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Mar. 15, 2025

Ralph Macchio Talks 'Embracing'Karate KidNostalgia — and Making a Cameo in a New Coldplay Video

Ralph Macchiosays there’s nothing to do but “embrace” nostalgia forThe Karate Kid. The actor, 63, was a guest on the Wednesday, Nov. 20, episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live, where he told the host all about performing oppositeRobert De NiroandBurt Youngin the 1986 Broadway playCuba and His Teddy Bear, two years after appearing inThe Karate Kid. Macchio recalled bothJoe Pesci, with whom he would later star inMy Cousin Vinny, andMike Tysoncoming to see the play.

Mar. 15, 2025

Rapper Chino XL Died by Suicide, His Family Confirms in Statement: 'Our Rock and Our Best Friend'

Chino XL arrives at the 2009 Los Angeles premiere of “Stan Helsing”.Photo:Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty “It’s been the most painful and personal experience of our lives but in honor of Suicide Awareness Month, we decided to share this truth," his family said in a statement to PEOPLE about the death of the New York rapper — born Derek Keith Barbosa — who was found unresponsive athis home on July 28 at age 50.

Mar. 15, 2025

Rapper Fatman Scoop Has Medical Emergency, Collapses on Stage and Is Taken to Hospital

Fatman Scoop on stage during Fridayz Live ‘23 at RAC Arena in November 2023 in Perth, Australia.Photo:Matt Jelonek/Getty Matt Jelonek/Getty Fatman Scoop was taken to hospital after he collapsed while performing in concert. The rapper, whose real name is Isaac Freeman III, collapsed onstage during a gig he played at the Town Center Park in Hamden, Conn., on Friday, Aug. 30, Mayor Lauren Garrett confirmed in a poston Facebook. Infootage postedof the incident on X (formerly Twitter), Freeman appeared shirtless as he walked from the front of the stage to the back where a raised DJ booth was located.

Mar. 15, 2025

Rapper NBA YoungBoy Pleads Guilty to Utah Prescription Drug Fraud Ring

Kentrell Gaulden, also known as NBA YoungBoy, May 2024.Photo:Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP NBA YoungBoyhas pleaded guilty for his involvement in a prescription drug fraud ring based out of Utah. Appearing in a Logan City courtroom, Gaulden pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree felony forgery, and six counts of misdemeanor unlawful pharmacy conduct. He entered a “no contest” plea for the remaining charges, perABC 4.

Mar. 15, 2025

Rapper Saafir Dies at 54, His Friend Xzibit Confirms: 'My Soul Is Crushed'

Saafir in Chicago in September 1994.Photo:Raymond Boyd/Getty Raymond Boyd/Getty Prominent Oakland rapper Saafir has died. He was 54.On Tuesday, Nov. 19, fellow emceeXzibit(born Alvin Nathaniel Joiner) confirmed the death of his former Golden State Project groupmate Saafir (born Reggie Gibson).“I can’t believe I’m writing this right now, but don’t know what else to do at the moment,” Xzibit, 50, wrote inan Instagram post, explaining he learned of Saafir’s death at approximately 8:45 a.