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Up-and-coming rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot Monday afternoon during a robbery at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in South Los Angeles, police sources told ABC News. He was 30 years old.

Although the Los Angeles Police Department did not officially name the victim, sources at the LAPD told ABC News on Monday evening that the Philadelphia artist, whose legal name is Rakim Hasheem Allen, was the victim seen in social media videos of the incident captured by witnesses.

The rapper was at the South LA eatery with his girlfriend, according to his social media account, where he shared that he was eating at Roscoe’s in a since-deleted message.

Police said they received a call about a shooting at 1:23 p.m. ET and found a male victim with gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital.

“What occurred was the victim, along with a female witness, were in this area eating at a restaurant when they were approached by at least one suspect, who brandished a firearm and demanded property from the victim,” LAPD Capt. Kelly Muniz said during a Monday afternoon press conference. “The suspect then shot the victim multiple times, and removed property and then left the location in a getaway car.”

Muniz said that multiple shots were fired, and that others on the scene were not injured.

When asked about reports that Allen shared his location on social media ahead of the robbery, Muniz said, “We always are gonna look into the social media,” but added that police couldn’t “verify” that yet.

Police said they are examining surveillance video to identify potential suspects.

Allen released a number of hits that charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and was featured in XXL Magazine’s Freshman Class of rappers to watch in 2017.

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Up-and-coming rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot Monday afternoon during a robbery at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in South Los Angeles, police sources told ABC News. He was 30 years old.

Although the Los Angeles Police Department did not officially name the victim, sources at the LAPD told ABC News on Monday evening that the Philadelphia artist, whose legal name is Rakim Hasheem Allen, was the victim seen in social media videos of the incident captured by witnesses.

The rapper was at the South LA eatery with his girlfriend, according to his social media account, where he shared that he was eating at Roscoe’s in a since-deleted message.

Police said they received a call about a shooting at 1:23 p.m. ET and found a male victim with gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital.

“What occurred was the victim, along with a female witness, were in this area eating at a restaurant when they were approached by at least one suspect, who brandished a firearm and demanded property from the victim,” LAPD Capt. Kelly Muniz said during a Monday afternoon press conference. “The suspect then shot the victim multiple times, and removed property and then left the location in a getaway car.”

Muniz said that multiple shots were fired, and that others on the scene were not injured.

When asked about reports that Allen shared his location on social media ahead of the robbery, Muniz said, “We always are gonna look into the social media,” but added that police couldn’t “verify” that yet.

Police said they are examining surveillance video to identify potential suspects.

Allen released a number of hits that charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and was featured in XXL Magazine’s Freshman Class of rappers to watch in 2017.

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Zendaya made history during Monday night’s 74th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, winning the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

The 26-year-old earned the honor for her role as Rue Bennett in HBO’s hit show Euphoria, making her the youngest person to ever win the leading acting category two times. She previously won in 2020 for the show’s first season at age 24.

Zendaya expressed nothing but gratitude for the win during her acceptance speech and thanked everyone who made the show possible, including cast, crew, and series creator Sam Levinson, before sharing her hopes for the drama television series.

“Lastly I just want to say, you know, my greatest wish for Euphoria was that it could help heal people and I just want to say thank you to everyone who shared their story with me,” she said. “I want you to know that anyone who has loved a Rue or feels like you are a Rue, I’m so grateful for your stories and I carry them with me.”

“Thank you so much,” she finished. 

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Sheryl Lee Ralph won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a comedy series at the 2022 Emmys Monday night for her work on Abbott Elementary and brought the audience to their feet with her powerful acceptance speech.

After taking the stage, the 65-year-old actress held up her trophy and belted out the opening lyrics to “Endangered Species” by Dianne Reeves, a five-time Grammy-winning jazz singer.

“I am an endangered species / But I sing no victim’s song / I am a woman, I am an artist / And I know where my voice belongs,” she sang.

Ralph then thanked Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson as well as her husband and kids before turning her attention to the audience and those watching at home.

“To anyone who has ever, ever had a dream and thought your dream wasn’t, wouldn’t, couldn’t come true, I am here to tell you that this is what believing looks like,” she said. “This is what striving looks like, and don’t you ever, ever give up on you.”

This is a historic win for Ralph, as she is now the the second Black woman in Emmy history to win this honor.  Jackée Harry was the first Black woman to win Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, taking home the honor in 1987 for 227.

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Lizzo is two awards away from being the newest EGOT member.  The singer took home the Emmy for Outstanding Competition Program for Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls Monday night.

Lizzo choked back tears as she joyfully called upon her “Big Grrrls” to join her on the stage.  “The trophy is nice, but my emotion for these people who are on the stage with me — the stories they shared, they are not unique,” Lizzo expressed. “They just don’t get the platform.”

The “About Damn Time” singer continued, “Someone fat like me. Black like me. Beautiful like me… If I could go back and tell little Lizzo something, I would be like, ‘You’re going to see that person.  But, b****, it’s going to have to be you!”

Lizzo noted that her show has not only changed her life, but the lives of her Big Grrrls “forever” by turning them all into “Emmy Award-winning superstars who are going on a world tour!”

The singer also took a moment to shout out her late father, Michael Jefferson, who died in 2009 when she was 21 years old.  Lizzo pointed to the sky as she shouted, “Daddy, I love you!”

Lizzo ended her speech by leading her dancers into a spunky cheer before hugging everyone on stage.

All the “Juice” singer has to do now is win an Oscar and a Tony Award to earn EGOT status — she already has a Grammy.  Actually, she has three!

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Lewis Capaldi is out with the music video for “Forget Me,” which is a shot-by-shot reenactment of WHAM!‘s 1983 hit “Club Tropicana.” Both videos were shot at the Pikes Hotel in Ibiza, and Lewis even wears a skimpy white Speedo, just as George Michael did for the ’80s clip.

Lizzo says she’s ready for “all the JoJos” to jump on her new hit “2 Be Loved.” Over the weekend, JoJo Siwa participated in the viral TikTok dance trend using the song, while Jo Jo covered the song on her page.  Lizzo now wants Joe Jonas, K-Ci & JoJo, as well as Mojo JoJo and JoJo the Dolphin, to get in on the fun.

The Chainsmokers showed what happens “when the basseth dropeth” by syncing a recent concert video to Offenbach‘s “Galop infernal” — or the Can-can song. Of course, the raging crowds, and even Alex Pall and Drew Taggart‘s dancing is expertly, and hilariously, timed to the beat.

Remember when Mariah Carey admitted it was a bad idea to wear heels to an amusement park? Well, Cedar Point Amusement Park, where the infamous fashion faux pas happened, is now challenging guests to partake in the “Mariah Carey Heels Challenge.” No word on whether there’s a prize beyond bragging rights if you can walk a 364-acre park in heels. “Love this!!!!” Mariah commented. “But try walking in them all day long, okay?!?”

Shawn Mendes is dropping his own signature Martin Guitar made from “sustainable wood & recycled features.” He announced his new venture Monday, saying sales will benefit hospitalized children in Toronto via his Wonder of Music Program.

Tai Verdes drops his sophomore album, HDTV, this Friday and preorders are now live. You can catch him Monday night on The Late Late Show with James Corden to perform his television debut of “TWO SUGARS.”

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The David Bowie-themed NFT sale “Bowie on the Blockchain,” which had been scheduled to take place Tuesday, September 13, has been postponed in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

A message posted on Bowie’s official website explains, “Out of respect for the people of the UK and Queen Elizabeth II, we will be postponing the ‘Bowie on the Blockchain’ sale. We will update soon.”

As previously reported, the sale was organized by Bowie’s estate in partnership with NFT marketplace OpenSea and the We Love the Arts venture.

The “Bowie on the Blockchain” sale will feature nine NFTS that pay tribute to the late rock legend, and his influential life and music, each created by a different artist. Among the artists who created the collectible digital tokens are Nadya Tolokonnikova, of the Russian activist and music collective Pussy Riot.

The Bowie estate will donate all of the profits from the sale to the anti-poverty and humanitarian organization CARE. In 2019, David’s widow, Iman, was named CARE’s first Global Advocate.

Queen Elizabeth died Thursday, September 8, at the age of 96.

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Remember when Mariah Carey admitted it was a bad idea to wear heels to an amusement park? Well, Cedar Point Amusement Park, where the infamous fashion faux pas happened, is now challenging guests to partake in the “Mariah Carey Heels Challenge.” No word on whether there’s a prize beyond bragging rights if you can walk a 364-acre park in heels. “Love this!!!!” Mariah commented. “But try walking in them all day long, okay?!?

Shawn Mendes is dropping his own signature Martin Guitar made from “sustainable wood & recycled features.” Heannouncedhis new venture on Monday, saying sales will benefit hospitalized children in Toronto via his Wonder of Music Program. “I created this incredible program that will help children cope with their time in the hospital, both physically & mentally,” he said, adding, “Music is a form of therapy.”

Lewis Capaldi is out with the music video for “Forget Me,” which is a shot-by-shot reenactment ofWHAM!‘s 1983 hit “Club Tropicana.” Both videos were shot at the Pikes Hotel in Ibiza, and Lewis even wears a skimpy white Speedo, just asGeorge Michaeldid for the ’80s clip.

Ava Max is back to blonde! The chameleon-like celeb had ditched her honey brown hair for her signature platinum blonde while repping for Coach and Sunglass Hut at New York Fashion Week over the weekend. She has since teased fans on her Instagram Stories if she should be “blonde or brown tonight.”



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