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Patriots Honour Tom Brady With 12ft Statue

NFL great Tom Brady said he felt "deeply grateful" but "kind of old" after the New England Patriots unveiled a 12ft statue of him. The legendary quarterback was honoured with the towering bronze sculpture outside the Patriots' stadium in Massachusetts. Brady guided the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, before going on to win a seventh with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. The ceremony revealed the statue of Brady with one arm aloft in triumph - and it was mounted on a six-sided base in a no

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Aug 10, 2025 — 2 min read

Ciara & Russell Wilson-Produced Project, ‘Sarah’s Oil’ Hitting Theaters In December

Coming this winter, Ciara and Russell Wilson, with the help of their production company, Why Not You Productions, will bring Sarah Rector’s story to life on screen, with Sarah’s Oil. In the 1900s, Rector became America’s first Black female millionaire at just 11 years old. According to Deadline, the film is inspired by Tonya Bolden’s book Searching for Sarah Rector: The Richest Black Girl in America. The film will follow Rector, who was born in Oklahoma Indian Territory and “believes there is

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Aug 9, 2025 — 1 min read

Rihanna Keeps Proving Maternity Fashion Can Still Be Iconic

Rihanna is redefining maternity fashion once again, effortlessly blending glamour, edge, and comfort as she embraces her third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky. On August 5th, she stepped out in Los Angeles. She wore a floor-length pastel dress. The look featured soft pink, yellow, baby blue, and bright neon touches. The sleeveless piece had a structured neckline, and she added oversized earrings, a rose-shaped ring, and lime green sneakers to complete the playful look. Her hair was styled half-up,

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Aug 8, 2025 — 1 min read

Kelley Mack, Actress on “The Walking Dead,” Dies at 33

Kelley Mack, who played the Hilltop Colony resident Addy on the ninth season of AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ in 2018-19, died Saturday in her birthplace of Cincinnati after a battle with glioma of the central nervous system. She was 33. Mack also appeared on episodes of Fox’s 9-1-1 in 2019 and NBC’s Chicago Med in 2022 and did lots of commercials, showing up in spots for Dr Pepper (in the fictional town of Fansville), Ross Stores, Budweiser, Eli Lilly, Dairy Queen, Chick-fil-A and, with her mom, Ra

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Aug 8, 2025 — 2 min read

Drake Co-Signs ‘F*ck Kendrick’ Chants During Birmingham Show

More than a year after their lyrical crossfire seemed to settle, the rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar remains anything but quiet—at least among fans. During a recent stop in Birmingham, U.K., the Canadian rapper found himself engulfed in chants targeting Lamar. As captured in a now-viral clip on X, the crowd hurled insults at Kendrick mid-show. Drake, never one to shy away from a moment, replied with a knowing smirk: “Alright, alright, alright. I can’t say that I don’t agree.” The re

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Jul 22, 2025 — 2 min read

Universal Music Group Files for US Listing

Universal Music Group's (UMG) - which is the world's biggest music group and owner of the record labels behind mega stars Taylor Swift, Drake and Lady Gaga - has filed to sell its shares in the US. The company, which is already listed in the Netherlands, has a stock market valuation there of almost €50bn ($43.3bn; $58.5bn). The music powerhouse's line-up of international superstars also includes Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and Harry Styles. The move comes as two major US share indexes - the

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Jul 22, 2025 — 1 min read

How a Weak Password Took Down a 158-Year-Old British Company

One password is believed to have been all it took for a ransomware gang to destroy a 158-year-old company and put 700 people out of work. KNP - a Northamptonshire transport company - is just one of tens of thousands of UK businesses that have been hit by such attacks. Big names such as M&S, Co-op and Harrods have all been attacked in recent months. The chief executive of Co-op confirmed last week that all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen. In KNP's case, it's thought the hacker

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Jul 21, 2025 — 5 min read

“I'll keep playing as long as I breathe” — Stevie Wonder

At the age of 75, Stevie Wonder is still going strong. His latest UK tour, which wrapped up earlier this month received rapturous reviews, with critics calling the star "fresh and on form" for "a riotously joyful celebration" of his music. But while contemporaries like Billy Joel and The Eagles are reducing their musical commitments, Wonder says he will never consider retiring. "For as long as you breathe, for as long as your heart beats, there's more for you to do," the Motown legend told th

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Jul 21, 2025 — 2 min read

Snoop Dogg Becomes Co-Owner of Swansea City AFC

Snoop Dogg is continuing to expand his business portfolio. After teasing his involvement with the Swansea City AFC teams on social media, Snoop is now one of the co-owners of the Welsh soccer team. According to AllHipHop, Snoop and Croatia World Cup finalist Luka Modric each own a minority stake deal with the soccer team. In a statement, Snoop shared his excitement about being a part of the club “My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club owner

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Jul 20, 2025 — 1 min read

Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party’ After Breaking Ties with Trump

Elon Musk says he is launching a new political party, weeks after dramatically falling out with US President Donald Trump. The billionaire announced on his social media platform X that he had set up the America Party, billing it as a challenge to the Republican and Democratic two-party system. However, it is unclear if the party has been formally registered with US election authorities. Musk, who was born outside of the US and is thus ineligible to run for the US presidency, does not say who w

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Jul 6, 2025 — 2 min read

Drake Addresses ‘Fake Friends’ In New Single ‘What I Miss’

To celebrate the 4th of July, Drake has returned with some new music, and he has a lot to get off his chest. On “What I Miss”, Drake took some time to address his former friends who were disloyal to him and referenced Kendrick Lamar and his “Pop Out” concert, held in Los Angeles on Juneteenth 2024. After his infamous beef with Lamar has settled down, Drake may have reignited the feud with his new track. “Last time I looked to my right, you n—s was standing beside me / How can some people I lov

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Jul 5, 2025 — 1 min read

Trump Says White House to Host UFC Event

US President Donald Trump says he plans to host a UFC event at the White House next year as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations. Speaking at a rally in Iowa, Trump said UFC president Dana White will build the event which will feature a "championship fight" in front of "20,000-25,000 people". "We're going to have a UFC fight on the grounds of the White House. We have a lot of land there. Dana's going to do it," said Trump. The UFC are yet to officially confirm the show but the pro

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Jul 5, 2025 — 1 min read

Usher Cancels Australia-Leg Of Past, Present & Future Tour

Usher has canceled his planned Past Present Future Tour dates in Australia, leaving fans in Melbourne and Sydney disappointed. Live Nation confirmed this week that all scheduled shows for November and December will no longer take place. The decision ends what would have been Usher’s first tour of Australia in several years and was set to include multiple arena performances. In a statement through Ticketek, Live Nation expressed regret. “The promoter of Usher’s Australian tour regrets to advise

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Jul 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Kanye West Barred from Australia Over Controversial “Heil Hitler” Track

Kanye West has been barred from entering Australia after releasing “Heil Hitler,” a song that praises Adolf Hitler and promotes Nazi ideology. The decision to revoke his visa followed a swift review of the track’s inflammatory content. Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke, confirmed the move on Wednesday, July 2. Burke pointed to West’s history of offensive remarks and the antisemitic themes in the song as key reasons for the ban. “He’s made plenty of offensive statements, and my

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Jul 2, 2025 — 1 min read

Halle Bailey Gets Cozy In Italy With New Mystery Boo

Halle Bailey is soaking up the Italian sun and leaning into joy after a challenging few months. Fresh off a contentious custody fight with ex DDG, The Little Mermaid star was spotted in Positano, Italy, over the weekend sharing laughs, kisses, and yacht-side cuddles with a mystery man. The pair looked completely at ease, splashing in the water and getting close in the Mediterranean Sea. Halle, rocking a thong bikini, didn’t shy away from playful poses, and her companion, a dreadhead man dressed

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Jul 1, 2025 — 1 min read

Rick Ross Joins Forces With Pharrell Williams On New Single 'For The Money'

Rick Ross and Pharrell Williams have teamed up once again for a brand-new banger. On Friday, June 27, the MMG bawse dropped his new single "For The Money" produced by Pharrell. The upbeat instrumental gives off tropical vibes that fans around the world will enjoy. Along with the single, Ross also shared the official music video directed by Benny Boom. “It’s finally official," Ross said in a video he posted earlier this week. "Ricky Rozay this Friday, my new single, produced by Pharrell, for re

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Jul 1, 2025 — 1 min read

Anna Wintour Steps Down As U.S. Vogue Editor After Nearly 40 Years

Wintour came to wider public renown as the inspiration for "The Devil Wears Prada," a hit 2003 novel and 2006 movie, for which Meryl Streep earned an Oscar nomination for her role as tyrannical magazine editor Miranda Priestly. Magazine legend Anna Wintour stepped down as editor of US Vogue on Thursday after 37 years during which she was often hailed as the single most influential figure in the fashion world. Wintour, 75, was famous for making Vogue’s front covers an authoritative statement on

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Jun 30, 2025 — 3 min read

Beyoncé pauses show as flying Cadillac tilts mid-air

Beyoncé was forced to stop her show in Houston on Saturday night when the car she was sitting in started to tilt mid-air. The elaborate stage prop - a red Cadillac - is suspended on cables and carries the superstar high over her fans near the end of her Cowboy Carter stadium show. But during Saturday's performance, the car started to slowly tilt to one side, leaving the 43-year-old performer clinging to a flag pole for support. "Stop! Stop, stop, stop stop," Beyoncé said, bringing an abrupt e

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Jun 29, 2025 — 2 min read

Drake Sparks Plastic Surgery Rumors After Showing Off Shredded Physique

In a recent Instagram post, Drake was spotted flexing his muscles and flaunting his toned physique. Not long after, the post began circulating on social media. While many were trying to decipher his cryptic caption, “I’m wide awake for the nights that separate the type who get to it til they get it right from the type who just …type,” others questioned if the rapper had recently gone under the knife. “When you order abs in a kit on Temu but forget to add the arms to your cart,” one X user wrot

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Jun 29, 2025 — 1 min read

Uber Launches Private Helicopter and Free Boat Rides Along Italy’s Amalfi Coast

Say “hello!” to Italy from a personal heli or “buongiorno!” from a private boat. Uber’s latest installment of their “Go Anywhere” program brings Uber Boat and Uber Copter to Italy’s Amalfi Coast this summer. Every Saturday and Sunday from July 26 through Aug. 24, travelers can charter a private boat or helicopter to see the über-popular European destination. Visitors can start reserving their trips on Wednesday, June 25, and can book a minimum of 48 hours ahead of any expedition. For those se

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Jun 28, 2025 — 2 min read

Kendrick Lamar Extends ‘GNX’ Tour to South America and Mexico

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have ended the North American leg of their hugely successful Grand National Tour and are set to begin the European leg in July. The dynamic duo have performed in the Netherlands, Paris, London, Barcelona, Rome, Poland, Italy, and Stockholm, Sweden. According to Billboard, the 23 shows have grossed $256.4 million with 1.1 million tickets sold. But that’s not it for Lamar. The legendary rapper has announced the extension of the tour to Latin America. He will be hitting the

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Jun 28, 2025 — 1 min read

NewDope’s 2025 NBA Draft Recap

That does it for the 2025 NBA Draft! Be sure to check out all of the 59 picks this year that consisted of 21 players born overseas! First Round 1. Dallas Mavericks - Cooper Flagg (F, Duke) 2. San Antonio Spurs - Dylan Harper (G, Rutgers) 3. Philadelphia 76ers - VJ Edgecombe (G, Bahamas/Baylor) 4. Charlotte Hornets - Kon Knueppel (G/F, Duke) 5. Utah Jazz - Ace Bailey (G/F, Rutgers) 6. Washington Wizards - Tre Johnson (G, Texas) 7. New Orleans Pelicans - Jeremiah Fears (G, Oklahoma) 8.

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Jun 27, 2025 — 3 min read

Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom End Engagement, Break Up After 9 Years

Katy Perry, the US singer, and Orlando Bloom, the UK actor, have parted ways after nine years together. According to TMZ and People, Perry, 40, and Orlando, 48, who have been in a relationship since 2016, have gone their separate ways. The reason for their split however remains unknown. Perry and Orlando met at the Golden Globes after-party in 2016 and announced their relationship after attending the Cannes Film Festival in May of that same year. In February 2017, the duo announced that they

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Jun 27, 2025 — 1 min read

Gunna Bids Farewell to YSL With Final Album, ‘The Last Wun’

Gunna has announced his new album ‘The Last Wun’, marking his final release with YSL Records—the label that elevated him from Atlanta’s underground to global recognition. The reveal, shared with the hashtag #TheLastWun, sparked instant buzz across the hip-hop community, signaling both a personal and professional turning point. Though a release date hasn’t been confirmed, fans anticipate a summer drop. The project arrives as a farewell to YSL and a fresh start for Gunna, who’s remained a divis

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Jun 26, 2025 — 1 min read