Tyler Perry responds to $77 million sexual assault lawsuit, calls it a money grab
Tyler Perry's attorneys say a $77 million sexual assault lawsuit against him is fabricated revenge by an actor cut off from years of financial handouts.
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Elon Musk threatens to freeze Tesla's Berlin factory expansion as union showdown reaches boiling point
Elon Musk is threatening to halt expansion of Tesla's German factory as a century-old union battles for control of the workplace
Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing surges to top of NASCAR standings
Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin’s 23XI Racing opens 2026 with two wins, fueling championship hopes and growing dominance in NASCAR
BET founder Robert L. Johnson is a billionaire again, Forbes says
BET founder Robert L. Johnson is a billionaire again, Forbes says, underscoring how the cable TV pioneer rebuilt a nine figure fortune into ten.
Elon Musk says his lifetime tax bill could top $500 billion as wealth surges
Elon Musk says he may pay more than $500 billion in taxes over his lifetime, reviving debate over billionaire wealth and taxation.
NBCUniversal sues Richelieu Dennis-linked Group Black for $35.8 million over unpaid Peacock ad revenue
NBCUniversal sued Group Black, co founded by Richelieu Dennis, alleging $35.8 million in unpaid Peacock advertising revenue and guaranteed payments from a partnership.
BET cancels show financially backed by LeBron James
BET pulled the plug on Cam Newton’s “106 & Sports” after eight episodes, a quick end despite LeBron James and SpringHill’s involvement.
Mellody Hobson’s Chicago power play: Ariel co CEO expands influence from Wall Street to women’s sports
Mellody Hobson rose from a tough Chicago childhood to co lead Ariel Investments, becoming a rare Black woman at the top of U.S. finance.
Tiger Woods opens door to 2026 Masters return and Ryder Cup captaincy
Tiger Woods says he is trying to return for the 2026 Masters while also weighing a possible U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy in 2027
Robert F. Smith's Vista and Intel co-lead $350 million plus raise for AI chip startup SambaNova
Vista and Intel are co-leading a $350 million plus round for SambaNova, resetting the company after an Intel takeover did not happen.
Essence owner Richelieu Dennis blames sponsorship slump as unpaid bills cloud 2026 festival funding
Essence Festival’s unpaid 2025 bills have lawmakers asking questions as owner Richelieu Dennis says a sponsorship slump squeezed last year’s budget.
From NBA icon to NASCAR winner: Michael Jordan’s team wins Daytona 500
Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing captures the Daytona 500 as Tyler Reddick secures victory in NASCAR’s biggest race
Inside Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s $3.5 billion fortune: the companies they own and what each one does
A listicle breakdown of what Jay Z and Beyonce own today, what each asset does, how Forbes values them, and how the money is spread.
Michael Jordan’s $10 million gift boosts Wilmington hospital as free clinics grow
Michael Jordan’s gifts are changing care in Wilmington, funding free clinics for the uninsured and new neuroscience investment at the region’s main hospital.
Vista, led by billionaire Robert F. Smith, explores $1B-plus AlertMedia sale
Vista Equity has started exploring a possible $1 billion plus sale of AlertMedia, a Texas crisis messaging firm with big brand customers.
Kevin Hart’s Tequila Brand Hits $200 Million in Retail Sales
Gran Coramino, co-founded by Kevin Hart, has reached $200 million in retail sales, fueled by strong 2025 growth in stores.