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Beyoncé performed several hits from her “Cowboy Carter” album alongside Post Malone and Shaboozey — but when she made a particular move, viewers at home lost their cool.While singing “Texas Hold ‘Em,” the singer lifted her right hand and made the controversial gun gesture with two fingers. At the same time, a banner with the word “BANG” was released behind Beyoncé.The National Football League bans the gesture, which results in a 15-yard penalty for any offending player, per Daily Mail.The combination infuriated viewers, who unloaded their grievances on social media.“Is the @NFL going to fine @Beyonce for finger guns?!” one angry watcher shared on X (formerly Twitter).

Jay-Z opened up about the money that he lost because of the assault lawsuit that was filed against him in December 2024.

The lawsuit accusing Jay-Z and the currently-incarcerated Sean “Diddy” Combs of repeatedly raping a minor in 2000 after the MTV VMAs was dismissed on Valentine’s Day, but the bitter relationship between the “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” rapper and attorney Tony Buzbee rages on, for now.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer The lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z over the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2000 has been dismissed by the attorney representing the Jane Doe, according to a court filing made on Friday in New York. The voluntary dismissal, reviewed by Variety, was filed by attorneys Tony Buzbee and Antigone Curis, claiming that the Jane Doe who accused the musicians of sexual assault “hereby gives notice that the above-captioned Action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice.” Because it was dismissed with prejudice, the suit cannot be refiled as it is in its present form.

Amin Joseph (Snowfall) has been cast as a lead opposite Jaalen Best in The Greatest, Prime Video’s limited series about the life of Muhammad Ali, from executive producer Michael B. Jordan and executive producer/showrunner Ben Watkins.

Kendrick Lamar headlined the 2025 Halftime Show, his showcase has been named the most-watched Super Bowl performance in history.On Monday (February 10), the Compton rapper made history by becoming the first solo rapper to headline the coveted Halftime Show.Following the head-turning performance – which NME has ranked the third best in Super Bowl history – it has now been revealed that Kendrick Lamar’s showcase is now the most-watched Halftime Show ever, per Apple Music and Roc Nation.Lamar’s Halftime Show clocked in a whopping 133.5million viewers live during the event, and has since amassed over 38million views on YouTube and countless other views across social media since the performance wrapped.A post shared by Roc Nation (@rocnation)The title of most-watched Halftime Show was previously held by Usher, who raked in 129.3million viewers, beating out previous title-holder Rihanna for 121million viewers.However, despite the record-breaking viewership, Lamar’s performance hasn’t been unanimously acclaimed. Fans are split down the middle, with some calling it “a masterpiece”, while others are hailing it as the “worst Super Bowl performance in the last decade”.Oasis‘ Noel Gallagher has slammed Lamar’s performance, saying he “had to switch it off.

Kendrick Lamar is making history.

The dancer who waved a Palestine and Sudan flag during Kendrick Lamar‘s Super Bowl Halftime Show will not face any charges over the stunt, but has been given a lifetime ban from NFL stadiums and events.At the end of the performance last Sunday (February 9), a member of Lamar’s live crew unfurled a banner combining the Palestine and Sudan flags, with the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on it.He then jumped off the stage and ran across the field, waving the flag around. The man was subsequently chased down by security before eventually being tackled to the ground and escorted off the field.In a statement to NBC, an NFL spokesperson said: “We commend security for quickly detaining the individual who displayed the flag.

Omari Hardwick (Power) and Dana Gourrier (P-Valley) have been cast as leads opposite Jaalen Best in The Greatest, Prime Video’s limited series about the life of Muhammad Ali, from executive producer Michael B. Jordan and executive producer/showrunner Ben Watkins.

Super Bowl LIX, pitting defending NFL champions the Kansas City Chiefs against the 2018 champs Philadelphia Eagles, is set for Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. It’s the eighth time the venue has hosted the big game.

Jay-Z has hit out at the lawyers of Jane Doe who have accused him of raping a 13-year-old girl.The lawsuit against the rapper – real name Shawn Carter – was first filed back in December by a woman who alleges that Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sexually assaulted her at a VMAs party in 2000, when she was 13-years-old.He went on to issue a statement via Roc Nation, denying all accusations and calling them “heinous in nature”. He also dismissed them as a “blackmail attempt” by the plaintiff’s lawyer, Anthony Buzbee.Combs has consistently denied all allegations raised against him, including this one, and is currently in jail on sex trafficking charges.Now, according to HipHopdx, Carter has filed a memo with additional arguments to dismiss the suit brought against him.

Patrick Mahomes earned a shot at history tonight as the Kansas City Chiefsdefeated the Buffalo Bills, 32-29, and will now face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

Jay-Z has filed a new motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of raping a 13-year-old girl.Filed on Wednesday (January 8), the rapper – whose real name is Shawn Carter – and his legal team highlighted what they called inconsistencies in the woman’s account.The lawsuit against Carter was first filed back in December by a woman who alleges that Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sexually assaulted her at a VMAs party in 2000, when she was 13-years-old.Carter issued a statement via Roc Nation, denying all accusations and calling them “heinous in nature”.

Jay-Z‘s lawyer has told the court that the anonymous accuser’s claims against his client and Diddy are too old to pursue.Per Rolling Stone, the lawyer, Alex Spiro, filed new court paperwork yesterday (December 30) stating plans to challenge the lawsuit on grounds that the claim does not qualify for revival under the “lookback” window linked to New York City’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act (GMVA). Spiro argued that the GMVA was not enacted until December 19, 2000, which took place three months after the alleged rape.On December 8, it was reported that Jay-Z – real name Shawn Carter – was named in a lawsuit which alleged the rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2000 by the rapper and Diddy, real name Sean Combs.In a statement issued via Roc Nation, Carter called the allegations “heinous in nature” and dismissed them as a “blackmail attempt”, and filed a court letter seeking the dismissal of the suit while maintaining his innocence.

Jay-Z‘s accuser can remain anonymous, a judge has ruled, while the rapper’s lawyer has been criticised for a “relentless filing of combative motions”.On December 8, it was reported that Jay-Z – real name Shawn Carter – was named in a lawsuit which alleged the rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2000 by the rapper and Diddy, real name Sean Combs.In a statement issued via Roc Nation, Carter called the allegations “heinous in nature” and dismissed them as a “blackmail attempt”, and filed a court letter seeking the dismissal of the suit while maintaining his innocence. Combs also denies the accuser’s claims.The letter also sought to reveal the identity of the accuser, but in a ruling on Thursday (December 26), Judge Analisa Torres declared that the woman can proceed anonymously in the case, as reported by Rolling Stone.The judge pointed to the “weight of the factors” including the “highly sensitive and extremely personal” nature of the claim in making her decision, arguing it “tips the favour of allowing Plaintiff to remain anonymous, at least for this stage of the litigation”.Torres then added that the “relentless filing of combative motions containing inflammatory language and ad hominem attacks is inappropriate, a waste of judicial resources, and a tactic unlikely to benefit his client.

named in a lawsuit which alleges the rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2000 by the rapper and Diddy, real name Sean Combs.In a statement issued via Roc Nation, Carter called the allegations “heinous in nature” and dismissed them as a “blackmail attempt”. He implored lawyer Tony Buzbee to file the lawsuit as a “criminal complaint, not a civil one”.The rapper then filed a court letter seeking the dismissal of the lawsuit and the identity reveal of the accuser, while maintaining his innocence.Now, Carter’s legal team has turned their attention to Buzbee, a national trial attorney who claims to represent more than 120 alleged victims.

A “cavalcade of misconduct” and “rule breaking.”

Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 years old has acknowledged there have been inconsistencies in her allegations.It was reported last week (December 9) that Jay-Z – real name Shawn Carter – was named in a lawsuit which alleges the rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2000 by the rapper and Diddy, real name Sean Combs.In a statement issued via Roc Nation, Carter called the allegations “heinous in nature” and dismissed them as a “blackmail attempt”. He implored lawyer Tony Buzbee to file the lawsuit as a “criminal complaint, not a civil one”.The rapper has since filed a court letter seeking the dismissal of the lawsuit and the identity reveal of the accuser, while maintaining his innocence.Carter’s lawyer Alex Spiro wrote in a court letter: “Mr.

Shawn Carter, known as Jay-Z, is reacting to a new report from his rape accuser where she acknowledges she has “made some mistakes” recalling the allegations.

Jay-Z being accused of rape and its stance on their relationship with him – see what the sports league had to say below.Jay-Z – who serves as the NFL’s music strategist via his label Roc Nation’s partnership with the league – last week was accused in a lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 with Diddy, who has faced a litany of allegations in recent months.The rapper has since denied the allegations, calling them “heinous in nature”, and implored the co-filer (and lawyer) Tony Buzbee to file the lawsuit as a “criminal complaint, not a civil one”.Now, the NFL has commented on the state of its relationship with Jay-Z and Roc Nation amid the allegations. While attending the NFL Christmas game press conference – which will see Beyoncé perform during the Halftime Show – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was asked about Jay-Z’s role in the league moving forward.He replied, per Billboard: “We’re aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that.

With less than two months until Super Bowl LIX, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has addressed the league’s partnership with Roc Nation amid the rape allegation against Jay-Z.