Sean Combs at 84th Annual Academy Awards. Photo: MEGA / WENN
Sean Combs’ prison release date has been moved up for the 5th time. Combs, 56, is serving a 4-year prison sentence on prostitution charges.
Combs, a.k.a. “Brother Love,” “Diddy,” “Puffy,” and “Puff Daddy,” was previously set to be released on April 25, 2028. The Federal Bureau of Prisons moved his release date up to February 28, 2028 without explanation.
The Bureau of Prisons noted that it does “not discuss the conditions of confinement for any individual, including release plans.” Combs’ release date has been changed five times since he began serving his sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey.
His attorneys are still trying to appeal his conviction. He currently faces around 70 civil lawsuits, including a lawsuit filed on June 9, from a former child actor.
Sean Combs at 2018 Fox Network Upfront on May 14, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage).
In a March 13 filing, Combs’ defense team called the original 50-month sentence a “perversion of justice” and pushed for immediate release, an acquittal or at least a new hearing.
They argued that the biased New York judge relied too heavily on conduct the jury did not actually find him guilty of during the eight-week trial.
Sean Combs and Dawn Richard of Diddy – Dirty Money perform in Glasgow. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for MTV)
In a legal victory, a judge tossed out Dawn Richard’s lawsuit that accused her former boss of creating an abusive work environment. The judge said she filed too late.
Dawn was a former member of Combs’ R&B groups Danity Kane and Diddy – Dirty Money. She claimed Combs deprived her of sleep, raised his voice at her and threw objects, including a laptop and food at her.
Combs’ lawyer said Dawn “manufactured a series of false claims all in the hopes of trying to get a payday.”
Timothy Hudson, 16, leaves the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building on May 27, 2026 in Miami. (Photo by Romain Maurice/Getty Images)
Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, was ordered into federal custody 7 months after she was found dead on a cruise ship. CBS News reports he will be held in federal custody until his trial. He was free since the murder in November.
“The Government has established, by clear and convincing evidence, that no condition or combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure the safety of the community going forward,” Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres wrote in his order on June 10.
Judge Torres ordered Timothy to be handed over to the U.S. Marshals Service on Monday morning and transferred first to the Citrus County Jail. He will then be transferred to the Miami-Dade County Metro West Detention Center by no later than July 10.
Step-brother of Anna Kepner, Timothy Hudson, ordered into federal custody. They finally decided that he belongs in confinement. The Kepner family released a statement. pic.twitter.com/QJDVj8NnbC
A housekeeper found Anna’s body under the bed in her stateroom on board the Carnival Horizon cruise ship on November 7, 2025. Her cause of death was ruled as mechanical asphyxiation.
Anna was killed “on or about November 6-7, 2025,” after the cruise ship left the port of Miami. CBS News reported that she had been traveling with her dad, his wife, two siblings and two stepsiblings.
Anna had gone back to her room on the evening of November 6 after telling the family she was not feeling well.
Anna Kepner, Timothy Hudson. (Photo: Facebook)
At the time of her death, Anna was sharing the room with Timothy and a half sibling, according to court documents filed by Timothy’s parents.
Shauntel Hudson, Anna Kepner’s stepmother, said Anna, Timothy and a 14-year-old half-brother shared the room on the advice of a travel agent. Shauntel testified that the three teenagers “wanted to stay together” in the room.
Anna’s grandmother told ABC News that her granddaughter and Timothy “were just like brother and sister” and were “two peas in a pod.”
However, Anna’s ex-boyfriend told reporters at her memorial service that Anna did not enjoy spending time with Timothy.
On Dec. 5, 2025, a Florida judge announced Timothy, then known only as “T.H.”, was “a suspect” in Anna’s death.
After 5 months of investigation by the FBI, Timothy was indicted on charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse on April 13, 2026. The FBI stated Timothy sexually assaulted Anna, before intentionally killing her.
The FBI investigated the case since crimes on the high seas fall under federal jurisdiction. An FBI agent testified that Timothy tried to destroy and dispose of Anna’s cell phone.
A crew member discovered the smashed phone in a trash can on board the ship. Despite the damage, the FBI was able to download the phone’s contents. They matched the movement of the cell phone with surveillance video on the ship and were able to determine that it was Timothy who discarded the cell phone in a trash can on the other side of the ship.
The agent testified that a crucial piece of evidence in the case is still missing.
Anna’s family expressed disappointment when he wasn’t taken into custody earlier this year. Timothy had been sent to live with relatives after appearing in a Miami federal court in February.
“At this time, it is deeply painful and disturbing to our family that the person responsible is able to walk freely,” Shauntel and Christopher Hudson said in a statement in February.
Timothy will be tried as an adult in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, according to PEOPLE. He faces life in prison if convicted.
Barack and Michelle Obama with artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby. (Photo: Obama Foundation)
Barack and Michelle Obama unveiled their first official library portrait that will be on display at the Obama Presidential Center’s Hope and Change Lobby.
The painting features the Obamas sitting in a colorful room filled with plants. Through the window behind them is a view of their Chicago home. In his tweet, Barack said the portrait references “so many chapters of Michelle and my story”.
Barack and Michelle Obama view their official portrait at the presidential library. Photo: Obama Foundation
The portrait was painted by internationally renowned artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby. The Obamas got their first look at the portrait in the presidential library on Sunday, June 14.
“It’s us and all of the stories within the stories,” the former first lady said in a video posted to social media on Monday.
It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby — a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist — to unveil our first portrait together. This piece reflects so many chapters of Michelle and my story, and we’re thrilled that it will be on display in the Hope and Change lobby at… pic.twitter.com/8yFkyjV55D
The Nigerian-born and Los Angeles-based Akunyili Crosby said she began the process by sketching the Obamas, then reading their books and previous interviews. She also used photographs of the couple as reference.
Barack and Michelle Obama view their official portrait by artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby. (Photo: Obama Foundation)
“My whole studio got to know you,” Crosby told the Obamas. “I wanted to make these decisions that tapped into those memories so that when you saw this it felt familiar.”
The portrait, titled The Obamas: Springing Forth, 2026, measures more than 9 feet tall and 10 feet wide, according to PEOPLE.
The Obama Presidential Center officially opens to the public on Juneteenth (June 19). The center features memorabilia from the former president’s years in office, as well as a museum, library, and various community spaces.
Barack and I were so honored to have @AkunyiliCrosby create our portrait for the Obama Presidential Center. Her artistic brilliance shines through — and the way she infused such life and joy into the piece is truly extraordinary. We love it, and we think everyone who visits the… pic.twitter.com/3raI6ac2cj
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO at The Palazzo Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his long-suffering wife, Bunnie XO, after 10 years of marriage. Jelly Roll (born Jason DeFord), filed for divorce in May, according to court records obtained by TMZ.
The divorce action comes after the country music star, 41, praised Bunnie (Alisa DeFord) during an emotional Grammy Awards speech after winning Best Contemporary Country Album in February. “I want to thank my beautiful wife. I would have never changed my life without you. I would have ended up dead or in jail,” he said. “I would have killed myself if it wasn’t for you and Jesus. I thank you for that.”
Jelly and Bunnie packed on the PDA on the red carpet and in the audience during the Grammy ceremony, PEOPLE reported.
Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll at the 68th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala. Photo: ADM/Capital Pictures / MEGA
Jelly and Bunnie met at one of his concerts at Las Vegas’ Country Saloon in 2015. They secretly tied the knot in Las Vegas in 2016. She helped him raise his 2 children, while he allegedly cheated on her.
Despite his womanizing, they renewed their wedding vows at the same Vegas chapel in 2023. Jelly Roll admitted that his cheating early in their marriage was “one of the worst moments of my adulthood.”
Bunnie commented on his cheating ways in her 2026 memoir Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic. She said he had a 10-month affair with another woman in 2018.
“A lot of people… are like, ‘Why didn’t you leave?’ And I’m like, ‘I did leave.’ I did leave him and we were split for about 30 days,” she told PEOPLE in January. “But I just loved that man so much that I just really, truly believe that he deserved a second chance.”
In her memoir, Bunnie said their motto is “that we aren’t each other’s possessions and consider our relationship to be free, not open.”
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO at the 2024 CMT Music Awards. Photo: Curtis Hilbun / AFF-USA.COM / MEGA
Bunnie helped Jelly Roll shed 275 pounds in his weight loss journey. “I’ve worked really hard and lost the weight the right way,” the singer said in his Men’s Health magazine cover story.
In a 2024 PEOPLE cover story, Jelly Roll said, “I prioritize family, and that’s what anchors me down. Everything that I believe going right for me is in the fact that I’m pretty grounded in my family.”
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO at The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. Photo: Tammie Arroyo / AFF-USA.com / MEGA
Jelly Roll is father to daughter Bailee, 18, and son Noah, 9, from previous relationships. He said Bunnie cherished her role as stepmother to his kids. They spoke about their desire to have children of their own via in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
Bunnie, 46, wrote in her memoir that they’d found a surrogate and they hoped to have twins.
“I think we’re just ready for a piece of us,” she told PEOPLE in January. “It has not been easy, but I know that God has a plan and he’s going to make it work. I really do. I have no doubt in my mind.”
Leaving after she put up with all his cheating is diabolical. Then again, maybe that's why he left her! Partners tend to punish their spouses who forgive the unforgivable as it shows they lack self-respect. It's like they begin to despise them, and the resentment simmering…
that's what you get for building a man up and staying after he cheated and even after she contemplated suicide ????? women need the self respect to learn when to leave AND DEMAND BETTER
— ?????? ???? ???? ? (@nenerodriguess) June 16, 2026
All of sudden he’s lost weight and thinks he’s the shit. I’m glad he filed so bunny can move on.
Workers at the Space-X factory gather under the first Dragon Capsule in Hawthorne, CA. (Photo: Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)
A Mexican immigrant who worked for SpaceX since 2015 became an instant millionaire overnight after SpaceX’s historic IPO debut. Former welder Juan Hernandez is among hundreds of immigrants who became instant millionaires after the IPO’s record-setting debut.
It’s estimated that 4,400 SpaceX employees are instant millionaires after the IPO debut on June 12.
Among them are cafeteria workers who accepted lower pay in exchange for SpaceX stocks. Hernandez immigrated from Mexico and took a welding contractor job at SpaceX earning $28 per hour in 2015.
SpaceX gave Hernandez $10,000 worth of stock at the time. Over the years, Hernandez advanced from welding rockets to building the structures that lifted rockets onto the launch pad to being a supervisor. Today, his shares are worth just under $1 million.
“It was just another contract job for me at the time,” Hernandez told a reporter. “A friend that I met at another job ended up in SpaceX, and then he called me. I told him, I don’t even know what SpaceX is, but let’s go.”
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren were furious last week about @elonmusk becoming a trillionaire…
Here’s the part they’re ignoring.
Juan Hernandez immigrated from Mexico, worked as a $28/hour welder at SpaceX, got 6,500 shares, and yesterday became a millionaire, along with… pic.twitter.com/F2EBN1IgXR
“It wasn’t a big deal,” he said of the $10,000 worth of stocks. “I didn’t know anything about it then. I didn’t know it was gonna be this big, at this point.”
“As an immigrant, you know, I was always taught just to work hard, do the best I can at what I do,” Hernandez said.
Launch engineer Trevor Hise, who joined SpaceX as a college graduate, held over 100,000 SpaceX shares, which are worth $16 million today.
“The magnitude of this has been ridiculous,” he said.
Former SpaceX engineer J. André Lavoie, 63, holds SpaceX shares worth over $28 million. Lavoie plans to use his money to renovate a hotel he purchased.
Hernandez and the others don’t have the money in hand just yet. They can’t sell their shares during the lock-up period (usually 90 days to 180 days). The stock price would tumble if they all sold their shares at the same time.
SpaceX stock opened at $135 on June 12 and surged to $220 in pre-trading on Tuesday, June 16.
Taraji P. Henson shuts down facelift rumors. (Photo: Instagram/tarajiphenson)
Taraji P. Henson addressed rumors that she had a facelift and body work. Taraji shared Instagram photos from her night out at the NY Knicks NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden on June 10. She captioned the photo slide: “IG @nyknicks ENERGY. Stepped out last night in all denim and diamonds. It was a moment. What a game!!!”
Taraji P. Henson shuts down facelift rumors. (Photo: Instagram/tarajiphenson)
In the photos, Taraji wore a denim outfit with diamond hoop earrings and a diamond choker. Her hair was styled in short curls.
Rumors swirled that the 55-year-old actress went under the knife to reconstruct her face. Fans say she looks 10 years younger in the new photos.
Fans noted Taraji is unrecognizable in the photos. One fan wrote: “I didn’t recognize Taraji in a few slides though.”
Taraji P. Henson shuts down facelift rumors. (Photo: Instagram/tarajiphenson)
Another person wrote: “Doesn’t look like her at all.” A third person wrote: “Who Dat?”
A fourth person wrote: “First pic IS NOT YOU.”
Taraji shut down the facelift gossip in a comment on her IG page.
“Y’all kill me with this s—. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO MY DAMN FACE. I AM ON BROADWAY!!! LIVE THEATER, WHEN THE HELL WOULD I HAVE TIME FOR SURGERY? JUST STOP THE MADNESS. LIKE FR.”
But that didn’t stop the rumors. “Something looks different,” someone wrote. “They edit some of her pictures,” another fan added.
Below are some photos of Taraji in her younger years.
Taraji P. Henson at an event in L.A. in 2015. Photo: FayesVision/WENN.com
Taraji is an actress, producer, author, and mental health advocate. She won a Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series (for Empire) and she was nominated for an Academy Award, six Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award.
Taraji P. Henson at the 2018 Lip Sync Battle LIVE: A Michael Jackson Celebration. Photo: FayesVision/WENN.com
Taraji earned an Academy Award nomination for her role as Brad Pitt’s mother in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008). Taraji made her singing debut in the film “Hustle & Flow.” She provided vocals for the Three 6 Mafia track “It’s Hard out Here for a Pimp.” Three 6 Mafia won an Oscar Award for Best Original Song in 2006.
Rick Ross performs at his 5th Annual Rick Ross Car & Bike Show in Fayetteville, Georgia. (Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images)
Rick Ross held his annual Rick Ross Car & Bike Show at his mansion “The Promise Land” (Evander Holyfield’s former mansion) in Fayetteville, Georgia on Saturday. Fayetteville is about 22 miles south of Atlanta.
Comedian Mike Epps pulled up to Rick’s car show to check out the custom rides and enjoy the vibes.
Mike Epps was recently spotted vibing to Lil’ Troy’s “Wanna Be a Baller” and showing love to fans at Rick Ross Car Show at The Promise Land in Fayetteville, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/XpthayMQHL
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) June 14, 2026
Rick was recently spotted flying economy at an airport. He made no less than 4 videos in response to a viral video that showed him hiding under a hoodie amongst the common folks at an airport.
Rick’s ego was bruised by the allegations that he’s broke. To prove he’s not broke, Rick filmed horses eating hay out of his 2 Ferraris. The video was captioned: “Rick Ross really turned his Ferrari into a Horse feeder.”
The mind is a very weird place. You have more money and material than any average person on earth but still feel so empty that you have to constantly prove a point.
Mase is seen in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Rapper Rick Ross was spotted flying economy at an airport last week. And now rapper Mase was seen riding on an airport train like a regular Joe.
Someone uploaded video to X.com showing Mase riding a train. “Mase right there broke as hell,” the man says in the video. “Getting on a plane like a regular person. No private jets, nothing. Broke as hell.”
Man calls out Mase broke after spotting him getting on a train in NY like a regular person instead of flying private ? pic.twitter.com/P72JTPrSzO
Mase, real name Mason Betha, retired from rap music to launch a new career as a podcaster. But times are hard and podcasting isn’t bringing in the money that it used to.
Last week, someone spotted Rick Ross flying economy. Rick made no less than 4 videos in response to the viral video. He claimed his private jet was parked because he’s getting Starlink Wi-Fi installed for Internet in the sky.
Rick also said he chose to fly commercial to go and party with rappers Trick Daddy and Ball Greezy.
After photos of him flying commercial went viral, Rick Ross explained that his private jet is currently being upgraded with Starlink. pic.twitter.com/B6075z5SIm
But an Internet sleuth typed his plane’s tail number into a flight tracker and discovered Rick’s private jet hasn’t flown in over a month. The man noted it doesn’t take an entire month to install Wi-Fi.
Fans have noticed Rick Ross private jet has not flown in 4 weeks ?
Rick Ross claims his jet has been grounded for starlink installations after it was revealed he was caught flying economy pic.twitter.com/qdzP3vE4jR
The BET Awards is set for June 28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Ticket sales are so slow that the network is recruiting seat fillers to make the live broadcast look packed. Actor/comedian Druski will host the awards show for the first time.
Hundreds of tickets remain unsold as of Monday, June 15. Ticket prices range from $678 – $1,573.
The slow ticket sales caused BET to send out a casting call for seat fillers.
According to the casting call, seat fillers must be at least 18, and are required to be physically fit and agile. You will fill all empty seats on all levels inside the arena during the live broadcast. You must be able to move around quickly and be physically able to run up and down the steps as well as get up and in and out of the rows of chairs quickly.
You will not be paid and no parking will be provided.
The BET Awards celebrate achievements in entertainment and honors music, sports, television, and movies.
Some of the 2026 BET Awards nominees include “Burning Blue” by Mariah The Scientist, “Chains & Whips” by Clipse ft. Kendrick Lamar, “Chanel” by Tyla, “Folded” by Kehlani, “It Depends (Remix)” by Chris Brown ft. Bryson Tiller & Usher, “Man I Need” by Olivia Dean, and “Take Me Thru Dere” by Metro Boomin.
Lauryn Hill, Teyana Taylor and music industry veteran Sylvia Rhone are set to receive major honors.
“All of our nominees represent the very best of Black culture across music, film, sports, and beyond, and with the introduction of the Fashion Vanguard Award and the Pulse Award, we’re proud to honor even more of the ways our culture continues to show up and evolve,” Connie Orlando, EVP, specials, music programming & music strategy at BET, said in a statement.
Orlando serves as executive producer for the 2026 BET Awards. She recently executive produced the 2026 Black Women in Music event in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12.
The 2026 BET Awards, hosted by Druski, will air live on Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and will be simulcast on BET HER, CMT, LOGO, MTV, MTV2, Nickelodeon (NAN), Paramount, POP, VH1, Comedy Central and TV Land.
Kelly Rowland at the 2026 Black Women in Music Dinner. Photo: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
Chaka Khan and Kelly Rowland were honored at the 2026 Black Women in Music Dinner in Los Angeles, California on Friday, June 12.
Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles at The Black Women in Music Dinner. Photo: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
Kelly Rowland received the Velvet Guard Award, “celebrating her artistry and presence that have become woven into the fabric of culture.” Rowland’s trophy was presented by her mother figure, Tina Knowles, who said, “Kelly, you are a rare gem. You’re a superstar in every sense of the word, and you are also the best wife, mother, sister, friend and daughter anyone can ask for.”
Photo: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
The event was billed as an evening celebrating Black women preserving and protecting the music industry.
Chaka Khan was “overwhelmed” by the honor at the event.
Chaka Khan at The Black Women in Music Dinner. Photo: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
“I don’t know how long we’ve been trying to pull it together, but I think that Black women finally found the beauty within ourselves and each other,” Khan said. “I feel so overwhelmed right now, this evening, with high spirit. You know what I’m talking about?”
Chaka Khan at The Black Women in Music Dinner. Photo: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
Khan received the Vanguard Award, recognizing her lasting legacy and influence in the music industry. The award was presented by Sherrese Clarke, founder and CEO of HarbourView Equity Partners. Khan has won 11 Grammys, including a lifetime achievement award.
Chanté Moore at The Black Women in Music Dinner. Photo: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
Singer Chanté Moore performed at the event, which was hosted by comedian Zainab Johnson.
Chanté Moore and children Sophia Hardison and KJ Lattimore at The Black Women in Music Dinner. Photo: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
Chanté was accompanied by her daughter Sophia Hardison (fathered by Kadeem Hardison) and son Kenny Lattimore Jr.
The event also honored choreographer Fatima Robinson, music executive Natina Nimene, Billboard’s Gail Mitchell and Gender Amplified’s Ebonie Smith.
Connie Orlando at The Black Women in Music Dinner. Photo: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
Executive producer Connie Orlando, of the Connie Orlando Foundation, explained why the event is so important to her.
“This gathering is the living answer to a prayer. We are here to support one another, protect our presence, and build a legacy of love that lights the way for the girls coming behind us,” she said. “As we celebrate unapologetically and stand in our collective joy, we know the reality of our world. As Black women, we are constantly asked to labor and be the backbone, often while our own well-being is ignored. We live in a climate that tries to minimize our power and rewrite our truth. For me, this evening is profoundly personal. Uplifting women, safeguarding our children is my divine assignment and life calling, and the urgency is real.”
Sylvia Rhone at The Black Women in Music Dinner. Photo: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
Orlando continued: “This evening is my personal love letter to the iconic Black women who are the true guardians of the music industry. Having worked alongside many of you for decades, you are my peers, my muses and my friends, and it is my privilege to curate this evening, give you your flowers, and ensure your contributions to global culture are permanently etched in history.
“And specifically for this evening, we are fighting a battle against breast cancer, a battle that is disproportionately stealing our mothers, our daughters, our sisters and our friends. Black women face alarming healthcare disparities born from systemic inequalities resulting in delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment. So, my vision is clear: a world where breast cancer no longer exists. The Orlando Foundation is spiritually committed to education, prevention, and early detection.”
Tracey Edmonds (L) and Shaun Robinson at The Black Women in Music Dinner. Photo: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
