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Doja Cat Returns to Pop With New Album Vie

Doja Cat Returns to Pop With New Album Vie

Doja Cat is back to being a pop star on her new album Vie. The 15-track project dropped on Friday (Sept. 26) and includes one feature from Doja’s “Kiss Me More“ sister, SZA. The album also includes the lead single “Jealous Type,” which Doja performed at the 2025 VMAs alongside celebrated saxophonist Kenny G. Doja previously said this album would be more pop-lenient compared to her 2023 rap album Scarlet, and will focus on love, romance, and sex. She made good on that promise, as Vie‘s sound nev


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Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion Over Prime Subscription Tactics

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion Over Prime Subscription Tactics

Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to resolve allegations that the company used deceptive tactics to enroll users in its Prime subscription service and intentionally created a complicated cancellation process. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated the lawsuit in 2023, alleging that the e-commerce giant employed “manipulative and deceptive” designs. According to the commission, the “sophisticated subscription traps” tricked shoppers into signing up for auto-renewing Prime memberships,


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Gunna Confirms Joint Album With Offset is in the Works

Gunna Confirms Joint Album With Offset is in the Works

Gunna made headlines in Los Angeles on September 22 when he told fans that a joint album with Offset is officially happening. The revelation came during Apple Music’s One Night Only showcase, where the Atlanta rapper mixed live performance with personal conversation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) Speaking during a Q&A moderated by Ebro Darden, Gunna explained why his bond with Offset works so seamlessly. “First, shout out Offset, ’cause he’s from the


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Rihanna And A$AP Rocky Welcome Baby Girl ‘Rocki Irish Mayers’

Rihanna And A$AP Rocky Welcome Baby Girl ‘Rocki Irish Mayers’

Congratulations are in order! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have officially expanded their family, welcoming their first daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, on September 13, 2025.  The mogul shared the joyful news on Instagram, posting a photo cradling her newborn alongside a pair of tiny pink gloves. She captioned the moment: “Rocki Irish Mayers Sept 13 2025.” Rocki is the couple’s third child, joining her big brothers, RZA, born in 2022, and Riot Rose, born in 2023. While Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have rema


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NBA YoungBoy Honored With Official Holiday in Kansas City

NBA YoungBoy Honored With Official Holiday in Kansas City

NBA Youngboy just hit another milestone, but this time it has nothing to do with music charts. The Baton Rouge rapper now has an official day in Kansas City honoring his influence both inside and outside of hip-hop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raphouse T V (@raphousetv) On September 21, city leaders recognized the 25-year-old artist, born Kentrell Gaulden, with a proclamation naming the date “NBA YoungBoy Day.” Along with the announcement, he received a ceremonial key to


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50 Cent Shuts Down Dame Dash’s Peace Offering

50 Cent Shuts Down Dame Dash’s Peace Offering

In an unexpected turn, media mogul Dame Dash took to Instagram earlier this month to express his desire to reconcile with fellow artists Cam’ron and 50 Cent. The announcement follows a history of public disputes that have strained his relationships with both figures. Yet Dash appears intent on setting aside past grievances and fostering collaboration. In an impassioned video, Dash laid out his vision for a truce. This coincides with a $300 million lawsuit connected to the host of It Is What It


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Jaden Smith Becomes Christian Louboutin’s First Men’s Creative Director

Jaden Smith Becomes Christian Louboutin’s First Men’s Creative Director

Jaden Smith is collaborating with Christian Louboutin. According to Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), the 27-year-old rapper, actor, and son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, will serve as the luxury brand’s first men’s creative director. In his new role, Smith will move to Paris, where he will design men’s shoes, leather goods, and accessories, while also curating campaigns, events, and immersive experiences. Smith is scheduled to debut his first collection in January during Paris Men’s Fashion W


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Mariah Carey Teases Possible SZA Collaboration as 16th Album Nears

Mariah Carey Teases Possible SZA Collaboration as 16th Album Nears

During a livestream known as Mafiathon 3, Mariah Carey startled fans with an unexpected shout-out to SZA while speaking with Kai Cenat. Her praise for the younger singer immediately set off speculation about whether the two might be preparing to work together—a prospect that, if realized, would rank among the most compelling collaborations in modern R&B. That speculation deepened when Carey posted a photograph of pale pink roses on her Instagram Story, a bouquet reportedly sent by SZA as a tha


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Jimmy Kimmel Live! Returns After Suspension, Disney Confirms

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Returns After Suspension, Disney Confirms

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is officially set to return after a brief but highly publicized suspension. Disney announced that the late-night talk show will resume airing on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, just six days after it was pulled “indefinitely.” The suspension came in the wake of comments Kimmel made regarding the recent killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The comments sparked backlash from critics, conservative groups, and even some ABC affiliates. The controversy escalated to the poi


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21 Savage Seemingly Confirms Relationship With Latto

21 Savage Seemingly Confirms Relationship With Latto

Rumors surrounding 21 Savage and Latto’s alleged romance have heated up once again, thanks to a new lyric that fans are convinced is a not-so-subtle nod to the Atlanta rapper. On Hunxho’s newly released track “If Only” (Sept. 19), 21 Savage delivers a line that instantly caught listeners’ attention: “Ain’t no pullin’ out, she told me keep it in / I done fell in love with the cheetah print.” For many, the “cheetah print” reference felt like a direct connection to Latto, who has long embraced th


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Arrest Made in Connection to Theft of Beyoncé’s Hard Drives

Arrest Made in Connection to Theft of Beyoncé’s Hard Drives

Earlier this week, Atlanta’s Live 5 News reported that after a nearly two-month investigation, an arrest has been made in connection with the theft of Beyoncé’s hard drives. According to police officials, the alleged thief, Kelvin Evans, had been serving time in jail regarding a parole violation. Since being linked with the alleged theft, Evans now faces a charge of entering an automobile with intent to commit theft, Live 5 reports.  Back in July, a choreographer and dancer for Beyoncé revealed


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Cardi B’s Am I The Drama? Goes Platinum Within Hours of Release

Cardi B’s Am I The Drama? Goes Platinum Within Hours of Release

Cardi B’s new album, Am I The Drama?, arrived with enormous expectations. It immediately delivered, earning platinum status on the day of its release. The certification reflects not only her commercial pull but also the anticipation built on the breakout success of earlier singles like “Up” and “WAP.” Tracks such as “Bodega Baddie” have already caught the attention of fans. Moreover, the record’s instant milestone points to a broader reach that extends well beyond individual favorites. The spe


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Cardi B makes a powerful comeback with her explosive first album in seven years

Cardi B makes a powerful comeback with her explosive first album in seven years

US rapper Cardi B has returned with her first album in seven years, a blistering collection of songs that reference her recent divorce and ongoing beef with another female rapper. Am I The Drama? - a title inspired by a RuPaul's Drag Race meme - was released on Friday, and is her first full-length album since her 2018 debut Invasion of Privacy. Rolling Stone described the rapper's sophomore record as a "fittingly grand return for a queen who never left the throne". Fans welcomed the return of


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US Late-Night Hosts Back Kimmel as Trump Threatens TV Networks

US Late-Night Hosts Back Kimmel as Trump Threatens TV Networks

America's late-night TV hosts have rallied behind fellow comedian Jimmy Kimmel after he was suspended by ABC in a row over comments he made about the killing of Charlie Kirk. Stephen Colbert began his show by saying "we are all Jimmy Kimmel", and said the star's removal was a "blatant assault on freedom of speech". Seth Meyers declared it was "a privilege and honour to call Jimmy Kimmel my friend", while Jon Stewart and Jimmy Fallon tackled the free speech issue by doing satirical sketches in


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Stefon Diggs Dodges Cardi B Pregnancy Questions Amid Rising Spotlight

Stefon Diggs Dodges Cardi B Pregnancy Questions Amid Rising Spotlight

NFL star Stefon Diggs is making headlines for more than his on-field performance after Cardi B revealed she is expecting his child. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) The Grammy-winning rapper revealed the news during an appearance on CBS Mornings with Gayle King, sharing that the baby is due ahead of her 2026 tour. For Diggs, who joined the New England Patriots this season, the timing adds another layer to a year already filled with change. Known for his


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Jimmy Kimmel Taken Off Air After Charlie Kirk Comments

Jimmy Kimmel Taken Off Air After Charlie Kirk Comments

ABC has pulled late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off air indefinitely over comments he made about the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. "Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely," a spokesperson for the Disney-owned network said in a statement.  Earlier this week, Kimmel said during his show that the "Maga gang" was trying to score political points off Kirk's killing. Kimmel did not make a statement as he left the television studio in Los Angeles shortly after the announceme


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