2025 had a way of revealing itself. Across entertainment, sports, media, and power, the same themes kept surfacing — exposure, accountability, and people losing control of the story they thought they owned. In this year-end conversation, Jill Munroe examines the moments that defined 2025 and what they collectively reveal about culture, influence, and public behavior. From the Diddy trial and Cassie’s testimony, to Shannon Sharpe’s fall from grace, to Dr. Cheyenne Bryant challenging masculinity and accountability in real time — these weren’t isolated moments. They were signals. The year also gave us major cultural markers: Beyoncé’s historic COWBOY CARTER Grammy win, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Verzuz returning with Cash Money vs. No Limit, and a growing list of industry shakeups involving Paramount, Skydance, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Before we move ahead, this is what the culture showed us in 2025.

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. Follow her socials @StilettoJill or visit JillMunroe.com. Catch her live M-F on KBLA Talk 1580 from 6PM to 7PM. 

Claudia Jordan reflects on career, love, and turning 50 as debates spark over whether women are unfairly judged for their choices. Cardi B addresses fan backlash surrounding her baby and relationship, asking supporters to ease up. Lizzo explains why she believes more celebrities will shift politically for profit. Plus, Beyoncé officially joins the billionaire club, powered by touring, ownership, and strategic control. Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host.

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The Academy Awards will stream globally for free on YouTube starting in 2029, signaling a major shift in Hollywood’s distribution strategy. Meanwhile, Roc Nation is facing lawsuits from models who say their Megan Thee Stallion swimwear photos were used on billboards without permission. Plus, Vince Staples and Jim Jones weighs in on hip-hop’s role in Black America during a conversation with Earn Your Leisure. Jill Munroe breaks down the business, legal receipts, and cultural context behind today’s biggest entertainment stories. Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host.

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Netflix is officially stepping into culture media in a major way. The streaming giant announced an exclusive partnership with iHeartMedia that will make Netflix the video home for The Breakfast Club, Joe and Jada, and more than a dozen top podcasts starting in 2026. Also tonight: • O.T. Genasis accused of spitting on a woman at a Miami nightclub after she rejected him • Ryan Coogler’s Sinners snubbed by major year-end movie lists despite massive box office success and awards recognition Guest contributor Howard the 3rd joins the conversation with pop culture insight and commentary.

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. Follow her socials @StilettoJill or visit JillMunroe.com. Catch her live M-F on KBLA Talk 1580 from 6PM to 7PM.

Kimora Lee Simmons fires back after Russell Simmons claims he paid her $50,000 a month for 20 years, accusing her of stealing stock tied to her ex-husband and keeping him from their adult daughters. Trey Songz is arrested following an alleged New York nightclub incident, with newly released video and additional assault charges now in play. Ray J asks a judge to dismiss Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner’s defamation lawsuit — doubling down on claims of fraud, intimidation, and racketeering. Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles–bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. Follow her socials @StilettoJill or visit JillMunroe.com. Catch her live Monday–Friday on KBLA Talk 1580 from 6PM–7PM. Kimora Lee Simmons fires back after Russell Simmons claims he paid her $50,000 a month for 20 years, accusing her of stealing stock tied to her ex-husband and keeping him from their adult daughters. Trey Songz is arrested following an alleged New York nightclub incident, with newly released video and additional assault charges now in play. Ray J asks a judge to dismiss Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner’s defamation lawsuit — doubling down on claims of fraud, intimidation, and racketeering.

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles–bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. Follow her socials @StilettoJill or visit JillMunroe.com. Catch her live Monday–Friday on KBLA Talk 1580 from 6PM–7PM. 

Kimora Lee Simmons is finally speaking publicly about daughter Aoki’s former relationship with 65-year-old Serafina Restaurant Group founder Vittorio Assaf — calling the situation “predatorial and kind of crazy.” Though the relationship happened last year, Kimora is addressing it now as her new E! reality show rolls out, offering new insight into how she viewed everything behind the scenes. Plus, Joy Reid has entered the conversation around Stephen A Smith’s political commentary — adding context to the pushback he received after earlier exchanges with Cari Champion and criticism of Black women voters. Jill breaks down why this moment keeps resurfacing and what Joy’s critique really means. And it’s Wednesday, which means “All Up In The Business.” Entertainment attorney Nyanza Shaw joins Jill to dissect the potential Netflix–Warner Bros acquisition, the Skydance/Paramount effort to block it, and what this consolidation means for creators, contracts, and the future of Hollywood. Topics Covered: • Kimora Lee Simmons on Aoki’s past relationship • Joy Reid responds to Stephen A Smith’s commentary • All Up In The Business with Attorney Nyanza Shaw: Netflix x Warner Bros deal • Why Skydance and Paramount are trying to stop it

A Tennessee man gets confronted at work after trolling a Black woman on TikTok Marlon Wayans warns 50 Cent about possible “karma” tied to his executive-produced Diddy doc. Eboni K. Williams breaks down why high-earning women are choosing donor conception to protect their parental rights. And DJ Quik’s son receives a major legal update in a 2022 murder case. Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host.

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Tonight on KBLA Talk 1580, Jill Munroe breaks down the latest in entertainment and culture: • Ja Rule is calling out 50 Cent over his executive-produced Netflix doc on Diddy — accusing him of hypocrisy and resurfacing the rapper’s own domestic violence case involving Daphne Joy. • Janice Combs responds to the documentary with a fiery statement calling multiple claims “patently false.” • Streamer Tylil checks Streamer Awards host FanFan after a Diddy joke aimed at Kai Cenat. Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. Follow her socials @StilettoJill or visit JillMunroe.com. Catch her live M–F on KBLA Talk 1580 from 6PM to 7PM.

Todd Tucker is seeking primary custody of his kids with Kandi Burruss — and raising serious questions about the enforceability of their prenup. Meanwhile, 50 Cent and Diddy are back in headlines as never-before-seen footage from the Netflix doc Sean Combs: The Reckoning sparks legal concern and accusations of “unauthorized” leaks. Plus, a federal jury sides with Megan Thee Stallion in her defamation case against blogger Milagro Gramz — ruling that she worked with Tory Lanez to harm Megan’s reputation and amplify a sexually explicit deepfake. And former NFL player Trevone Boykin resurfaces with comments about Russell Wilson. Full breakdown on tonight’s show.

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. Follow her socials @StilettoJill or visit JillMunroe.com. Catch her live M-F on KBLA Talk 1580 from 6PM to 7PM

Tonight we’re tapping into the full spectrum of Black culture and storytelling. Dr. Contessa drops in to talk all things Married to Medicine — from the friendships to the shifts happening this season. Brandon Clayborn breaks down his role on CBS’s Beyond The Gates and what’s next for daytime drama. And we close with the creatives behind Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story, discussing the legacy, the imagery, and the movement that reshaped how Black beauty is seen worldwide. 

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. Follow her socials @StilettoJill or visit JillMunroe.com. Catch her live M–F from 6PM to 7PM.

Donald Glover reveals he suffered a stroke, multiple surgeries, and a life-changing recovery journey — and Jill Munroe breaks it down. Plus: Summer Walker and Rich The Kid’s side-chick drama explodes online, including “Pizza hit’ references. Campbell’s Soup VP says the company uses “3D printed chicken,” and Lupita Nyong’o opens up about Hollywood’s harmful typecasting after her Oscar win. 

Topics:
• Donald Glover reveals stroke + surgeries 
• Summer Walker / Rich The Kid / Tori Brixx drama
• Campbell’s Soup VP discrimination lawsuit
• Lupita Nyong’o on post-Oscar typecasting

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. Follow her socials @StilettoJill or visit JillMunroe.com. Catch her live M-F on KBLA Talk 1580 from 6PM to 7PM.

Former RHOP cast member Mia Thornton has been arrested in Atlanta after a furnished condo owner claimed Mia moved out overnight — allegedly taking every piece of furniture with her. Meanwhile, Matt Barnes reveals he was targeted in an alleged $60,000 extortion scheme, detailing the receipts and timeline behind the threat. Russell Wilson jumps into “girl talk,” offering life advice to LaLa Anthony and Kelly Rowland in a viral moment that has social media debating: supportive or inserting himself? And rising artist D4vd is now officially under LAPD investigation after a missing 15-year-old girl was found dead in a Tesla registered to him — a developing case raising serious cultural questions about minors, access, and accountability. Jill breaks down the receipts, the context, and the cultural implications behind each story. 

On this KBLA Talk 1580 entertainment update, Jill Munroe breaks down the stories behind the headlines: We start with Salt-N-Pepa and Outkast’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Los Angeles — a night that doubled as a women-in-hip-hop victory lap, plus a quiet fight over masters and music ownership. Then we go deep on the latest sports-betting scandal: Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz indicted for allegedly rigging pitches so bettors could clean up hundreds of thousands of dollars. What does that mean for league integrity and the new wave of online sports bettors? Next up: reports that Zendaya doesn’t want to share press-tour space with Sydney Sweeney over politics, race and a controversial jeans ad. We unpack how brand, identity and culture collide when Hollywood goes on promo. And finally, Summer Walker’s “Finally Over It” dump-truck activation in Atlanta — a pop-up that lets fans literally throw away their ex’s stuff ahead of her upcoming album release. Healing, petty, or genius marketing? Maybe all three. 

Tonight’s on Jill Munroe’s entertainment update on KBLA Talkn 1580, Antonio Brown is back in U.S. custody after being extradited from Dubai and charged with attempted murder. Jill Munroe breaks down the new details, how he fled, and what this means for his future. Plus: • FAA slashes flights by 10% at 40 airports — including LAX • Deon Cole tells Kai Cenat to “do his research”

Monday’s entertainment update dives deep into culture, accountability, and legacy: • MacKenzie Scott blesses the culture with an $80M donation to Howard University during a federal funding delay — and Spelman gets $38M. Let’s talk wealth, power, and philanthropy when government support falls short. • Mo’Nique wants a public conversation with Tyler Perry and Oprah — 12 years later, she’s still demanding transparency. • Big Sean & Jhené Aiko reportedly split after 8 years together — fans say it’s the end of an R&B era. • Drake and Spotify hit with a lawsuit over alleged fake streams — is the game rigged? Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host.

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It’s All Up in the Business Wednesdays with Jill Munroe — where we break down the strategy behind the headlines. Rihanna’s Fenty empire faces a major shake-up as LVMH considers selling its 50% stake. Meanwhile, Bravo’s latest legal drama has the network back in court with a $200 million lawsuit tied to RHOA. Plus, Allen Iverson gets real about fan boundaries, and Boris Kodjoe shares a powerful story about fatherhood and forgiveness. Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host.


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It’s Tuesday night and Jill Munroe is in the mix — breaking down culture, money, and motives. From Bishop Marvin Winans calling out a woman mid-service to Kevin McCall’s tearful confession and more trending topics, tonight’s Entertainment Update is all about power, perception, and the price of control. Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host.

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Russell Westbrook’s true feelings about LeBron James just hit daylight — calling the King “fake” in new locker-room revelations. Plus, Gucci Mane’s wife Keyshia Ka’oir says she offered him a million-dollar buyout not to face Jeezy in Verzuz, and Saweetie responds to a viral ex-associate accusing her of unpaid debts.

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host. Follow @StilettoJill or visit JillMunroe.com. Catch her live M–F on KBLA Talk 1580 from 6 PM to 7 PM.

It’s Thursday night, and Jill Munroe is cutting through the noise — from legacy beefs to messy tea and cultural wins.

Jill Munroe breaks down the new legal battle between Paris Jackson and Michael Jackson’s estate — where $65 million in payouts are under scrutiny. Plus, Nia Long & Larenz Tate reunite for a Netflix romance inspired by Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, and OpenAI announces a controversial “adults-only” policy shift that could change AI forever. Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-bred entertainment journalist, producer, and host.

 Follow her socials @StilettoJill or visit JillMunroe.com. Catch her live M-F on KBLA Talk 1580 from 6PM to 7PM.