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Prince's $156 million estate will be dispersed and who is set to receive it, bringing an end to a six-year court battle.According to legal documents, obtained by ET, Judge Kevin W. Eide in the First Judicial District of Minnesota ruled on Monday that the late singer's assets be dispersed between Prince's half-siblings (Sharon Nelson, John Nelson and Norrine Nelson) and their families, their advisers and the music publishing company Primary Wave.Prince's cash — totaling $6 million — and various holding companies have also been split evenly between a holding company called Prince Legacy LLC (which consists of interests previously held by the Nelsons) and Prince Oat Holdings LLC (which consists of interests previously held by Prince's three other half-siblings (Tyka Nelson, Omarr Baker, Alfred Jackson and Primary Wave).According to the legal, documents Comerica Bank & Trust (the court-appointed administrator that handled the estate's affairs while the probate case was litigated) will get $3 million «as a reserve to ensure it can pay the costs and expenses associated with closing the Estate, including the preparation of tax returns, professional fees» and any other court expenses.Comerica Bank & Trust has also been «discharged from any and all duties and liability related to the Estate of Prince Rogers Nelson associated with Comerica's service as personal representative of the Estate through the end of the Transition Period.» Prince, who died in April 2016, did not leave a will behind and he had no children or spouse. As such, his six half-siblings were named heirs to the estate,  reported.

Wendy Williams' marital status is being called into question. In a recent report, 's Jason Lee claimed Williams told him she got married to an NYPD officer named Henry. While news of Williams' supposed nuptials spread, her manager, William Selby, denied that his client had tied the knot in a statement to ET.«That’s inaccurate,» Selby says of Williams being married.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are soaking in that new parent life, locking things down and maintaining a low profile in New York since welcoming their first child in May. «They're keeping things lowkey so they can enjoy their little family,» a source tells ET. «Privacy has become increasingly important to the couple.

Tyler Perry is sharing the exact reason why he chooses to keep his personal relationships private, especially when it comes to his 7-year-old son, Aman.The 52-year-old actor/producer/director spoke at length with  about his successful acting career in Hollywood, being the billionaire head of a studio empire and the release of his upcoming Netflix film,, but when it came to making revelations about his personal relationships, Perry kept those cards close to his chest.«Because these people are not famous,» he explains. «My son's not famous.

Zack Peters, the 43-year-old rapper can be seen falling backwards before being carried off the stage by security.«D-ROC of the Ying Yang Twins just collapsed on stage. Hope he is OK!» Peters wrote. D-ROC of the Ying Yang Twins just collapsed on stage. Hope he is ok!@TMZ@people@MTVNEWSpic.twitter.com/Ii96K9mAXiD-Roc addressed the fall in a post on Monday, thanking fans for their concern and assuring them that he is OK.

Ne-Yo is speaking out following his wife, Crystal Smith’s claims of infidelity. On Sunday, the “Miss Independent” singer took to Twitter to release a statement.

NBA champion as a player and coach with the Boston Celtics and one of the most important figures in NBA history, has died at the age of 88, his family announced Sunday. Russell passed away peacefully with his wife Jeannine by his side. In a statement shared to Russell's official Twitter account, announcing the news, his family reflected on his life and legacy, calling the sports great «the most prolific winner in American sports history.»«It is with a very heavy heart we would like to pass along to all of Bill's friends, fans & followers: Bill Russell, the most prolific winner in American sports history passed away peacefully today at age 88, with his wife, Jeannine, by his side.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter, Zahara, is a Spelman girl! The 47-year-old actress took to Instagram Sunday to announce that 17-year-old will be attending Spelman College this fall.In the photo, Zahara is seen posing with some of her fellow students, some of whom were in Spelman College shirts, as they celebrated the start of their college journey at the acclaimed HBCU.«Zahara with her Spelman sisters! Congratulations to all new students starting this year,» Jolie wrote. «A very special place and an honor to have a family member as a new Spelman girl.

pic.twitter.com/v42P1KnbmAWhite's son, Brendon White, retweeted the Lions' post and included a message of his own. «I love you Dad! Keep watching down on us I know you gonna watch over and protect us,» he wrote. «I promise with all my heart you’ll see me in a NFL jersey as we promised each other! We love and miss you! I promise to make you proud.

Hallmark this September with eight new romantic movies!ET can reveal the latest additions to the «Fall Into Love» programming lineup, featuring four original movie premieres on Hallmark Channel and four on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, including the second in the new Mahogany franchise, ., from which ET exclusively debuts the first photo, stars Skye P. Marshall and Tobias Truvillion with a cameo by Shanice Wilson-Knox, and follows a substitute teacher, Kayla (Marshall) with dreams of getting into a teaching program in London, hesitant to apply for a job at her old high school. But soon she's reunited with her high school best friend and accepts the teaching job at her alma mater, where she turns to fellow teacher, Jordan (Truvillion), when she struggles to connect with her students.

​Beyoncé's highly anticipated seventh studio album, , is finally here — despite an internet leak Wednesday -- and it's making us all want to get up and wiggle! ET is celebrating the release of Bey's latest masterpiece with a look at some of 's lyrics decoded.The first of the house-inspired tracks, «Break My Soul» not only set the tone for the summer but the album. Released on the day of the summer solstice, the song marked the start of a new season and era with new anthems for music lovers — whether they're BeyHive members or not!«I'ma let down my hair 'cause I lost my mind / Bey is back and I'm sleeping real good at night,» Beyoncé croons in the song, letting fans know that Queen Bey is back.

Kelis is not happy with Beyoncé after the 40-year-old singer allegedly sampled Kelis' song «Get Along With You» on her upcoming album, .After an an internet leak of the album made its rounds online Wednesday, a Kelis fan page claimed that one of the 16 tracks on the album, «Energy,» samples the song off Kelis' 1999 album,  Kelis commented, saying that she was not made aware that «Get Along With You» was going be used on the project.While the full credits for «Energy» have not yet been revealed, the composers reportedly credited on the track include Pharrell Williams and Chad, presumably Williams’ Neptunes bandmate Chad Hugo, who along with Rob Walker and the Neptunes, are listed as the producers for «Get Along With You.» Hugo and Williams are also listed as lyricists of «Get Along With You» while Kelis meanwhile is not listed as a producer, composer or lyricist on the track.Kelis shared her stance about the alleged sample via her company's page, Bounty & Full, by commenting on the fan account's post on Instagram.«My mind is blown too because the level of disrespect and utter ignorance of all 3 parties involved is astounding,» Kelis wrote. «I heard about this the same way everyone else did.

Beyoncé's  is upon us! After plenty of anticipation and an internet leak, Bey's seventh studio album is finally here, and it's filled with plenty of dance-heavy bangers to get us through the summer.Complete with 16 tracks,  includes the already released hit single, «Break My Soul», as well as songs like «Cuff It,» «Alien Superstar» and more.On Thursday, night, in time with the release, she took to Instagram to address the early album leak and to thank her fans for waiting for the official release.«So, the album leaked and you all actually waited until the proper release time so you all can enjoy it together,» she wrote. «I've never seen anything like it. I can't thank yall enough for your love and protection.

Josie Totah and Alycia Pascual-Peña are reuniting for a new project, a no-holds barred podcast with their BFF, Yasmine Hamady, where they get real about everything from hookup culture to critical race theory to LGBTQ+ rights. , which launches Aug. 11 as part of the Crooked Media family, sees the trio as they have passionate (and sometimes respectfully heated) discussions about the issues and topics that affect their lives, and only ET exclusively debuts the official trailer for the podcast. The three best friends, who moved in together at the start of the pandemic in 2020, spend each episode digging deep on a specific topic while also bringing in special guests — such as fellow actors, comedians, politicians and those older than them — to shed light on issues they may not be experts in and to better contextualize the world their generation, Gen Z, was brought into.

Beyoncé's highly-anticipated album, , is here, and nearly two days ahead of schedule. They beyhive was abuzz after a French fan posted a photo of Beyoncé's seventh studio album in CD format, causing fans to speculate that the album had been leaked.Shortly after news of the apparent leak broke, was able to obtain high-quality audio files that they say sound like tracks from the project.Songs titled «Alien Superstar,» «Church Girl» and «Cuff It,» all from Beyoncé's previously teased tracklist, began to make their rounds on social media, sending loyal fans into an uproar.Fans are already purchasing the new Beyoncé Renaissance album in France pic.twitter.com/f1pRKqKQac has yet to make its way to any of the major streaming services, and is still slated for a July 29 release date.ET has reached out to the singer's reps for comment.Just last week, Bey unveiled the 16-song tracklist for the upcoming album on her Instagram Story.In the video, which featured a countdown clock until 's planned July 29 release date, the track titles appear one by one until they are illuminated and sparkling in silver.

Retta is opening up about why was canceled. During a recent episode of, the 52-year-old comedian revealed why the NBC series isn't returning for a fifth season.«We were very close to a fifth season, but one person ruined it for all of cast and crew and so it's not back,» she said.In response, Kelly Ripa asked why one person couldn't be replaced, to which Retta replied, «It was a little too close to when they would have to start and figure out story.»The morning show co-host continued to protest, even offering up ideas as to how the show could be brought back.«Trust me, Kelly! I'm salty!» Retta said.

's Chanel Ayan and Lesa Milan are not looking for any new cast members to join their crew in the United Arab Emirates. ET spoke with the pair about Bravo's latest breakout hit and why they don't want former  star Phaedra Parks to join their show, despite her guest appearance on the series earlier in the season.When speaking to ET earlier this month, Phaedra shared that she's open to a more regular return to the network, particularly if it's on .

Nick Cannon is wasting no time on his nickname game. The 41-year-old multihyphenate took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a sweet video snuggling his newborn son, Legendary Love Cannon, and revealed a slew of pet names for the baby. «Y'all know I do the MOST with these names,» Cannon joked in the caption. «Introducing LEGENDARY LOVE CANNON!» he wrote.

Lil Wayne is paying tribute to «Uncle Bob.» Earlier this week, the 39-year-old rapper remembered former New Orleans police officer Robert Hoobler, often referred to as «Uncle Bob,» who died at his home in Old Jefferson, Louisiana, according to. He was 65. In the past, Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., has credited Hoobler for saving his life when he was just 12 years old. Sharing a photo of the former cop, the rapper wrote on Instagram, «Everything happens for a reason.

Brittney Griner continued in Moscow on Tuesday, with her defense team presenting additional evidence to support their position that the basketball player brought cannabis-infused oil cartridges to Russia by accident.Griner's lawyers presented negative drug tests, and a drug expert testified that frequent marijuana users would continue testing positive long after the last use.The expert, Mikhail Tetyushkin, said that medical marijuana is increasingly common in countries around the world, including the United States. He said it is often used by athletes to alleviate pain after sustaining physical trauma, supporting the defense's argument that Griner only used cannabis for medical purposes under doctor's supervision.«It is clear that if the use is constant, it affects the nervous system, decreases the speed of reaction and thinking, decreases physical activity and the ability to perform highly coordinated movements, so professional athletes cannot use them all the time,» Tetyushkin told journalists after the hearing.«The position of the defense is not that Brittany was allowed to bring banned substances into Russia.

Keke Palmer is not interested in being compared to anyone else. The 28-year-old actress clapped back at an online debate that caught fire over the weekend, with one Twitter user opening a dialogue about whether, despite a seemingly similar career trajectory beginning as child stars, Zendaya's perceived mainstream popularity is «one of the clearest examples of how colorism plays out in Hollywood.»The controversy comes as Palmer is enjoying a bright spot in her own career, soaking in critical and commercial acclaim for her starring role in Jordan Peele's. But Palmer was quick to shut down the conversation with nothing but love for the career she has built. «A great example of colorism is to believe I can be compared to anyone,» she clapped back on Twitter. «I'm the youngest talk show host ever.