Lil Nas X was reportedly arrested and hospitalized in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Fans were alarmed earlier that day when videos surfaced of the rapper striding through Studio City in Los Angeles wearing only his underwear and cowboy boots. The footage, first shared by TMZ, shows the 26-year-old rapper appearing disoriented and incoherent, strutting down the middle of the street and even placing a traffic cone on his head.
During that same time frame, LAPD reportedly responded to reports of a naked man walking around that same area, per NBC 4 Los Angeles.
When officers attempted to approach him, Lil Nas X reportedly charged at the officers and was placed in handcuffs. LAPD sources told the outlet that the rapper, born Montero Lamar Hill, threw punches at officers, which eventually led to the use of force to detain him. Paramedics were reportedly requested to treat a possible overdose. The young musician was treated in a local hospital, but could still face police charges.
“Upon arrival, the suspect charged at officers and was taken into custody. He was transported to a local hospital for a possible overdose and placed under arrest for battery on a police officer,” public information officer Charles Miller told CNN.
Multiple outlets report that the Grammy-award-winning rapper is being held in Valley Jail in Van Nuys.
This latest incident follows a previous health scare in April, when the rapper was hospitalized after experiencing partial facial paralysis.
Hollywood has gotten a new power family moment. Actress Millie Bobby Brown, 21, and Jake Bongiovi, 23, took the world by surprise Thursday morning after the Stranger Things star announced that they are new parents, not in staged magazine cover or red carpet photoshoot, but in a lovely Instagram post.
“This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy.” “And then there were 3.” “Love, Millie and Jake Bongiovi,” Brown captioned the photo that sent her 63.9 million followers into complete meltdown mode.
From Hawkins to Home Life
Fans have seen Millie transform from Eleven in Stranger Things into a full-fledged world star, but as it just so happens, her biggest acting role is just getting started: motherhood. And to those that have seen her interview, that shouldn’t be a surprise. She’s freely talked about wanting to have the family while she’s young, in keeping with her own parent’s example.
“My mom actually had her first child at 21, and my dad was 19,” Brown conceded earlier this year while promoting her Netflix blockbuster The Electric State on the Smartless podcast. “It’s been my thing since before I met Jake. Since I was a baby, I told my mom, like, baby dolls. I wanted to be a mom just like the way my mom was to me.”
That lack of a huge family definitely seemed to fit right into Jake Bongiovi’s home life. He’s one of four, Millie’s one of four, and in her own words, “I really want a big family… But for me, I don’t see having your own child as really any different as in adopting.”
Secret Wedding, A Public Surprise
The baby announcement comes on the heels of another milestone the couple managed to keep remarkably under wraps: their low-key May 2024 wedding. Getting together in 2021, they wed in secret, with only closest and dearest friends and immediate family in attendance. And now, just a few months later, they’ve expanded the family in the ultimate “plot twist” conclusion to the rom-com rollercoaster of their relationship.
It’s unusual for celeb couples to manage to catch the internet off guard these days, but Millie and Jake have done exactly that, initially by keeping the wedding quiet, and now by announcing that they’ve become parents via adoption.
Privacy, Please. With a Side of Love
Even though the duo is overjoyed to make the joyous announcement, however, they also make it known that they hope to raise the little girl outside of the flashbulb pop of paparazzi attention. “Peace and privacy” were the two terms Millie shared in her caption, suggesting that while the internet may be hungry for all the information, from names of babies to nursery decor, that fans are going to have to be considerate of boundaries.
That has not prevented the wave of congratulations on social media, however, as her co-stars and A-list pals will shortly be inundating her for the next few days.
Noir Nation, get ready for a nostalgia hit! Bryton James, best known for his role as little Richie Crawford on the hit ’90s sitcom Family Matters, just dropped major news for fans of the beloved series.
In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, James revealed that he’s actively developing an animated reboot of the iconic show.
🎙️ Original Cast May Lend Their Voices
Even more exciting? Some of the original cast members may return to voice their classic characters—including fan favorite Jaleel White. While details remain under wraps, James says the reboot aims to capture the humor, heart, and lessons that made the original series a cultural touchstone, while updating it for a new generation of viewers.
💼 The Plan Is In Motion… Kind Of
The 39-year-old actor shared that he already has a production company lined up to finance the project.
“It’s sitting in Warner Bros.’ hands right now… That plan is still kind of floating around out there, and I’m still trying to pursue it,” James explained.
A source close to Warner Bros. confirmed that the studio is aware of Bryton’s proposal, though no formal steps have been taken to move the project forward. Despite the uncertainty, the news alone has fans buzzing with excitement and sparking conversations about which beloved moments and characters might make a comeback.
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From Richie Crawford’s hilarious antics to the heartwarming lessons that made Family Matters a ’90s staple, an animated reboot could be the perfect way to reintroduce the show to both nostalgic fans and a brand-new audience. If Bryton James can pull it off, this could be one of the most anticipated throwbacks of the decade.
Tia Mowry isn’t sending her children into the new school year with the pressure to be perfect.
Instead, the 47-year-old actress and mom of two says her biggest hope is that they embrace challenges with confidence and the freedom to know mistakes are part of learning.
“I see everything as a learning lesson,” the “Sister Sister” alum told theGrio during a recent sitdown in the midst of back-to-school season.
“There are going to be some challenges during the school year, and my hope is that they take on these challenges with confidence but also with grace, and learn about them so that they can continue to build character and apply these lessons as they get older,” continued “The Game” star. “If you don’t get a good grade on a test, don’t let that define your identity. See if there’s an opportunity where you can retake the test. Work hard, do your best, build up that courage and try again.”
Mowry, who shares her 14-year-old son, Cree, and seven-year-old daughter, Cairo, with her ex-husband, actor Cory Hardrict, has rarely shied away from being candid about her experiences navigating life, motherhood, career, and beyond.
When discussing how she balances it all, the Los Angeles-based mom said her perspective around the concept of “balance” has shifted in the 14 years since she first became a mom.
“Balance, that’s such an interesting word to me when it comes to being a parent,” Mowry explained. “How I look at balance is being realistic about it, that every day is not going to be perfect, every day is not going to be great. And then what do I do with that? I forgive myself. I know that I’m doing my best, I know that I’m putting my best foot forward. I know that I’m being proactive and intentional when it comes to my kids and nurturing them. But also, I’m human. I’m not a machine.”
She believes this mindset is just as necessary for her children to witness as it is for her to live.
Tia Mowry for Box Tops for Education. (Photo credit: General Mills)
“Children learn through observation,” Mowry said. “If they see mom trying to be perfect, then they think that they have to be perfect. Just me being honest and moving with authenticity allows them to see that if things don’t go as planned, I’ll say, ‘That’s okay. We’ll get to it. Things will work themselves out eventually.’”
That forgiving approach also applies to the annual chaos of the back-to-school season. From Cree’s growing independence to Cairo’s budding enthusiasm for chess, Mowry said she’s embracing the mix of routines and traditions that make the transitional time of year exciting.
“Growing up, my mom always wanted to make school a place of excitement,” she recalled. “So when you get some new kicks, new clothes, when you’re showing up to school, you feel confident and you feel good about yourself.”
She added, “That’s something I’ve definitely passed down from my generation.”
This year, she’s especially excited about her partnership with General Mills and Box Tops for Education. The program, which now works through a user-friendly app, allows consumers to scan receipts for qualifying snacks and send funds to local schools. This year, the program is offering a special double-digit rebate offer dubbed “Free Snacks.” For Mowry, it’s a practical way to ease back-to-school stress while supporting the community.
“Not only are you able to get a rebate back, you can also support your communities,” she gushed, adding, “As you’re feeding your children and making them happy, you’re also making your community a better community by giving back to schools in your area … which I think, for every parent [that], makes them feel good.”
She added that the program strives to meet parents where they are.
“They understand that parents aren’t perfect,” she said. “Whatever we can do to make things less stressful and find practicality, the better.”
In terms of where her household is on their back-to-school prep, let’s just say Mowry is embracing things with the same grace she hopes to instill in her kids.
“There are still some I’s we need to dot and T’s we need to cross,” she said with a laugh. “But guess what? That is okay.”
Bronx baddie Ice Spice is back outside, and baby, she did not come to play. The 25-year-old princess of drill just dropped a teaser for her next single, and it’s giving nothing but main character energy. The track, reportedly titled “Baddie Baddie,” flips M.I.A.’s 2012 hit “Bad Girls” into something only Ice could pull off: slick, sassy, and full of that unbothered Bronx bite.
A Look That Screams “I Run This”
Let’s talk visuals, because Ice knows how to serve. In the 30-second clip, she’s rocking a red leather cropped jacket, distressed denim shorts that could legally be classified as underwear, and powder blue strappy heels. She’s posing, she’s dancing, she’s flexing. It’s less of a teaser and more of a warning: summer might belong to Ice Spice.
She spits with her signature laidback flow:
“They said they wanted a bop, I was just poppin’ my shit / I ain’t even really mean to go pop.”
And then she takes it up a notch with pure baddie talk:
“He was just begging to hit, I don’t be giving you n**s a shot … Baddie, baddie, I’m feelin’ nasty.”
Sis is not just rapping, she’s reclaiming the whole bad girl anthem for herself.
Fans Smell a New Era
Her munchkins, the dedicated fan army, already clocked the rollout. Ice recently wiped her entire Instagram clean, the universal pop star sign that a new era is brewing. After her debut album Y2K dropped last July, and its deluxe edition I’m Just a Girl hit in December, fans have been starving for the next wave.
She’s kept herself on playlists with collaborations like Katseye’s “Gnarly” remix in June, but the streets have been waiting for her solo takeover. This snippet? Yeah, it’s feeding them.
The Internet Reacts: Love, Shade, and Thirst
As always, Twitter was a circus once the clip dropped. The reactions came fast, messy, and hilarious:
“Really like this new hairstyle on her. Watched on mute though.”
“Please please stop it.”
“She looks good.”
“Dude she’s only getting badder 😭”
“I don’t even care if her music ass 😭”
“She might as well get naked at this point. She gotta do it for the trenches.”
“Oh you think your thicc thighs and cute hair will win us back???? (it will).”
“I missed her so much.”
“She gained weight and lost talent, slim spice would’ve been a good run tho…”
“I thought she retired.”
“Sex sells I been told y’all that.”
Basically, half the timeline wants her on mute, the other half wants her number. Either way, Ice has them all tuned in, and that’s the power of a star.
The Baddie Blueprint
Ice Spice is doing what every rap girl who wants longevity must, she’s building an aesthetic, a persona, and a fan culture that’s bigger than one single. Love her or hate her, you’re talking about her, streaming her, quoting her, and yes, even thirsting over her.
And with “Baddie Baddie” about to officially hit, it’s looking like Ice is ready to heat the game right back up. The munchkins been hungry, and mama’s about to feed them.
Noir Nation; Tamar Braxton is opening up about a shocking moment that could have changed everything!
The Grammy-nominated singer and reality star recently revealed that she “almost died” after being involved in a serious accident.
While she didn’t go into full detail about the incident itself, Tamar made it clear that the experience shook her to the core and left her feeling grateful just to be alive.
The Love & War powerhouse took to social media to share her story, explaining that the accident reminded her how fragile life really is. “I struggled to write this but everyone keeps calling me and honestly, I can’t even really talk anymore I’m so weak. / almost died Sunday.”
She continued,“ I was found in a pool of blood from my friend with a face injury. As the days go by the worse it is. I fractured my nose, lost some teeth and mobility & the way I look at life now is totally different.”
“As my health is on the mend my mental journey begins.. pray for me for real 💔 I don’t even know what happened to me.”
Tamar previously addressed a life-threatening challenge a few years back. In 2020, she was hospitalized after a health scare that forced her to slow down and re-center. But this latest revelation has fans concerned all over again, while also praising her transparency and resilience.
In true Tamar fashion, she still managed to find strength in the storm, telling supporters that she doesn’t take a single day for granted anymore. “God clearly has more for me to do,” she wrote, hinting at both personal growth and future projects.
Fans quickly flooded her comments with prayers and encouragement, showing just how loved and supported she is within the culture. Tamar may have faced yet another near-death experience, but if history tells us anything, it’s that she’s going to turn her pain into power—and keep moving forward.
Noir Nation, keep Tamar in your prayers—this moment is a powerful reminder that tomorrow is never promised. ❤️
Kamala Harris is hitting the road again. But instead of the campaign trail, the former Vice President and presidential candidate will embark on a 15-city book tour spanning the U.S., Canada, and England for her upcoming memoir, “107 Days.”
As previously reported by theGrio, the book, which is set to release on September 23, recounts Harris’ groundbreaking but brief presidential run.
“107 days traveling the country, fighting for our future — the shortest presidential campaign in modern history,” she previously said, describing the book. “Since leaving office, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on those days, and with candor and reflection, I’ve written a behind-the-scenes account of that journey. I believe there’s value in sharing what I saw, what I learned, and what it will take to move forward.”
The former vice president will take her story from the pages to the stage and host conversations on “how we collectively chart a blueprint that sets an alternative vision for our country now.”
With stops across the U.S., London, and Ontario, all tour tickets include a copy of “107 Days,” with VIP Meet & Greet tickets including a signed copy and a photo-op with former Vice President Harris. See the list of tour stops and dates below:
September 24: New York, N.Y. at The Town Hall with Barnes & Noble
September 25: Philadelphia, Pa. at The Met Philadelphia with Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books
September 29: Los Angeles, Calif. at The Wiltern with Book Soup
October 4: Houston, Texas at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts with Blue Willow Bookshop
October 5: San Francisco, Calif. at The Masonic with Book Passage
October 8: Atlanta, Ga. at Tabernacle with 44th & 3rd Bookseller
October 9: Washington, D.C. at Warner Theatre with MahoganyBooks
October 11: Chicago, Ill. at Auditorium Theatre with Anderson’s Bookshop
October 15: Durham, N.C. at Durham Performing Arts Center with Quail Ridge Books
October 17: Birmingham, Ala. at Alabama Theatre with Books-A-Million
October 23: London, U.K. at Location TBD
November 5: Portland, Ore. at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall with Literary Arts
November 16: Toronto, ON at Meridian Hall with Indigo
November 18: Nashville, Tenn. at Ryman Auditorium with Parnassus Books
November 20: Miami, Fla. at Ziff Opera House with Books & Books Tickets go on sale on August 22, on 107daysbook.com
As per reports, Lil Nas X was involved in a confusing and disturbing ordeal in Los Angeles last Thursday morning. The “Old Town Road” creator was seen walking around Ventura Boulevard in Studio City in his underwear and cowboy boots at around 4 AM.
TMZ Hip Hop spotted the 26-year-old rapper walking down the center of the street, waving at incoming cars, slurring something about being at a party, and even putting an orange street cone on his head. Drivers passing by could not believe their eyes.
Police Summoned After Eyewitness Reports Suspensions
It weren’t doubles or fours of people that noticed anything.Some residents had called police after they had seen something they called a near-naked man walking down lanes. When LAPD police got there, they could see Lil Nas X still floating down the street.
It appears that in a shocking turn of events, Nas randomly attacked police personnel. Police overpowered him, put him in handcuffs, and called for paramedics. Paramedics suspected that perhaps there had been an overdose and took him to a hospital for medical attention.
His future: Treatment First, Charges Later?
Currently, the rapper is in the hospital. He could still be facing charges for the altercation, but for the moment, his physical well-being is paramount, reports TMZ based on information from law enforcement.
