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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

North Korean hackers cash out $300m from $1.5bn ByBit hack

Hackers thought to be working for the North Korean regime have successfully converted at least $300m (£232m) of their record-breaking $1.5bn crypto heist to unrecoverable funds. The criminals, known as Lazarus Group, swiped the huge haul of digital tokens in a hack on crypto exchange ByBit two weeks ago. Since then, it's been a cat-and-mouse game to track and block the hackers from successfully converting the crypto into usable cash. Experts say the infamous hacking team is working nearly 24

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Mar 10, 2025 — 3 min read

What Meghan Markle Makes in Each Episode of 'With Love, Meghan'

The strongest parts of With Love, Meghan are when Meghan Markle is cooking. “I love cooking, I love being able to make something and be creative, but I love feeding people,” Meghan says in the sixth episode. “Maybe that’s a mom thing, but even before I had kids, I just loved the idea of being able to see someone go [gasps] ‘That’s so good!’ and know you were a part of that.” Here, an episode-by-episode guide to all the food Meghan makes in her Netflix series: Episode 1, “Hello, Honey!” Danie

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Mar 9, 2025 — 5 min read

Billie Eilish Reclaims No. 1 as Female Artists Dominate ARIA Charts

Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft returns to the top of the ARIA Albums Chart this week, reclaiming the No. 1 position for the first time since mid-July. The album, which previously spent five non-consecutive weeks at the summit in 2024, surged back to the top following her sold-out Australian tour dates. The record finished 2024 as the No. 2 album of the year in Australia and continues to be a strong performer across streaming and physical formats, now clocking in six non-consecutive weeks

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Mar 7, 2025 — 2 min read

How Canadians Are Pushing Back Against Trump’s Tariffs

In response to Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada and his offhand remarks about making Canada the 51st U.S. state, many Canadians are taking a stand by boycotting American goods and avoiding travel to the U.S. “Not a single lettuce leaf or piece of fruit. I have become an avid reader of labels and have adopted an ‘anywhere but the US’ policy when shopping. I will not visit the States while Trump remains in office, and most of the people I know have adopted the same policy.” Acquaintances, Allard

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Mar 7, 2025 — 8 min read

Harden Drops 50, Moves One Behind Kobe for 3rd All-Time

James Harden put up his first 50-point night with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday and moved closer to Kobe Bryant in the NBA record books. During the Clippers' 123-115 win over the Detroit Pistons at Inuit Dome, Harden recorded his 24th career 50-point game, putting him within one of Bryant for third-most in NBA history. As the 35-year-old guard posted 50 for the first time since December 2019, former President Barack Obama was in attendance with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. “Probably

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Mar 6, 2025 — 2 min read

Supreme Court Rules on Nearly $2 Billion in Frozen USAID Funds

The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied the Trump administration's request to block a lower court's order for the administration to pay nearly $2 billion in foreign aid money, delivering a near-term reprieve to international aid groups and contractors seeking payment for previously completed projects. In a 5-4 ruling, the justices said that the Feb. 26 deadline imposed by a lower court for the Trump administration to pay the funds had already expired and directed the case back to the district cou

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Mar 6, 2025 — 5 min read

The Notorious B.I.G.’s Estate Valued at Over $100 Million

Primary Wave is reportedly finalising a deal to acquire a significant stake in The Notorious B.I.G.’s music catalog, along with his name and likeness rights. The agreement is estimated to be worth between $100 million and $150 million. Born Christopher Wallace and widely known as Biggie Smalls, the Brooklyn rap icon’s estate is managed by Mark Pitts and Wayne Barrow, co-founders of ByStorm Entertainment and former Bad Boy Records executives. Primary Wave’s founder Larry Mestel and partner Steve

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Mar 5, 2025 — 2 min read

Jamie Foxx & Nephew Shut Down Illegitimate Son Rumors

Jamie Foxx and his nephew, rapper and podcaster Swayvo Twain, recently addressed rumors claiming Foxx had an illegitimate son. Speculation spread online after fan noticed a strong resemblance between the two, leading to unfounded theories about their relationship. Foxx, known for keeping his personal life private, responded with humor and frustration. He took to Instagram, posting a video with Twain to put the rumors to rest. “This is my nephew, not my son,” Foxx stated, emphasizing their act

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Mar 4, 2025 — 1 min read

De’Andre Hunter Shines as Cavs Win 10th Straight in OT Thriller

The Cleveland Cavaliers erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 133-129 in an NBA overtime thriller, boosting their league-best record with a 10th straight victory on Sunday as Boston beat Denver in a clash of the past two champions. De'Andre Hunter, getting a starting nod as Cavs star Donovan Mitchell rested, scored 18 of his game-high 32 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as Cleveland poured it on late to grab their 50th win of the season against 10 defeats. "Mad

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Mar 3, 2025 — 2 min read

2025 Academy Awards: Full List of Oscar Winners

The 2025 Oscars took place in Los Angeles, with Anora emerging as the biggest winner of the night. Other notable winners included Conclave, The Brutalist, Wicked, and Emilia Pérez. Here’s the full list of this year’s Academy Award winners: Best picture * WINNER: Anora * The Brutalist * A Complete Unknown * Conclave * Dune: Part Two * Emilia Pérez * I'm Still Here * Nickel Boys * The Substance * Wicked Best actress * WINNER: Mikey Madison - Anora * Cynthia Erivo - Wicked * Karla

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Mar 3, 2025 — 2 min read

R&B Icon Angie Stone Dies in Car Crash at 63

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone has died at the age of 63 following a tragic car accident, her daughter confirmed. “My mommy is gone,” Diamond Stone wrote in an emotional Facebook post. Stone was fatally injured when a van she was travelling in overturned in Alabama early on Saturday following a performance, according to media reports. The artist, who was behind songs like No More Rain (In This Cloud) and Wish I Didn't Miss You, was nominated for three Grammys over her career. She sta

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Mar 2, 2025 — 1 min read

Drake Becomes First Artist to Surpass 110 Billion Spotify Streams

Drake continues to prove why he is the biggest act in music as he surpassed 110 billion streams on Spotify. The first ever to do it. Drake remains unstoppable in the streaming era. It was announced on Saturday that the megastar is the first artist ever to surpass 110 billion stream on Spotify. The accolade spreads across all genres. The accomplishment follows the release of the rap star's anticipated collaboration album with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. Drake has ruled Spotify for more t

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Mar 2, 2025 — 2 min read

Full List of 2025 Brit Awards Winners

Charli XCX dominated the 2025 Brit Awards, taking home five trophies, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year for Brat. Other major winners included Ezra Collective, Stormzy, The Last Dinner Party, Sam Fender, Fontaines D.C., and Chappell Roan. The ceremony celebrated the best in British music and beyond over the past 12 months. Here is a full list of the winners on the night, and the nominees in each category: Artist of the year * WINNER: Charli XCX Beabadoob

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Mar 2, 2025 — 2 min read

A$AP Rocky Calls His New Album a ‘Gourmet Meal’

After seven long years since Testing, A$AP Rocky’s fans may finally be getting the feast they’ve been waiting for. Fresh off being found not guilty of felony assault, the rapper’s highly anticipated album, Don’t Be Dumb, appears to be on the horizon. In an interview with GQ in Milan, Italy, Rocky shared what he’s been cooking for his hungry fanbase. “The truth of the matter is fans, they’re starving. And I don’t think that any of us—it’s numerous artists, Frank Ocean, Lauryn Hill, D’Angelo, R

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Mar 1, 2025 — 1 min read

Stephen A. Smith Erupts in Fiery Rant at LeBron James Over NBA Media Comments

Nothing riles up Stephen A. Smith more than his beloved Knicks—and a seemingly personal attack on his profession. Friday’s episode of First Take included some extra pep and pizzazz from the ESPN analyst after Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James called out members of the NBA media while talking about Anthony Edwards and the face of the league chatter. As arguably the most outspoken member of the NBA media in the modern day and age, Smith took great offense with James’s comments. When Molly Qer

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Feb 28, 2025 — 2 min read