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Paris Jackson said that her father Michael Jackson used books as currency during their childhood. If she and her brothers wanted toys, they had to earn them through reading. Want five toys from FAO Schwarz or Toys R' Us? Read five books. And Michael would quiz them on every single one.

Remembering Gianna Bryant on her birthday 💔 She would have turned 20 years old today.

Celeste Rivas' parents were investigated over allegations of child neglect and abuse about a year before D4vd allegedly murdered the 14-year-old runaway, but law enforcement found no wrongdoing ... TMZ has learned.

Next time you see this painting, remember the artist behind it — Annie Lee didn’t pursue art professionally until age 40

Too adorable! These siblings have gone VIRAL for recreating Michael Jackson and Ola Ray’s iconic Thriller look. 😍

After Eminem mocked him with “Just Lose It” in 2004, Michael Jackson didn’t respond — he made a business move. In 2007, his company acquired the publisher that owned rights to several of Eminem’s songs, meaning he profited every time they were played.

Paramount has filed with the FCC to approve foreign investment tied to its $111 billion Warner Bros. merger. Nearly 50% of the combined company will be foreign-owned — 38.5% from three Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, with the remaining ~11% from other international shareholders.

UPDATE: According to TMZ, the remains of influencer Ashlee Jenae, born Ashly Robinson, have been returned to her family in New Jersey — but her engagement ring and all other personal belongings are still unaccounted for. Her father, Harry Robinson, told the outlet that the family believes the items are still being held by investigators as the case remains active, with no indication of if or when they will be returned. The family has since commissioned an independent autopsy, though results are still pending, and a funeral service is being planned in New Jersey for early next week. Harry also revealed that fiancé Joe McCann has been largely silent since Ashlee’s death, and the family is still fighting to obtain hotel surveillance footage they hope will shed light on her final hours. Ashlee, 31, died on April 10th after being found unconscious in her villa at a resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania, where she and McCann had traveled to celebrate her birthday and engagement. While Tanzanian authorities initially suggested suicide, a hospital medical record tells a different story — listing the cause of death as cerebral hypoxia resulting from strangulation and suffocation, and noting an unidentified mark around her neck. Her family has firmly rejected the suicide narrative, describing her as a beacon of light who showed no signs of wanting to harm herself.

Colman Domingo played his role as Joe Jackson so well that he has earned his place among the actors who portrayed their roles so convincingly, Black people still hate them in real life 😭😭😭

Happy 34th wedding anniversary to Ice Cube & Kim Woodruff. ♥️ The couple first met in 1989 at Fox Hills Mall in California, where Ice Cube saw Kim coming down an escalator and instantly knew she was the one. She turned him down the first time since she was already in a relationship, but six months later they reconnected, started dating, and tied the knot in 1992.

Social media influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, has died 6 days after being struck by a car driven by fellow content creator and former X Factor contestant Gabrielle Carrington, 29, outside Inca nightclub on Argyll Street in Soho, central London.

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man in Singapore who leaked ‘The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ months before its October 2026 premiere on Paramount+. While a separate social media user initially claimed Nickelodeon had accidentally emailed them the film, investigators found that the arrested man gained unauthorized remote access to a media server and downloaded the movie before posting parts of it online. He faces a maximum fine of S$50,000 and/or up to 7 years imprisonment.

Teyana Taylor is the new face of Revlon, joining the makeup brand to promote its Super Lustrous Lipsticks line. @revlon @TEYANATAYLOR

Rihanna’s teacher reportedly bought her shoes when she couldn’t afford them. Years later, in the most beautiful full circle moment, Rihanna bought her a house 🥹❤️

After 25 years as a mechanic, Carl Allamby decided at 47 to chase his childhood dream of becoming a doctor. At 51, he graduated as the oldest in his class and now works in the ER at Cleveland Clinic. Proof it’s never too late to change your life.

‘Under fire’ is a reach because HE KINDA DOES!

Y’all really think a Black woman is going to go h*ng herself on her birthday trip after just getting engaged?? That man, the hotel, and the Tanzanian police all need to be questioned!!!

I wish more people feared their sons becoming liars, cheaters, manipulators, abusers, or deadbeat fathers as much as they fear them being GAY

Black women complimenting each other is so funny bc we just be yelling out random shit: “OKAY HEELS! OKAY THIGH! OKAY BOB!”