By Mariel Turner
8:30am PST, Nov 30, 2018
Tekashi 6ix9ine denied bail, facing life in prison
Tekashi 6ix9ine is facing life in prison after being indicted, along with five other men, on racketeering and firearm charges. The rapper, who is being accused of participating in multiple shootings and robberies, entered a not guilty plea and was denied bail in court on Nov 26. A trial date was set for Sept. 4, 2019.
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Stevie Wonder announces plan to assist California wildfire victims
Stevie Wonder plans to raise funds for California wildfire victims and first responders during an upcoming benefit concert, according to Nov. 27 announcement. His 22nd annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert, titled "The Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love & Music," will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Dec. 9.
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Paul Wall, 12-year-old son involved in serious car crash
Paul Wall and his 12-year-old son escaped with minor injuries after their passenger van was hit head-on by another vehicle in Austin, Texas. The rapper opened up on Instagram about the horrific accident on Nov. 26, writing, "Right as we pulled into the concert venue @nuttybrownamphitheatre I looked out the window and see a white truck coming right toward us…Both vehicles are completely totaled. My son was sitting directly behind me with his seat belt on 🙏🙏 (back row passenger). The fact that we were all able to walk away intact is a miracle."
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Beyonce writes letter of thanks to Nelson Mandela
Beyonce penned an emotional letter dedicated to late activist Nelson Mandela ahead of her performance at the Global Citizen Festival in South Africa. "You made it possible for so many people like me to reject impossibilities and understand our capabilities in making lasting change in the world," the singer wrote in the Sowetan newspaper on Nov. 28. "Your work and your sacrifices were not in vain. I will cherish every moment shared in your presence and use the lessons learned from you as fuel to stir positive ideas and solutions."
Shania Twain calls out ageism, sexism in country music
Shania Twain opened up about ageism and sexism within the country music industry during an interview with E! News on Nov. 25. The singer shared that she is "bored" with the current country music scene and hoping for more "diversity" in the future. "What women?" Shania said when asked about the state of female country music artists. "We have too much of the sameness right now. I'm a little bit bored of it, and I want to pick it up. The only way to do that is to be proactive … I wanted a show that, when you talk about diversity, that includes gender diversity, style diversity, lifestyle diversity."
FEC dismisses complaints against Kid Rock's fake Senate run
The Federal Election Commission dismissed complaints against Kid Rock on Nov. 25 after the singer falsely teased that he was running for Senate in Michigan as a publicity stunt. The FEC ruled that the singer did not appear "to have taken even the most basic steps to become a candidate."
Aretha Franklin's Detroit mansion sells for $300K
A Detroit mansion belonging to late singer Aretha Franklin sold late last month for $300,000, according to reports released on Nov. 23. The Queen of Soul, who bought the 5,600-square-foot brick home in 1993, nearly lost the house in 2008 due to unpaid property taxes.
Mariah Carey laughs at "Caution" warning on cleavage after TV station blurs her bust
Mariah Carey showed off her lighthearted side on Nov. 24 after a screenshot showing her cleavage being blurred out during an Asian broadcast of "The Tonight Show" was shared on Twitter. "Here's what you missed lol," Mariah tweeted along with photos of her pixelated bust.
