Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is opening up about a deeply personal health battle. The Jersey Shore star revealed she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer. Snooki, 38, explained that the diagnosis came after years of abnormal Pap smear results led doctors to perform a cone biopsy. The procedure ultimately detected adenocarcinoma, a type of cervical cancer. Despite the scary news, she emphasized that the cancer was caught early and remains highly treatable. “It came back Stage 1 cervical cancer called adenocarcinoma,” she said. “And obviously not the news I’ve been hoping for, but also not the worst news just because they caught it so early. Thank freaking God!” The reality TV personality said she is scheduled to undergo a PET scan to determine whether the cancer has spread. She also shared that she is considering a hysterectomy while hoping to keep her ovaries. While processing the diagnosis, Snooki is using her platform to raise awareness and encourage women to stay on top of routine screenings. She strongly urged fans to get regular Pap smears, stressing that early detection made a critical difference in her situation. Snooki then took to social media to thank her fans for the outpour of love. “So overwhelmed with all the love you guys have given me appreciate you!! Now go book ya exams!” View this post on Instagram By speaking publicly, Snooki said she hopes to help others feel less alone if they are facing similar health scares. View this post on Instagram

Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son Christian Combs have reached a settlement with the law firm Summa LLP in a dispute over unpaid legal fees, according to court documents cited by TMZ. The firm had claimed it was owed payment for more than 100 hours of attorney work and approximately 90 hours of paralegal time, totaling at least $53,688.35. The specific terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. The agreement closes that particular financial disagreement, though it does not resolve the broader legal matters connected to the case. Much of the firm’s work related to Christian Combs’s defense against a civil lawsuit filed by Grace O’Marcaigh. She alleged that he attempted to coerce her into performing oral sex while she was employed as a steward on a yacht chartered in 2022. O’Marcaigh also claimed that Diddy created what she described as a “lawless atmosphere” aboard the vessel. The allegations remain contested. Diddy has denied any wrongdoing and previously sought dismissal of the claims against him. In a letter, he wrote, “[It] incorrectly alleges that I chartered the yacht where the alleged assault occurred… I am neither the signatory nor a party to the… Charter Agreement.” His statement focused on disputing his contractual connection to the yacht in question. 50 Cent Comments as Combs’ Legal Matters Persist The lawsuit has also been referenced in an ongoing public exchange between 50 Cent and the Combs family. In a recent Instagram post, 50 Cent wrote: “Come on Christian you can do better than that man. LOL. No seriously how is your case going, the one when you drug shorty on the boat?” The comment followed the release of the Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which 50 Cent executive-produced. Diddy is currently serving a federal sentence of more than four years after being convicted on two counts related to transportation to engage in prostitution. While the settlement with Summa LLP resolves a fee dispute, legal proceedings tied to the family continue to unfold.

NBA YoungBoy announced over the weekend that he and his wife, Jazlyn Mychelle Hayes, have welcomed a baby. In a short video shared to Instagram Stories, the rapper filmed Hayes resting in a hospital bed. “My gangsta had her baby,” he said quietly, before asking how she felt. “Relieved,” she replied, offering a small smile. The couple, who married in January 2023, revealed last summer that they were expecting a daughter. The child is their third together, following Alice, born in 2021, and Klemenza Tru, born in 2022. With this birth, YoungBoy—whose legal name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden—is now a father of 13. Gaulden became a parent as a teenager, welcoming his first son at 16. In the years since, he has had children with several former partners, a fact that has drawn sustained public interest alongside his prolific music career. His expanding family has often unfolded in tandem with album releases, tours, and legal challenges, becoming part of the broader narrative that surrounds him. A Personal Moment Amid Online Noise The announcement came amid an unrelated online dispute between the rapper and the streamer PlaqueBoyMax. After the streamer criticized YoungBoy’s “HeadTap” video, the rapper responded on X with a sharply worded post. PlaqueBoyMax later addressed the exchange during a livestream, saying, “I fuck with you. I’m not going to apologize. I didn’t do nothing wrong.” He added, “At the end of the day, I fuck with YB. I’m still going to play his music… YB, I fuck with you heavy. I just don’t like this song.” For now, the focus appears to be on family. The brief hospital video offered a rare, unguarded glimpse into a private moment—one that stood in contrast to the public intensity that often surrounds him.

A brief moment during a weekend livestream has prompted a fresh round of online discussion involving Celina Powell and Young Thug. Speaking with comedian Deshae Frost, Powell was asked to name her “best body,” to which she replied, “Young Thug, his d*ck is huge. Why would you ask if you didn’t want me to say?” The clip, later shared by the media outlet No Jumper, circulated quickly across social platforms. Reactions ranged from amused to critical, reflecting the way personal remarks can take on a life of their own once posted online. Some commenters treated the exchange as entertainment, while others questioned the framing of the question itself. As is often the case with viral livestream moments, the conversation expanded well beyond the original context. Powell has referenced Young Thug publicly before. In a 2022 podcast appearance, she spoke positively about their past encounter, offering brief but favorable remarks. Those comments, resurfacing now, have added to the renewed interest in her latest statement. View this post on Instagram A relationship under pressure Young Thug, whose legal name is Jeffery Williams, is engaged to singer Mariah The Scientist. He proposed during a benefit concert in Atlanta last December. In a prior interview with Angie Martinez, Mariah said, “I wanna be married. That’s my plan. I want a baby. I just want at least one. I’ll start with that and see how I can manage.” Mariah supported Williams during his lengthy incarceration tied to the YSL RICO case. After his release, leaked phone calls revealed strain in their relationship, and Williams later addressed her publicly on X. “My baby I was wrong and I’m sorry for what I put u through. U deserved better from me. Thank you for everything and I will do anything to make this work,” he wrote. He added, “U showed me what love is and I hope I haven’t lost u forever… everybody leave her out of this please she’s an innocent girl and feels bad about all of this. Please give her peace.”

The uneasy relationship between 50 Cent and T.I. has resurfaced, playing out once again in public view. The latest friction appears to stem from talk of a possible Verzuz battle, which T.I. has implied 50 declined. From there, the exchange moved quickly to social media, where long-standing grievances were revived in clipped posts and pointed captions. Over the weekend, 50 Cent shared an unflattering image of Tameka “Tiny” Harris, T.I.’s wife, prompting a response from the Atlanta rapper. T.I. previewed a diss track titled “War,” though only a brief segment has circulated online. Listeners reacted with mixed opinions, some questioning whether the moment called for escalation or restraint. The episode arrives as T.I. has been promoting recent music, including the single “Let Em Know,” which many fans have described as a return to his earlier sound. That contrast—between new work and old disputes—has shaped much of the online conversation. The tension highlights how veteran artists often navigate personal history alongside ongoing creative output. 50 Cent responds to TI’s disstrack https://t.co/oTw67Cjb7J pic.twitter.com/kw5cuJ591D — Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) February 23, 2026 A Laugh, a Post, and a Feud That Won’t Fade 50 Cent did not address the diss directly. Instead, he posted an image of Pepe the Frog on Instagram with the caption “LOL,” offering a response that suggested indifference rather than engagement. He has not elaborated further. Whether “War” will receive a full release remains unclear. For now, the disagreement exists largely in fragments: posts, previews, and reactions. Like many long-running rivalries in hip-hop, it appears less about resolution than about endurance—a reminder that history, once established, rarely disappears entirely.

After a credit card snafu at a restaurant in Milan, Snoop Dogg paid its owners back in an epic way. The rapper—who’s serving as a special correspondent for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina —apparently stopped by Cronoz, a gastropub located in Livingo, for some takeout. According to Sofia Valmadre, the daughter of the restaurant’s owners, the rapper had a massive order, which included a cheeseburger, chicken wings, chicken nuggets, and French fries. However, when it came time for him to pay up, the rapper’s credit card declined. “He sent his staff to take [the card] and pay, but they couldn’t pay. I don’t know why, it wasn’t going,” Valmadre said. “So my mother told him that it was OK [to take the food] without paying.” Not long after, Snoop returned to the restaurant with a big surprise: five free tickets to the men’s snowboard halfpipe final. After Snoop Dogg’s credit card didn’t go through on a takeout order in Livigno during the Winter Olympics, he paid the next day and gifted the restaurant owners five tickets to the men’s snowboard halfpipe final. pic.twitter.com/nS4H99M2ox — NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) February 15, 2026 Snoop Dogg’s Security Allegedly Clashed With Dutch Athlete at Winter Olympics On a more sour note, last week Snoop Dogg’s Milan trip took an unexpected turn after a backstage encounter between his security team and Dutch speed skating champion Marianne Timmer. The incident reportedly occurred at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium following the men’s 1000-meter race. Timmer said she was waiting in a hallway to speak with athletes when a member of the rapper’s security detail approached. What she described as a routine moment quickly became tense. In an interview with Sportnieuws, Timmer said she was pushed while standing against a wall. “I was standing against a wall, and one of the security guards pushed me even closer,” she said. “I said, ‘Just act normal’, it’s a really wide hall, about four metres. But then the guy came back and I said, ‘What? Do I have to go through that wall or something?’” She indicated that the hallway had ample space and that she did not understand the need for force.

Despite rumblings on social media, Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson are going strong. According to reports, the pair had unfollowed one another on Instagram. However, later it was revealed that the two had never followed each other in the first place. Nevertheless, Megan felt the need to let the haters know that she and her man are doing well. “I feel like I don’t know what’s going on. That’s that boyfriend weight,” Megan said during a TikTok live. “That’s that Klay weight.” Back in July 2025, Megan and Thompson made their red carpet debut at the rapper’s inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation gala. Megan Thee Stallion says she’s gained “happy boyfriend weight” after breakup rumors swirl after fans spotted that she and Klay Thompson unfollowed each other. pic.twitter.com/uJeEJZGgUR — My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) February 20, 2026 Megan Thee Stallion Has Entered Her ‘Lover Girl’ Era Megan Thee Stallion is fully in her “Lover Girl” era. The rapper recently spoke with PEOPLE about her relationship with NBA star Klay Thompson, revealing she didn’t even expect to be in a relationship.“Well, I don’t never want to tell [anybody] to just jump in a relationship just because everybody else got one, and I’m not going to tell you to just jump in a relationship because you have to,” Megan says. “I didn’t even know I was going to be in my relationship, to be honest.” The relationship with Thompson apparently came right on time. For the past few years, the rapper has been open about her mental health struggles. After focusing on improving her mental and physical health, as well as self-love, she found herself ready to accept the love she deserved. “I think that because finally I started being in a better mind space about myself and my life, and I had already been doing a lot of work to heal me,” she recalls. The rapper continued, “I had been going to therapy, I had a bunch of activities that I started doing for myself; maybe God just opened up that space for me to have somebody that loved me right.” For the first time in her life, Megan says she feels “overly comfortable” in a relationship.

T.I. has made it clear that the Verzuz between him and 50 Cent won’t be happening anytime soon. According to the Atlanta rapper, he lost respect for the G-Unit founder. Not long ago, T.I. stopped by the Million Dollaz Worth Of Game Podcast to explain what happened. The rapper claims that 50 Cent initially agreed to go head-to-head in a Verzuz competition; however, it seems that at some point, the New York native must’ve changed his mind. “I just ain’t call him out of the blue,” T.I. said. “This ain’t come out of nowhere.” “We were moving around in L.A., selling some TV shows. While we were around each other, I said, ‘What you think about this?’ He was like, ‘You want to do that sh*t?’ I said yeah. He was like, ‘Alright, cool.’ I told him, ‘I’ma jump out there first, and then, you just go jump out there, and we’ll line it up.’ He said, ‘Alright,’ [but] when I jumped out, that n*gga acted like he ain’t know what the f*ck going on,” T.I. continued. View this post on Instagram “I don’t respect him,” T.I. Says Things seemed to have come to a head between the two after the Power creator trolled that Paper Trail rapper for his request. Earlier this month, 50 Cent shared a video on Instagram of T.I. testifying in court. In the clip, T.I. identifies the body of a former friend named Phil, as well as details the process of calling his family to inform them of his death. “No, no, I don’t like it No verses, let’s do (The stay away challenge ) and stay away from me. LOL @50centaction,” Fif wrote in the post’s caption. T.I. claims that 50 Cent’s antics have gone too far this time. Now, he has no interest in even standing on stage with the rapper. “Okay, you gon’ play. Alright, cool. Well, how about f*ck all of it? ‘Cause now, I question your character… just say you don’t want to do it. All the other extra lame-a** sh*t, man, that sh*t goofy.” He added. “…I don’t want to stand on stage with him. I have no interest in standing on stage with that n*gga, I don’t respect him.”

According to new legal documents obtained by TMZ, Kim Kardashian is worried that her ex, Ray J’s, recent accusations could affect her dream of becoming a lawyer. A while back, Ray J alleged that Kim would face racketeering charges. Shortly thereafter, Kim and her mother, Kris, filed a defamation lawsuit. Ray J would later countersue, claiming that their bombshell 2003 sex tape was recorded consensually. Per Ray J, the pair discussed releasing the tape three years later. Now, in a new declaration, Kim is claiming that when Ray J made his allegations, he had “absolutely no basis” to make them. Kim made it very clear that she’s not facing any charges and hasn’t been accused of a crime, including any type of RICO violation. “… “I have never been contacted by a government authority or agency, or a civil litigant, in connection with any alleged or potential criminal activity,” the court documents read. – MARCH 22: Ray J and Kim Kardashian attend Charlotte Ronson Fall/Winter 2006 Collection at Library Bar on March 22, 2006. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) “I feared that [Ray J’s] accusations would put my dreams of becoming an attorney in jeopardy,” Kardashian Says The reality TV star described her relationship with the singer as “short-lived.” The pair dated for nearly three years in the early 00s (2003-2006). Kim also expressed to the court that she was worried her friends and family would be exposed to lies spread by Ray J. “I had to have tough conversations with my kids about the lies [Ray J] has repeatedly told about me and my family.” That said, it appears that Kim’s greatest concern is how this could affect her future legal career. “I feared that [Ray J’s] accusations would put my dreams of becoming an attorney in jeopardy,” the court documents read. “Further …It is my understanding that, before becoming an attorney, the California State Bar evaluates moral character through a comprehensive background investigation, including investigation allegations of criminal misconduct or dishonesty.”

Floyd Mayweather must have been listening to LL COOL J when he rapped, “Don’t Call id comeback/I been here for eats.” In a stunning announcement, just before his 49th birthday, Mayweather is officially returning to boxing. On Friday evening, the 15-time world champion confirmed that he is “unretiring” following his highly anticipated exhibition bout with Mike Tyson.  “I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing,” Mayweather told Andreas Hale of ESPN. “From my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight afterwards — no one will generate a bigger gate, have a larger global broadcast audience, and generate more money with each event — then my events. And I plan to keep doing it with my global media partner, CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS.” Floyd Mayweather Jr. has announced that he will end his retirement and resume his professional boxing career after his Spring 2026 boxing exhibition with Mike Tyson. “I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing,” Mayweather said in a statement to ESPN.… — ESPN (@espn) February 20, 2026 Richard and Craig Miele, co-founders of CSI Sports/Fight Sports, also released a statement expressing their excitement about partnering with Mayweather. “Signing Floyd Mayweather to un-retire after he captures another worldwide audience with his Mike Tyson match-up, highlights our commitment to providing our global audience with the most high-profile fighters in the sport,” the statement read. “Floyd will once again continue to dominate boxing with the biggest audience and highest gross events of all time, and we are proud and privileged to be able to do with our global team at CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS,” their joint statement read. “We look forward to even more announcements that will excite fans and continue to build the sport in 2026!’ MAYWEATHER IS ONE OF BOXING’S ALL-TIME GREATS In a professional career spanning from 1996 to 2017, Mayweather amassed a flawless record of 50-0, and he’s hailed as one of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport. Mayweather has won 15 major world titles across five different weight classes, from super featherweight to light middleweight.  A game-changer when it comes to the economics of boxing, he was named the highest-paid athlete of the last decade(2010–2019) by Forbes and headlined the two highest-grossing pay-per-view events against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor.  MAYWEATHER IS SUING SHOWTIME Mayweather’s decision to return to officially return to the squared circle follows a recent lawsuit he filed against Showtime. In the suit, he claims that the network, along with former president Stephen Espinoza, misappropriated his funds. He’s seeking $340 million in damages.