Record executive L.A. Reid has settled a s*x assault lawsuit with a former employee.
Variety reports Reid reached a settlement with music executive Drew Dixon, who accused him of s*xually assaulting her in 2001.
Dixon filed a lawsuit against Reid in Manhattan’s Federal District Court in November 2023. She accused the LaFace Records co-founder of assaulting her when they worked together at Arista Records.
Reid, 66, was president and CEO of Arista at the time the s*x assaults began.
Dixon claims the incidents occurred during a private flight and in his car.
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According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, Dixon, 53, alleges her career was “derailed” by Reid after she told him about previous assaults by her supervisors.
The case was scheduled to go to trial on Monday, January 12, but Reid and Dixon reached a settlement out of court.
The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Kenya Davis, Dixon’s attorney, praised her in a statement on Monday.
“Drew has been one of the most courageous and outspoken supporters of survivors of s*xual abuse,” Davis said. “Her advocacy, including her instrumental role in advancing the Adult Survivors Act, has helped shift the balance of power in the music industry, creating a path to justice for survivors.”
Musician John Legend was among the people scheduled to testify at the trial.
Gospel Singer and minister Donnie McClurkin responded to allegations of misconduct made by his former personal assistant, Giuseppe Corletto.
Corletto, 43, filed a lawsuit in New York County Supreme Court on January 2, 2026. In court documents, Corletto claims he was 21 years old when he first met McClurkin at his Perfecting Faith Church in August 2003.
He accused McClurkin, 66, of “grooming” and making unwanted advances toward him.
McClurkin went live on social media to deny the claims. He suggested that Corletto’s claims are motivated by money.
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In the video, McClurkin thanked his supporters for praying for him and for showing support. He said, “I thank God for truth which you have not heard.”
He went on to say that his supporters will hear the truth soon. McClurkin said he doesn’t understand “the machinations” of Corletto’s mind. He said he hasn’t seen or spoken to Corletto since 2015.
“People do things for different reasons. Most of them are monetarily motivated,” he said.
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McClurkin said Corletto’s allegations discredits people who really are victims. He said it’s a shame, but “truth will always prevail” and “the disturbed minds of other people cannot prohibit the truth from speaking loudly.”
McClurkin said a lie is very loud and quick, but the truth is slow walking.
His attorney, Greg Lisi, said the allegations against the pastor are “categorically false.”
“At no time did Pastor McClurkin engage in any form of s*xual abuse, assault, or s*xual coercion of Mr. Corletto,” Lisi, said in a statement sent to NBC News. “The claims set forth in the lawsuit grossly mischaracterize their interactions, which occurred over a decade, and some accusations over 2 decades, ago. All these allegations are contradicted by the real facts.”
McClurkin previously came out as gay. He said he still struggles with his s*xuality and he fears he will be alone for the rest of his life.
Actor Michael B. Jordan was voted best-dressed male star at the 2026 Golden Globes Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, Ca. on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
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Michael was sharp as a tack in a double-breasted suit, paired with a pale yellow shirt and black silk tie, all by Prada. He accessorized with jewelry by David Yurman.
Michael was nominated for his role as twin brothers in the movie Sinners. Even though he didn’t win, he called the nomination an “honor.” He said playing twin brothers was, “the hardest thing I’ve done so far. The most challenging role for sure.”
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6-year-old Duke McCloud is the runner-up for best-dressed male at the 2026 Golden Globes, according to fashion critics. Duke starred in Peacock’s series “All Her Fault.” He wore a smartly tailored suit with emerald lapel pin, and a brooch. He accessorized with a pair of black and white wingtip Oxford shoes. Duke’s character, Milo, stole hearts on “All Her Fault.”
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Actor Timothée Chalamet wore a black suit designed by Cartier to the 2026 Golden Globes. He won the Globe for best actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy, for his role in “Marty Supreme.”
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Kevin Hart and Eniko Parish Hart looked charming on the red carpet at the 2026 Golden Globes. Kevin presented the Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award.
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Actor Colman Domingo was stylish in a custom Valentino suit at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Dwayne Johnson and his wife Lauren Hashian posed on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
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Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown twinned on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on January 11, 2026.
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Actor Leonardo DiCaprio competed with One Battle After Another costar Benicio del Toro for the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role trophy. Neither of them won the honor. One Battle After Another was nominated 9 times with 4 wins.
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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis were all smiles at the 2026 Golden Globes. It was their first red carpet appearance in four years.
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Actor Jacob Elordi was nominated for two Golden Globes for Frankenstein, but he didn’t win. He wore Cartier and Jacques Marie Mage.
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Actor Damson Idris attended the Golden Globes with on-again, off-again girlfriend Lori Harvey (not pictured). He said he was honored to be cast (by fans) in the roles of Black Panther and James Bond, but he says the rumors aren’t true.
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Actor Tramell Tillman celebrated his first Golden Globe nomination for his role as Seth Milchick in the Apple TV+ series Severance.
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Rapper Snoop Dogg leads the list of the worst dressed men at the 2026 Golden Globes Awards, held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, January 11. Snoop’s suit looked like black satin pajamas that featured red stripe detailing on the blazer and side of his pants.
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Jennifer Lopez topped the list of the worst dressed women at the 2026 Golden Globes. J-Lo turned heads in a mesh dress with brocade-style detailing and a dramatic tulle hem.
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Actress, singer Teyana Taylor is usually dressed to the nines at red carpet events. Teyana won best female actor in a supporting role for her performance in One Battle After Another. Sadly, her dress didn’t win any awards.
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Teyana wore a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture halter gown that featured a sliced bodice, halter neckline and cascading drapery. The open back accentuated her cheek bow accent thong. She accessorized with Tiffany & Co. diamonds.
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Queen Latifah wore a green shapeless gown designed by Guarav Gupta that didn’t accentuate her curvy body. She was there to present an award at her first Golden Globes appearance.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph, star of “Abbott Elementary,” Usually never misses at red carpet events. But she came up short when she arrived in a confusing lumpy gown on Sunday night. Sheryl’s Charles Harbison Studio-designed ensemble failed to impress the hard-to-please critics on social media. Fashion critics were confused by the gold zipper motif down the front and the faux pockets on the side. The black fur neckline also distracted from Sheryl’s natural beauty.
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Bella Ramsey arrived at the 2026 Golden Globes wearing a black tailored pantsuit wrapped in a fuchsia satin bow shawl – all by Prada. One social media user joked that she looked like she was detained by ICE. Another person said Bella wanted a drink last night, but she couldn’t raise her arms. The 22-year-old actress is best known as Lyanna Mormont in the HBO fantasy television series “Game of Thrones” and as Ellie in the HBO post-apocalyptic drama series “The Last of Us.”
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Singer, rapper Audrey Nuna wore a structured Thom Browne ensemble to the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday. Audrey, 26, provides Mira’s singing voice in the animated musical film, “K-Pop: Demon Hunters”. She is best known for her singles “Damn Right” and “Comic Sans” (featuring Jack Harlow). She was born and raised in New Jersey.
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Actress Jennifer Lawrence disappointed in a sheer mesh floral gown that was a tragic miss, according to fashion critics on social media. NBC New York described Jennifer’s frock as her “riskiest look yet”. While News18 said J-Law made a “dramatic pivot” after “months of restrained, minimalist dressing.” The floor-length number was designed by Sarah Burton at Givenchy and styled by Ryan Hastings. Jennifer was nominated for Best Actress for her role in “Die My Love” at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
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Aspiring fashion model Amelia Gray, daughter of actors Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna, took the night off style-wise. She wore a shimmery silver and dark grey custom Swarovski dress by Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert with Christian Louboutin heels. The embroidered feathers at the cut out bust was not appealing, according to social media fashion critics.
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Natasha Rothwell’s fans wished she chose a different frock to wear to the 2026 Golden Globes. Everyone loved her glam bob hairstyle and accessories, but her impossibly wrinkled pearl-colored dress was a definite miss, according to style critics on social media. Natasha, 45, is best known for her roles as Kelli Prenny on the HBO series “Insecure” and as Belinda Lindsey on “The White Lotus.”
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A GoFundMe account for shooting victim Renee Nicole Good‘s family was closed after raising over $1.5 million in donations.
Good, 37, was fatally shot while protesting Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 7.
The fund raised over $1.5 million for Good’s partner, Becca, and their 6-year-old son. The donations far exceeded the original $50,000 goal.
Good also had two children, ages 12 and 15, from a previous relationship.
GFM organizer Mattie Weiss wrote: “Thank you for your generosity. We’ve closed this GoFundMe and will place the funds in a trust for the family. If you’re looking to donate, we encourage you to support others in need. We’re truly grateful.”
In a final message to supporters, via MPR News, Becca wrote:
“First, I want to extend my gratitude to all the people who have reached out from across the country and around the world to support our family.
This kindness of strangers is the most fitting tribute because if you ever encountered my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, you know that above all else, she was kind. In fact, kindness radiated out of her.
Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled. I mean, she didn’t wear glitter but I swear she had sparkles coming out of her pores. All the time. You might think it was just my love talking but her family said the same thing. Renee was made of sunshine.
Renee lived by an overarching belief: there is kindness in the world and we need to do everything we can to find it where it resides and nurture it where it needs to grow. Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole.
Like people have done across place and time, we moved to make a better life for ourselves. We chose Minnesota to make our home. Our whole extended road trip here, we held hands in the car while our son drew all over the windows to pass the time and the miles.
What we found when we got here was a vibrant and welcoming community, we made friends and spread joy. And while any place we were together was home, there was a strong shared sense here in Minneapolis that we were looking out for each other. Here, I had finally found peace and safe harbor. That has been taken from me forever.
We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day. She is pure love. She is pure joy. She is pure sunshine.
On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns. Renee leaves behind three extraordinary children; the youngest is just six years old and already lost his father. I am now left to raise our son and to continue teaching him, as Renee believed, that there are people building a better world for him. That the people who did this had fear and anger in their hearts, and we need to show them a better way.
We thank you for the privacy you are granting our family as we grieve. We thank you for ensuring that Renee’s legacy is one of kindness and love. We honor her memory by living her values: rejecting hate and choosing compassion, turning away from fear and pursuing peace, refusing division and knowing we must come together to build a world where we all come home safe to the people we love.”
AI-generated “artist” Xania Monet released her debut album, titled The Things I Didn’t Say, following her viral single, “Say My Name With Respect.”
The 21-track album, written by Xania’s creator Telisha Nikki Jones, shares her emotions, conversations, and truths that were left unspoken, capturing moments of love, heartbreak, faith, healing, and self-reflection.
Xania made history as the first AI artist to chart on Billboard.com last year.
Nikki defended her creation and the work she put into bringing Xania’s music to life. “I still put in the work,” she argued. “Xania is an extension of me… I look at her as a real person.”
Unfortunately, some music fans don’t appreciate AI artists who replace real singers on the music charts.
That Grape Juice, the urban pop culture blog based in the UK and Los Angeles, wrote a post about the album’s release.
Readers let the blogger know exactly how they feel about the post promoting AI music.
One person wrote: “Really, TGJ? Promoting AI music now?”
Another person wrote: “Please do not support these kinds of foolishness. We are here for some human beings with real talent, not a computer generated robot.”
A third reader wrote: What is this BS? ‘Xania is finding her voice amid the criticism?’ Really? Who the hell wrote that? Ridiculous. No thanks. IT (not her) can f off.”
A fourth person commented: “Why are we fueling the rise of AI music while real artists are losing their livelihood? These are creators who work tirelessly, perfecting their voices and pens without the crutch of a dang algorithm. By promoting this mess, you are devaluing HUMAN talent and choosing soulless software over genuine passion and emotion.”
Album track list
I Pray
Untold Pain
Cause And Effect
Now You Feel It
Healed Wrong
Left Him On Read
If Heaven Had A Christmas Tree
God’s Favorite
Not By Myself
Everybody Can’t Go With You
Memory Lane
Safe In Your Hands
Tired Of It
The Day Everything Changed
2nd Place Don’t Get A Prize
I Gave You My All
Loving You, Knowing I Wasn’t Supposed To
Say My Name With Respect
Stay Right Here
Love To Every Heart
Thought You Was Safe Enough To Love
Character actor T.K. Carter, born Thomas Kent Carter, was found deceased in his Los Angeles area home on Friday, January 9. He was 69.
Deputies responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male in Duarte, California, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
No foul play is suspected in his death.
The comedic actor was best known for his roles in Good Times, The Thing, Punky Brewster, The Corner, Space Jam, The Sinbad Show, and Ski Patrol.
He started performing a stand-up comedy routine when he was 12. By high school, he appeared on stage in Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. He also performed at Los Angeles comedy clubs including the Comedy Store and the Improvisation Cafe.
T.K. got his start on television in an episode of Police Woman in 1974. His big break came when he was cast in the lead as the wise-cracking genie Shabu in the ABC TV sitcom Just Our Luck.
T.K. also played “Head”, a member of JJ’s rapping crew “The Awesome Foursome” on Good Times.
He also appeared in films like He’s My Girl, Seems Like Old Times (with Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn), Southern Comfort, and Dr. Detroit. And on the TV series NYPD Blue, The Nanny, The Steve Harvey Show, Moesha, The Bobby Brown Story, and many more.
His comedy inspiration was the legendary Richard Pryor.
T.K. said in an earlier interview, “I have had the privilege of working with some of the top names in the business such as Goldie Hawn, Robert Guillaume and Neil Simon. But I admire Richard Pryor the most.”
T.K. said acting came naturally to him. “It’s all natural. I went to one year of acting. But it is natural. It was a gift. I have been blessed in getting parts because I don’t think of myself. I think of that person who has to go to work and come home and be entertained.”
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T.K. died one year after his wife of 15 years, Sandra Collier died from colon cancer. T.K. is survived by his son Thomas, 41. Sandra and T.K. posed for photos at the BET premiere of The Bobby Brown Story, in Hollywood, CA. on August 29, 2018.
One fan wrote on Instagram: “RIP TK, you are now with your beloved Sandra.”
T.K. does impressions of the late comedian Bernie Mac and former President Barack Obama below.
Ross was treated and released from a local hospital. He is in hiding with his family at an undisclosed location.
Good’s partner and their dog were unharmed.
Several cities across the United States held protests following the shooting. Thousands of people gathered in Minneapolis for a candlelight vigil to mourn Good on Wednesday night.
Good lived in Missouri with her partner and 6-year-old son. Good also had two children, ages 12 and 15, from a previous relationship.
In Wednesday’s episode of his “Straight Shooter” podcast, sports analyst Stephen A. Smith said he believed the shooting was “completely justified.”
“I saw the video on numerous occasions and seeing what transpired from a lawful perspective, as it pertains to a law enforcement official, don’t expect him to be prosecuted. He was completely justified,” Smith said.
Smith also said the ICE agent’s excessive use of force was “unnecessary.”
Smith joined host Chris Cuomo and guest Bill O’Reilly on NewsNation’s “Cuomo.”
On Friday, Smith reposted a video clip from the show, which he captioned: “Screw the misleading headlines. Here is what I actually said.”
Screw the misleading headlines. Here is what I actually said. But don’t you worry. I will address a couple of sorry asses on my YouTube Show this afternoon. I’m here for it. pic.twitter.com/OhWudlEmjx
In the video clip, O’Reilly said Good put herself in “unbelievable jeopardy by blocking a federal investigation.” He said she “committed a crime, obstruction.”
He continued: “I will tell you, the woman made a terrible decision by being there,” and “bad decisions” led to her death.
Question: After watching the incident from a new angle, do you believe the shooting was justified?
Tennis star Coco Gauff commented on the backlash to her statement that American tennis fans were the “worst” when it comes to showing support for American tennis players in other countries.
During a Team USA press conference at the United Cup on Friday, Coco, 21, sparked backlash when she said American tennis fans didn’t show up to support her at the tournament in Perth, Australia.
“I feel like we’re definitely, in tennis, the worst. I’ve always said I wish our country in other places would show up throughout the world as we see smaller countries support.”
Coco said it’s common to see fans from other countries supporting their tennis stars at international tennis tournaments. But she noted Americans rarely travel out of the country to support her and other Americans playing tennis on foreign soil.
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The response was swift and angry. Tennis fans called her “spoiled” and “out of touch.” They reminded her that Americans are in a recession and they don’t have the money to pack up and travel to foreign countries to watch tennis tournaments.
Coco calls out US tennis fans as being ‘the worst’ at supporting US players overseas
“I feel like we’re definitely, in tennis, the worst. I’ve always said I wish our country in other places would show up throughout the world as we see smaller countries support”
Coco clarified her comment in a post on X (Twitter) this week.
“lol I’m going to clarify because people are dragging this out of context. I’m not expecting people to travel to tournaments to watch us play. But there are many tournaments that we have in america and abroad where americans are already attending regardless of who is playing,” she wrote.
She continued:
“Trust me I understand the financial aspect of things and know tennis is not accessible for everyone, it was more of a comment for those who are already attending and how I wish they were as passionate as those from other countries, more specifically team events. People don’t owe me anything I was just honestly answering a question I was asked and it was simply an observation I noticed about other countries vs mine that is all. Nevertheless I am grateful for any support no matter how big or small it is.”
Her explanation didn’t smooth ruffled feathers.
One person wrote: “Can someone please tell Coco that if she wants to pay my flight/hotel out to Australia I will gladly go watch her pipe the ball into the net 50 times.”
But another X user explained: “she’s talking about Americans that LIVE in these countries where she has tournaments. And people who have the means to travel the world (a lot of tennis fans have MONEY). She’s not talking about regular 9to5 ppl who live in Alabama and Virginia lol.”
she’s talking about Americans that LIVE in these countries where she has tournaments. And people who have the means to travel the world (a lot of tennis fans have MONEY).
She’s not talking about regular 9to5 ppl who live in Alabama and Virginia lol
A confidential source claims a confidential source says Tyler Perry‘s latest accuser plans to subpoena his celebrity friends.
Aspiring actor Mario Rodriguez, 40, filed a lawsuit claiming the famed director made unwanted advances toward him and groped him.
According to blogger Janet Carlton, Mario plans to subpoena Tyler’s celebrity pals to testify under oath about his behavior.
“One of the biggest stories of the week was mega producer Tyler Perry being sued by yet another attractive male for s-xual harassment. Here’s what we know. This could get even uglier than it already is, since the purported victim, aspiring star Mario Rodriguez, is planning to subpoena Tyler’s famous friends, including Oprah Winfrey, to grill them about Tyler’s behavior. My source predicts that a settlement deal will eventually be the outcome, if for no other reason than to spare Tyler’s celebrity pals the embarrassment of having to testify.”
Text messages submitted to the court by Tyler’s attorneys show Mario allegedly asking Tyler for money for medical treatment before filing the lawsuit.
“feel sick most days,” Mario wrote. “never told anybody this but my mom and everybody is starting to notice my broke a-s don’t have insurance. you got my Mexican a– out of a lot of bad places and I just wanna tell you thank you.”
In other text messages, Mario wrote: “I can’t buy you anything, but I just wanna tell you that your boy right here appreciates you more than anything… straight from the heart bro nothing I wouldn’t do for you man anyways enjoy your time and I hope I see you again soon.”
In a video last month, Mario claimed the text messages prove he’s a victim.
IMDB.com lists only 2 acting credits for Mario: “Family Business” TV series in 2020 and Tyler’s “Boo! A Madea Halloween” movie in 2016.
