Tiffany Haddish returned to Stockton last week as Mrs. Claus for the city’s third annual Toys for Joy celebration.
The comedian and actress helped bring smiles to dozens of children at Aspire Stockton Secondary Academy during a free community event organized by Vice Mayor and Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee.
The holiday gathering took on special meaning this year. Three weeks ago, a mass shooting at a child’s birthday party killed four people, including three children, and injured 13 others.
“This was something that I created in order to really give back to Stockton’s youth and their families,” Lee said about the annual event. “We had 3,000 the first year, 4,000 the second year. And this year I’m hoping for 5,000.”
Children received free gifts while families enjoyed treats and crafts during the four-hour celebration. Tiffany Haddish dressed as Mrs. Claus and spent time with kids, bringing holiday cheer to a community still processing recent trauma.
Lee designed this year’s Toys for Joy event specifically to promote “healing, happiness and unity” following the mass shooting. The tragedy shook the Stockton community and prompted local leaders to focus on healing.
The December 1 shooting occurred at a birthday party where Stockton rappers MBNel, NanoMB and Fly Boy Doughy were present.
The incident prompted the artist to speak publicly about the violence affecting his community. “This is about the families, and no one else,” MBNel said in his first public comments since the shooting.
Haddish has participated in the Stockton event multiple times, consistently returning as Mrs. Claus to support the community. Her involvement helps draw attention to and secure resources for Lee’s annual initiative.
Jim Jones is once again standing at the edge of a situation that feels familiar, tense, and just reckless enough to keep Hip-Hop fans paying attention. Alongside Maino, Fabolous, and Dave East, the Harlem rapper and his newly formed podcast crew decided to gift the culture a little Christmas content. The problem is the wrapping paper. They chose to rhyme over 50 Cent beats, and that alone is enough to make anyone wonder if this is playful nostalgia or a deliberate poke at a very sensitive bear.
As most people already know, this crew and 50 Cent have been circling each other for months now. The friction traces back to commentary surrounding 50’s Diddy documentary rollout earlier this year. At the time, the group seemed to think they were offering light critique. Nothing crazy. But 50 Cent does not process criticism in neutral tones. LOL…this means war.
Then there was the business side of the beef. Then, 50 Cent fired back by calling them squatters, citing a reported $200,000 past-due rent issue tied to a Bronx facility Jim Jones uses to film content. 50 reportedly contacted the landlord and floated the idea of buying the entire building if payment was not handled. Jim Jones ultimately paid up allegedly, keeping the space…but you know that was not the end.
Now, all the guys step up to rap over 50 Cent beats! Jim Jones is the most aggressive by far and Maino chimes in with his own moments. Fabolous goes directly at 50 Cent with repeated dis bars. Dave East’s part, I did not listen to. They sound unified.
Now the question is what happens next.
A full-blown rap war feels unlikely in the podcast era. Uncle Murda and Tony Yayo could easily get pulled in, but even they are also comfortably in pod-mode. Talking pays now. Rapping takes work and creativity.
The Grinch ain’t got nothing on rappers beefing! Listen to them all below.
Offset handed out smart TVs, toys and winter gear to hundreds of families in Norcross during his 4th Annual Toys 4 The Nawf event, continuing his hometown tradition of giving back to Gwinnett County just days before Christmas.
The Hip-Hop artist and philanthropist returned to his Georgia roots on December 20 for the charitable celebration, which has since supported more than 3,000 families.
The event, hosted by the Ann Cephus Family Fund Corporation, honors the legacy of Offset’s late grandmother Ann and reflects his long-standing commitment to community service.
Held in one of the fastest-growing and most diverse areas in the state, the Toys 4 The Nawf giveaway addresses real needs in Gwinnett County, where over 100,000 residents face financial hardship and limited access to basic necessities.
Offset, who grew up in the area, said his personal connection to the community drives his mission to make sure no child is left out during the holidays.
“I come from a place where people had to lean on each other, and that’s something that’s always stayed with me,” Offset said. “Giving back has been in my heart long before the music, it’s how I was raised, and it’s how I live. I’m proud of what Toys 4 The Nawf has grown into and the families we’ve been able to support over the years. If I’m blessed, then I have a responsibility to pass that blessing on, especially to my community. That’s what this is about for me.”
Offset was joined by his mother, Latabia Woodward, who co-organizes the event and runs the family’s nonprofit and by his children, Kody and Kalea Cephus, who helped distribute gifts to local children.
More than 100 volunteers and community groups contributed to the effort, including the Sigma Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
This year’s event also received support from YouTuber Jack Doherty, who donated toys and livestreamed the event to his massive Gen Z audience, helping extend the initiative’s reach far beyond Georgia.
The annual charity event is just one part of Offset’s broader philanthropic work.
He’s previously partnered with the American Cancer Society to fund research and improve access to care in honor of his grandmother. During the pandemic, he donated 20,000 masks to Atlanta hospitals and supported the NFL Draft-a-Thon.
He’s also helped combat hunger by providing over 300,000 meals and paying off school lunch debts for 25 local schools.
E-40 turned a rainy Saturday into a celebration of generosity and community spirit in South Vallejo as his third annual toy drive handed out more than 1,000 gifts to local families.
The Bay Area Hip-Hop icon bankrolled the large-scale giveaway at Shiloh Community Church, where kids received toys ranging from dolls and footballs to remote-controlled drones. Each family left with a bicycle and a few lucky attendees scored major prizes like a PlayStation 5 and a flat-screen TV.
“I’ve seen the community come together more than it would when I was younger, Nef the Pharoah, told the Vallejo Sun. “It would take a lot to have people come out. But as you saw today, the line was wrapped around the corner, and it’s raining outside. It’s beautiful.”
The event was a collaboration between three local institutions: Shiloh Church, M&M Liquors and E-40 himself. The church, where E-40’s grandfather once served as pastor, sits across the street from the liquor store where the rapper once sold mixtapes from his car.
The parking lot transformed into a holiday block party, complete with live music, free food, and a drone-friendly bounce house. Six Santas, a gingerbread man, and even a Grinch mingled with the crowd.
Several Vallejo Hip-Hop artists joined the effort, including LaRussell and Teflon Twaun, who teamed up with Nef the Pharoah to hand out gifts and greet families.
“We don’t have a sports team you know, all we got is our rappers and athletes who make it,” LaRussell said. “We haven’t had a lot of people who’ve made it out of here that we get to see daily on a day to day. And I’m one of those, where the people get to see me and they get to see Nef and get to see Twaun, and that’s important, it’s vital to the morale of the city.”
More than 60 volunteers helped coordinate the event, which was held on December 21, 2025. Shiloh Church continues to serve the community year-round, offering free food every Thursday to anyone in need.
Philly rapper Zaymoney transformed a North Philadelphia neighborhood into a holiday wonderland after the 12-year-old rapper hosted his eighth annual gift giveaway for local children.
The young Hip-Hop artist, working alongside his brothers and family, created an atmosphere of pure joy with free food, toys, music and community spirit.
The event addressed the challenges many Philadelphia families face during the holiday season.
“We’re doing this because, like we said, a lot of kids getting killed, getting shot, like not getting be able to get toys. So we just giving back for the youth and spreading positivity,” Zaymoney explained during the event.
The gift giveaway represented more than just holiday generosity. For Zaymoney, it’s part of his larger mission to combat the violence plaguing his community through positive messaging and youth engagement.
“Because it’s a lot of families struggling out here and might be sad because they didn’t get their kids no money or nothing. But it’s not about the money. It’s about spending time with your family and about the joy and the fun in it,” the young rapper shared.
Children who attended the event expressed genuine gratitude for the experience. “I feel like grateful because it’s a nice thing to do,” one young participant told NBC10.
This marks the eighth consecutive year Zaymoney and his family have organized the holiday giveaway, but their community work extends far beyond December. The rapper dedicates year-round efforts to uplifting young people across Philadelphia through his music and activism.
“It’s like kids out here dying from gun violence. So I want to stop that and give something positive. Don’t let weed take control of your life,” Zaymoney stated, demonstrating wisdom beyond his years.
Despite not yet being a teenager, Zaymoney has positioned himself as a voice for Philadelphia’s youth. His music promotes clean lyrics and anti-drug messages, offering an alternative to the negative influences that can lead children astray.
“Don’t be a follower, be a leader. Be what you want to be. Don’t give up,” he advised fellow young people during the Christmas celebration. The event showcased how Hip-Hop culture can serve as a positive force for community building and social change.
Rather than simply throwing a party, Zaymoney created an opportunity for young people to see themselves as positive trendsetters capable of making meaningful differences in their neighborhoods.
The United States on Thursday carried out Christmas Day military strikes against purported ISIS targets in Nigeria, with President Donald Trump citing the group’s attacks on Christian communities as the reason for the operation.
As Trump’s announcement spread across social media, it moved through the same digital ecosystem where artists like Nicki Minaj now openly agreed with his promoted political narratives. Minaj’s public support of Trump has reshaped how fans interpret moments when foreign policy, religion and celebrity messaging intersect, even in the absence of direct commentary on the attacks.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
U.S. Africa Command (United States Africa Command) said the strikes were conducted at the request of Nigerian authorities and resulted in the deaths of multiple ISIS fighters. These reports have not been independently verified.
“AFRICOM conducted a strike at the request of Nigerian authorities in Soboto State killing multiple ISIS terrorists,” the command said. “Lethal strikes against ISIS demonstrate the strength of our military and our commitment to eliminating terrorist threats against Americans at home and abroad.”
AFRICOM commander Gen. Dagvin Anderson said the U.S. military is working with Nigeria and regional partners to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation amid ongoing violence targeting civilians.
Trump referenced comments he made in November, when he warned that military action could follow if attacks against Christians continued.
“I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was,” Trump wrote. “The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes, as only the United States is capable of doing.”
He concluded his post by praising the U.S. military and marking the timing of the operation on Christmas Day.
Nigeria acknowledged the strikes Thursday and said it remains engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States, to address terrorism and violent extremism.
“All counter-terrorism efforts are guided by the primacy of protecting civilian lives, safeguarding national unity and upholding the rights and dignity of all citizens, irrespective of faith or ethnicity,” Nigeria’s foreign ministry said.
The ministry added that terrorist violence against Christians, Muslims or other communities threatens Nigeria’s values and international security.
Last month, Trump designated Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over religious violence, a classification that requires diplomatic consultations, policy planning and congressional engagement within 90 days.
The Trump administration has also expanded intelligence operations in the region. According to Reuters, the United States began daily surveillance flights over Nigeria under coordination between Nigerian National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Hegseth echoed the administration’s position Thursday, writing on X that violence against Christians must end and praising cooperation with the Nigerian government.
Nigerian Information Minister Mohammed Idris said last month that the country welcomes U.S. assistance and remains committed to eliminating terrorism. He reported that Nigerian forces have killed more than 13,500 militants, arrested 17,000 suspects and rescued over 11,200 hostages, including women and children.
Republican lawmakers praised the strikes. Rep. Riley Moore of West Virginia called the operation an early step toward ending religious violence, while Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland described it as decisive leadership.
The strikes came as authorities in Turkey announced the arrest of more than 110 suspected ISIS members allegedly planning attacks around Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Jennifer Lopez pulled up to her holiday bash looking like a damn Christmas snack, and let’s be real: nobody was checking the tree when those curves were in the room.
The icon dropped a video from her family and friends’ holiday party and every second of it was basically a thirst trap wrapped in velvet.
She rocked a deep red gown that clung to her body and that thing was tight in all the right places and by right places, we mean her chest and that famous backside that still defies gravity.
The neckline? Deep. The straps? Barely there. Her cleavage was front and center, sitting pretty. And when she turned to the side, boom: full view of those legendary J.Lo buns high and firm like a Renaissance artist sculpted them.
Her waist was snatched like she’s still in her early 30s and the dress hugged her hips like it was custom-made by someone who’s been studying her body since “Love Don’t Cost a Thing.”
Her skin was glowing as she bathed in holiday lights and the way the fabric moved with her body? Let’s just say the dress wasn’t wearing her; Jennifer Lopez was owning that thing like the boss she is.
This wasn’t some over-the-top, extra look either. It was sleek, sexy and straight-up lethal. She didn’t need to show skin to steal attention; the shape did all the talking. And trust, it said a whole lot.
If you’re wondering how she keeps that body looking like it’s frozen in time, it’s years of dancing, discipline and knowing exactly how to work every camera angle. Nobody does it like J.Lo and this Christmas, she reminded everybody why she’s still that girl.
And if you’re trying to see more of her in the flesh, she’s bringing all that heat to Vegas next year. Jennifer Lopez’s new Las Vegas residency, “Up All Night,” kicks off December 30, 2025, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
She has shows scheduled through early January and again in March 2026, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury has warned in her Christmas Day sermon that “conversations about immigration continue to divide us, when our common humanity should unite us”.The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News
Police say a woman in her 80s has died after a serious assault inside a flat in Wiltshire on Christmas Day.The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News
American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel delivered an alternative Christmas message this year, taking aim what he said was the rise of fascism under Donald Trump’s government.The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News
