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https://www.illinoistimes.com/news/blind-mother-seeks-right-to-care-for-her-son/

On a sunny evening, Dalesha Richardson stands on a courtyard sidewalk near her Springfield apartment. Holding her white cane horizontal to the ground, she is playing the part of a train crossing gate. “Tickets, please!” she calls out as her 3-year-old son, Elijah, barrels toward her on his white...

09/20/2025

Diane Martel, the famed music video director behind Clipse's "Grindin," Nicki Minaj's "Pills N Potions" and more, has passed away at the age of 63.

On Thursday (Sept. 18), news broke that Martel died in New York following a battle with breast cancer.

“Diane passed away peacefully at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital—surrounded by friends and family—after a long battle with breast cancer,” her family said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “She is survived by her Aunt, Gail Merrifield Papp (wife of Joseph Papp, founder of The Public Theatre), her three beloved, loyal cats (Poki, PopPop, PomPom) and many loving lifetime friends.”

Martel was known as a trailblazing director whose list of credits is extensive. She scored her first music video gig in 1992 by directing Onyx's “Throw Ya Gunz.” She would go on to direct other notable rap visuals, including Gang Starr “Mass Appeal," Eve's “Who’s That Girl," Clipse's "Grindin," Khia's "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)," Nicki Minaj's "Pills N Potions," ODB's "Brooklyn Zoo" and more. Outside of hip-hop, she worked on Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” and Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” featuring Pharrell and T.I. and many others.

Pusha T offered his condolences on social media, writing, "RIP Diane Thank You For Everything 'Bucky Chrome.'"

DJ Premier also shared kind words on Instagram after getting wind of Martel's passing.

"Your endless history will remain recognized," Premo wrote. "Sleep Peacefully."

Martel's directorial output had slowed down in recent years. The last music video she directed was for Ciara’s “Ecstasy,” which dropped in April.

Watch some of the videos Martel directed in the comments below. ⬇️

09/16/2025

Akon's Wife Tomeka Thiam Files For Divorce After Nearly 30 Years Of Marriage.

07/22/2025

Ozzy Osbourne passed away today at the age of 76.

A pioneer of heavy metal, Osbourne rose to fame in the early 1970s as the frontman of Black Sabbath, helping to define the genre with dark, thunderous riffs and haunting vocals on songs like “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs.” After parting ways with the band, he launched a wildly successful solo career with hits like “Crazy Train” and “Mr. Crowley,” cementing his legacy as one of rock’s most influential figures.

Beyond the stage, Osbourne became a pop culture icon thanks to 'The Osbournes', the groundbreaking MTV reality series that gave fans a chaotic, hilarious look into his home life with wife Sharon and children Jack and Kelly.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Black Sabbath and honored with three Grammy Awards, Osbourne’s career spanned over five decades. His death comes just weeks after an emotional final appearance alongside his Black Sabbath bandmates.

07/22/2025

Ozzy Osbourne, a founding father of British heavy metal, a latter-day solo star and a new-millennium reality TV luminary, died Tuesday after a yearslong struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 76.

https://variety.com/2025/music/obituaries-people-news/ozzy-osbourne-dead-black-sabbath-1236467110/

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05/16/2025

https://www.hiphoplately.com/chris-brown-is-locked-up-in-england-gets-officially-charged/

Chris' tour will probably be affected.

02/07/2025

News of Irv Gotti's passing has the hip-hop community reeling. Ja Rule, Ye, Fat Joe, The Game and more. Rappers, DJs, producers and music executives share memories of the famed music executive and producer. See the hip-hop community's reaction to Irv Gotti's death below. ⬇️

02/06/2025

Damn, another legend gone too soon. We have just learned that the rap legend and Mogul Irv Gotti passed away yesterday.