These 5 People are having a worse time than you.
5. Cardi B because she's being sued for the microphone incident.
You may recall that two years ago, Cardi B was performing in Las Vegas. While on stage in the sweltering heat, she asked the crowd to splash water on her to help cool her down. Someone threw a cup containing an unknown liquid and ice at her, and in response, she threw her microphone at the person. The mic ricocheted and hit another individual, who later filed a police report.
The Las Vegas Police Department did not bring any charges against Cardi at the time. However, the person struck by the ricochet is now suing her for assault, battery, and negligence. The lawsuit also claims that the microphone was later auctioned off for charity, which allegedly caused the plaintiff emotional distress.
Cardi's attorney, Drew Findling, is pushing back against the lawsuit. He described it as a transparent and pitiful attempt at a financial shakedown. Findling stated, "The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Clark County District Attorney’s Office closed this matter for insufficient evidence a long time ago, but apparently the opportunity to try to make money off of a celebrity was too much for some willing law firm to pass up."
To be fair, criminal cases do require more evidence to prove guilt than civil cases. It remains to be seen whether this lawsuit will go to trial or if Cardi and her legal team will choose to settle. Regardless, Cardi doesn't seem to have put this incident behind her.
4. WWE fans and the family of Hulk Hogan because he passed away.
Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71 in his home in Clearwater, Florida from cardiac arrest. Many WWE stars, including The Rock and Ric Flair, posted tributes and remembrances in his honor. He leaves behind two children, Nick and Brooke. He had been estranged from Brooke for quite some time. He divorced his first wife, Linda, in 2009.
In 2010, he married Jennifer McDaniel, but they divorced in 2022. Then in 2023, Hulk Hogan got engaged to Sky Daily, and the two were married in September of that year. The last time Brooke and Hogan spoke was also in September 2023, shortly before his wedding. Brooke expressed deep love and concern for her father, telling him she did not think he should still be working so hard given his declining health.
Hulk reportedly did not want to hear it, but he did offer her an apology, although it was unclear what he was apologizing for. They had not spoken since. Sources say Brooke remained very protective of her father, even when her concern was not well received. Brooke’s husband made multiple efforts to repair the relationship, but Hulk responded coldly and never made an effort to meet Brooke’s children. Ultimately, he only wanted a relationship with her on his terms.
Hogan was a polarizing figure. He achieved great success in professional wrestling and became a symbol of American toughness in the ring. However, he also faced major controversy in his later years. He was involved in a scandal when a sex tape was released in which he repeatedly used racial slurs, including the N-word, and said he would not be okay if his daughter dated a Black man.
The tape was published by Gawker, and Hogan filed a lawsuit against the company in 2016. The suit ended in a $140 million judgment that bankrupted the site. It was later revealed that Peter Thiel had secretly funded the lawsuit because Gawker had outed him in 2007. Hogan did acknowledge that his comments were wrong and issued a public apology. As Hogan’s family grieves this loss, we send our deepest condolences.
3. Friends and family of Malcolm-Jamal Warner because he passed away.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for playing Theo on The Cosby Show, has passed away. Warner died unexpectedly in an accidental drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica, after being swept away by a powerful riptide. He leaves behind a wife and an 8-year-old daughter.
Warner played memorable television characters even after The Cosby Show, including roles on Malcolm & Eddie, Reed Between the Lines, Suits, 9-1-1, and Community. He also worked behind the camera on shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Kenan & Kel, and All That.
Many people are sharing fond remembrances of Malcolm and his work, especially his portrayal of Theo. Morris Chestnut, who acted alongside Warner in The Resident, told People, "Theo was everything society tried to tell us Black boys couldn’t be. Gentle, well-educated, privileged, determined, innocent, and profound. But most of all, he was iconic."
Lou Diamond Phillips said Malcolm "just generated love" and described his death as a big shock and a huge loss. Many people were surprised to learn that the two were close friends, which shows how magnetic and charming Malcolm was. We send our deepest condolences to Malcolm's family during this difficult time.
2. Ozzy Osbourn's family because he passed away.
Death comes in threes. Ozzy Osbourne passed away Tuesday at the age of 76, surrounded by his family and loved ones. His passing comes five years after he announced he was battling Parkinson's disease. The godfather of heavy metal leaves behind a lasting legacy.
Osbourne performed his final show with Black Sabbath in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, England just three weeks before his death. Kelly Osbourne mourned her father’s passing with a sentimental post, using Black Sabbath lyrics to express herself. She quoted the song “Changes,” writing, “I feel unhappy, I am so sad. I've lost the best friend I ever had,” followed by a broken heart emoji.
Kelly also appears to have shared the final footage of her father alive when she posted a video to her Instagram story on Sunday. The clip showed Ozzy having breakfast with his family at their home in England. She asks him to say hi to the camera, and he looks up from his iPad to greet her.
Osbourne was first married to Thelma Riley before marrying his wife Sharon in 1982. He had a tumultuous past with substance abuse, and life on tour took a toll on his family. His children later expressed that he had not been a good father. In the documentary God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, his struggles and regrets are laid bare. Ozzy leaves behind his wife Sharon and six children.
1. Smokey Robinson because a 5th alleged victim has gone to the police.
A fifth woman accusing Smokey Robinson of sexual battery has officially come forward and filed a police report. Law enforcement reported that a woman spoke with a deputy last Wednesday at the LA County Sheriff's Department in Malibu, where she formally reported her allegations against the Motown singer.
Robinson became the subject of a criminal investigation by the department's Special Victims Bureau in May, after four women came forward accusing him of sexual assault. The Jane Does are all women who at one point worked for Robinson at his home.
Robinson's attorney, Christopher Frost, told TMZ, "It's not surprising to us that in the context of very public allegations by the four interconnected Jane Does and their shared attorneys, no matter how untrue, news like this might emerge. It's one of the risks of being a celebrity, that others will take the same approach."
He continued, "Our focus is on exposing the falsity of the Doe lawsuit. The Does and their lawyers have taken a hit-and-run approach by making allegations against a beloved 85-year-old cultural icon and then refusing to reveal their identities or unequivocally sit for a deposition, where the truth can actually be determined."
The criminal investigation is in addition to the civil suit that was filed against Smokey. His lawyers are attempting to show that these are not legitimate claims and say that Robinson welcomes the investigation.