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‎Tensions between two of music’s most influential women, SZA and Nicki Minaj, erupted online this week, sparking widespread buzz across the entertainment world. The feud unfolded on X (formerly Twitter) after Minaj posted a series of fiery comments, launching accusations and personal insults aimed at the Grammy-winning singer. ‎ SZA and Nicki Minaj ignite a public feud as cryptic posts and pointed jabs turn personal, sparking debate across the music industry and social media. ‎Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation; Chris Haston/WBTV via Getty Image ‎ ‎The dispute began after Nicki Minaj directed a pointed message at Punch, a key figure at Top Dawg Entertainment—the label representing SZA. Minaj accused the executive of publicly harassing her on social media. “So glad I have proof of being bullied by AND being lied on by a man PUBLICLY,” Minaj wrote on July 15, referencing repeated rejections of what she described as unwanted business propositions. Punch has not responded pu...

‎Actor and director Justin Baldoni is escalating his legal response to sexual harassment and retaliation allegations by Blake Lively, requesting access to private text messages between Lively and global superstar Taylor Swift. The messages, Baldoni’s attorneys argue, could be critical in disproving claims that Lively suffered emotional distress during the fallout from It Ends With Us. ‎ ‎ Baldoni demands Lively-Taylor Swift texts in It Ends With Us case, calling them key to disproving emotional distress and harassment claims. ‎Gotham/GC Images ‎ ‎Baldoni previously dropped subpoenas served to Swift last month but has now filed to obtain the messages directly from Lively. His legal team contends that Swift’s communications with Lively during the time in question — including after the film’s fall 2024 release — may contradict the emotional harm Lively alleges. ‎ ‎“Although we appreciate the positive influence Ms. Swift’s music has had on her worldwide audience, it was Ms. Liv...

Rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on Tuesday of shooting a former acquaintance with a revolver on a Hollywood street in 2021. "Thank y'all for saving my life," he thanked jurors as they departed the Los Angeles courthouse. They acquitted him of two felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic pistol. ' A$AP Rocky. ' Allison Dinner/Pool via Getty Images If convicted, the 36-year-old hip-hop sensation, fashion mogul, and aspiring actor — real name Rakim Mayers — could face more than 24 years in jail. On the eve of trial, he turned down a prosecution offer of only six months in jail, with probation and other conditions, if he pleaded guilty to one count. Rocky, 36, insisted on his innocence and gambled that a jury would agree, despite having two little baby kids at home with his longterm lover Rihanna. It paid off. The jury believed there was reasonable doubt about his guilt. When the verdict was delivered, Rihanna sobbed and hugged the defense att...