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Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers are arguing before a federal appeals court for his release and overturning of his conviction on prostitution-related charges, claiming his conduct was protected by the First Amendment.

Offset, a member of the rap trio Migos, was hospitalized after being shot near a casino in Florida, but is in stable condition.

Kanye West has offered to meet with members of Britain's Jewish community following controversy over his scheduled appearance at a music festival in London, after major sponsors withdrew and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern.

Afroman successfully argued in court that he had a First Amendment right to mock the deputies who raided his home, and that his over-the-top lyrics could not be taken as literal statements of fact.

Miles Caton, a 21-year-old Brooklyn native, stars in the best picture nominee "Sinners" as Sammie Moore, a preacher's son who resists the pull of his father in favor of a life devoted to the blues, and has won numerous awards for his performance.

Black women are paying close attention to the Oscars this year, as the portrayals of Black women in two leading Best Picture contenders, "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners," have sparked conversations about the cultural influence of how Black women are depicted on screen and the impact it has on policy decisions.

Kaylen Prince is a Houston-born classical composer and pianist who is pushing back against long-standing barriers in classical music while creating access for the next generation of young musicians through her compositions, nonprofit teaching work, and participation in Performing Arts Houston's artists initiative New/Now.

A woman was arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing a gun toward singer Rihanna's home in Los Angeles, with no injuries reported.

The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, with "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" emerging as the frontrunners for Best Picture, while Jessie Buckley is the clear favorite for Best Actress and the acting categories remain wide open.

Warner Bros. Discovery is reopening talks with Paramount for a higher price, while also moving forward with its Netflix merger and urging shareholders to reject Paramount's current hostile bid.