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Coco Gauff has retained her status as the highest-earning female athlete in the world, bringing in a total of  $37.2million in the past year.

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At the age of 28, Malik Taylor, who was well-known for his Unpopular Party YouTube channel, passed away. With deep sorrow, we announce that our beloved brother, Malik Taylor, has passed on to Audit Eternal, his business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, posted on Instagram on August 20. Knowing him was knowing that he was a beacon of light to everyone—always bringing joy, laughter, and a warm smile that illuminated every space he walked into.

Brother Taylor was a living example of compassion, solidarity, and brotherhood. We will always remember his capacity to spread joy, kindness, and encouragement to others, the message went on. Even though you weren't with us long enough, you were a good and faithful Brother, and the ‘Great Auditor’ will reward you for your everlasting work. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who loved him. Rest in peace, Malik Taylor, Zeta Phi Chapter Spring 2017. You will be deeply missed, but your spirit will continue to inspire us.”

The news shocked Malik's more than 250,000 TikTok followers and other contentcreators on the app, who responded to his death under his August 19 upload, even though no additional information was disclosed. Raymonte, a TikToker, commented, Rest in peace, handsome.

Other users, however, added, Do y'all mean RIP!! in an attempt to convey their shock at the news. WHAT? Another said, This just breaks my heart, man. Rest easy, Malik.

In what would be his last upload to his account, Malik celebrated moving from Memphis, Tennessee, to Charlotte, North Carolina, just before he passed away. “Everybody stops me and says, Oh, why did you move to Charlotte, North Carolina? Malik said in the Aug. 19 TikTok video as he panned the camera around, showing off his view. “Because I heard the Queen City needed a king. The Queen City needed a king. And before you be like, ‘Oh, I’m here, I’m here.’ Exactly. That’s why they called for me.” Malik recently marked another special occasion as he celebrated his 28th birthdaylast month.

“Survived the 27 club (barely), he wrote on Instagram July 2 alongside a Great Gatsby-themed photoshoot. It's only right I celebrate my 28th like it’s the party of the century. Call me Malik Gatsby. Cheers to the rest of my roaring 20s, old sport.

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Serena Williams has shared details of her post-pregnancy weight-loss journey, revealing how she managed to lose more than 31 pounds. The
23-time Grand Slam champion revealed that she turned to GLP-1 medication after years of frustration trying to return to her pre-pregnancy weight.

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A Los Angeles judge has ruled that singer and actress Halle Bailey and rapper DDG are prohibited from posting images or videos of their infant son, Halo, on social media platforms while their ongoing legal dispute plays out. The decision, handed down this week, follows months of tension between the celebrity couple over how much of their child’s life should be shared with the public.

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Actress Gabrielle Union has opened up about the challenges she faced in gaining the trust and acceptance of her husband Dwyane Wade’s family during the early years of their relationship. Speaking candidly alongside Wade on Michelle Obama’s IMO podcast, Union reflected on the skepticism she encountered, particularly from Wade’s older sister, Tragil, and his mother, Jolinda.

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Lil Nas X experienced a health scare. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to E! News that they responded to a report of a nude man walking in the street on Ventura Boulevard at approximately 5:50 a.m. on August 21.

According to a police statement, The suspect charged at officers upon arrival 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. The man was identified as the Old Town Road rapper in pictures that TMZ was able to obtain, but authorities did not provide his name.

The 26-year-old was recently admitted to the hospital four months after he disclosed that he had partial facial paralysis and that he was managing to stay positive despite the hospitalization.

In an Instagram video posted on April 14, Lil Nas stated, When I smile, this is me doing a full smile, as the left half of his face lifted in a smile. With a laugh, he continued, It's like, what the f--k? I can't even laugh correctly, bro. Oh my god.

But soon after, the Grammy winner reassured fans that he would be fine soon.

He added, Guys, I'm fine! in a later Instagram Story post. Avoid feeling sorry for me! Instead, shake your ass for me!

Lil Nas X, born Montero Lamar Hill, has been focusing on his health journey, stating that his muscle strength has improved and he can now give a genuine smile. He recently took a step back from his music career and discussed his future work and what it means to him now. He believes that he is now physically, emotionally, and in every way trying to exist in the world, even in the smallest things. He wants to stay committed to his life, where he doesn't try to force every single thing to be the biggest thing in the world, as it can take the fun out of it. He has been making music and getting more out of his comfort zone.

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Metro Boomin, one of hip-hop’s most successful producers, is heading to trial over a civil sexual assault lawsuit after several attempts to settle the case out of court fell apart. The case, filed in late 2024 by Vanessa LeMaistre, accuses the Grammy-winning producer of raping her in 2016 and will now be presented before a federal jury this September in Los Angeles.