Kendrick Lamar Leads 68th Grammys With Nine Nominations

Kendrick Lamar Leads 68th Grammys With Nine Nominations

Kendrick Lamar is once again at the center of Grammy history. The Compton-born rapper leads this year’s nominations with nine in total, the most of any artist heading into the 68th Grammy Awards. The ceremony will be held on February 1st at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where Lamar will go head-to-head with Lady Gaga for Album of the Year in one of the most anticipated showdowns of the season. Lamar’s nominated project, GNX, arrived with almost no warning last November and quickly becam


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Alan Carr Donates £87,500 ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Winnings to Neuroblastoma UK

Alan Carr Donates £87,500 ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Winnings to Neuroblastoma UK

A children’s cancer charity has thanked comedian Alan Carr for his “commitment, compassion and drive” after he donated the £87,500 prize pot from his Celebrity Traitors victory. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) Neuroblastoma UK told the Chatty Man star “we can’t tell you how grateful we are” after he was crowned the winner of the hit BBC spin-off series during Thursday night’s tense final. Carr, who has been patron of the charity since 2016, said it was


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Tyler Perry Donates $1.4 Million to Support Families Affected by SNAP Benefit Delays

Tyler Perry Donates $1.4 Million to Support Families Affected by SNAP Benefit Delays

Tyler Perry is showing his generosity to the most vulnerable members of society. The filmmaker has donated more than $1.4 Million to several organizations that support families impacted by the possible loss of SNAP benefits. Atlanta Community Food Bank, Baby2Baby, Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Caring for Others, All for Lunch, Ron Clark Academy, and Goodr received aid. Perry released an exclusive statement to PEOPLE about the importance of his generous act. “If you’ve never been poor, then you may


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Spotify Hit with New Lawsuit Over Alleged “Modern Payola” Scheme

Spotify Hit with New Lawsuit Over Alleged “Modern Payola” Scheme

Spotify is facing one of its most turbulent weeks yet. New lawsuits raise questions about the company’s credibility in the music industry. A class-action complaint accuses the streaming giant of neglecting to address widespread streaming fraud. Spotify has strongly denied the claims, calling them “baseless.” It insists that the company uphold fairness and accuracy through its detection systems. Although the lawsuit doesn’t name Drake as a defendant, it repeatedly cites him due to the sheer sca


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Notting Hill Carnival Bursts Into Colour for Opening Day

Notting Hill Carnival Bursts Into Colour for Opening Day

The streets of west London have been filled with colour and sound for the first day of the annual Notting Hill Carnival. Musicians and dancers in bright costumes took to the tarmac for the children's parade, as the largest street party in Europe got under way. The day began with an explosion of colour as revellers met for J'ouvert at 06:00 BST ahead of the children's parade, with the streets awash with bright paint and powder.  J'ouvert, which means "daybreak" or "opening of the day" in Frenc


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Chris Brown & Daughter Royalty Gift fan $10K and a Car in Emotional Breezy Bowl Moment

Chris Brown & Daughter Royalty Gift fan $10K and a Car in Emotional Breezy Bowl Moment

Chris Brown just made one lucky fan’s day — and possibly her entire year. In a touching moment captured on video, the R&B superstar, alongside his daughter, surprised a young fan with a life-changing gift: $10,000 in cash and a brand-new car.The heartwarming exchange quickly went viral, drawing praise from fans and celebrities alike for the singer’s generosity. The fan and her mother was greeted by Chris Brown’s daughter, Royalty Brown, where let them to duo know that’ll be meeting Chris himse


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The Dope List.  Songs that are trending in August of 2025

The Dope List. Songs that are trending in August of 2025

The Top Songs in the World (August 2025) As of August 2025, the global music scene is vibrant and ever-changing, with several new releases and recurring chart-toppers captivating audiences worldwide. Here’s a look at the songs dominating the charts, excluding any content about Gunna. 1. “The Subway” — Chappell Roan Chappell Roan’s “The Subway” soared to the top spot on numerous global charts this month. This track, fueled by strong streaming numbers and digital sales, is Roan's second chart-


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Michael Jackson’s ‘Michael’ Biopic First Trailer Released

Michael Jackson’s ‘Michael’ Biopic First Trailer Released

The first trailer for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic chronicling the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, has officially been released. The teaser offers audiences their first glimpse of Jaafar Jackson stepping into his uncle’s legendary shoes. The trailer highlights several defining eras of Michael Jackson’s career, from his Motown beginnings to the record-breaking Thriller era. Viewers are treated to sweeping concert scenes, signature dance moves, and cinematic recreations of some of


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GloRilla Surprises Dad with a Jaguar for his Retirement

GloRilla Surprises Dad with a Jaguar for his Retirement

GloRilla recently transformed her professional success into a deeply personal tribute. On November 3rd she hosted a retirement celebration for her father, Edwin C. Woods Sr., honoring the end of his nearly three-decade career at the post office. Video from the event shows the 26-year-old artist ushering her dad into the spotlight before presenting her gift. In her remarks she said, “We celebrating my dad, his retirement,” and added, “I’m pretty sure the post office appreciate all your hard work


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Rihanna Shines in First Red Carpet Appearance Since Baby Rocki’s Birth

Rihanna Shines in First Red Carpet Appearance Since Baby Rocki’s Birth

Rihanna lit up New York City on Monday evening as she and A$AP Rocky enjoyed a glamorous date night. The outing marked their first red carpet appearance together since welcoming their daughter, Rocki Irish, in September. The stylish pair made their debut at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards, held at the American Museum of Natural History. She described her ensemble as “postpartum-forward” and selected a striking outfit from the spring/summer 2026 collection by Alaïa: a floor-length black trench coa


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Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies at 84

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies at 84

Dick Cheney, who became one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history as George W. Bush’s number two during 9/11 and catastrophic wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, died Monday. He was 84. Cheney forged an unusually muscular job in the traditionally inconsequential role and was seen by many as a major power behind the throne, as Bush thrust America into the so-called war on terror, with a dark underbelly of renditions, torture and the controversial Guantanamo prison site. A hate-figure to


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Mark Zuckerberg Dethroned: Three 22-Year-Old Mercor Founders Become Youngest Self-Made Billionaires

Mark Zuckerberg Dethroned: Three 22-Year-Old Mercor Founders Become Youngest Self-Made Billionaires

Mercor’s 22-year-old founders have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after a $350 million funding round valued the AI recruitment startup at $10 billion, surpassing Mark Zuckerberg’s record. Mercor, a fast-rising recruitment startup powering AI model training for Silicon Valley’s biggest labs, has created the world’s youngest self-made billionaires. Three 22-year-old cofounders, including two Americans of Indian origin, have dethroned Mark Zuckerberg as the world’s youngest sel


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Big Sean and Jhené Aiko Reportedly Split After 10 Years

Big Sean and Jhené Aiko Reportedly Split After 10 Years

Big Sean and Jhené Aiko have reportedly called it quits. According to AllHipHop, “she wanted marriage — she wanted the commitment,” one source told the outlet. “Sean loves her deeply, but he just never wanted to take that final step.”  The two welcomed a baby boy, Noah Hasani Chilombo-Anderson, and have a great co-parenting relationship, per the source. “They’re in a great place — it’s peaceful. They both respect each other too much to let things get messy. They just want to do what’s best for


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Obama Campaigns with US Democrats Ahead of Pivotal State Elections

Obama Campaigns with US Democrats Ahead of Pivotal State Elections

Former US president Barack Obama hit the campaign trail Saturday for fellow Democrats ahead of closely-watched state elections, laying into Donald Trump over his “shambolic” policies and warning of the dangers facing American democracy. Obama, who remains a powerful figure in today’s Democratic Party, took the stage to robust applause in Virginia and then New Jersey to stump for two candidates in gubernatorial elections seen as critical bellwethers ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The 64-ye


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Gayle Shuts Down Rumor That She’s Leaving ‘CBS Mornings’

Gayle Shuts Down Rumor That She’s Leaving ‘CBS Mornings’

Gayle King has responded to the rumor that she made plans to depart from her role as co-host on CBS Mornings. In the wake of mass layoffs and departures from prominent hosts at CBS, Variety claimed that King would be exiting stage left after her contract expired in May 2026. The reported source supposedly came from “four people with knowledge of the situation.” However, when TMZ caught up with Gayle outside the CBS Broadcast Center, she was none the wiser. “What I’m hearing in the building is n


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Los Angeles Dodgers Win Back-to-Back World Series in Game 7 Against Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers Win Back-to-Back World Series in Game 7 Against Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 on Saturday to make it back-to-back! They became the first team in MLB history to win back-to-back World Series since the New York Yankees in 1999 and 2000. THE LOS ANGELES @DODGERS ARE THE 2025 #WORLDSERIES CHAMPIONS! #CHAMPS pic.twitter.com/EoDS73MXVk — MLB (@MLB) November 2, 2025 Despite the Blue Jays' outhitting the Dodgers in the series, it didn't matter in the end when all it took was


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U.S. Government Shutdown Hits 30 Days as Food Aid Crisis Looms

U.S. Government Shutdown Hits 30 Days as Food Aid Crisis Looms

In an unprecedented situation, millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance programme next week amid the federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has said it does not have the money to pay $8 billion in food stamp benefits for November amid the funding impasse on Capitol Hill that led the government to shut down on October 1. The agency argues it cannot tap into its roughly $6 billion contingency fund to cover next month’s benefits, though Democra


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Martin Lawrence Surprises Daughter Iyanna With a Brand-New Porsche

Martin Lawrence Surprises Daughter Iyanna With a Brand-New Porsche

Martin Lawrence recently showed up big as a dad, gifting his daughter Iyanna Faith a sleek 2026 Porsche Macan wrapped in an orange ribbon, parked ready and waiting for her outside. The surprise was all dressed up—black-on-black finish, luxury SUV styling—and Iyanna, now 24, stepped into what she declared “This is my dream!” as she climbed into the driver’s seat and thanked her dad and everyone behind the scene. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cheaters (@igtvcheaters) Lawren


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No Rap Songs in Billboard Top 40 for the First Time in 35 Years — Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s ‘Luther’ Exits Hot 100

No Rap Songs in Billboard Top 40 for the First Time in 35 Years — Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s ‘Luther’ Exits Hot 100

Billboard's recent rule change ends a three-decade-long streak for the genre The 35-year streak of rap songs charting on the Billboard Hot 100 has come to an end. Billboard announced on Oct. 29 that Kendrick Lamar's song "Luther," featuring SZA, had been removed from their chart tracker following a rule change. Previously, Billboard removed songs that slipped below No. 25 after 25 weeks or No. 50 after 20 weeks. Now Billboard will remove songs given the following parameters of chart descent:


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