YouTuber Mikayla Raines, 29, died by suicide amid cyberbullying, husband says

YouTuber Mikayla Raines, 29, died by suicide amid cyberbullying, husband says

YouTuber Mikayla Raines, whose SaveAFox channel and organization focused on animal rescue, has died by suicide after years of online bullying reached a boiling point. She was 29. The activist’s husband, Ethan, announced her death Monday in an emotional video, just two days after Raines’ last post. “A couple days ago, Mikayla Raines passed away,” … Read more

Where to go and what to do

Where to go and what to do

As the most colorful month of the year enters its third week, New York City continues to burst with opportunities to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture, creativity and resilience. Across the five boroughs, Pride celebrations invite New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds to reflect on the community’s hard-won progress, while recommitting to the ongoing fight for … Read more

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis dies of breast cancer at 52

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis dies of breast cancer at 52

Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ known in the late 1990s as the “It Girl” for the hip-hop generation, has died after a years-long battle with breast cancer. The TV host, former model and social activist was 52. “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms,” her sister Lakkshmi Emory announced on Facebook Wednesday, punctuated with … Read more

‘Whip/Nae Nae’ rapper Silentó gets 30 years for killing cousin

‘Whip/Nae Nae’ rapper Silentó gets 30 years for killing cousin

DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Silentó, the Atlanta rapper known for his hit song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” pleaded guilty but mentally ill Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter and other charges in the 2021 shooting death of his 34-year-old cousin. The 27-year-old rapper, whose legal name is Ricky Lamar Hawk, was sentenced to 30 years in prison, … Read more

Baldoni’s $400M lawsuit in trouble after reporter admits texting mistake

Baldoni’s 0M lawsuit in trouble after reporter admits texting mistake

Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and publicist Leslie Sloane may be in jeopardy due to a journalist coming forward to admit he used the wrong words in a text that was later included in the suit. Baldoni’s filing partially centered on a text sent by a reporter claiming that … Read more

Annie Knight update after bedding 583 men, hospitalization

Annie Knight update after bedding 583 men, hospitalization

OnlyFans star Annie Knight is giving an update after her weekend sex marathon — 583 men in six hours — left her “bleeding” and hospitalized. The 28-year-old influencer, whose Instagram followers have jumped to 204,000 (a 9,000-follower increase since Tuesday), amid the news of her feat and recovery, told Us Weekly Wednesday she’s “gotten to … Read more

Takeaways from Dawn Richard’s testimony

Takeaways from Dawn Richard’s testimony

After Cassie Ventura’s graphic testimony last week in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, new details are emerging from another witness, Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard. The “Making the Band” alum took the stand on Friday and Monday to testify against her ex-boss, revealing threats from Combs, violence she observed and other celebrities who also witnessed assaults. … Read more

Aubrey O’Day won’t testify at Diddy trial, but spoke to DHS

Aubrey O’Day won’t testify at Diddy trial, but spoke to DHS

Longtime Diddy accuser Aubrey O’Day will not testify against the hip-hop mogul during his federal sex trafficking trial, despite saying she previously spoke with Homeland Security. Amid the first week of trial, the singer sparked speculation about a possible court appearance after sharing a cryptic Instagram post from New York City. Us Weekly later reported … Read more