he concluded.
While that testimony was certainly interesting, the court is still waiting to hear from Thee Stallion’s former bodyguard, Justin Edison.
This past weekend, reports surfaced claiming that he’s missing. He was due to take the stand on Friday (December 16), however, internet sleuths thought they tracked him down at the FIFA World Cup instead.
Those reports have since been denied, and last we heard, the Los Angeles County District Attorney has sent a team out to search for him.
Yesterday morning, they made a visit to a LA home where they hoped to find him and get some availability for his testimony. Unfortunately, his location remains unknown at this time but he’s not technically a “missing” person.
Megan’s attorney, Alex Spiro, told TMZ Live that they last heard from Edison on Thursday (December 15) night. It was fully expected he would be in court the next day to provide testimony he thinks could’ve been “devastating.”
The lawyer is under the impression that witness intimidation is going on, noting that prosecutors have launched an investigation. On that same topic, the DA’s office simply said, “No comment.”
Check back in later for more updates on Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion’s trial.
Some romances are all about the slow burn, but others move fast, seemingly coming together at the speed of light. Previously, a rumoured new couple moving at such a pace was Emily Ratajkowski and Pete Davidson. However, things seem to have fizzled there, and the headlines have moved on to Lori Harvey and Damson Indris.
The model’s most recent high-profile relationship was with Black Panther actor Michael B. Jordan. The two were undeniably serious and even seemed to be on the path toward a proposal. Ultimately, though, they decided to go their separate ways without much of an explanation offered.
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey attend the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Karwai Tang/Getty Images)
For his part, the Snowfall actor stirred up online buzz by spending time with Saweetie earlier this year. At the time, he posted a romantic video of the California rap diva playing piano, causing the internet to speculate about what else they’ve been doing together.
Rumours of Harvey and Idris spending time together only started making rounds this month. In a recent report from Media Take Out, a source says that she makes the men in her life sign an NDA with a $1M penalty. Additionally, it named the British star as one of the men she’s been romantically linked to as of late.
Not long after that news went viral, the pair all but made it official by stepping out together in West Hollywood.
They attempted to be discrete by having security escort them to and from separately. Regardless, the blogs got a hold of videos showing the celebs entering the same Escalade at different times.
Following her weekend date night, Harvey had some celebrating to do with the launch of her Essence magazine cover. Throughout the accompanying interview, she talks a lot specifically about wanting to distance herself from being known as someone’s girlfriend all the time.
“Because I’ve been so quiet this whole time, the Internet has created narratives for me,” the 26-year-old said. “People are just taking whatever bits of gossip and rumours that they have, and then creating that as a truth. In reality, the majority of the time it’s so far from the truth. So, it can be tough.”
At the time of the conversation, she was seemingly happily single. “I feel like it’s always been about me attached to something or someone,” Harvey told the outlet. “This time, it’s about me. Self-love, self-care, self-reflection. I’m being a little selfish right now. It’s my time.”
However, she undoubtedly caught Idris’ eye, as he was quick to show love to one of the photographs from her shoot. On Monday (December 19), he reposted directly from her account, leaving a trail of fire emojis beneath to show his approval.
A new week is upon us, which means we have more updates from the courtroom housing Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez’s trial. Last week ended with a serious shock. Reports that the Houston native’s ex-bodyguard, Justin Edison, had mysteriously disappeared ahead of his testimony began circulating online.
“We recently learned that Justin Edison went missing right before he was scheduled to appear in court,” attorney Alex Spiro told The Shade Room. The rapper’s ex-employee was due to give testimony last Friday (December 16). He was going to say that the Canadian artist gave him an apology for the shooting, according to the prosecution.
Tory Lanez attends Sorry For What Event on September 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Initially, reports said the LAPD was launching an investigation regarding Edison’s whereabouts. However, TMZ shot those rumours down, though they have no new information on his location.
Thankfully, Media Take Out has come through with answers for us. According to their sources, Thee Stallion’s former bodyguard has himself a new gig – all the way in Qatar. Presently, he’s working as personal security for a “very important person” (who wishes to remain anonymous) attending the FIFA World Cup.
Of course, the games officially ended yesterday (December 18), but that doesn’t mean Edison will be back in the US in time to testify. He apparently has plans to “continue his [current] security gig” until his client is home, safe and sound.
The outlet’s insider believes he won’t make it back until this coming Thursday, at which time the Lanez trial may be wrapped. Photos uploaded to @prime_security214 on Instagram show Edison (thought to be second from left) with a group of other staff. “Eating with a few good men,” the caption reads.
After the FIFA rumours began circulating, internet sleuths left comments on the Prime Security IG page. “Y’all this Meg security guard that’s ‘missing’ chile…” one of them reads.
Making a post of their own to address the situation, the account owner wrote, “Before you come on my page or comment on any of my posts know the faces and have the right person. Clowns like this, their mom should’ve swallowed them instead of having you. #PlayWithSomethingSafer.”
At this time, it remains unclear if Justin Edison’s whereabouts are known, or if he will testify. Check back in with HNHH later for more updates on Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion’s trial.
It’s no secret that Khloé Kardashian doesn’t exactly resemble her siblings. While they stand closer to five feet in height, she’s a whopping 5’10” and has bright green eyes that stand out in contrast to the dark brown ones on the rest of her family members. In the past, her genetics have long been a joke within the family – so much so, in fact, that she once took a paternity test on an episode of their OG reality series.
While matriarch Kris Jenner has maintained that her ex, Rob Kardashian, is the Good American founder’s father, others have been long convinced that it’s actually OJ Simpson. As you may remember, Khloé’s father was one of the accused murderer’s lawyers before his tragic death due to lung cancer.
Though talk of the mother of two’s paternity has died down lately (people are much more concerned with the ongoing paternity scandals of her own baby daddy), the 75-year-old has the internet talking once again after appearing on the Full SendPodcast.
“I always thought Kris was a cute girl. She was really nice. But, you know… I was — I was dating supermodels!” he said of gossip regarding him and the marketing mogul previously hooking up.
Simpson went on to say, “The rumour ain’t true. Nowhere even close to being true.” When the host teased him, “Some people think you might be Khloé Kardashian’s real dad,” he quickly made it known, “No… No, I’m not.”
Khloe Kardashian attends the CFDA Fashion Awards at Casa Cipriani on November 07, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
As Radar Online notes, this isn’t the first time the controversial athlete has spoken about the gossip. “You know, Rob Kardashian, he was like a brother to me. He was a great guy,” he wrote on Twitter in 2019.
“He met and married Kris and they really had a terrific time together, when they were together. Unfortunately, that ended. But never — and I want to stress, never, in any shape or form — have I ever had any interest in Kris, romantically or sexually, and I never got any indication that she had any interest in me. So all of these stories are bogus, bad, tasteless.”
Elsewhere in his appearance on Full Send, allegations regarding Simpson’s involvement in his ex-wife’s murder were brought up. Naturally, he swiftly avoided them and let it be known that the past trauma isn’t something he’s willing to discuss.
Check out O.J. Simpson’s full stint on the podcast below.
Could Elon Musk’s short-lived reign as head of Twitter be coming to an end? If the results of his most recent poll on the app mean anything, then the answer is a resounding yes. Luckily, there are already a few brave souls brave enough to want to replace him should he depart.
As AllHipHop notes, the South African became the proud owner of the social media site at the end of October. Since then, we’ve seen nothing short of chaos ensue with mass layoffs and lawsuit threats. Lately, there’s even been the suspension of several journalists from the platform.
CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk speaks at the Tesla Giga Texas manufacturing “Cyber Rodeo” grand opening party on April 7, 2022 in Austin, Texas. – Tesla welcomed throngs of electric car lovers to Texas on April 7 for a huge party inaugurating a “gigafactory” the size of 100 professional soccer fields. (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFP) (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images)
Speaking of the latter matter, Musk also used a Twitter poll to determine whether reporters who he claimed were guilty of doxxing him should be allowed back on the app immediately, or if they should have to wait a week. Later, the father of 10 spoke to some of the unbanned during a Spaces session. When his actions were compared to how the site previously handled the Hunter Biden article, he was quick to leave the chat.
On Sunday (December 18), the CEO asked his 122.2M followers if he should “step down as head” of his recent multi-billion dollar purchase. “I will abide by the results of this poll.
The final count shows that 42.5% want Musk to stay in his position. The majority 57.5%, though, would be happy to see him relinquish some control. This is likely largely due to the consistent and unusual changes he’s making on the popular platform.
Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll.
First it was charging a monthly fee to obtain a verified badge (thus resulting in an abundance of impersonations). Now he’s preventing users from promoting their other social media profiles on Twitter. As a result, many are becoming increasingly disappointed in their recent user experience.
A report from TMZ reveals that on Sunday (December 18), Musk made an announcement via Support. “We recognize that many of our users are active on other social media platforms,” the statement reads.
“However, we will no longer allow free promotion of certain social media platforms on Twitter. Specifically, we will remove accounts created solely for the purpose of promoting other social platforms and content that contains links or usernames for the following platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon, Truth Social, Tribel, Nostr and Post.”
To clarify, Support noted that they’re banning the cross-posting of content between sites. What they want to avoid is “unadulterated plugging of one’s other accounts” that lead away from Twitter. It seems that Linktree URLs are also prohibited, which many content creators use to direct fans to their various pages.
This is a major change. It is now against Twitter policy to link any of your social media platforms to your account unless you pay to do so. Even using a Linktree link is not allowed. pic.twitter.com/PeD1P0Q0tY
Amid all the chaos, Snoop Dogg has come forward on the website with an interesting poll of his own. “Should I run Twitter?” the Death Row head asked his 20.8M followers yesterday.
A resounding 81% have voted yes so far, with another six hours left to get yours in at the time of publishing.
Do you think Snoop Dogg would be a good contender for Twitter head in the event that Elon Musk steps down? Let us know below, and check back later for any updates on the situation.
When the story of Shanquella Robinson’s tragic death first went public, updates regarding the ongoing investigation were frequent. Now, as we near the two-month anniversary of her passing, the late woman’s family remains without answers from the FBI and Mexican authorities.
Earlier this month, a rally was held in the 25-year-old’s hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. At the time, various members of the community spoke out with words of comfort as well as determination to help Shanquella’s parents. Her father, Bernard was obviously emotional and even got vulnerable about his frustration with the situation.
Bernard Robinson, father of #ShanquellaRobinson, speaking on getting justice for his daughter.
“All I want is justice,” he told the crowd before him. Initially, Bernard and his wife were told that their daughter died due to alcohol poisoning. Upon seeing her lifeless body in a casket, though, he says he knew that wasn’t true. “I saw the knot… The cut on her lip,” the mourning man recalled.
“I know for a fact that they did some bodily harm to her,” he declared. As you may know, in the wake of Robinson’s death, a video began circulating online that shows a brutal attack during a vacation in Cabo. The circumstances leading up to the incident remain unclear, though U.S. authorities are working with Mexican police to ensure Shanquella’s killer is held accountable.
While speaking at the rally, Bernard said, “I just want the Mexican authorities, the embassy, to do the right thing, make it right. Because they came over there on your soil and did what they did and came back here.”
In previous interviews, he and his wife revealed that their daughter’s friends came by to visit after returning from Cabo. After her death certificate came back claiming atlas luxation as the cause of her demise, though, they all vanished.
The last we heard, a warrant is out for at least one of Shanquella’s six friends, said to be a female. Additionally, the U.S. will work with Mexico to extradite the suspect in this case.
The wait for updates has been so frustrating, that even Yung Miami is using her platform to push for answers. “Update on Shanquella killers?” she wrote over the weekend. “Are they in jail? I can’t stop thinking about her.”
Update on Shanquella killers? Are they in jail? I can’t stop thinking about her
No more than a year ago, if you asked pretty much anyone online, they’d tell you that Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey were an “end game” couple. Practically since the start of their union, it seemed as though the model and actor were preparing for an eventual walk down the aisle. However, all of that suddenly and unexpectedly ended earlier this year when they announced their split to the world.
Since then, the Memphis native has been maintaining her single-girl status – until now, that is. Earlier this month, rumours began running rampant about her and Snowfall actor, Damson Idris. For the most part, many expressed jealousy over the gossip. Others, however, praised Harvey for her Thanos-like ability to collect fine men like infinity stones.
listen. if i looked like lori harvey, i’d be collecting the finest men like infinity stones too. https://t.co/8VApKQFBz4
While there were previously no photos to substantiate any claims of an ongoing fling between them, that began to change this past weekend. As Just Jared reports, the famous pair were dining in Los Angeles a few days ago.
To avoid any suspicion, they arrived separately for their date. Additionally, details posted on @theneighborhood talk reveal that Idris’ security escorted him to the rear passenger seat of his Escalade after 10:30 PM that night.
Minutes later, his guard returned to the restaurant to safely usher Harvey to the other side of the vehicle. After leaving Olivetta, the rumoured couple reportedly went to Catch Steak to celebrate Zack Bia’s birthday party.
Sources say they waited for photographers to leave that venue before dipping near midnight. This time it was ladies first as the 25-year-old was escorted back into the Cadillac. Idris came soon after, and they sped off to their next location.
Speculators think that Harvey and her apparent new beau left separately to avoid being photographed together.
Lori Harvey attends the 2022 Baby2Baby Gala presented by Paul Mitchell at Pacific Design Center on November 12, 2022 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Baby2Baby)
Along with the Damson Idris gossip, earlier this month came a rumour suggesting that the socialite requires the men she’s romantically involved with to sign an NDA. This isn’t uncommon practice among celebrities, however, Lori Harvey’s allegedly has a severe financial penalty if broken.
Read all the juicy details about that here. Afterward, let us know what you think of the potential new couple in the comments.
The relationship that resulted in Summer Walker’s first pregnancy was anything but easy for her (though it did give us the vulnerable body of work that is Still Over It). She was undeniably public with her struggles the first time around. Due to this, fans were rooting for the singer to experience a fairytale when she revealed that she was with child once again.
Initially, it looked as though the Atlanta native had met her match in the equally goofy Larry. She provided fans with plenty of exciting updates early on. Additionally, she even channelled her inner Rihanna by performing in some sultry maternity outfits.
Summer Walker performs on the main stage during Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park on July 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)
However, things seem to have taken a turn for the worse in recent months. As her pregnancy nears its end, Walker revealed via social media in November that she’s single again. At the time she had nothing bad to say about her ex. What she did specifically mention is that she refuses to tolerate certain things in a relationship.
In the following days, the “No Love” songstress proved that she and Larry are still friends on Instagram. In the clip, she tells her unborn child’s father to consider joining OnlyFans after seemingly getting a DM soliciting him for X-rated activities.
Since then, she’s kept relatively quiet in regard to her love life. However, she has been sharing stunning maternity photos that have Walker’s 4.9 million followers praising her beauty.
Her official due date remains unknown, but it seems that Erykah Badu may have given us a hint that the baby’s coming soon on her own IG page. As you may recall, the industry legend was present when the Over It artist gave birth for the first time a few years ago.
“Peace peace… MEET THE WELCOMING COMMITTEE,” the Dallas native wrote earlier this weekend. “Mother – Daughter DOULA duty. Today I am training a very capable doula who is shadowing me while we assist a mommy in labor with twins.”
Additionally, Badu said, “@pumacurry I’m so proud of [you] and I really really like you. A doula must be like water. Follow your instincts. – Mama Badoula – (We are listening to alpha wave [frequencies] on noise cancellation.”
Seeing as Walker has since posted selfies with her dear friends on her Story, it’s all but officially confirmed we’ll have two new celebrity babies to adore very soon.
No matter how many times they remind the world that they’re not in an official relationship, Yung Miami and Diddy continue to face flack whenever the latter is seen out and about with another woman. Recently, things have been particularly brutal for the City Girl.
This is because her Bad Boy not only fathered his seventh child with someone else (28-year-old Dana Tran) but has also been spending time with two other budding internet beauties. Around the same time he shared the news of little Love Sean Combs’ birth on Twitter, paparazzi caught him strolling through New York City with a YouTuber named Shawntya Joseph.
Not long after that, it seems Diddy took a mystery woman on a dinner date to Nobu. Once again, paps took photos that make it undeniably clear she had his attention. Internet sleuths have since identified her as podcast host Jade Ramey, who herself has over 1.1 million Instagram followers.
As the new father continues to make rounds with his roster, the heckling targeted at Miami has only increased. Initially, it was mostly Akademiks throwing shade, but now, randoms in her comment section have joined the chat. “Can we give Diddy the same energy he’s giving you?” one person asked Caresha.
“But [you’re] a City Girl, right?” they went on. “I get it, y’all got love for each other, but he’s making us City Girls look crazy. Likeee ain’t noooo way a real City Girl is letting a grandpa get one up on us.”
Shortly after seeing the comments, Miami reminded the internet for the thousandth time, “that’s not my man and he’s free to do what he want!”
“I’m not in a relationship,” the podcast host additionally explained. “My focus is building my brand right now! I been through a lot these past three [years]. I’m just having fun!”
In fact, amid all the drama, the mother of two has been busy on the set of her Caresha Please show. On Twitter last week, she revealed that a new episode will be dropping before the end of the month.
Who do you hope Yung Miami interviews on her REVOLT series? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.
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