James and Chico DeBarge have been arrested in California following a traffic stop that allegedly led police to discover suspected drugs. According to TMZ, the musician brothers were pulled over by police in Burbank on the night of Aug. 27 after officers reportedly observed traffic violations. James was allegedly driving a Chevy Tahoe towing a Nissan SUV, where Chico was reportedly seated. Sources also claimed both vehicles lacked license plates and the brothers were not wearing seat belts. During the traffic stop, law enforcement allegedly discovered suspected fentanyl and suspected methamphetamine in the brothers’ possession. Both James and Chico were arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, while Chico was also reportedly taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. NBC4 was the first outlet to report the arrests. The allegations remain unproven, and neither brother has publicly commented on the incident or the accusations. James and Chico are members of the renowned DeBarge musical family, which achieved major success during the 1980s and 1990s with hits including “Rhythm of the Night” and “I Like It.” Chico has previously spoken about his struggles with addiction and, according to TMZ, previously served time on narcotics-related charges. The latest arrests add another legal chapter to the family’s history, with the brothers now facing new allegations stemming from the California traffic stop.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ projected prison release date has reportedly been moved up again, with the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, now listing Feb. 5, 2028. The latest adjustment comes weeks after the music mogul was reportedly released from solitary confinement following an altercation with another inmate. His release date has shifted several times in recent months, creating uncertainty surrounding when he will ultimately leave federal custody. In July, Combs’ release date was reportedly moved from Feb. 23, 2028, to Jan. 24, 2028, following the reported prison fight. TMZ previously reported that the 56-year-old rapper became involved in a heated confrontation after allegedly being disrespected by another inmate. The men reportedly scuffled before prison staff intervened, with Combs subsequently placed in solitary confinement. He was reportedly released from isolation in August, although the Federal Bureau of Prisons declined to discuss his specific housing or disciplinary status. Combs is serving a 50-month federal sentence after being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and two sex-trafficking charges in July 2025. Following his sentencing, he was transferred from New York’s Metropolitan Detention Center to Fort Dix. Combs continues to maintain his innocence regarding the broader allegations against him and remains the subject of numerous civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault, drugging and trafficking.

A federal judge has dismissed the remaining claims brought by wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels, who alleged she experienced a hostile work environment while working on Lizzo’s 2023 European tour. U.S. District Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha ruled that Daniels’ case against Lizzo’s touring company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., could not proceed. Lizzo had previously been dismissed as a defendant in December 2024. Daniels filed the lawsuit in September 2023, alleging racist and fat-phobic comments, sexual harassment and disability discrimination during the tour. She also claimed a wardrobe manager injured her by rolling a heavy clothing rack over her foot and pushing her. In his ruling, Aenlle-Rocha said Daniels failed to demonstrate that company employees showed general hostility toward women or treated men and women differently. He also determined that her alleged injuries did not meet the legal definition of a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Lizzo’s attorney, Melissa Y. Glass, called the ruling a “total victory” and described Daniels’ lawsuit as “ludicrous,” while saying the legal team was exploring options to protect its clients’ rights. Daniels’ attorney, Ron Zambrano, expressed disappointment and argued that the court improperly evaluated evidence that should have been considered by a jury. He specifically pointed to sexually charged comments and images involving managers, as well as Daniels’ physical injuries, saying the cumulative workplace environment should have been taken into account.

Two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson has died at 70, passing away peacefully at her home in Jackson, Mississippi, surrounded by family, close friends and her longtime manager, Robert Torre. Torre, who managed Wilson for more than two decades, announced her death in a statement to WBGO. No cause of death has been revealed. Wilson’s family has asked for privacy as they mourn her loss, with memorial service details expected to be announced later. Born in Jackson, Wilson became one of the most acclaimed female jazz vocalists of her generation, earning two Grammy Awards during a career that blended traditional jazz with blues, country and folk influences. Known for her distinctive voice and innovative approach, she was recognized by Time magazine as “America’s Best Singer” in 2001. Her ability to expand jazz’s boundaries helped establish her as an influential and widely respected artist. Wilson remained connected to the jazz community throughout her final year. In January 2026, she appeared at the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where her life and contributions to music were celebrated alongside The Roots and other prominent American jazz artists. Her death marks the loss of a singular vocalist whose work helped broaden the possibilities of contemporary jazz while leaving a lasting influence on generations of musicians and listeners.

A Las Vegas jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in the decades-old case. The 63-year-old Davis was convicted Monday of murder with a deadly weapon following a weeks long trial. Jurors deliberated for less than three hours before reaching their verdict. Davis faces the possibility of life in prison, while Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, broke down and embraced prosecutors after the decision. Prosecutors argued Davis helped organize the fatal shooting as retaliation after Shakur and Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight were involved in a fight with Davis’ nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, earlier that night. Prosecutor Binu Palal told jurors that Davis obtained a firearm and joined others in a white Cadillac that pursued Shakur’s vehicle before opening fire at a Las Vegas intersection. Shakur was critically wounded and died six days later, while Knight survived. Davis’ own statements about the shooting became central to the prosecution’s case. Prosecutors highlighted his 2019 memoir and past interviews in which he acknowledged being inside the Cadillac and said he provided the gun to the men in the backseat. Although Davis’ accounts changed over the years, Palal argued that the key facts remained consistent. Under Nevada law, a person who assists in a murder can be held criminally responsible even if they did not fire the weapon. Davis is the only surviving person prosecutors say was inside the Cadillac.

More than two decades after Aaliyah’s tragic death, her family is embroiled in a new legal battle involving money, music rights and allegations surrounding the singer’s final trip to the Bahamas. According to court documents reported by TMZ, Aaliyah’s cousin Jomo Hankerson has sued his father, Barry Hankerson, and Blackground Records over a previous settlement involving valuable music assets. Barry, who was Aaliyah’s uncle and longtime manager, has responded with allegations involving Jomo’s role in coordinating travel for Aaliyah’s 2001 music video shoot. Barry claims Jomo was paid to arrange travel for Aaliyah and the team traveling to the Bahamas, where the singer was filming shortly before the fatal August 2001 plane crash that killed her and everyone else aboard. In court filings, Barry alleged that Jomo failed to fulfill his responsibility and claimed the tragedy “may have been avoided” had the arrangements been properly handled. Barry also said Aaliyah’s death permanently damaged his relationship with his son. Jomo has denied the allegations connected to the trip and has accused his father of violating an agreement concerning recording masters and music publishing rights involving Aaliyah, Toni Braxton, DMX and Timbaland. Jomo claims he was entitled to 12% of the revenue Barry generated from the disputed music assets and alleges that Blackground Records was used to conceal money and create expenses unrelated to those assets. He is seeking more than $1.2 million in damages. Barry has denied wrongdoing and contends that the settlement agreement is invalid because fraud was involved in its execution. He has also accused Jomo of threatening to release unreleased Aaliyah recordings if his financial demands were not met, an allegation Jomo denies. With both sides disputing the accusations, the court has yet to resolve the family’s ongoing legal fight.