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Following the NBA’s investigation into Ja Morant flashing a gun, the Memphis Grizzlies will reportedly leave road cities immediately after games.

Following the NBA’s investigation into Ja Morant flashing a gun, the Memphis Grizzlies will reportedly leave road cities immediately after games.

BY JOE PRICE

Memphis Grizzlies to Reportedly Leave Road Cities Immediately After Games Following Ja Morant Controversy

Similar talk has persisted for years now, though the latest reported developments seemingly mark a sizable change in the Biden administration's policy.

Similar talk has persisted for years now, though the latest reported developments seemingly mark a sizable change in the Biden administration's policy.

BY TRACE COWEN

Report: Biden Administration Demands TikTok’s Chinese Owners Sell Stakes to Avoid U.S. Ban

The years-long controversy continues this month with both an appeal effort from the actor and a new documentary featuring the men allegedly hired in the hoax.

The years-long controversy continues this month with both an appeal effort from the actor and a new documentary featuring the men allegedly hired in the hoax.

BY TRACE COWEN

Jussie Smollett Case: Men Allegedly Hired by Actor in Hate Crime Hoax Return to Scene in New Documentary

The NBA has suspended Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for eight games without pay after he showed off a firearm in a video taken at a club in Denver this month.

The NBA has suspended Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for eight games without pay after he showed off a firearm in a video taken at a club in Denver this month.

BY TRACE COWEN

Ja Morant Suspended for 8 Games Without Pay Following Gun Incident (UPDATE)

Paul Sherrell made the suggestion while discussing an amendment to death penalty laws, going on to apologize to "anyone who may have been hurt or offended."

Paul Sherrell made the suggestion while discussing an amendment to death penalty laws, going on to apologize to "anyone who may have been hurt or offended."

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Tennessee Lawmaker Issues Apology for Proposing 'Hanging by Tree' as Execution Option

Scott Adams, the creator of the 'Dilbert' comic strip, received backlash this week after he urged white Americans to "get the hell away from" Black people.

Scott Adams, the creator of the 'Dilbert' comic strip, received backlash this week after he urged white Americans to "get the hell away from" Black people.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Newspapers Pull 'Dilbert' Comic After Creator's Racist Rant

Chlöe Bailey has shared her new song "How Does It Feel" with Chris Brown, which was the center of controversy follow its initial announcement last week.

Chlöe Bailey has shared her new song "How Does It Feel" with Chris Brown, which was the center of controversy follow its initial announcement last week.

BY TARAMHDVN

Chlöe Bailey Shares Chris Brown Song "How Does It Feel" Following Brown Feuding With Kiely Williams

50 Cent has argued that this is all a matter of right of publicity, stating that a plastic surgeon falsely insinuated he had undergone a procedure.

50 Cent has argued that this is all a matter of right of publicity, stating that a plastic surgeon falsely insinuated he had undergone a procedure.

BY TRACE COWEN

50 Cent Reaches Settlement With the Shade Room in Case Over Allegedly False Penis Enhancement Claims

Shakira didn't pass up the moment to make a timely statement on Valentine's Day, complete with a TikTok and IG-shared clip featuring a certain SZA hit.

Shakira didn't pass up the moment to make a timely statement on Valentine's Day, complete with a TikTok and IG-shared clip featuring a certain SZA hit.

BY TRACE COWEN

Watch Shakira Mouth the Words to SZA’s “Kill Bill” After Ex Gerard Piqué Goes IG Official With GF

Two years after Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion sparked outrage with a risqué performance of “WAP” at the Grammys, another pair of artists are facing heat.

Two years after Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion sparked outrage with a risqué performance of “WAP” at the Grammys, another pair of artists are facing heat.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Sam Smith and Kim Petras' “Unholy” Performance at the Grammys Prompted Dozens of FCC Complaints