Songs, Movies & Moments – May 2025

A Look at Entertainment

by T.J. Moore –

Hip Hop continues to solidify its presence in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as it recognizes two legendary acts for their impact on the genre and culture.

OutKast & Salt-N-Pepa inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Trailblazing hip hop icons Salt-N-Pepa are being celebrated with the Hall’s prestigious Musical Influence Award, recognizing their role in breaking barriers for women in hip hop and “pushing it” with their bold, uncompromising style and message.

Also, iconic Atlanta duo Outkast will be inducted for their innovative sound and how they represented southern-based rap artists. Salt-N-Pepa and Outkast will join fellow inductees Cyndi Lauper, R&B legend Chubby Checker, Bad Company, and Joe Coker, among others.

TLC shaped the sound of the ’90s and redefined what it means to be a woman in the music industry. Now, the story of the Grammy Award-winning trio will make its way to stages nationwide. Produced by Bill Diggins and his Digit Theatrical Group, CrazySexyCool –The Musical, will celebrate the most successful female group of all time.

TLC musical, CrazySexyCool, brings T Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli’s story to the stage.

“TLC completely changed the game,” said Diggins. “Their music gave a voice to women everywhere, empowering them to be confident and unapologetic. But this isn’t just a story about their music; it’s about the sisterhood between these women and what kept them together through both unimaginable challenges and chart-topping success.”

Writer and director Kwame Kwei-Armah brings TLC’s story of unshakable sisterhood to the stage. The musical will make its debut in June 2026 at Washington DC’s Arena stage.

Singer Cassie is firing back at Sean “Diddy” Combs in court, accusing him of overstepping with a subpoena that’s digging way too deep in her private life.

Cassie Ventura reveals shocking abuse story with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Cassie is asking a judge to shut down a subpoena served by Diddy’s legal team on March 19. The disgraced mogul is reportedly demanding that Cassie turn over a wide range of personal material, including any and all draft memoirs, journals, diaries, or written notes. Basically, anything that could potentially expose or discuss their past relationship.

Diddy’s team is also requesting any communications Cassie’s had about publishing, or even thinking about publishing, a tell-all. The singer also claims that Diddy also wants access to her bank statements, which she sees as a major invasion of privacy with no legitimate legal basis.

In response, Cassie is urging the court to kill the subpoena, saying the requests are excessive and appear to be nothing more than intimidation tactics. She argues that the subpoena is just another attempt to silence her, especially in the light of her previous abuse allegations.