BET Awards to honor Combs’ career
Sean “Diddy” Combs built one of hip-hop’s biggest empires, blazing a trail with his own music television network and fashion line, and now his decorated career has earned him one of the highest honors at the BET Awards this month.
Combs, 52, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award on June 26, the network announced Monday. He is the founder of Bad Boy Records and a three-time Grammy winner who has worked with a slew of top-tier artists including Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Usher, Lil Kim, Faith
Evans and 112. The music mogul created the fashion clothing line Sean John, launched Revolt TV with a focus on music and has his own vodka. He also produced the MTV reality show “Making the Band.”
“Diddy has always been a pioneering force in our community, breaking barriers, achieving unprecedented heights, blazing new trails, and, in so doing, raising the bar for all of us,” BET CEO Scott Mills said in a statement. “His virtuosity is matched only by his range — from music to media, culture, business and philanthropy — Diddy has exemplified Black excellence.”
The award is given to an individual who has shaped culture through their careers and “transformative leaders that consistently inspire generations.”
Past recipients include Prince, Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Samuel L. Jackson, Lionel Richie and New Edition.
Keith discloses cancer diagnosis:
Country music star Toby Keith announced Sunday that he has been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer. The singer said on Twitter that he underwent surgery and
received chemotherapy and radiation in the past six months.
“So far, so good,” said Keith, 60. “I need time to breathe, recover and relax.
“I am looking forward to spending this time with my family. But I will see the fans sooner than later. I can’t wait.”
The status of Keith’s performances for the remainder of this year wasn’t immediately clear.
Bieber reveals rare disorder:
Justin Bieber says a rare disorder that paralyzed half of the superstar performer’s face is the reason behind his tour postponement.
The Grammy winner is suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, he said in a video he posted Friday on Instagram. The syndrome causes facial paralysis and affects nerves in the face through a shingles outbreak. Bieber demonstrated in the video that he could barely move one side of his face, calling the ailment “pretty serious.”
“For those frustrated by my cancellations of the next shows, I’m just physically, obviously not capable
of doing them,” he said.
Bieber said he’s unsure how long he’ll take to heal.
‘Jurassic World 3’ rules at box office:
“Jurassic World Dominion” took a mighty bite out of the box office with $143.4 million in North American ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Including earnings from international showings, the film, released globally by Universal Pictures, has already grossed
$389 million.
“Top Gun: Maverick” earned an estimated $50 million in its third weekend to take second place. “Doctor Strange 2,” in its sixth weekend, was a distant third with $4.9 million.
June 14 birthdays: Actor Marla Gibbs is 91. Singer Rod Argent is 77. Actor
Will Patton is 68. Musician Marcus Miller is 63. Singer Boy George is 61. Actor Faizon Love is 54. Screenwriter Diablo Cody is 44. Actor J.R. Martinez is 39. Actor Kevin Mchale is 34. Actor Lucy Hale is 33. Singer Jesy Nelson is 31. Actor Daryl Sabara is 30.