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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

Judge Sides with AI firm over use of Copyrighted Books

A US judge has ruled that using books to train artificial intelligence (AI) software is not a violation of US copyright law. The decision came out of a lawsuit brought last year against AI firm Anthropic by three authors, including best-selling mystery thriller writer Andrea Bartz, who accused it of stealing her work to train its Claude AI model and build a multi-billion dollar business. In his ruling, Judge William Alsup said Anthropic's use of the authors' books was "exceedingly transformati

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Jun 26, 2025 — 2 min read

Joe Marinelli, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘The Morning Show’ Actor, Dies of Cancer at 68

Joe Marinelli, the American actor known for his roles in ‘The Morning Show’ and numerous television series, passed away last Sunday after a long battle with cancer. Julie Smith, his agent, revealed that the 68-year-old actor had been fighting stomach and throat cancer for years before his death. Jean Marinelli, his wife of nearly 34 years, also confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter. Friends and colleagues have honored Marinelli’s legacy on social media, celebrating both his talent and

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Jun 25, 2025 — 2 min read

Protesters Claim Win as Bezos Shifts Wedding Venue

Protesters in Venice are claiming an "enormous victory" after US tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wedding guests were forced to "run away" from the city centre, moving their main celebration to another location. The venues for the three-day party to mark the wedding of one of the world's richest men to TV presenter Lauren Sanchez were never officially revealed. But the lavish celebrations were supposed to culminate in an event on Saturday at the sumptuous Scuola Grande della Misericordia.

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Jun 25, 2025 — 3 min read

Jay-Z Rumored To Headline The 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Jay-Z may take center stage as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, according to reports. The speculation gained traction after a viral post claimed that the Roc Nation founder was set to perform at the highly anticipated event, scheduled to take place at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026. While there has been no official confirmation from Jay-Z, Roc Nation, or the NFL, the idea isn’t far-fetched given Jay-Z’s ongoing partnership with the league. Since 2019, his company Roc Na

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Jun 24, 2025 — 1 min read

Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel And Iran

On Monday (Jun,e 22), Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to take place in over 24 hours. “On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, ‘THE 12 DAY WAR’,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. According to the Associated Press, Iran’s foreign minister said Iran will cease att

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Jun 24, 2025 — 1 min read

Cardi B Announces New Album ‘Am I the Drama?’

A new album from Cardi B is officially on the way. The Grammy-winning rapper has announced her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, set to drop September 19. The announcement sent waves across social media, with fans and industry peers alike buzzing over what’s to come from the Bronx-born superstar. Taking to her Instagram with a bold teaser video, “TIMES UP. 🪶 I got an announcement to make tomorrow” The post quickly racked up millions of views and comments from fans who have been

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Jun 23, 2025 — 1 min read

Oklahoma City Thunder Clinches First NBA Championship after Defeating Pacers in Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 on Sunday to clinch the franchise's first NBA Finals crown with a 4-3 series victory. NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points to seal an emphatic win against a Pacers side who lost their star guard Tyrese Haliburton to an injury in the first quarter. The 2024-2025 Thunder team is now the second youngest to win a championship in NBA history. The NBA championship was the first won by the Thunder since the f

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Jun 23, 2025 — 2 min read

Sabrina Carpenter, SZA & Ariana Grande Shine at 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards as Rihanna Makes History (Full Winners List)

Rihanna became the first recipient of the ICON Silver Blimp Award. Sabrina Carpenter was the top winner at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards, winning three of the show’s signature Orange Blimp trophies: favorite female breakout artist, favorite album for Short n’ Sweet and favorite song for “Taste.” Carpenter’s album, which topped the Billboard 200 for four weeks, won the Grammy for best pop vocal album. “Taste,” a fairly risqué song by Kids’ Choice standards, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Jun 22, 2025 — 7 min read

16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked

Sixteen billion passwords to Apple, Facebook, Google, and other social media accounts, as well as government services, were leaked in what researchers are calling the largest data breach ever, according to reports. The leak exposed 16 billion login credentials and passwords, prompting both Google to tell billions of users to change their passwords and the FBI to warn Americans against opening suspicious links in SMS messages, according to a report published Thursday in Forbes. Researchers at C

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Jun 20, 2025 — 1 min read