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• Maurice 'Mopreme' Shakur, Tupac's stepbrother, filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis and unnamed defendants involved in the 1996 murder. • The suit claims 'for the first time in nearly 30 years, threads are starting to come together' amid new developments as Davis's first-degree murder trial approaches. • Tupac was fatally shot four times on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas when a white Cadillac pulled alongside his BMW near MGM Grand and Caesars Palace.

• Samuel Monroe Jr., known for 1990s films 'Menace II Society' and 'Tales from the Hood,' is on life support after contracting meningitis 18 months ago while filming in Las Vegas. • His wife, Shawna Stewart, confirmed doctors misdiagnosed the infection, leading to immense financial strain over nine months in hospitals and rehab centers. • The family launched a GoFundMe on April 28, 2026, seeking $50,000 for care; it has raised 7% so far, including $1,000 from radio host Kurt Alexander.

• Taylor Swift submitted new trademark filings on April 28 to safeguard her voice and image amid rising AI-generated content. • The move positions Swift as the latest celebrity addressing AI deepfake risks in entertainment. • Trademarks target protections for her personal brand in a proliferating digital threat landscape.

• TIME Magazine published its 2026 TIME100 Companies list highlighting top entertainment firms on April 28. • Apple leads for prioritizing streaming quality over quantity in its services. • Other notables include Beast Industries for building an empire from viral antics and Neon for championing foreign films.

• Shakira expressed deep sadness after Gabriel de Jesus Firmino died Sunday during stage assembly for her upcoming Rio de Janeiro concert. • The worker was crushed by two stage elevators activated accidentally, as confirmed by police and event organizers Todo Mundo no Rio. • The four-time Grammy winner offered condolences to Firmino's family, friends, and colleagues in a public statement.

• Country star Jason Aldean released 'Songs About Us' last week, drawing from his 11-year marriage to wife Brittany. • The couple collaborated on a duet for the album after years of balancing agreement and disagreement in their relationship. • Aldean shared in a Fox News Digital interview how family inspired the deeply personal record.

• The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' launched with a massive $97 million opening in U.S. and Canada theaters, breaking the previous music biopic record of $60.2 million set by 'Straight Outta Compton' in 2015. • Co-produced by the Jackson estate and distributed by Lionsgate, the film overcame negative reviews and production troubles to achieve strong international performance with $120.4 million overseas. • The film's $217.4 million global opening marks a new high-water mark for music biopics, significantly outpacing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' which earned $51 million in its 2018 debut.

• Marie Osmond publicly addressed the death of her brother Alan Osmond, sharing emotional reflections amid family grief. • The Osmond family matriarch spoke out in a Us Weekly feature on the loss. • This revelation adds to ongoing celebrity family tragedies, impacting music legacy discussions.

• Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells star in 'Miss You, Love You', which had a secret screening at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now set for HBO premiere on May 29. • The film lands at HBO after festival buzz, marking a key acquisition for the streamer in upcoming releases. • This deal highlights HBO's push into indie dramas amid competition from Netflix and Apple TV+.

• Apple TV+ acquired exclusive streaming rights to a four-part documentary series chronicling Serena Williams' legendary tennis career and post-retirement business ventures. • The series will premiere in June 2026 and features intimate interviews with Williams, her family, fellow athletes, and business partners, spanning her 30-year career and current role as a venture capitalist. • Williams executive produces alongside acclaimed director Marina Zenovich, known for her Oscar-nominated documentary "Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired."

• Taylor Swift announced a 53-date North American tour beginning in March 2027, with tickets going on sale April 20, 2026 through her official fan club and Ticketmaster. • The "Eras Tour: North American Leg" will visit 28 cities across the United States and Canada, with nightly production featuring elaborate stage designs and costume changes. • Industry analysts project the tour could generate over $2 billion in revenue, making it one of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time.