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Putin Agrees to Pause Ukraine Energy Attacks but No Full Ceasefire

President Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, following a call with US President Donald Trump. The Russian leader declined to sign up to the comprehensive month-long ceasefire that Trump's team recently worked out with Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia. He said a comprehensive truce could only work if foreign military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine came to an end. Ukraine's European allies have prev

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Mar 19, 2025 — 4 min read

“Kendrick Lamar Raps Very Good But I Don’t Like His Music” – Kanye West

Kanye West Critiques Kendrick Lamar’s Music Choice Despite Acknowledging His Skills In a recent revelation, controversial American rapper Kanye West expressed his distaste for the music of his contemporary, Kendrick Lamar. While he recognizes Lamar as a talented rapper, he clarified that he does not enjoy listening to his work. I DONT LIKE KENDRICK LAMARS MUSIC HE RAPS VERY GOOD BUT I DIDNT NEED TO HEAR HIM ON CARTI ALBUM — ye (@kanyewest) March 14, 2025 On his X account, West voiced his disp

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Mar 18, 2025 — 1 min read

Elite Women’s Sports Revenue to Surpass $2 Billion in 2025

Revenue from elite women’s sports globally is set to be in excess of $2 billion in 2025, according to leading professional services firm, Deloitte. Revenue surpassed the $1 billion mark for the very first time last year and a new report from Deloitte is predicting at least $2.35 billion in matchday, broadcast and commercial revenue for the current year. The latest report predicts that Basketball will overtake football as the highest revenue-generating sport, taking 44% with football taking 35%

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Mar 18, 2025 — 2 min read

Frank Ocean Teases New Music in Payton Talbott’s Vlog

Grammy-winning artist Frank Ocean has shared a tantalizing glimpse of new music, showcased in a vlog by his rumored partner, UFC fighter Payton Talbott. The YouTube montage, crafted by Talbott, features a previously unreleased track from Ocean, evoking the sonic essence of his critically acclaimed album, Blonde. The snippet, just 36 seconds long, captures Ocean’s signature introspective style, with lyrics that resonate deeply: “I read your diary, every line / I wanna drink your words like wine

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Mar 17, 2025 — 1 min read

Homeland Security Faces Deadline to Release Prince Harry’s US Visa Records

A US court has ordered that Prince Harry's immigration files must be made public by the end of Tuesday. District Judge Carl Nichols ordered the release of the documents based on a freedom of information (FOI) request by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative US think tank in Washington DC. The foundation alleges that the prince concealed his past use of drugs, which should have disqualified him from obtaining a US visa. The allegations centre around the Duke of Sussex's claims in his memoir

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Mar 17, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump, Putin to have 'discussion' on Ukraine this week

US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week, officials said on Sunday, as Washington and Kyiv's European allies press Moscow to accept a ceasefire in the three-year war. The United States this week proposed a halt in fighting in the war after talks in Saudi Arabia, with Kyiv accepting the proposal. Putin however has given no clear answer, instead listing a string of conditions and raising "serious questions" over the proposition. Trump's en

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Mar 16, 2025 — 2 min read

“TikTok, not AI, has transformed music industry” - Will.i.am

Singer-songwriter Will.i.am has said that the video platform TikTok has transformed the music industry. The 50-year-old musician, who is best known as the frontman of the ‘Black Eyed Peas’, believes the video-sharing app has had a much bigger impact on the music business than AI, reports ‘Female First UK’. Speaking to Sky News, he explained, "I don't think anything can water down our industry any more than TikTok has”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the record producer observed that TikTok has cha

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Mar 16, 2025 — 1 min read

Will Smith Joins Doechii’s Viral “Anxiety” Challenge in Epic Fashion

Will Smith just made the viral “Anxiety” challenge even bigger by jumping in alongside Doechii. On Thursday, March 13th, he surprised fans by adding his own twist to the popular TikTok trend, proving once again that he knows how to tap into a cultural moment. In the clip, Smith bobs his head to the eerie hook , “Somebody’s watchin’ me, it’s my anxiety” , while staring into a mirror. When he turns toward the camera, his reflection stays behind, and Doechii takes his place. The Hollywood icon als

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Mar 15, 2025 — 1 min read

Rosé Ends Lady Gaga’s Chart-Topping Streak as “Apt.” Returns to No. 1

Rosé and Bruno Mars are back at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart this week as their smash hit “Apt.” rises from No. 2 to reclaim the throne. The ranking highlights the most-consumed songs worldwide, excluding U.S. sales and streams, as its name relies. As it rises to the summit, the popular cut knocks off another Mars collaboration, “Die with a Smile” with Lady Gaga, which had held the top spot for weeks and also ranks among the most successful tunes in the history of the tally.

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Mar 15, 2025 — 2 min read

Michelle Obama Launches New Podcast ‘IMO’ with Brother Craig Robinson

Michelle Obama is expanding her storytelling prowess with IMO (In My Opinion), a new podcast that offers an intimate look into her life beyond politics. Co-hosted with her brother, Craig Robinson, the show blends personal reflection, humor, and candid conversation. While it avoids deep political discourse, IMO provides a rare glimpse into Michelle’s world—her marriage to former President Barack Obama, family memories, and life lessons shaped by experience. The debut episode has already made wa

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Mar 14, 2025 — 1 min read

Stephen Curry Hits 4,000 Career Threes in Warriors' Victory Over Kings

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry (37) became the first NBA player ever to score 4,000 three-pointers on Thursday, extending his runaway lead as the greatest long-range shooter in basketball history. Curry went into Thursday's clash against the Sacramento Kings needing just two threes to reach the unprecedented 4,000 mark, just days after reaching 25,000 career points last Saturday. Curry, who turns 37 on Friday, took his time before completing the final few steps of his journey towards

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Mar 14, 2025 — 2 min read

Keir Starmer Announces NHS England Abolition

Sir Keir Starmer has taken the axe to NHS England to free up more money for frontline services and bring management of the health service “back into democratic control”. In a surprise move, the leader of the party which founded the NHS, announced he would abolish the independent quango which has run the health service for more than a decade, cutting up to 10,000 jobs. Ministers said the plans would help deliver savings of hundreds of millions of pounds every year, which would be used to cut wa

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Mar 13, 2025 — 4 min read

Kendrick Lamar Teams Up with ‘South Park’ Creators for Upcoming Film ‘Whitney Springs’

Kendrick Lamar’s much-anticipated film, Whitney Springs, will star Chloe East and Celeste Octavia in lead roles. Fresh updates surfaced Wednesday (March 5), revealing the film will premiere on Paramount+ July 11. K.Dot and Dave Free are collaborating with South Park creators Matt Parker and Trey Stone to produce the live-action comedy, with Stone and Parker directing. A social media poster suggests the “HUMBLE.” rapper, who appeared in Power, might headline the film. However, confirmation is s

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Mar 12, 2025 — 1 min read

Manchester United Unveils Plans for 100,000-Seater Stadium Amid Struggles

Manchester United has announced ambitious plans to build what it calls the “world’s greatest” football stadium, unveiling a proposal for a 100,000-seat arena that would surpass Wembley as the largest in the United Kingdom. The new stadium is set to be built adjacent to the club’s current home, Old Trafford, allowing the team to remain at its historic ground during construction. “Our current stadium has served us brilliantly for the past 115 years, but it has fallen behind the best arenas in wor

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Mar 11, 2025 — 2 min read

Kevin Hart Revisits His Childhood in New Animated Series ‘Lil Kev’

Kevin Hart is ready to take the animation world by storm with his new series Lil Kev. Airing exclusively on BET+, the show is set in his hometown of North Philly in 1993. “12-year-old Kevin faces tough neighborhood life with boundless optimism. His mom works nights, his brother’s a troublemaker, his dad wants back in, and his uncle gives dubious advice – but Kev keeps hustling,” the synopsis read. Along with Hart, the star-studded cast includes some of the top names in comedy. Wanda Sykes as N

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Mar 11, 2025 — 2 min read

LeBron James Expected to Miss 1-2 Weeks with Groin Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers had their eight-game winning streak snapped with Saturday’s (March 8) loss to the Boston Celtics. But even worse news came when it was announced that LeBron James is reportedly expected to miss at least one-to-two weeks with the groin strain he suffered during the game, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. First reported on Sunday (March 9), James exited the game with 6:44 remaining in the fourth quarter and did not return. While James will receive further evaluations an

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Mar 10, 2025 — 1 min read