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Mo3 murder video shown in court. Rapper Yella Beezy bail reduced to $750K

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Mo3 murder video shown in court. Rapper Yella Beezy bail reduced to $750K
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Footage of Texas rapper Mo3 being chased and fatally shot on I-35 in Dallas was shown in court on Thursday. Mo3, born Melvin Nobles, was gunned down on the highway on Nov. 11, 2020.

Dallas rapper Yella Beezy (pictured below) is accused of hiring the gunman who killed Mo3. Beezy was arrested last week and charged with murder-for-hire. He was granted a reduced bail in court Thursday morning.

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Prosecutors allege Yella Beezy, born Markies Conway, hired Kewon Dontrell White to kill Mo3 in 2020.

Video footage of Mo3’s murder was shown in court on Thursday.

In the video, 2 cars are seen speeding side by side on I-35. The gunman, who is driving a black sedan, stopped the car in front of a gold sedan driven by Mo3.

Mo3 got out of his car, walked around to the passenger side of the vehicle and opened the car door. He appeared to take something out of the car before fleeing.

White exited the black sedan armed with an assault rifle and chased Mo3.

Seconds later, White returned to his car before driving off.

Mo3 was shot multiple times on the side of the highway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Prosecutors say Yella Beezy withdrew $40,000 from his bank account several days after the murder.

The rapper is charged with capital murder for remuneration (hiring a hitman).

White was already out on bond for shooting his transgender lover when he killed Mo3.

Yella Beezy’s bail was set at $2 million cash last week. His lawyer filed a motion asking for a bail reduction since Beezy is not a flight risk.

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Beezy’s bail was reduced to $750,000 cash during a hearing on Thursday morning.

“We are very satisfied with the bond hearing,” Beezy’s lawyer John Gussio told The Dallas Morning News.

According to HypeFresh, the feud between Beezy and Mo3 stemmed from a disagreement over who represented the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas.

In a previous incident, Mo3 was the alleged gunman when Yella Beezy was shot and wounded on the North Dallas Tollway in Lewisville, Texas in 2018.

Beezy is best known for his 2017 single “That’s On Me”, and his 2019 song “Bacc At It Again” (ft. Quavo and Gucci Mane).

Popular Podcaster Adam22 Arrested On RICO Charges?

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Popular Podcaster Adam22 Arrested On RICO Charges?
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According to reports, popular podcaster Adam22 (center) was arrested by federal agents on Wednesday.

Adam22, real name Adam Grandmaison, is best known as the founder and owner of the “No Jumper” podcast.

Adam is pictured above with jailed Crips gang members Bricc Baby (left) and Big U (right).

Adam was accused of being a federal snitch for years.

At least 18 rappers, including Lil Durk, have been arrested by feds after they appeared on Adam and DJ Vlad’s podcasts.

Rappers had nicknames for Adam, including “Adam 12” and “Adam FIVE-0.”

Adam, 41, is mentioned multiple times in a RICO indictment charging Crips gang leader Eugene “Big U” Henley Jr. with racketeering, fraud, extortion and murder.

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Big U and “No Jumper” co-host Zihirr “Bricc Baby” Mitchell (pictured right with Adam22) were arrested in a drug sting last week. They are being held in jail with no bond.

Record executive Cash “Wack 100” Jones claims Adam was “picked up” by the FBI, just a day after the podcaster teased a “crazy update”.

“The feds came knocking on my door today. Will be filling yall in on what they wanted from me at 4 pm Wednesday on YouTube,” Adam wrote on his Instagram stories.

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Adam also shared a short clip of himself speaking to the camera, “So much for being fresh if the feds watching. I made it 41 years into this life before I had involvement, conversations with federal agents, and when they showed up, I was wearing a red Nike tech. Not exactly the definition of fresh but…”

He continued: “I got a crazy update. I’m gonna do the good, diligent podcaster thing and I’m gonna save it for tomorrow at 4 pm with Lush and some surprise guests.”

However, Adam was a no-show on his podcast on Wednesday.

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“He was supposed to go live today, right? They came and got him this morning,” Wack 100 said by phone during a No Jumper episode on Wednesday.

“I just called my attorney. Tryna to get him down there so Adam don’t be doing no telling, bro,” he said.

Adam faced intense pressure from the hip-hop community following the arrests of Bricc Baby and Big U.

For years, rappers whispered that Caucasian podcasters Adam22, DJ Vlad, DJ Akademiks, Trap Lore Ross, and others were federal snitches.

Gang bangers-turned-drill rappers were eager to appear on their platforms to snitch on themselves or their gang associates.

An El Monte gang banger had a lot to say about Adam22 being a federal snitch.

He said Latino gang members would never speak to Adam22.

“He’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” the OG gang banger said. “He’s gotten so many people in trouble… Wake up and smell the coffee and donuts, people.”

He added: “This individual’s tipped up with somebody – and it definitely ain’t with the homies.”

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PHOTOS: Jessica Betts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Scott Evans, Shar Jossell and More Attend 4th Annual #GLAADHonors Event

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PHOTOS: Jessica Betts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Scott Evans, Shar Jossell and More Attend 4th Annual #GLAADHonors Event
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On Wednesday, March 26, GLAAD hosted its 4th Annual #GLAADHonors event, a celebration of LGBTQ Black & Brown leaders in entertainment, advocacy, journalism and GLAAD Awards nominees at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, ahead of the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which will stream exclusively on Hulu April 12, 2025.

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The evening was hosted by Access Hollywood co-anchor Scott Evans and award-winning writer and journalist Shar Jossell, who presented a toast presented by Hornitos Tequila.

The night featured live performances by Jessica Betts, JeRonelle and drag superstar Luxx Noir London presented by Hyundai Motor America.

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GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis shared keynote remarks; GLAAD Senior Director of Communities of Color, DaShawn Usher, and GLAAD Associate Director, Communities of Color & Media, Julian Walker, shared remarks acknowledging attendees representing Black & Brown LGBTQ creators, storytellers, journalists and thought-leaders from across the entertainment industry.

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Pictured L-R: Transgender activists Mariah Moore, Ts Madison and actor Nicco Annan attend 2025 #GLAAD Honors at The Fonda Theatre on March 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Special guests included: Shaquita Smith (left), Golden Brooks (right), Zerina Akers, Bryan Terrell Clark, Wilson Cruz, Kharmony Fortune, Brandon Graves, Ayesha Harris, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Greg Mathis Jr., Obio Jones, George M. Johnson, Isis King, and Marco Reese Maldonado.

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Other special guests included: Amber Riley (pictured), Brian Michael Smith, Jivanta Roberts, Tokyo Stylez, and many more.

Beats were provided by DJ DarJar.

#GLAADHonors was created and produced by GLAAD’s Communities of Color & Media departments, part of the GLAAD Media Institute, GLAAD’s training, consulting, and research division of the organization. The event was powered by: Presenting Sponsor Hyundai Motor America; Major Sponsors: Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Hornitos Tequila; and Official Sponsor: Delta Air Lines. GLAAD is the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization.

Actor Wilson Cruz, Sarah Kate Ellis, President of GLAAD and actress Isis King

Nicco Annan and Ts Madison

Host Scott Evans

Host Shar Jossell

Byran Terrell Clark and Diarra Kilpatrick

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Director Nneka Onuorah

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Jonathan Majors Movie ‘Magazine Dreams’ Flops at the Box Office

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Jonathan Majors Movie ‘Magazine Dreams’ Flops at the Box Office
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Actor Jonathan Majors‘ new movie Magazine Dreams struggles to find an audience at the box office.

Magazine Dreams is the actor’s first movie since he was canceled following assault charges in 2023.

Magazine Dreams earned about $700,000 across 815 theaters, despite a positive promotional tour including a stop at Sherri Shepherd’s show that went viral.

The movie received positive reviews, with an 81% critic score and 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

But Black women – the movie’s main target audience – aren’t feeling Jonathan. Despite his shotgun wedding to actress Meagan Good, Black women despise him because he only dated Caucasian women until his career was on the line.

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In Magazine Dreams, Jonathan plays an autistic bodybuilder named Killian Maddox who dreams of superstardom, however he is socially awkward and has anger management issues.

“Killian Maddox lives with his ailing veteran grandfather, obsessively working out between court-mandated therapy appointments and part-time shifts at a grocery store where he harbors a crush on a friendly cashier,” reads the movie’s synopsis.

“Though Killian’s struggles to read social cues and maintain control of his volatile temper amplify his sense of disconnection amid a hostile world, nothing deters him from his fiercely protected dream of bodybuilding superstardom, not even the doctors who warn that he’s causing permanent damage to his body with his quest.”

Watch the official movie trailer below.

Son of ‘Snow White’ producer drags ‘narcissist’ actress Rachel Zegler for tanking the movie

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Son of ‘Snow White’ producer drags ‘narcissist’ actress Rachel Zegler for tanking the movie
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The son of “Snow White” producer Marc Platt dragged the film’s lead actress Rachel Zegler after the movie flopped at the box office.

Jonah Platt posted his comment about Zegler on Instagram, in response to a user who asked why his father flew to New York City to confront Zegler for ruining his movie.

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“Tens of thousands of people worked on that film and she hijacked the conversation for her own immature desires at the risk of all the colleagues and crew and blue-collar workers who depend on that movie to be successful,” Jonah wrote.

“Narcissism is not something to be coddled or encouraged,” he added.

“Snow White” cost $500 million to produce and market, but critics say it will never recoup the production and marketing budget.

Fans of Snow White complained about Hollywood’s live-action “woke remake” starring Rachel Zegler. The 23-year-old liberal actress sparked backlash due to her comments about today’s woman and her support of Palestine.

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In an interview, Zegler said Snow White didn’t need a man to save her.

She described the original 1937 animated film as “dated” and said that Prince Charming “literally stalks” Snow White.

Fans were further outraged when the 7 dwarfs were cast as normal-sized men and women in the film. Even the term “dwarfs” was considered “offensive” by the movie’s producers who renamed them “magical creatures.”

Fans said “Snow White and the 7 Magical Creatures” didn’t have the same ring to it.

“To avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film, we are taking a different approach with these seven characters and have been consulting with members of the dwarfism community,” a spokesperson for Disney told The Hollywood Reporter.

Despite those controversies, critics say the movie flopped for one reason: Rachel Zegler’s narcissism.
 
READ ALSO: 5 Signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
 

In her own defense, Zegler compared herself to priceless artwork arriving at the Louvre in pieces.

“And to everyone who hates when I win, the Winged Victory [famous sculpture] came to the Louvre in pieces,” she said, as she fought back tears, “and people still line up to see her.”

She continued: “And I can only hope that despite my flaws… that at every premiere and everything I do, people will wait in line to see.”

Narcissism is defined as a personality disorder characterized by an excessive preoccupation with or admiration of oneself.

Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people seek attention and prioritize their own self-importance over everyone else.

Fitness Influencer Ashton Hall Evicted from Miami Apartment?

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Fitness Influencer Ashton Hall Evicted from Miami Apartment?
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Fitness influencer Ashton Hall was allegedly evicted from his luxury high-rise apartment in Miami on Tuesday.

According to a report Ashton fell behind on his rent and the sheriff set him outside on the curb along with his belongings.

The news comes less than a week after Ashton went viral for his “morning routine” videos.
 
READ ALSO: Ashton Hall reacts to people copying his morning routine videos
 
They say Ashton’s Tuesday morning routine was interrupted by a sheriff knocking on his door.

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Sources say Ashton lived far beyond his means and his sponsorships dried up.

According to reports, his flashy cars and designer clothes were rented.

Ashton’s favorite brand of water, Saratoga, may be his saving grace.

Executives at Saratoga’s parent company, Primo Brands, reached out to him and offered a sponsorship deal. Primo Brands’ stock price briefly spiked on Monday morning after Ashton’s videos went viral over the weekend.

“He’s clearly meticulous in what he does and cares about his entire health,” Kheri Tillman, Primo Brands’ chief marketing officer, told Business Insider. “The fact that Saratoga Water plays a role in that is amazing.”

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@celebritycuriosity Ashton Hall Evicted from His Condo Today – And Here’s Why! #ashtonhall #fyp #foryou ? original sound – CelebrityCuriosity?

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Zendaya lands role as music legend Ronnie Spector in biopic

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Fans are excited that Zendaya will portray music legend Ronnie Spector in the biopic Be My Baby. Ronnie, born Veronica Bennett, died of cancer in January 2022. She was 78.

The biopic is based on Ronnie’s 1991 autobiography Be My Baby.

But rapper Cardi B’s fans say she should have been cast in the role.

One fan wrote: “Cardi B would actually make more sense if she could keep it together.”

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Ronnie (left) is best known as lead singer of the ’60s girl group the Ronettes with her older sister, Estelle Bennett (right), and their cousin, Nedra Talley (center).

The Ronettes had a string of hits in the 1960s, including “Be My Baby” (1963), “Baby, I Love You” (1963), “(The Best Part of) Breakin’ Up” (1964), “Do I Love You?” (1964), and “Walking in the Rain” (1964).

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Ronnie (2nd from left) is pictured with heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, Dionne Warwick, and Stevie Wonder backstage at the Apollo Theatre in 1964.

Barry Jenkins has signed on to direct the upcoming Ronnie Spector biopic. Jenkins won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for Moonlight. He most recently directed Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King.

Ronnie was originally an executive producer of the biopic before her death. The film has been in development since 2020.

David Kajganich (Bones and All) will write the script for the A24 film.

According to Deadline who first reported the news, the biopic will focus on Ronnie’s six-year marriage to controversial music producer Phil Spector.

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In her memoir, Ronnie recalls Phil kept a coffin with a glass top in the basement of his home, and he threatened to kill her if she ever left him.

Phil Spector died in Jan. 2021 at age 81 at a California state prison hospital, where he was serving a 19-years-to-life for murder.

Fans React As Janet Jackson Cancels Appearance At Cincinnati Music Festival for Personal Reasons

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Fans React As Janet Jackson Cancels Appearance At Cincinnati Music Festival for Personal Reasons
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Janet Jackson fans in the Midwest are disappointed that she pulled out as headliner of the Cincinnati Music Festival in July.

Earth, Wind & Fire and Anthony Hamilton are also scheduled to take the stage at the festival.

Ms. Jackson would have headlined after a special tribute to Frankie Beverly, featuring Jubu Smith, with special guests Ron Isley, Joe, After 7, Dave Hollister and Raheem DeVaughn.

Fans from out of town bought plane tickets and made arrangements for hotels in Cincinnati to attend the festival to see their icon. However, Janet canceled at the last minute, leaving her fans upset.

Janet was scheduled to headline Saturday, July 26, but she canceled due to personal reasons.

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Janet issued a statement apologizing to her fans for canceling on them again.

“To all my Cincinnati Music Festival fans, I’m so sorry that I won’t be able to be with you all in July. Some personal matters have come up and I am unable to attend. I look forward to seeing you all soon!”

Her announcement left festival organizers scrambling to find a replacement headliner on short notice.

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“We just learned that Janet Jackson is unable to perform at the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G due to personal matters,” reads a statement from the Cincinnati Music Festival. “Festival organizers are working quickly to fill her spot on the lineup.”

Some outraged fans took to social media and message boards to vent their frustration. They compared Janet to Lauryn Hill who is also notorious for canceling shows or showing up hours late.

One fan wrote: “This is just how [Janet] rolls. If you’re stupid enough to buy tickets to one of her performances, you have about a 50/50 chance of actually seeing her on stage. She cancels as much as she performs.”

Another fan wrote: “Possibly one of the most unreliable touring artists ever.”

A third person commented: “How does a personal matter today prevent you from performing in late July?”

Black Tiktokers Spark Backlash Against Jonathan Majors: “He’s Playing In All Our Black Faces And Meagan’s”

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Black Tiktokers Spark Backlash Against Jonathan Majors: “He’s Playing In All Our Black Faces And Meagan’s”
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Actor Jonathan Majors will have a difficult time finding an audience for his new movie, Magazine Dreams.

Jonathan is on a movie promo tour as he struggles to rebuild his public image following assault charges.

One of the stops on his movie promo tour was Sherri Shepherd’s talk show. Sherri broke down in tears after she watched an advanced screening of the movie.

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Sherri became emotional because Jonathan’s character, Killian, reminded her of her special needs son, Jeffrey. “So to see you portray this character — it touched my heart. So that’s why I cry because you so beautifully portrayed this man,” she told Jonathan.

“Jonathan Majors Is Mastering His Craft of Manipulation”

However, TikTok user SincerelyMaxxDotcom believes Jonathan is using the Black media to garner sympathy for himself. She also believes that his actions are “suspicious” and “psychologically abusive.”

Magazine Dreams is about an Autistic bodybuilder who is socially awkward and “moves differently in the world.”

Black TikTokers say Jonathan is on a “Black media Sympathy tour” to promote his new movie.

“Let’s be for real, Jonathan Majors is on a sympathy Black media tour,” SincerelyMaxxDotcom said. “It’s clear to me that he and his team are using who they think are Black, influential celebrities to gain support and help him get his career back.”

She went on to say that the difference between other Black starts who’ve fallen from grace like “Scandal’s” Columbus Short and “The Chi’s” Jason Mitchell is that they took a break from the spotlight to show they learned their lesson. But Jonathan, she alleges, is trying to make his comeback in a much shorter timeframe and he doesn’t care how it affects those closest to him.

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TikTok user BonnetBusiness believes Jonathan is manipulating his new wife Meagan Good.

“Meagan Good we rescind our offer to acknowledge you as one of the “IT” girls,” she said.

“Have you ever asked yourself why he didn’t look your way when he was at his prime? Why do y’all let men do that? Y’all let these men scoop you up and all of a sudden you his type because he’s at his lowest but when he’s at his prime — he never looked your way. Honey, it’s not about love,” she added.

@bonnetbusiness Just because he hasn’t shown you yet doesn’t mean you’re exempt. #marriage #megangood #jonathanmajors #dv ? original sound – Bonnetboss

GloRilla Ends Concert Early Over Multiple Fights At St. Louis Show (Video)

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GloRilla Ends Concert Early Over Multiple Fights At St. Louis Show (Video)
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Memphis rapper GloRilla ended her St. Louis concert after a brawl broke out in the crowd. “Calm the f*** down!,” she said in a viral video. “I think y’all came to the wrong show,” she added.

The rapper paused her set multiple times to address people fighting in the crowd. “Be calm. Be calm,” she said as 2 brawling women were separated by venue security.

Fans who attended the concert shared cell phone videos of the chaos on TikTok and X (Twitter).

@kialadia @Gloria Boyd you funny af for that?? #stl #glorilla #fyp ? original sound – ????? ?

After the third fight broke out GloRilla ended the show. “Alright y’all, we gotta end the show St. Louis,” she told the disappointed crowd. “I love y’all. I don’t wanna do this, but we gotta make it safety first. I love y’all St. Louis.”

@kialadia @Gloria Boyd handled this so well, I personally would’ve just walked off ?? #stl #fyp #glorilla ? original sound – ????? ?

@kialadia @Gloria Boyd I’m sorry sista ?you did amazing tho #stl #fyp #glorilla ? original sound – ????? ?

Fans on a manosphere board said GloRilla handled the situation correctly. But others said her ratchet music attracts people who fight at her shows.

One person wrote: “She’s from Memphis… She knows what fights often lead to. Good for her. She made the right decision.”

Another fan wrote: “She makes music for ratchet hoes. So why get mad for the people that you make music for and clearly rap about?”

A third person commented: “She puts that energy out there with her music. The music she makes is for the people fighting at her show.”

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