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Kendrick Lamar Named Brand Ambassador for Chanel

Kendrick Lamar has been named a brand ambassador for Chanel, the fashion house confirmed Monday via Business of Fashion. In making the announcement, the Grammy and Pulitzer prize-winning rapper starred in Chanel’s latest eyewear campaign launching April 22. “I visited the Chanel ateliers and saw the process of how something goes from design to execution. Seeing the people who work hard and bring these visions to life resonates with me,” Lamar told the publication in a statement. “Chanel has a t

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Apr 22, 2025 — 1 min read

Pope Francis Dies at 88 Following Prolonged Illness

In a statement, the Vatican said the pope “died on Easter Monday at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta”. He was 88 years of age. Cardinal Farrell, camerlengo of the Catholic church, said the pope passed away at 7:35am. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7.35am, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” Farrell said. “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His C

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Apr 21, 2025 — 1 min read

Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics start with dominant wins

The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 on Sunday, the 51-point margin representing the largest Game One win in NBA playoff history. The Thunder's 51-point margin of victory in their Western Conference first-round opener was even more remarkable given that Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his statistically worst performance of the season - managing just 15 points, five assists and three rebounds. But all of Oklahoma City's starters scored in double f

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Apr 21, 2025 — 3 min read

DHL Halts High-Value U.S. Deliveries Over Tariffs

DHL Express is suspending deliveries to the US worth more than $800 (£603) because of a "significant increase" in red tape at customs following the introduction of Donald Trump's new tariff regime. The delivery giant said it will temporarily stop shipments from companies in all countries to American consumers on Monday "until further notice". It added that business-to-business shipments will still go ahead, "though they may also face delays". Previously, packages worth up to $2,500 could ente

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Apr 20, 2025 — 2 min read

Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies secure final spots in playoffs

Tyler Herro scored 30 points as the Miami Heat reached the NBA playoffs with a thrilling 123-114 overtime win at the Atlanta Hawks in their Eastern Conference play-in clash on Friday. The Heat, who recovered from a ten-game losing streak in March to reach the play-in, will now face the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening round of the playoffs. Miami become the first tenth-seed to reach the NBA playoffs via the play-in and they did so via two wins on the road having won in Chicago on

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Apr 20, 2025 — 2 min read

Jordan Peele Unveils Trailer For Horror-Sports Film ‘Him’

Jordan Peele has revealed the trailer for his new film, Him, according to The Hollywood Reporter. A horror-sports film, it stars Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, Akeem Hayes, and Tierra Whack. The synopsis of the film by Universal Pictures reads: Him stars former college wide receiver Withers as Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life and identity to football. On the eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, Cam is att

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Apr 19, 2025 — 1 min read

Trump Replaces Obama’s Portrait with Painting of Himself

Trump Stirs Controversy By Replacing Obama’s Portrait With Self-Depiction Of Assassination Attempt In a striking move that underscores the ongoing rivalry between Donald Trump and Barack Obama, Trump has replaced Obama’s portrait in the White House with one of himself depicting a dramatic moment following an assassination attempt. The change was made public on Friday, as the Republican former president shifted the image of his Democratic predecessor, who was the first Black president, to a locat

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Apr 19, 2025 — 2 min read

SZA Launches Not Beauty Just Ahead of Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar

SZA is making her mark in the beauty world with the launch of her brand, Not Beauty, which makes its debut just in time for her upcoming Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar. Her first product release features a trio of lip gloss shades—ones she’s been quietly wearing for months, including during standout public moments like her appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show. Speaking with Vogue, she shared, “I’m not a beauty maven, but I know lips.” “I know what I like, and I’m diligent about f

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Apr 18, 2025 — 1 min read

DDG and DaBaby team up for new single ‘MOTION’

DDG is preparing to drop his first album in nearly two full years, and he created this one with the help of his fans. DDG was rumored to be dropping a new project on April 1. However, it looks we and any others out there looking forward to it were April fools. Instead, we are all being treated to another banger and the first official single for the project, "MOTION." It features fellow hitmaker DaBaby, which marks this as their first joint effort. With a title such as "MOTION," you should alre

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Apr 17, 2025 — 1 min read

Serena Williams: “I Would’ve Gotten 20 Years” in Sinner’s Position

American great Serena Williams said she would have been banned for 20 years and stripped of her Grand Slam titles had she failed drug tests like men's world number one Jannik Sinner did last year. Sinner accepted a three-month ban in February following an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency, which challenged an independent tribunal's decision to clear him of wrongdoing after two positive tests for the anabolic agent clostebol. "I love the guy, love this game," Williams, who retired in

Tennis Global

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Apr 17, 2025 — 1 min read

Who are the big winners and losers as the regular season comes to an end?

Eighty-two games later, the NBA regular season has come to a close, and things went down to the wire as teams jostled for position ahead of the playoffs. A lot had already been wrapped up by the final week in the Eastern Conference, but in the West, there was just so much to play for. So, who were the big winners and losers in the last seven days of the NBA regular season? Winners: Los Angeles Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers have become a big problem. On Sunday, the standout game was betwee

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Apr 16, 2025 — 7 min read

US Judge Warns Trump Administration Could Face Contempt of Court

A US judge has said he could hold the Trump administration in contempt of court for "wilful disregard" of an order to halt the departure of deportation flights carrying more than 200 people to El Salvador last month. The administration had invoked a 227-year-old law meant to protect the US during wartime to carry out the mass deportation. "The Court does not reach such conclusion lightly or hastily; indeed, it has given Defendants ample opportunity to rectify or explain their actions. None of

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Apr 16, 2025 — 2 min read

Young Thug Billboards Tease New Album ‘Uy Scuti’ Dropping in May

Young Thug‘s highly anticipated new album appears to be nearing release, according to a billboard that recently popped up. Earlier this week, a fan spotted a billboard that reads: “UNIVERSE HAS BEEN TOO QUIET. UNTIL NOW. UY SCUTI.” At the bottom, May 2025 is listed with the actual date replaced with question marks. This comes just a few weeks after Thug held up a jersey that had “UY SCUTI #5” printed on the back at the Heat versus Warriors game, so it’s being presumed to be the name of the al

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Apr 15, 2025 — 2 min read

Blue Origin Makes History with All-Female Spaceflight Featuring Katy Perry

This historic flight marks a key milestone in expanding women's roles in space missions. In a groundbreaking moment for space exploration, Blue Origin's all-female spaceflight, which included pop star Katy Perry, has completed its mission. The rocket, launched by Jeff Bezos' space company, soared to an impressive altitude of over 100 kilometres, reaching the edge of space. Perry, alongside five other remarkable women, experienced a thrilling journey into the cosmos before returning to Earth. T

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Apr 14, 2025 — 2 min read

Kendrick Lamar and SZA Drop Romantic Visuals for “Luther”

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have released the romantic video for “Luther,” the smash collaborative hit from the former’s 2024 surprise album “GNX.“ Karena Evans, who previously directed the music videos for Drake’s “In My Feelings” and Coldplay’s “Everyday Life,” is at the helm for the simple yet elegant visuals for “Luther.” Each artist is shown with a love interest throughout the clip, which ends with the original version of Cheryl Lynn and Luther Vandross’s “If This World Were Mine” that was samp

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Apr 13, 2025 — 1 min read

Soulja Boy Ordered to Pay $4m in Sexual Assault Case

US rapper Soulja Boy has been ordered to pay $4.25m (£3.2m) to a woman who accused him of sexual battery and abuse. The unnamed woman sued the star, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, in 2021, saying he regularly raped her and beat her and sometimes kept her as a prisoner after she was hired as his assistant. Way had denied abusing her and said their relationship was consensual - but a jury in a civil trial found him liable for sexual battery, assault and gender violence. The 34-year-old

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Apr 13, 2025 — 3 min read