In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American pontiff. Pope Leo XIV is expected to continue the reformist legacy of his predecessor, Pope Francis. In his inaugural address, he emphasized unity, peace, and the importance of press freedom, calling for the release of imprisoned journalists and advocating for ethical considerations in the digital age

Meanwhile, Jay-Z's Roc Nation School of Music at Long Island University is under investigation following reports that students, promised a debt-free education, are facing unexpected financial burdens. The city's consumer protection agency is examining claims that the institution misled students regarding scholarship coverage, leading to significant unanticipated debts. In the entertainment world, Chris Brown celebrated his 36th birthday by achieving a significant milestone: his hit single "Look At Me Now" has been certified diamond by the RIAA, marking over 10 million units sold and solidifying his status in the music industry.

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Chris Brown celebrated his 36th birthday by achieving a significant milestone: his hit single "Look At Me Now" has been certified diamond by the RIAA, marking over 10 million units sold and solidifying his status in the music industry.

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Former NBA player Iman Shumpert wants his ex-wife, Teyana Taylor, to be jailed and held in contempt of court for violating their divorce agreement by releasing the terms of the divorce.

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Jay-Z's Roc Nation School of Music at Long Island University is under investigation following reports that students, promised a debt-free education, are facing unexpected financial burdens. The city's consumer protection agency is examining claims that the institution misled students regarding scholarship coverage, leading to significant unanticipated debts.

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In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American pontiff. Pope Leo XIV is expected to continue the reformist legacy of his predecessor, Pope Francis. In his inaugural address, he emphasized unity, peace, and the importance of press freedom, calling for the release of imprisoned journalists and advocating for ethical considerations in the digital age.

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On this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, legendary singer Smokey Robinson breaks his silence after being accused of sexual assault by four housekeepers in a lawsuit spanning incidents from 2007 to 2024 — claims he says he’s “appalled” by. Meanwhile, Malia Obama is facing plagiarism accusations over her Nike commercial for A’ja Wilson’s new signature shoe, with filmmaker Natalia Jasmine Harris alleging it mirrors a scene from her Sundance-featured short film that Malia attended.

We also unpack the latest in Diddy’s legal saga: the music mogul has reportedly turned down a five-year plea deal in a looming RICO case, maintaining his innocence. Plus, Lil Wayne unveils a new era for Young Money, introducing a fresh roster while signaling the end of its superstar-heavy days.

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Lil Wayne unveils a new era for Young Money, introducing a fresh roster while signaling the end of its superstar-heavy days.

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Gary with the Tea unpacks the latest in Diddy’s legal saga: the music mogul has reportedly turned down a five-year plea deal in a looming RICO case, maintaining his innocence.

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