Legendary calypsonian Slinger Francisco, known worldwide as the Mighty Sparrow, has died at the age of 91.
His family says the Grenada-born artiste died peacefully in New York on Sunday following a brief illness, surrounded by relatives.
Born in Grand Roy, Grenada, in 1935, Sparrow moved to Trinidad and Tobago as a child and became one of calypso’s most celebrated performers. His breakthrough came with the 1956 classic “Jean and Dinah.”
Known as the “Calypso King of the World,” Sparrow recorded hundreds of songs during a career spanning more than six decades, including classics such as “Congo Man,” “Mr. Walker” and “The......
Jay-Z’s former accuser has formally withdrawn allegations that the rapper sexually assaulted her, saying she had never met him.
The woman, previously identified only as Jane Doe, said in a court declaration that her allegations against Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, were false and apologised to him and his family.
The original lawsuit, which accused Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting her when she was 13, was voluntarily dismissed in February 2025.
Jay-Z has consistently denied the allegations and is continuing separate legal action against the woman’s former attorney, Tony Buzbee, and his law firm.
Kendrick Lamar has set another touring record following the success of his Grand National Tour with SZA.
According to Touring Data, Lamar recorded the highest-grossing year ever by a rapper in 2025, generating $390.7 million from more than two million tickets sold across 47 shows.
His solo performance in Mexico City also became the highest-grossing and most-attended show of his career, earning nearly $5.9 million from more than 58,000 tickets.
The Grand National Tour with SZA had already made history as the highest-grossing co-headlining tour of all time.
Music producer Jermaine Dupri has admitted he missed a major opportunity by passing on Bruno Mars before the singer became a global superstar.
After attending one of Mars’ recent concerts, Dupri sent him a message praising the performance. Mars jokingly replied that Dupri should have signed him, prompting the producer to agree and share their exchange on Instagram.
Dupri, who helped launch the careers of Kris Kross, Xscape and Bow Wow, says Mars first reminded him of the missed opportunity during a dinner in Las Vegas about four years ago.
The two have since turned the story into a running joke, with Mars continuing to tease Dupri about the superstar he let slip away....
Ye’s legal team has asked a judge to postpone his upcoming civil discrimination trial until May 2027.
The case stems from a 2024 lawsuit filed by former Donda Academy security guard Benjamin Provo, who accused the rapper of discrimination, retaliation and labour violations. Ye has denied wrongdoing in the case.
His attorneys argue they need additional time to prepare and say the current October 12 trial date could conflict with planned performances in Russia, although those concerts have faced uncertainty over venue arrangements.
The legal team also says the recent deportation of Ye’s former representative Milo Yiannopoulos could affect preparations because of his involvement......
Former Miss Universe Jamaica Gabrielle Henry has filed a lawsuit against the Miss Universe Organisation following a serious fall during last year’s competition in Thailand.
Henry alleges she fell about five feet through an unmarked and uncovered opening in the stage while competing in the evening gown segment in Bangkok on November 19. She suffered a traumatic brain injury and other injuries and remained hospitalised until December 10.
The lawsuit claims the accident has affected Henry’s medical career and that she continues to experience neurological and cognitive symptoms requiring ongoing treatment and rehabilitation.
The Miss Universe Organisation has disputed aspects of......
Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, criticized the idea of holding a Formula One sprint race in Monaco, arguing that the street circuit's narrow, winding layout calls for a different kind of fix to make the racing more exciting.
The announcement came when F1 revealed Monaco as one of ten sprint locations in its newly released 2027 calendar. The decision raised eyebrows, since the harbor-front track — while known for producing thrilling qualifying sessions — typically results in races that are hard to overtake on and often play out exactly as the starting grid predicts.
Prince Harry is reportedly considering a documentary about his mother, Princess Diana, to mark the 30th anniversary of her death in 2027.
Reports say the Duke of Sussex has approached several of Diana’s friends, along with her brother Charles Spencer, about potentially participating in the project.
The documentary could be produced through Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Productions, although sources say no final decision has been made and several ideas are being considered to honour Diana’s legacy.
Harry and Prince William previously appeared together in the 2017 documentary Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy, marking 20 years since their mother’s death....
Chris Brown has pushed back against a journalist who claimed the singer is still actively abusing women.
The criticism came from Andscape writer David Dennis Jr., who referenced Brown’s past and allegations made against him in recent years.
Brown responded on social media, challenging the journalist to provide evidence of convictions involving violence against women since his 2009 felony assault conviction involving Rihanna.
Brown has faced other allegations and legal matters over the years, but he disputes the journalist’s claim and maintains that allegations should not be treated as convictions.
Cardi B made a surprise appearance on the runway at Vogue World: Milano, celebrating some of the biggest names in Italian fashion.
The rapper walked the runway at Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II wearing a Versace dress featuring pop-art images of past Vogue covers, complemented by Tiffany & Co. jewellery.
Jennifer Lopez, J Balvin and MGK were among the other celebrities participating in the show, while Alicia Keys closed the event with a performance of Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love.”
Cardi also attracted attention during her time in Milan after being spotted briefly speaking with Nigerian footballer Maduka Okoye, prompting speculation on social media....
