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Michael Jordan’s Sons Fire Back at Kevin Hart Over Netflix Jokes

Michael Jordan’s Sons Fire Back at Kevin Hart Over Netflix Jokes

Kevin Hart’s new Netflix special Acting My Age sparked reactions on December 5 after Marcus and Jeffrey Jordan responded to the comedian’s bold jokes about their father, NBA legend Michael Jordan.  Hart’s routine included a full segment on MJ’s much-discussed fashion choices, calling him “a horrible dresser” and torching his oversized denim. “Some of the worst jeans I’ve ever seen in my life have been worn by Michael Jordan,” Hart joked, claiming the pockets were so big “you can put a Dell comp


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Biggie’s Estate Denies Claims Diddy Charged for His Funeral

Biggie’s Estate Denies Claims Diddy Charged for His Funeral

A new claim from the Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning is drawing attention for how it portrays the events surrounding The Notorious B.I.G.’s funeral. In the series, Kirk Burrowes alleges that Sean “Diddy” Combs initially promised to cover the costs of the service, but ultimately pushed the expense onto Biggie’s estate. Burrowes describes the moment in detail, saying, “Sean said, ‘We’re gonna do the biggest funeral for Biggie that New York has ever seen.’” He claims the enthusiasm sh


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Meta Starts Removing Under-16s from Social Media Platforms in Australia

Meta Starts Removing Under-16s from Social Media Platforms in Australia

Tech giant Meta said Thursday it is starting to remove under-16s in Australia from Instagram, Threads and Facebook ahead of the country’s world-first youth social media ban. Australia is requiring major online platforms, also including TikTok and YouTube, to block underage users by December 10, when the new law comes into force. Companies face fines of Aus$49.5 million (US$32 million) if they fail to take “reasonable steps” to comply. “While we are working hard to remove all users who we unde


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U.S. dismisses eight immigration judges in New York

U.S. dismisses eight immigration judges in New York

The US Department of Justice has dismissed eight immigration judges in New York City, the association representing them said Tuesday, amid tensions with the courts as President Donald Trump’s administration cracks down on undocumented migrants. According to the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ), which confirmed media reports, the eight judges all worked at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan. The address houses a court that reviews cases of migrants attempting to regularize their stat


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‘Not Like Us’ Closes 2025 as Apple Music’s Top Rap Track

‘Not Like Us’ Closes 2025 as Apple Music’s Top Rap Track

More than a year after its debut, Kendrick Lamar’s blistering diss track aimed at Drake, “Not Like Us,” is still shaping the musical landscape. Apple Music has named it the platform’s most-streamed rap song worldwide for 2025. This recognition makes it the first hip-hop single to claim the title two years in a row. The achievement speaks to the song’s staying power and the way it has lodged itself firmly in the broader cultural conversation. In the world of rap, Lamar’s influence cannot be und


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Clipse Earns Spot on Rolling Stone’s ‘Voices of the Year’

Clipse Earns Spot on Rolling Stone’s ‘Voices of the Year’

According to Rolling Stone, Clipse are among the 14 artists who “met the moment,” earning a spot on the outlet’s inaugural “Voices Of The Year” list. “Amid fraught and fractured times, the world is hungry for inspiration, and these musicians, writers, actors, comedians, and broadcasters delivered,” the outlet said. Back in July, after almost two decades, the rapping duo—comprised of brothers, Pusha T and Malice—reunited to drop off their fourth studio album, Let God Sort Em Out.  Upon its relea


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SZA Defends ‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo From Vicious Online Attacks

SZA Defends ‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo From Vicious Online Attacks

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has received an onslaught of online attacks from fans, and it seems SZA has had enough. According to the “Good Days” singer, it’s “classic misogynoir.” SZA was responding to an Instagram post about how Erivo memes have gotten “out of hand.” The trolling seemed to increase only after a red carpet incidentwhere a fan tried to approach her co-star, Ariana Grande, and she helped move her out of the way and comfort her. Since then, there have been dozens of memes depicting


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Trump orders closure of all airspace “above and near” Venezuela

Trump orders closure of all airspace “above and near” Venezuela

US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that the airspace above and near Venezuela should be considered closed, the latest escalation in a standoff with leftist leader Nicolas Maduro. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social network, “please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.” The US president did not elaborate. Trump’s administration is piling pressure on Venezuela, with a major milit


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‘Rush Hour 4’ Officially Greenlit — Thanks To Trump Endorsement

‘Rush Hour 4’ Officially Greenlit — Thanks To Trump Endorsement

The iconic Rush Hour franchise is officially ready for its next installment and has been greenlit for production, PEOPLE reports. However, it wouldn’t have been possible without President Donald Trump, who lobbied on the film and its director’s behalf. The surprise news came from entertainment journalist and former editorial director for The Hollywood Reporter, Matthew Belloni.  The outlet had shared a recent X post made by Belloni on (Nov.25), which read, “I teased this last night in What I’m


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Louvre museum to hike entrance fee for non-European visitors by 45%

Louvre museum to hike entrance fee for non-European visitors by 45%

A visit to the Louvre museum in Paris is set to become significantly more expensive for travelers from outside Europe, with officials announcing plans to hike the price of tickets by 45%. From January 14, 2026, an individual ticket for visitors from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) — a grouping of nations that comprises the European Union member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway — will cost 32 euros ($37), a spokesperson for the Louvre told CNN on Friday. Those visiting as


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Hong Kong Fire Claims 94 Lives as Families Search for the Missing

Hong Kong Fire Claims 94 Lives as Families Search for the Missing

Families of the scores still missing after Hong Kong‘s worst blaze in decades scoured hospitals Friday as firefighting operations ended, with the death toll at least 94. Flames had moved quickly through the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po district on Wednesday afternoon, spreading through the eight high-rises and transforming the densely packed complex into an inferno. A new time-lapse video shows just how dramatic and intense the fire was. The death toll is 83, with many still missin


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Eminem & Jack White Electrify Detroit’s Thanksgiving Halftime Show

Eminem & Jack White Electrify Detroit’s Thanksgiving Halftime Show

In a landmark moment for Detroit sports and music, Eminem and Jack White shared the stage for the first time during the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving Day halftime show against the Green Bay Packers. The performance united two of the city’s most celebrated musicians in a collaboration that sent the stadium into a frenzy. Eminem, a lifelong Lions supporter, partnered with his manager, Paul Rosenberg, to orchestrate the event. Fans were treated to Jack White’s powerful set, featuring a mix of his i


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Clan Descendants in US and Canada Save Historic Church in Just 48 Hours

Clan Descendants in US and Canada Save Historic Church in Just 48 Hours

A couple who decided to save their local church took just two days to raise the money to make the purchase thanks to donations from well-wishers around the world.  Andrew and Kirsteen Michell crowd-funded £70,000 to buy Applegarth Church near Lockerbie following an appeal to members of Clan Jardine, whose ancient family seat lies within the tiny hamlet.  Descendants from the United States, South Africa and Canada put their hands in their pockets to help secure the future of the building.  The


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Carmelo Anthony & La La Go Viral At Kiyan Anthony’s Syracuse Game In Las Vegas

Carmelo Anthony & La La Go Viral At Kiyan Anthony’s Syracuse Game In Las Vegas

Social media erupted on November 25 after a courtside clip of Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony sitting beside each other at their son Kiyan’s Syracuse game went viral.  The former couple, who ended their marriage in 2021 after years of public highs and lows, appeared composed but noticeably distant as they watched Syracuse face Houston at the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas. That brief moment was enough to send fans into a spiral of speculation about their dynamic, their past, and the quie


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Lil’ Kim’s “Hard Core” Ranked Best Hip-Hop Album Cover of All Time

Lil’ Kim’s “Hard Core” Ranked Best Hip-Hop Album Cover of All Time

Nearly three decades after its release, Lil’ Kim’s groundbreaking debut album Hard Core continues to influence hip-hop culture—this time earning the distinction of being ranked the best hip-hop album cover of all time by Billboard. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B (@billboardhiphop) Released in 1996, Hard Core arrived during a pivotal moment in hip-hop, when female rappers were still fighting for space, visibility, and creative autonomy. Lil’ Kim stepped


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SZA Makes History With New All-Time Grammy Record

SZA Makes History With New All-Time Grammy Record

SZA’s SOS Deluxe: Lana, the deluxe edition of her 2022 album SOS, has set a new record as the album with the most tracks that have received Grammy nominations – a whopping nine tracks. These nominations have been spread out over four Grammy eligibility years. “Good Days,” which was released in December 2000, was nominated as a stand-alone single at the Grammy ceremony in 2022.  “Kill Bill,” “Ghost in the Machine” (with Phoebe Bridgers), “Love Language,” “Snooze” and “Low” were nominated at the


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Ciara Lights Up Times Square With Surprise Flash Mob

Ciara Lights Up Times Square With Surprise Flash Mob

Ciara is settling into her new life in New York beautifully, and her latest surprise proves it. Billboard has the exclusive premiere of a brand-new video that captures Ciara bringing a massive burst of energy to Times Square with a 40-person flash mob, created in honor of her newest single, “Nice n’ Sweet.” The early-morning shoot, recorded Nov. 17th during rush hour, features dancers performing not only to the CiCi deluxe version of the track with MOLIY and Oxlade, but also to “BRB” and TikTok


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Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Passes Away at 81

Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Passes Away at 81

Jimmy Cliff, one of reggae’s most transformative figures, has died at 81. His wife, Latifa Chambers, shared the news on his official Instagram page. She said he passed away after complications from a seizure and pneumonia. Her announcement marked the end of a career that helped carry Jamaican music from Kingston dancehalls to stages across the world. Chambers thanked fans, family, and colleagues who supported Cliff throughout his life. “I want to thank everyone who has shared in his legacy. To


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Model Jordyn Gorr Alleges Offset Tried To Set Up Cardi B’s Boyfriend Stefon Diggs

Model Jordyn Gorr Alleges Offset Tried To Set Up Cardi B’s Boyfriend Stefon Diggs

Offset is facing new scrutiny after Instagram model Jordyn Gorr publicly shared what she claims are leaked text messages from the Migos star — and suggested he attempted to involve her in an alleged setup targeting NFL player Stefon Diggs, who shares a child with Cardi B. The accusations spread quickly across social media after Gorr posted a screenshot carousel and a provocative caption aimed squarely at the rapper. “@offsetyrn keep violating me but stay in my phone asking me to help set up Ste


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Donald Glover Revealed He Suffered A Stroke Last Year

Donald Glover Revealed He Suffered A Stroke Last Year

Donald Glover recently shared that he suffered a stroke in 2024. Glover explained his health scares during a performance at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw, which was captured on social media. I had a really bad pain in my head in Louisiana, and I did the show anyway,” Glover said.“And I couldn’t really see well, so when we went to Houston, I went to the hospital, and the doctor was like, ‘You had a stroke.’ ”  “The first thing I thought was like, ‘Oh, here I am still copying Jamie Foxx.’


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Jellybean Johnson of ‘The Time’ Passes Away at 69

Jellybean Johnson of ‘The Time’ Passes Away at 69

Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson, a founding member of the legendary funk band The Time, has passed away. He was 69. According to an official statement from his family, Johnson passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov.21. “The family of Jellybean Johnson is deeply saddened by the passing of their beloved husband and father,” the family’s statement read. “Passing just shortly after his 69th birthday this past Wednesday, November 19, on the evening of Friday, November 21, 2025.  “Jellybean was


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Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Dies at 54

Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Dies at 54

Rodney Rogers, a former NBA star, has passed away. He was 54. According to ESPN,  Rogers passed from natural causes linked to his spinal cord injury. He was paralyzed from the shoulders down after a dirt bike accident in November 2008. Andre Igudala, president of the National Basketball Players Association, released a statement paying tribute to Rogers. Igudala wrote, ”I was fortunate to play alongside him for one of those during my rookie year with the 76ers. He was a consistent force on the


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Cardi B Begins Postpartum Fitness Journey Ahead of 2026 Tour

Cardi B Begins Postpartum Fitness Journey Ahead of 2026 Tour

Cardi B is easing her way back into fitness as she prepares for a massive touring year ahead. The rapper shared a gym clip to her Instagram Story showing her sweating through a stairmaster session, a video she noted was originally recorded on November 13th and posted on November 20th. Still adjusting to life after giving birth, she told fans she’s intentionally starting slow as she rebuilds her strength. “Tour journey with me,” she wrote. “I haven’t started tour rehearsals yet but I’m doing li


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D’Angelo’s Estate Launches Pancreatic Cancer Fund in Partnership With Black Boy Joy Foundation

D’Angelo’s Estate Launches Pancreatic Cancer Fund in Partnership With Black Boy Joy Foundation

D’Angelo’s estate has launched a new initiative that links his artistic legacy to a fight that reaches far beyond music.  This week, the estate announced the D’Angelo Estate Pancreatic Cancer Fund, created in partnership with the Black Boy Joy Foundation, to honor the late musician’s battle with pancreatic cancer and support families facing the disease. The fund marks the first large-scale philanthropic effort tied to Michael D’Angelo Archer’s name since his passing. In its statement, the esta


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