Pinky Cole stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa about joining The Real Housewives of Atlanta and why she decided to open up her real life on such a public platform. She addresses her company’s restructuring, the headlines around her financial challenges, and why she chose to be transparent about losing and rebuilding her brand. Pinky also breaks down what really happened with Slutty Vegan, how she got it back, and what franchising the business looks like now. She gets honest about showing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, navigating public criticism, and the viral conversation around her bankruptcy journey. Pinky also shares how her relationship and marriage will be seen on the show, including what “real marriage” looks like behind the scenes. She addresses the dynamics with the cast, unexpected friendships, and the moments that have already gone viral. She also opens up about her mental health, hitting rock bottom, and how she’s rebuilding personally and professionally. Plus, Pinky gives direct business advice in “Boss Talk,” including what to do if your business goes viral overnight and how to handle the wrong business partner. Watch the full conversation on HOT 97 YouTube + HOT 97 app, and catch her on The Real Housewives of Atlanta Sundays at 8PM.

Lil Duval found himself at the center of online debate over the weekend, after reacting to the breakup between Megan Thee Stallion and NBA star Klay Thompson. The split became public after Megan posted a detailed Instagram Story accusing Thompson of infidelity and emotional strain during their relationship. In her message, Megan wrote, “Cheating, had me around your whole family playing house… Got ‘cold feet.’ Holding you down through all your HORRIBLE mood swings and treatment towards me during your basketball season now you don’t know if you can be ‘monogamous’???? Bitch, I need a REAL break after this one.. Bye y’all.” Duval responded on X with a series of posts that mixed humor, speculation, and criticism. He first wrote, “I won 1000 bucks betting meg and klay wouldn’t last past the end and f this year th,” suggesting he anticipated the breakup. I won 1000 bucks betting meg and klay wouldn’t last past the end and f this year th — lil duval (@lilduval) April 25, 2026 He followed with, “I knew Klay Thompson was a real n**** ,” then added, “Meg next album should be called ‘I might be the problem.’” His comments escalated with a more provocative take: “Klay smart, bag meg to get more hoes then when u tired of meg, just cheat so she can break up with you. Very well played.” The framing quickly sparked backlash across social media, with users calling the remarks dismissive and misogynistic. Comedian Lil Duval Catches Backlash Over Megan Thee Stallion-KlayThompson Jokes One user, @ChrisLap_18, challenged the tone of the discourse, while Duval replied, “We don’t he lightskin ,” which only intensified criticism. Other users accused him of double standards, poor judgment, and inconsistent views on relationships. Some referenced his history of controversial commentary involving women and accountability. Duval defended himself amid the backlash, posting, “Yall bash men on here everyday but soon as somebody joke with yall it’s ‘yall too invested into seeing black women suffer’ foh we joking just like yall claim to be joking SMILE BITCH!” Actor O’Shea Jackson Jr. later stepped into the conversation with a calmer perspective, writing, “None of us know these people. None of us should base our relationship off their relationship. It’s all, honestly, none of our fuckin business.” Megan Thee Stallion nor Klay Thompson reacted to Lil Duval’s tweets as of press time.

Angel Reese is showing public support for Megan Thee Stallion during a moment that blends heartbreak, Broadway success, and intense online attention involving NBA star Klay Thompson. The WNBA standout reacted on X after Megan received a standing ovation for her performance in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. Reese reshared the clip and offered a message that focused on resilience and admiration. “It’s the way you show up even while carrying so much—that’s what makes you THAT girl,” Reese wrote. It’s the way you show up even while carrying so much—that’s what makes you THAT girl. You always have a little sister riding for you at dawn. I love you, sister https://t.co/76jzV4OVj1 — Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) April 26, 2026 The comment highlighted Megan’s ability to remain visible and perform at a high level despite personal strain. It also framed the Broadway moment as more than entertainment, pointing to endurance under pressure. Reese continued with a more personal note of support. “You always have a little sister riding for you at dawn,” she added. The message signaled loyalty and emotional closeness. It also placed Reese in a protective, supportive role as Megan navigates public scrutiny. She closed her message simply, writing, “I love you, sister.” The tone reinforced friendship and solidarity between two high-profile women in sports and music. WNBA Star Angel Reese Shows Support For Rapper Megan Thee Stallion After NBA Star Klay Thompson Breakup Her post came shortly after Megan Thee Stallion publicly ended her relationship with NBA player Klay Thompson. In an Instagram Story, Megan accused Thompson of cheating and described emotional exhaustion during the relationship. She referenced “playing house,” “cold feet,” and inconsistent behavior during his basketball season. In the same window, Megan’s Broadway appearance drew strong praise. Her performance earned a standing ovation, marking a crossover moment between hip-hop and theater that gained wide attention online and in the audience. Reese’s reaction connects both events, focusing on Megan’s public strength rather than the breakup itself. Her message shifts attention toward perseverance, performance, and emotional resilience. The exchange also reflects a broader pattern of public support among women in entertainment and athletics. Reese positions Megan as a figure of strength while reinforcing a message of solidarity during a highly visible and emotionally charged period.

R&B singer Kehlani has spoken of a possible tour with award-winning entertainer Teyana Taylor into existence while promoting her new self-titled album. In a recent interview with Complex, Kehlani reflected on how live performance has evolved across R&B and pop. “Performance style has just changed so much,” she said. Within that landscape, she identified Taylor as a defining presence. “She just gives 110% to everything that she’s doing,” Kehlani added, praising the performer’s intensity and commitment. Taylor has long built a reputation for high-energy choreography and theatrical execution, qualities that have set her apart on tour and at major events. Kehlani’s admiration signals more than surface-level respect. “It’s probably the thing I admire about her the most,” she said, before turning inward. “If I could take a little bit of that and give it to myself… have less thoughts and lose myself in it more.” The comment offers insight into Kehlani’s current artistic mindset. She emphasizes presence over precision, suggesting a desire to move more freely onstage. That approach reflects a broader shift among performers who balance vocals, movement, and emotional storytelling in real time. R&B Singer Kehlani Expressed Interest In A Joint Tour With Teyana Taylor Kehlani then took the conversation a step further, extending a direct invitation. “I adore her… Teyana, if you ever want to go on a joint tour, f*** yeah, what the hell?” The moment landed as both candid and strategic, hinting at potential collaboration beyond recorded music. Kehlani and Teyana Taylor were recently spotted among the celebrities enjoying this year’s Coachella. The two artists have previously worked together, and a joint tour would build on that foundation. A shared run could blend Kehlani’s vocal-driven sets with Taylor’s dynamic staging, offering a hybrid live experience rooted in R&B and performance art. For now, no tour has been announced. Still, Kehlani’s comments underscore both admiration and ambition, positioning Taylor as a benchmark while leaving the door open for a future partnership.

Pop star The Weeknd used a moment onstage in Mexico City to signal new music while leaving major questions about his artistic identity unanswered. During his After Hours Til Dawn tour stop at Estadio GNP Seguros on Saturday, April 26, 2026, the singer paused between songs and spoke directly to the sold-out crowd. “I’ve been cooking for you, I’ve got some sh*t coming for you,” he said. THE WEEKND IS BACK! The Weeknd is back on tour and during his Mexico City stop, he officially revealed he’s about to drop new music: “I’ve been cooking for you, I’ve got some sh*t coming for you”. It’s still unclear how he will approach his next album after his last… pic.twitter.com/DWM7RZzEPO — Diverse Mentality (@DverseMentality) April 26, 2026 The statement functioned as a clear teaser for upcoming releases. It confirmed new material is underway and likely nearing rollout. However, he gave no release date, no title, and no details about the project’s direction. The more striking omission came from what he did not address. The Weeknd did not clarify whether future music will continue under his stage name or shift to his birth name, Abel Tesfaye. In a 2025 interview, he previously hinted at stepping into that identity for future work. Pop Star The Weeknd Reveals New Music Coming Soon At After Hours Til Dawn Mexico City Concert That uncertainty now follows him into one of the biggest live stages of his career. Fans are left debating whether the next era extends The Weeknd brand or marks a transition into a more personal chapter as Abel Tesfaye. His wording on stage reinforced anticipation. “I’ve been cooking for you” suggests extended preparation behind the scenes. “I’ve got some sh*t coming for you” adds urgency and signals an imminent release window without confirmation. In Mexico City, the message landed as both announcement and provocation. It tied the live performance to future recordings while withholding structural details about what comes next. The Weeknd has previously used stadium tours to introduce new eras in sound and presentation. The After Hours Til Dawn run has already followed that pattern, blending cinematic visuals with evolving musical themes. Now, attention shifts to what arrives next. New music is confirmed in intent, not in detail. The question of identity remains open, adding another layer to a career already defined by reinvention and controlled mystery.

Megan Thee Stallion will conclude her highly publicized stint in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Broadway two weeks earlier than originally scheduled, citing an updated departure date of May 1. The hip-hop star, who made her Broadway debut as Harold Zidler at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, was initially slated to perform the role through May 17. However, she announced Monday that her eight-week engagement will now end this Friday. In a statement addressing her departure, the performer expressed deep gratitude for the theatrical community and her fans. “Hotties, my last performance as Zidler in @moulinrougebway will be May 1. It’s been such an honor to be part of thee Moulin Rouge family and I’ve met so many amazing people in this theater!” “Y’all work so hard and I have so much respect for the dedication, the stamina, the work ethic, the time and the effort y’all put into the work! I’m so grateful for the cast and crew that made this experience so meaningful.” “And to all the Hotties that showed up or planned to attend, thank you for supporting me during this incredible journey! I LOVE YALL..See you soon” View this post on Instagram The early exit follows a brief health scare that occurred shortly after her run began on March 24. During a performance on March 31, the artist fell ill and was transported to a local hospital. She later informed fans that she had been suffering from extreme exhaustion, dehydration and low metabolic levels. Despite the medical emergency, she returned to the stage just two days later to continue her run. “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” was previously set to close earlier in the summer, but strong ticket sales led to a five-week extension. The production is now scheduled to play its final performance on Aug. 30, concluding a successful seven-year run on Broadway. The musical, based on the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film, has become a staple of the New York theater scene since its premiere in 2019.

On a recent episode of the podcast It Is What It Is, hosts revisited the breakup between Megan Thee Stallion and NBA player Klay Thompson. The topic quickly shifted into a broader conversation about public relationships and expectations. The discussion was led in part by Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson and drew a light reaction from co-host Mase. Mase seemed unconvinced by the framing of the relationship’s trajectory from the start. As the conversation unfolded, Wilson referenced Thompson’s recent on-court changes with the Dallas Mavericks. Additionally, she mentioned his historically private approach to dating before Megan. Mase, however, pushed back on the idea that privacy or performance could fully explain public assumptions about commitment. “What was she expecting?” he said, reacting in real time to the discussion. He later returned to the point with a more pointed remark: “Does settle down mean settle?” Around the 58-minute mark, he expanded on the scrutiny surrounding Megan’s public image. “This whole idea with with Megan Thee Stallion, I think her reputation precedes her,” he said. “And because her reputation precedes her, when things go a certain way, you don’t get the good fortune of it.” Cam’ron and Mase React to Megan Thee Stallion’s Split Cam’ron echoed similar sentiments during the segment, cautioning against the risks of high-profile relationships playing out in public view. He also referenced Megan’s previous partners, including Pardison Fontaine, Moneybagg Yo, and Torrey Craig. Before Mase added, “And he was supposed to marry her?” to which he followed, “No, he wasn’t supposed to marry her if that’s the list.” Cam’ron also noted that public figures often “can’t get mad at people being opinionated” when their personal lives are widely known. The discussion followed Megan’s confirmation via Instagram Stories that she and Thompson had ended their relationship. She later told Complex that “fidelity and respect” were “non-negotiable” and said, “I’m taking this time to prioritize myself and move ahead with peace and clarity.” The couple had made their relationship public in July and occasionally shared moments together online before the split.

A disagreement inside a Lowe’s Home Improvement store over the weekend has drawn attention after Jim Jones publicly recounted a confrontation. The situation escalated from a pricing dispute to police involvement. Jones said the issue began when he questioned the price of a set of locks he believed had been incorrectly labeled at $78. However, store employees, he said, challenged his claim. In fact, they accused him of tampering with the price tags. This, in turn, turned a routine exchange into a far more tense encounter. In a series of posts, Jones described the experience as frustrating and unexpectedly heated. “I went to one of my favorite places today @loweshomeimprovement and I was treated less than very embarrassing. Yal know my first thought was to crash but I’ve learned I can’t handle every situation wit tht mentality cause it turns me being right into a wrong do to th way I react,” he wrote. “I was theater. Today I held my composer pretty well if u know me. All this over th fact they left th price on a item tht was wrong and I wanted to make sure it was th price. I was threatened to not b taking care of as a customer. I was rudely told to get out and they called th cops on me all because I knew I was right and they knew they was wrong so to hide it or scare me they tried to call th police.” View this post on Instagram Jim Jones Vows Return to Lowe’s as Social Media Weighs In Jones later said he still intends to shop at the retailer. Though, he expressed concern about how future interactions might unfold. For example, he wrote: “Let’s juts say God don’t play bout me I ain’t perfect but u don’t have to h perfect to b right. Lowe’s as a customer yal need to do better wit choosing ur managers because this was something tht could of been avoided if th manager new anything about customer service. I’m still goin to shop at @loweshomeimprovement hope I don’t get harassed again.” Online reactions ranged from humor to support. “Jim Jones’s white people voice is crazy,” one commenter wrote, while another said, “Jim not mad at the price. It’s the principle.” Maino, Jones’s Let’s Rap About It co-host, also chimed in: “There he go!!!! Yeah Jimothy!!!” Lowe’s has not yet publicly addressed the incident.

A familiar dispute in hip-hop resurfaced this week as tension between Cam’ron and entrepreneur Dame Dash again played out across interviews and viral clips. Dash responded directly to recent criticism in a series of appearances, including a sit-down with The Art Of Dialogue, where he revisited long-standing frustrations about Cam’ron’s work in sports media. The conversation followed earlier remarks he made on Ghetto Runways, where he questioned the direction of that public-facing career shift. In one widely circulated excerpt, Dash criticized the idea of athletes as broadcast subjects, saying, “Is that fly? That’s not no fresh sh*t. Fly n****s don’t talk about sweaty men. You gon’ go in the locker room with n****s taking showers and all that? And then talk about them? We used to laugh at that type of sh*t. Like, look at this. What the f*ck is this?” The comments quickly gained traction online, resurfacing debate around tone and boundaries in sports commentary. On The Art Of Dialogue, Dash also turned his attention to the show It Is What It Is, suggesting that the partnership between Cam’ron and Ma$e is shaped less by friendship than by business structure. In a clip shared by joebuddenclips, he claimed the project would not have moved forward without Ma$e’s involvement and that financial considerations ultimately drove the decision to proceed. He also referenced earlier disagreements, including Cam’ron’s discomfort with past comments made about religion, before suggesting that the collaboration still came together once revenue was clear. Dame dash responds to cam’ron asking Kevin hart about him in a attempt to clown him via art of dialogue pic.twitter.com/HT9lwf0tNb — joebuddenclips/fanpage (@Thechat101) April 26, 2026 Dash Calls Cam’ron–Ma$e Dynamic ‘Transactional’ as Old Feud Resurfaces Dash further argued that the two hosts maintain a largely professional relationship, describing their interaction as limited to work settings. He characterized the arrangement as transactional, adding that, in his view, Cam’ron’s approach to partnerships has remained consistent over time. The renewed commentary follows a separate viral moment involving Cam’ron and comedian Kevin Hart, when a question about Dash led Hart to abruptly leave an interview. That episode has since added fresh momentum to a feud that continues to resurface across media platforms, often in response to brief but widely shared exchanges.

Former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell has drawn renewed attention after speaking candidly about his personal life in a recent appearance on Respectfully: The Justin LaBoy Show. During the conversation, Bell addressed the status of his former partner, suggesting she is now involved with Future. “I think she’s with Future now,” he said. “I think they’re like, together. I don’t think she’s his girlfriend, I just think they f*cking with each other. I don’t think Future got girlfriends do he? I feel like Future’s just fcking. She’s getting slid.” The remarks, delivered in a conversational tone, quickly circulated online, drawing reactions across social media. The former NFL star indicated that the situation has not caused friction in his current relationship. “My girl knows this sh*t,” he said, adding that he continues to provide financial support for his child. “If you want the money, go ahead and have the money… It don’t bother me… This n***a Future blocked me on Instagram. I don’t even know what I did,” he added. “I don’t know if she told him some sh*t or something.” His comments suggested a level of detachment, even as the topic gained public attention. View this post on Instagram Bell Revisits Jets Tenure With Unverified Claims About Adam Gase The interview extended beyond personal matters, touching on Bell’s time in professional football. Reflecting on his tenure with the New York Jets, he made allegations about former head coach Adam Gase. “I saw him with my own two,” Bell claimed. “Not just once, though. It wasn’t just one time. That’s what he did, though. Everybody knew that. That’s what he did. But it was just crazy to me that I actually saw him doing it. I heard all the stories and (bleep). Yeah, that (bleep) Gase was on that cocahina. Adam Gase was fried out there calling plays.” The claims have not been independently verified. Le’veon Bell played for the Jets from 2019 to 2020 after beginning his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gase was dismissed following a 2–14 season in his second year with the team. The interview, spanning both personal and professional reflections, continues to circulate as audiences respond to its claims and tone.