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A man accused of stealing unreleased music belonging to Beyoncé pleaded guilty Tuesday in Atlanta, avoiding a trial in the high-profile 2025 theft case. Prosecutors said Kelvin Evans entered guilty pleas to entering auto and criminal trespass charges in Fulton County Superior Court. Senior Judge Jane C. Barwick sentenced Evans to five years, with two years to be served in prison and the remaining time on probation. Investigators alleged Evans stole two suitcases and multiple hard drives containing unreleased Beyoncé music from a vehicle parked outside a building on Krog Street. Prosecutors told the court that surveillance footage showed Evans pulling a red Hyundai into a parking garage before removing black suitcases from a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer and later carrying them into an apartment building connected to his sister. Authorities said they tracked the stolen property through MacBook devices left inside one of the bags, tracing signals to several Atlanta locations tied to Evans before the devices eventually disappeared. During the hearing, prosecutors revealed Evans referred to himself as the “King Thief of Atlanta” during an interview with investigators. Court testimony also detailed Evans’ extensive criminal history involving entering-auto convictions across multiple Georgia counties, noting he was on parole at the time of the theft. Although Evans briefly hesitated when asked if he was pleading guilty because he was “in fact guilty,” he ultimately entered the plea, bringing the case to a close.
Kodak Black, born Bill Kapri, was arrested this week in central Florida on a felony drug trafficking charge involving MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or molly. The 28-year-old rapper was booked into the Orange County Jail on Wednesday and entered a written plea of not guilty the following day while requesting a jury trial. Court records show Kapri also waived his appearance for a future arraignment hearing, with bond set at $75,000. The arrest stems from a November police encounter in Orlando after residents reported hearing gunshots in a neighborhood where officers discovered a group gathered around several luxury SUVs. According to a police report, officers detected the smell of cannabis coming from a Lamborghini SUV and spotted a white substance on a $100 bill inside the vehicle, prompting a search. Investigators allegedly uncovered a pink bag containing MDMA, $37,000 in cash, and documents bearing Kapri’s name. Authorities later linked the bag to photos previously posted on Kapri’s Instagram account, noting similarities including a distinctive lighter seen in both the vehicle and the social media images. While everyone at the scene reportedly denied ownership of the bag, Kapri allegedly claimed the cash belonged to his business and requested its return. The arrest adds to a series of past legal issues for the rapper, including a 2023 incident in Plantation, Florida, where he was found asleep behind the wheel with what was later determined to be prescribed oxycodone, not cocaine as initially suspected.
Tyla is clearing the air after social media erupted with speculation that Rihanna ignored her during the 2026 Met Gala. A viral clip from the event showed Tyla standing nearby while Rihanna appeared focused on another conversation, leading fans to accuse the superstar of snubbing the “Water” hitmaker. However, Tyla quickly shut down the rumors online, explaining there was no tension and that Rihanna simply seemed occupied during the event. According to Tyla, the interaction mirrored a previous encounter she had with Rihanna at another event last year. The singer recalled that Rihanna was busy at the time before eventually leaving after mentioning that A$AP Rocky had called her. Tyla emphasized that she never took the interaction personally and suggested the same thing happened again at the Met Gala, where she chose not to interrupt Rihanna while she appeared engaged elsewhere. She even joked online that she hopes “the third time’s the charm” so they can eventually connect properly. The speculation intensified after Rihanna later posted a social media video featuring Ayra Starr’s song “Who’s Dat Girl,” prompting renewed fan debates between supporters of Tyla and Ayra Starr. Despite the online discourse, both artists have repeatedly denied rumors of rivalry or bad blood. Tyla also addressed the viral Met Gala clip during a TikTok interaction, once again insisting there was never any issue between her and Rihanna.
Chris Brown is celebrating a major personal milestone while also addressing unrelated legal headlines surrounding his home. The two-time Grammy-winning R&B star has welcomed his fourth child—his first with influencer Jada Wallace. Wallace announced the news on Instagram with a series of photos revealing her pregnancy and the newborn, captioned “Purest love,” while Brown commented “Taurus Gang,” noting the shared zodiac sign with his May 5 birthday. His mother, Joyce Hawkins, also confirmed the baby is a boy, calling him “perfect.” Brown is already father to three children from previous relationships. At the same time, Brown has distanced himself from a recent security incident that occurred at his Tarzana residence. According to reports, a member of his security team was involved in a confrontation with a woman late last week who allegedly refused to leave the property, escalating into an incident that led to the guard’s arrest. The security staffer has since been dismissed, and the situation remains under investigation. Brown responded on Instagram, pushing back against any connection to the event and expressing frustration over being linked to the situation. “I been in my rib this whole time,” he wrote, adding that he had no awareness of the incident and demanding his name not be attached to it.
Tony Wilson, cofounder and bassist of Hot Chocolate and co-writer of the band’s iconic hit "You Sexy Thing", has died at the age of 89. His death was announced April 24 via a Facebook post shared by family, which read, “Dad left us today. He left a lot of music behind… forever and ever.” His son, Danny Wilson, confirmed that the musician passed away at his home in Trinidad. No cause of death was disclosed. In a heartfelt tribute, Danny Wilson reflected on his father’s relentless dedication to music, noting that old diaries from the early 1970s revealed just how hard he worked to achieve success. Beyond his contributions to Hot Chocolate, Tony Wilson also wrote songs for artists including Herman’s Hermits, Mary Hopkin, and Mavis John. He described his father as both widely admired and often underrated, adding that the outpouring of tributes online underscored the lasting impact of his music. Wilson co-founded Hot Chocolate alongside Errol Brown in 1968 after the two met in London and began writing songs together. Their partnership produced “You Sexy Thing,” which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975 and later re-surged in popularity after appearing in films like The Full Monty , Boogie Nights , and Rat Race . Despite early success, tensions over royalties led to Wilson’s departure from the group, after which he pursued a solo career that ultimately failed to match his earlier achievements.