D’Wayne Wiggins, the founding member of the iconic R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has passed away at the age of 64. Wiggins, who was integral to the group’s distinct sound, died after a courageous battle with bladder cancer, according to a statement released by his family.

Tony! Toni! Toné! rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, known for their timeless hits such as “Feels Good” and “It Never Rains (In Southern California).” The group was instrumental in shaping the landscape of R&B music during that era, blending elements of soul, funk, and new jack swing.

Wiggins’ unique contributions to the band, both as a guitarist and vocalist, helped cement their place in music history. His passing marks a significant loss to the world of R&B, with fans and peers alike mourning the death of an influential artist who touched countless lives with his music.

In their statement, the Wiggins family expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support, requesting privacy as they navigate this difficult time.

Wiggins’ unique contributions to the band, both as a guitarist and vocalist, helped cement their place in music history. His passing marks a significant loss to the world of R&B, with fans and peers alike mourning the death of an influential artist who touched countless lives with his music.

In their statement, the Wiggins family expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support, requesting privacy as they navigate this difficult time.

Stephen A. Smith confirmed on First Take that LeBron James did, in fact, confront him during last night’s Lakers game over his recent comments about Bronny James’ performance. The viral moment between the two sparked widespread speculation, but Smith addressed the situation on air, shedding light on what transpired.

In an exciting social media tease, Alonzo Ball has shared a sneak peek of his brother LiAngelo Ball’s upcoming collaboration with rapper GloRilla. The short clip, posted on X (formerly Twitter), shows a glimpse of the highly anticipated music video, which is set to feature the two artists in a high-energy performance. Alonzo captioned the post with “Coming soon!! Actually #CanYouPleaseeee,” fueling excitement among fans for the release.

FOREST HILL, Texas – Forest Hill police said they’ve identified the two people suspected in a double shooting that left a North Texas rapper and his 5-year-old daughter dead.

Capital murder suspects identified

What we know:

The shooting suspects are 24-year-old Adonis Robinson and 21-year-old Jakobe Russell.

Police have issued capital murder warrants for both men, who are from Fort Worth. They are both still on the run.

“They’re scared. They’re cowards. They’re hiding. We ask the public, please, you know where they’re at? Let us know,” said Forest Hill Police Chief David Hernandez.

Anyone with information about them is asked to call 911.

Anonymous tips are also welcome through Crime Stoppers by calling 713-222-2TIPS.

“I want to reaffirm to the community that we will hold criminals accountable. We’re not going to allow them to come in here and think they can get away with it,” Chief Hernandez said.

Public records show Robinson has a violent criminal history. He was arrested in 2019 and later convicted for the assault of a woman who was walking along a trail near Marine Creek Reservoir.

He’s now a registered sex offender.

What we don’t know:

The police chief said detectives still don’t know the motive for the deadly shooting.

He did not release information on whether the victims and the suspects knew each other, pointing out that the Texas Rangers are the lead agency in the investigation.

“Based on the music industry he’s a part of, it’s all part of the investigation. Like I said earlier, we are in a fact-finding base. Everything that’s been put out is being reviewed and analyzed by the Texas Rangers, Chief Hernandez said.

It’s not clear if Robinson and Russell are hiding out in the DFW metroplex. However, they are the subjects of a nationwide BOLO, or “be on the lookout” alert.

“They are dangerous. They are armed. And we need you to please call 911 and let our police officers respond and take appropriate action,” the chief said.

Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero had lost 20 pounds and was complaining of chills and hot flashes leading up to his unexpected death, AOC has learned.

Sources close to the situation tell AOC … Jesus had been feeling sick since September last year but continued with work commitments in Dublin, Ireland, as well as in England, and Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.

We’re told there was no history of drug or alcohol use, and an autopsy has been completed … but toxicology results remain pending. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kylie herself covered the cost of transporting Jesus’ body back to his family in his hometown of Houston, Texas, and announced she’d pay for his funeral.

Jesus was 34.

RIP

Offset has officially moved forward with his divorce from Cardi B, requesting joint custody of their three children. The Migos rapper filed the legal paperwork, seeking shared custody.

While the couple’s separation has been making headlines, Offset’s focus appears to be on co-parenting and maintaining an amicable relationship for the sake of their children. Both stars have remained relatively private about the details of their split, but Offset’s custody request highlights his desire to stay actively involved in their children’s lives as they navigate this new chapter.