Pitchfork did not hold back in its assessment of R&B singer Chris Brown’s latest album, Brown. On Tuesday, May 12, the influential music outlet shared its review on X with a blunt caption: “This album is a real piece of shit.” This album is a real piece of shithttps://t.co/xbOFdTF24n — Pitchfork (@pitchfork) May 12, 2026 The post linked to a scathing review by staff writer Alphonse Pierre, who awarded the project a 1.3 out of 10. In the piece, Pierre argued that Brown’s new release is “soulless” and “hit-chasing,” suggesting the singer relies on familiar commercial formulas rather than artistic evolution. “Chris Brown’s soulless, hit-chasing new album doesn’t justify his return to the public eye,” Pierre wrote. Pitchfork Rips Chris Brown’s Brown Album: “This Album Is A Piece Of Shit” The critic then widened his lens beyond the music itself. “This album is a real piece of shit. Why even write about it?” he asked. “For years, traditional media has been tiptoeing around the popularity of Chris Brown, and in reality, that benefits nobody but him.” Pierre contended that the lack of sustained criticism has allowed Brown to shape his own redemption narrative through chart success and personal testimony. He closed with a pointed line: “Not every musical legend deserves to be a martyr.” After the review went live, Pierre acknowledged the scope of his essay on X. He writes that he “went a little long on 20 years of Chris Brown and his new album, Brown.” The response was immediate. Journalist Melissa Kimble praised Pierre’s candor, writing, “I followed just to show my support and applaud your realness.” At the same time, Brown’s fans pushed back, with one user accusing Pierre of bias and defending the album’s quality. The fierce reaction underscores Chris Brown’s enduring ability to divide both critics and listeners.

Jamie Foxx made headlines on Tuesday morning (May 12) after it was revealed that the movie star is expecting his first child with his on-and-off girlfriend, Alyce Huckstepp. Foxx and Huckstepp reunited in 2025. Multiple outlets report that Foxx, 58, and his girlfriend, Alyce Huckstepp, are expecting their first child together. A source with knowledge of the couple tells TMZ that Huckstepp is already several months pregnant. View this post on Instagram Neither Foxx nor Huckstepp has commented publicly on the baby news, and details including the due date and the baby’s sex have not been disclosed. The pair were first romantically linked in August 2022 when Huckstepp attended the premiere of Foxx’s Netflix film Day Shift. Their relationship became more public in 2023, when they were photographed during a getaway at the Nobu Hotel Los Cabos in Los Cabos. Movie Star Jamie Foxx and Girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp Are Expecting First Child The couple reportedly split in early 2025 before rekindling their romance later that year. If confirmed, this will be Foxx’s third child. He shares daughter Corinne Foxx, 32, with former partner Connie Kline. He is also father to daughter Anelise Bishop, 18, whom he shares with ex Kristin Grannis. The baby would be Huckstepp’s first child. In the past, Foxx has been romantically linked with several other movie stars, including Garcelle Beauvais and Katie Holmes. Jamie Foxx has been recently spotted backstage at R&B and Comedy events. Supporting legends in both genres, Tank, Tommy Davidson, Mark Curry, Tyrese, and more.

A Georgia man was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to charges related to the theft of hard drives containing unreleased music from global superstar Beyoncé. Kelvin Evans, 40, entered the plea in Fulton County Superior Court, bringing an abrupt end to a case that began when members of the singer’s production team were targeted during her tour stop in Atlanta. Fulton County Superior Court Senior Judge Jane C. Barwick sentenced Evans to a total of five years, with two years to be served behind bars and the remaining three on probation. The charges included entering an automobile and criminal trespass. As part of the negotiated settlement, Evans was additionally ordered to maintain no contact with the victims and is prohibited from entering the parking facility where the crime occurred. The legal breakthrough happened just 48 hours after jury selection had commenced on Monday. Evans had previously maintained his innocence, rejecting an identical plea offer in March and telling the court he was “ready for trial.” However, the weight of the evidence presented by the prosecution proved significant. During the proceedings, prosecutors showcased surveillance footage that captured a red vehicle, allegedly operated by Evans, pulling alongside a rental SUV in a parking deck on Krog Street. Subsequent video showed Evans at an apartment complex unloading luggage that investigators identified as belonging to Beyoncé’s choreographer, Christopher Grant, and dancer Diandre Blue. Grant told authorities at the time of the incident that the thieves took two MacBook laptops, luxury apparel, and Apple headphones. More importantly, the stolen hard drives contained what Grant described as “personal sensitive information” belonging to Beyoncé, as well as unreleased musical tracks. Investigators were able to track the stolen laptops to a location in Hapeville, which matched the address where the red car was spotted on camera. The theft occurred on July 8, 2025, after Grant and Blue parked their 2024 Jeep Wagoneer in the Atlanta parking deck. They returned less than an hour later to find a shattered rear window and their belongings missing. Evans was eventually apprehended by Hapeville police on Aug. 26, 2025, and remained in custody at the Fulton County Jail leading up to his sentencing. “He is looking forward to putting this relatively large part of his life behind him,” Evans’ defense attorney said during the hearing. The lawyer told the judge that Evans is hoping for a future where he can participate in society and earn an honest living. Beyoncé was in the midst of her Atlanta tour dates when the July 2025 break-in took place. Evans had been under indictment by a grand jury since October and initially pleaded not guilty in January before changing his plea this week.

Kevin Hart is facing backlash following Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart.” The backlash stems from a joke regarding the death of George Floyd told by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. While the event was intended to be a celebratory roast of the veteran actor and stand-up star, many viewers were left outraged by the material delivered by Hinchcliffe. During the special, Hinchcliffe told a joke referencing Floyd, stating that he was “looking up at us all laughing so hard he can’t breathe.” Hinchcliffe is no stranger to political and social controversy. The comedian recently drew significant national attention for a set performed at Madison Square Garden during Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Social Justice Leader Tamika Mallory voiced her opinion via Instagram stating, “there is literally NOTHING funny about how George Floyd was m*rdered. Allowing that white man or any other man to stand up there and disrespect US, while laughing, is disgusting. Part of the reason Black folks continue to face SEVERE attacks against our rights, is because some of us think everything is shits and giggles. It wasnt funny AT ALL.” View this post on Instagram There were widespread mixed reactions online to the George Floyd joke. One Instagram user wrote, “Comedy is comedy. I can laugh at jokes and still stand on business when it comes to real life. I’ve joked about different groups of people before, but I’m not out here trying to take away anyone’s rights or wishing for their downfall. When it gets to that point, that’s when I stand on business. Whether Black people laughed or not, jokes like these are still going to be made — we can’t change that. What we can do is continue to stand firm when real issues happen. I will say the George Floyd joke didn’t really land for me, maybe because I’m more sensitive about it. But people were also making jokes about Pete Davidson’s father dying in 9/11, and while that’s definitely insensitive, some of those jokes were actually funny.” Kevin Hart speaks: Kevin Hart seemingly responded to the backlash by sharing a video on Instagram, stating, “that, my friend, is what the f*ck a roast is supposed to be — hard-hitting, relentless jokes.” View this post on Instagram

Rick Ross has a lot of respect for the new Dallas rap star, BigXthaPlug, and has dubbed him “Yung Rozay.” In a new interview with Complex, Ross revealed that the biggest, the largest, will appear on his next single, “Livin’ Large,” which is set to arrive Friday. The track will also appear on Ross’ forthcoming album, Set In Stone, due June 12. The upcoming collaboration will be the two’s first. BigXThaPlug has a huge 2025, which included platinum plaques and a country debut, I Hope You’re Happy. When Complex journalist Jordan Rose asked, “Who else have you been working with on this new project?” Ross wasted no time shouting out BigXThaPlug. “This Friday, I’m releasing another single,” Ross said. “Another record, ‘Livin’ Large,’ BigXThaPlug on it.” Ross then explained why the collaboration felt natural. “Shout out to BigXThaPlug, 600. His whole movement,” he said. “I love how he movin’ just as a young hustler. I see a Yung Rozay in him.” Rick Ross Salutes Dallas Rap Star BigXThaPlug, Announcing Their New Song From Set In Stone Drops Friday That is a serious co-sign from the Miami rap boss. “Rozay” has long been Ross’ nickname, and comparing BigXThaPlug to a younger version of himself speaks volumes about how highly he regards the Texas artist. Ross made it clear that his respect extends beyond the music. “And so, that collab just made sense,” he added. “And so, we gonna drop it this Friday.” BigXThaPlug has become one of the South’s fastest-rising rap stars, thanks to his booming voice, vivid street narratives and undeniable charisma. Now, he has the backing of one of hip-hop’s most successful moguls. For BigXThaPlug, landing on Set In Stone is more than another feature. It is a powerful endorsement from Rick Ross, who sees in the Dallas rapper the same hunger and ambition that fueled his own rise to rap stardom.

Victor Wembanyama will be suiting up for Game 5. ​According to The Athletic, the San Antonio Spurs star was ejected in the first-half ejection in Game 4 after a Flagrant 2 foul for an elbow to the head of Naz Reid. Speculation swirled regarding a potential multi-game absence for the Defensive Player of the Year. ​However, league officials determined that the automatic ejection served as sufficient punishment. The league ruled out any additional suspension or substantial fines. With the Western Conference Semifinals now knotted at 2-2, the league’s decision ensures that the Spurs will have their cornerstone on the floor Tuesday night in San Antonio, keeping the momentum of this high-stakes series firmly up for grabs. ​ There will be no further discipline for Spurs star Victor Wembanyama after he was ejected for elbowing Naz Reid in Minnesota on Sunday night, sources tell ESPN. No suspension, no fine. Wembanyama will play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday night in San Antonio. pic.twitter.com/GOGCbIcbQP — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 11, 2026 ​ Following the game, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson came out in defense of Wembanyama. “Every single play on every single part of the floor, people are trying to impose the physicality on you. I get it. We get it. That’s part of the game,” Johnson said. “But at some stage, he’s got chucked, he’s gotten pushed down in transition, running freely, all the stuff.” “He doesn’t complain one time. We don’t complain because we’re just going to play. We don’t really give a s—, excuse my language. But at some stage, he should be protected,” he continued. “And if not, he’s going to have to protect himself and, unfortunately, stuff like that happens.” “You could see the frustration (from him),” Dylan Harper said. “I could see where he’s coming from. And I don’t think it was intentional, but it was more like, they kept grabbing me. I’m trying to protect myself, cause no one else (is) going to protect me.” GAME 5 Heading into the pivotal Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wembanyama is averaging approximately 19.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 4.4 blocks per game. His defensive impact has been particularly staggering; he opened the semifinals with a dominant 12-block performance in Game 1 and followed it up with a historic 39-point, 15-rebound, 5-block masterpiece in Game 3. ​The San Antonio Spurs are set to host the Minnesota Timberwolves for a high-stakes Game 5 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

At Netflix’s The Roast of Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson used the live stage to thread together personal history, industry rivalries, and the kind of shock-value humor that often defines the format. While addressing comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, Davidson moved through layered references that pulled in past collaborations, public feuds, and broader cultural flashpoints, including a brief nod to the death of Charlie Kirk. The routine escalated when Davidson turned his attention directly to Hinchcliffe. “Tony Hinchcliffe is here, looking like both a child molester and the doll they give the child to show where he touched them,” he joked during the broadcast. “Tony reminds me of Charlie Kirk, in that he’s definitely been on camera letting a guy unload in his throat.” The comments drew immediate reaction online, both for their intensity and for the range of figures folded into the set. From there, Davidson shifted to his long-running public exchanges with Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), referencing their history without hesitation. “Tony, nothing you say tonight will hurt my feelings,” he said. “I was in a beef with Kanye, so I’ve taken shots from better gay Nazis.” The line pointed back to Ye’s 2025 track Cousins, which was later removed from streaming platforms amid renewed controversy surrounding the artist’s public remarks and behavior. Pete Davidson made a Charlie Kirk joke toward Tony Hinchcliffe and calls Ye a ‘gay Nazi’ during Kevin Hart’s roast. “Tony reminds me of Charlie Kirk, and that’s he’s definitely been on camera letting a guy unload in his throat. Oh you don’t know me? yeah ‘Kill Tony.’ Please… pic.twitter.com/JGmZMX2AAk — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) May 11, 2026 Ye Reflects on Mental Health as Career Moves Forward Amid Ongoing Backlash Ye, for his part, has attempted in recent months to reframe parts of his public narrative. In a full-page statement published in The Wall Street Journal, he reflected on mental health and accountability, writing, “One of the difficult aspects of having bipolar type-1 are the disconnected moments—many of which I still cannot recall—that lead to poor judgment and reckless behavior that oftentimes feels like an out-of-body experience,” Ye wrote. “I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state, and am committed to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change. It does not excuse what I did, though. I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.” Since then, Ye has released the album Bully and performed two large shows at SoFi Stadium. Even so, his international touring plans remain uneven, with several appearances delayed or canceled as public criticism continues to shadow his return to the stage.

Public attention turned over the weekend to Cardi B and Stefon Diggs after the two appeared together at a Mother’s Day event hosted by Diggs’ Diggs Deep Foundation in Washington, D.C., on May 9. Their joint appearance, captured in photos and short clips that quickly spread across social media, renewed questions about the current state of their relationship. In the footage, Cardi and Diggs appeared at ease, stopping for pictures and moving through the event side by side. Cardi wore a brown midiskirt, while Diggs arrived in a pink hoodie printed with “I [Heart] Home.” A widely shared clip posted on X by reporter Kelsey Nicole Nelson showed Diggs leaning in to kiss Cardi on the head during the gathering, a small gesture that drew outsized attention online. After the event, Diggs posted a brief note on Instagram reflecting on the day. “A moment for the Moms. Thank you to all the mothers for showing up yesterday and to all of our sponsors and vendors. It was a time.” Cardi later signaled approval by liking the post, though neither addressed their relationship status directly. .@iamcardib and @stefondiggs are all smiles at his Mother’s Day event the Diggs Deep Foundation is hosting. pic.twitter.com/PrqOfcP2Fx — Kelsey Nicole Nelson (KNN) (@therealknelson) May 9, 2026 Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Navigate Breakup Rumors After Public Ups and Downs The pair first confirmed their relationship publicly in May 2025. By February, however, speculation of a breakup intensified following the Super Bowl, as Cardi launched her first headlining arena tour. During a February 15 performance in Los Angeles, she appeared to acknowledge tension, telling the crowd, “Just because I ain’t f–king with my baby daddy doesn’t mean you get to talk about my baby daddy.” Together, the two share a son born in November. The child is Cardi’s first with Diggs, who is currently without an NFL team, and joins her three older children—Wave, Kulture, and Blossom—from her previous relationship with Offset. Before the May 9 appearance, some fans had already noted a possible softening in their dynamic when Diggs attended a stop of Cardi’s Little Miss Drama Tour at Capital One Arena in Washington on April 8. Neither has offered further clarification, leaving their status open to interpretation. View this post on Instagram

At a moment when Kendrick Lamar continues to dominate streaming charts and cultural conversation alike, fans noticed something unusual Tuesday morning. Several listeners searching for the rapper’s music on Apple Music discovered that GNX had seemingly vanished from the service without warning. Instead of the album page loading normally, users were reportedly met with unavailable notices. Meanwhile, some also experienced broken redirects. In fact, Lamar has become a trending subject on platforms due to these sudden changes. The disappearance quickly spread across social media after being highlighted by Kurrco. This prompted confusion among fans trying to determine whether the issue was technical or intentional. Google search results connected to the album also appeared to lead nowhere. This added another layer of mystery. Yet the removal did not appear to affect the entirety of Kendrick Lamar’s catalog. Listeners soon realized that Euphoria — the explosive Drake diss record released during last year’s rap feud — was also absent from Apple Music. At the same time, tracks such as Not Like Us and Meet The Grahams remained fully accessible. That selective disappearance left fans piecing together theories online. This was particularly true because both “GNX” and “Euphoria” were still streaming normally on Spotify. Additionally, fans also noticed that the “Not Like Us” and “Euphoria” videos were pulled from YouTube. Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ has disappeared from Apple Music pic.twitter.com/ArFYGyOi8Y — Kurrco (@Kurrco) May 11, 2026 Kendrick’s Missing Tracks Fuel Online Speculation No public explanation has been issued by Apple Music or Lamar’s team. Because the rest of Kendrick Lamar’s music remains untouched, some observers suspect a temporary licensing issue or platform glitch rather than a coordinated takedown. Others have floated more dramatic possibilities, though none have been substantiated. It seems Lamar continues to spark intrigue wherever his music is involved. The timing has only intensified speculation. The disruption arrives just days before Drake is expected to release ICEMAN. This rollout is already generating enormous attention online. Whether the missing titles quietly return or remain unavailable, the brief disappearance was enough to send fans into detective mode across social media for much of the day. With Lamar in the spotlight, fans are eagerly awaiting updates.

Long before she entered her twenties, Bhad Bhabie became one of the internet’s most polarizing young celebrities. Ever since her viral “catch me outside” moment launched her into public life, the rapper and media personality has faced relentless commentary about everything from her health to her appearance. In recent years, one criticism in particular has followed her across social media platforms. This involves accusations of “Blackfishing,” a term tied to non-Black figures adopting aesthetics associated with Black culture. Over the weekend, Bhabie responded directly to those claims in a series of Instagram Stories later reposted by The Shade Room. The now-deleted posts arrived after comparison photos of her older and newer appearances began circulating online again. In her response, the 23-year-old argued that much of the conversation ignored ordinary changes tied to age, styling, and cosmetic enhancements. These enhancements are common in entertainment culture. She pointed to evolving beauty choices as the main reason for her changed appearance. She wrote that she had simply grown older, “sat in the sun,” switched hairstyles, and used lip filler “like who the f**k else didn’t???” Bhabie also claimed that earlier in her career she had little control over how she was presented publicly. Additionally, she alleged that management “forced [her] to wear that red ponytail for 5 years.” View this post on Instagram Bhad Bhabie Pushes Back as Blackfishing Criticism Resurfaces At the center of her frustration was the belief that critics had already settled on a narrative regardless of what she looked like. “It literally does not matter what I do,” she wrote. “I have went as far as having my makeup Artist use a foundation on me that was three shades lighter and wore a blonde wig. And y’all still said I was trying to be Black.” She added: “I have never a day in my life said I wanted to be any other race but the race that I am which is white. I am Italian and Jewish. My father is Jewish. My mother was Italian. I was raised Catholic Italian. That is what I am.” The reaction online was divided. Some defended her right to address years of criticism publicly. On the other hand, others argued her response failed to fully engage with the cultural concerns behind the accusations.