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Barack Obama Links Up With Anthony Edwards On The Court at All-Star Weekend

Barack Obama Links Up With Anthony Edwards On The Court at All-Star Weekend

Former President Barack Obama proved he’s still got game after linking up with NBA star Anthony Edwards for a memorable moment on the court during All-Star Weekend. In a clip that’s quickly making rounds online, Obama and the Minnesota Timberwolves guard shared a lighthearted but competitive exchange while shooting around. Known for his love of basketball, Obama looked comfortable as ever on the court, while Edwards brought his signature energy—and a little bit of trash talk—to the matchup. Pr


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Kiki Shepard ‘Showtime At The Apollo’ Host Passes At The Age Of 74

Kiki Shepard ‘Showtime At The Apollo’ Host Passes At The Age Of 74

Kiki Shepard, actor and longtime host of Showtime at the Apollo, has died at age 74. According to her rep, Shepard (born Chiquita Renee Shepard) passed away on Monday (March 16) after reportedly suffering a massive heart attack, per an exclusive TMZ report. Shepard was best known as the co-host of the syndicated variety show Showtime at the Apollo between 1987 to 2002, sharing the stage with Steve Harvey for seven years and helping to introduce aspiring performers at the Harlem theatre. In re


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Teyana Taylor Reacts To The Academy’s Apology For Security Scuffle At the Oscars

Teyana Taylor Reacts To The Academy’s Apology For Security Scuffle At the Oscars

Teyana Taylor appears to be moving past her altercation with security staff at this year’s Academy Awards. The multi-hypenate spoke with TMZ later that night, noting that while she was upset in the moment, the situation was “all good.” Recently, the Academy issued a public apology to Taylor over the incident. A portion of the apology was shared in a post by Variety via X on Monday (Mar.16). A few hours later, Taylor reshared the post, writing, “Thank you to @TheAcademy, I really appreciate your


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Full List: Oscars 2026 Winners

Full List: Oscars 2026 Winners

Hollywood's best and brightest have been honoured with the most coveted awards in the movie industry, the Oscars. One Battle After Another led the way with six wins, while Hamnet's Jessie Buckley and Sinners' Michael B Jordan scooped the top acting honours. See the full list of winners and nominees below. Best picture * WINNER: One Battle After Another * Bugonia * Frankenstein * F1 * Hamnet * Marty Supreme * The Secret Agent * Sentimental Value * Sinners * Train Dreams Best actres


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Nicki Minaj says she is neurodivergent in social media post

Nicki Minaj says she is neurodivergent in social media post

Nicki Minaj recently made a fascinating confession to her fans in a recent X post. According to the “Starships” rapper, she’s neurodivergent and is looking to provide a safe space in “Gag City” for her fellow neurodivergent Barbz. The rapper made the post in response to a post shared on Polymarket’s official account about Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s statement that “the future belongs to the neurodivergent.” “Takes my rightful place in society with the rest of my tribe* Neurodivergents of Gag City


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NBA roundup: San Antonio Spurs continue to dominate as LA Lakers edge Denver Nuggets

NBA roundup: San Antonio Spurs continue to dominate as LA Lakers edge Denver Nuggets

Victor Wembanyama scored a game-high 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Saturday to lead San Antonio over Charlotte 115-102, giving the Spurs their 17th victory in 19 games. NBA scoring leader Doncic had a triple double with 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to foil a triple-double effort by Denver's Nikola Jokic, who had 24 points, 16 rebounds and 14 assists. "This game was very big," Doncic said. "We've still got a long way to the playoffs. We've got to approach every game the same way


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The Pussycat Dolls reunite as trio for new song and world tour

The Pussycat Dolls reunite as trio for new song and world tour

The Pussycat Dolls, the US pop group, has announced they will reunite as a trio for a new single and world tour. Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt released a new track titled ‘Club Song’ and confirmed they will embark on a series of live shows beginning in June. The reunion comes six years after a previously planned comeback and the release of the track ‘React’. It was however halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a legal dispute within the group. In an interview with BB


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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks 63-year NBA points record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks 63-year NBA points record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said he gives the "game everything" after breaking the 63-year-old NBA record for the most 20-point games in a row. The reigning MVP scored 35 points for the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 104-102 win against the Boston Celtics – extending a sequence of scoring at least 20 points that began on 1 November 2024 and now stands at 127 consecutive games. The legendary Wilt Chamberlain held the previous record with a 126-game streak between October 1961 and January 1963. "All th


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Kanye West Sells Out LA — Adds Second Show After Over a Million Fans Vying for Tickets

Kanye West Sells Out LA — Adds Second Show After Over a Million Fans Vying for Tickets

Kanye West’s 2020s have been turbulent, marked by public controversies and intense scrutiny. Yet a devoted segment of fans still hopes for a return of “the old Ye.” Whether measured by musical innovation or cultural influence, audiences are eager for a narrative of redemption. The rapid sellout of his Los Angeles concert made that demand undeniable. Specifically, Ticketmaster reported more than a million fans vying for tickets to the April 3 show. This prompted the addition of a second perform


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50 Cent Hints at New Album ‘The Algorithm’ Following Surprise Track Release

50 Cent Hints at New Album ‘The Algorithm’ Following Surprise Track Release

Since The Kanan Tape in 2015, following his 2014 studio album Animal Ambition, 50 Cent has largely stayed out of the music spotlight. Yet recent activity on social media and ongoing rap rivalries suggest he may be preparing a return. On Friday, March 13, the G-Unit mogul released an untitled track on Instagram—a reworked version of his 2012 song “Business Mind” featuring Earl Hayes from his 5 (Murder By Numbers) mixtape. Alongside the clip, he hinted at a possible album titled The Algorithm: “Mu


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Donald Trump says it would not be appropriate for Iran's squad to be at World Cup "for their own life and safety"

Donald Trump says it would not be appropriate for Iran's squad to be at World Cup "for their own life and safety"

US President Donald Trump ⁠said on Thursday the Iranian men's national soccer ‌team was welcome to participate in ‌the 2026 World Cup ‌but said he believed ‌it was not appropriate that ‌they be there "for their own life and safety." "The ‌Iran National Soccer Team ⁠is ‌welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own ⁠life and safety,"Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Iran's sports minister said ‌on Wednesday that Iran cannot particip


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Iran withdraws from 2026 World Cup

Iran withdraws from 2026 World Cup

Iran’s government has said the national football team will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US‑Israeli airstrikes and the outbreak of a broader armed conflict in the Middle East, reports nation.com.pk.  Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television yesterday that “under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup” in the United States, Mexico and Canada, accusing the United States of assassinating Iran’s


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Wale responds to online troll with savage comeback

Wale responds to online troll with savage comeback

Wale is not one for the online shenanigans. So when a troll took a shot at him in a recent X post, he offered quite the clapback. “A female told me I rap like Wale and I got so f*cking offended cuz no the fuck I don’t,” an X user named NFTMansa wrote on March 10. The Maryland native responded less than 10 minutes later, writing, “Nobody believes a female talked to u today, gang.” The rapper’s comment section seemed quite amused by the brief back-and-forth. “All I ever known was beautiful women


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Forbes adds 390 new billionaires, including Beyoncé and Dr. Dre

Forbes adds 390 new billionaires, including Beyoncé and Dr. Dre

Meet the new celebrities, heirs and business moguls on Forbes’ latest annual World’s Billionaires list. The world added 390 new billionaires over the past year, according to Forbes’ annual ranking of the planet’s wealthiest people—more than one newcomer every day. That’s the second-best year ever recorded for new billionaires, after 2021, when the pandemic rebound thrust 493 people into the three-comma club for the first time.  This year’s class of billionaire newbies includes two iconic music


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12-Year-Old Girl Dies Following After-School Fight With Another Student in Georgia

12-Year-Old Girl Dies Following After-School Fight With Another Student in Georgia

A 12-year-old middle school student in Georgia has died after an after-school fight with another student, prompting an ongoing police investigation and raising concerns about bullying and student safety. The girl, identified as Jada West, was a student at Mason Creek Middle School in Villa Rica, Georgia. According to reports, the incident began with an argument on a school bus that escalated into a physical fight after the students got off in a neighborhood near her home. Witness videos circul


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Dr. Dre officially hits billionaire status in Forbes list

Dr. Dre officially hits billionaire status in Forbes list

Dr. Dre has reached a financial milestone that reflects both his musical legacy and years of business ventures beyond the studio. In its latest ranking of the world’s wealthiest individuals, released March 10, Forbes placed the producer and entrepreneur among its billionaires for the first time. The magazine estimates his fortune at roughly $1 billion, positioning him at No. 3,332 globally. The achievement places Dre among a small group of musicians whose wealth has crossed that threshold. With


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NBA roundup: Lakers storm to victory as Spurs dominate

NBA roundup: Lakers storm to victory as Spurs dominate

Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs laid down a playoff marker with a dazzling 145-120 thrashing of the Houston Rockets on Sunday. French superstar Wembanyama was one of six Spursplayers to reach double figures as San Antonio bombarded Western Conference rivals Houston with a stream of 21 three-pointers. Wembyanama dominated at both ends of the court, fleshing out his stat line with four blocks and two steals in addition to eight rebounds. The towering Frenchman was ba


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Rihanna’s Beverly Hills Home Hit With Gunfire While She Was Inside

Rihanna’s Beverly Hills Home Hit With Gunfire While She Was Inside

A woman fired several shots into the Beverly Hills-area home of pop star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round penetrated a wall of the mansion, a law enforcement source told The Times. Los Angeles police responded to the report of the shooting at 1:21 p.m. Sunday in the Beverly Hills Post Office neighborhood, a spokesperson said, and a 30-year-old female suspect was taken into custody. The pop star was home, the source said. According to police, the suspect fired multiple rounds from inside her veh


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Explosion Rocks US Embassy in Oslo Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Explosion Rocks US Embassy in Oslo Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

An explosion shook the US embassy in Oslo, Norway, in the early hours of Sunday, causing what local authorities described as “minor material damage.” The blast comes amid heightened tensions at US diplomatic missions worldwide following escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Several US diplomatic facilities in Gulf countries hosting American troops have recently been targeted by Iranian retaliatory strikes, including in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. According to Oslo po


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North West Hints at New Music Using a Throwback Kanye ‘Ye’ Sample

North West Hints at New Music Using a Throwback Kanye ‘Ye’ Sample

North West, the eldest daughter of Kanye West, has begun sharing more glimpses of her own musical experiments. During a recent livestream from a recording studio, she played an unreleased track that immediately caught the attention of fans online. The beat drew from a recognizable source: a sample of Kanye West’s song “Coldest Winter.” The original track appeared on 808s & Heartbreak, West’s 2008 album known for its stark emotional tone and minimalist production. Written in the wake of his moth


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Ari Lennox reflects on Dreamville exit and comments about J. Cole

Ari Lennox reflects on Dreamville exit and comments about J. Cole

Ari Lennox is revisiting the period surrounding her departure from Dreamville with a clearer sense of perspective. In a recent interview, the singer spoke candidly about the frustration she felt at the time and the way it spilled into public view. Looking back, she said the tension was less about personal conflict and more about miscommunication during the rollout of her single “Smoke.” With distance from the moment, Lennox now says she regrets how she expressed those concerns. She was especia


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Jayson Tatum Set to Make a Return To The Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum Set to Make a Return To The Boston Celtics

After rupturing his right Achilles tendon less than a year ago, Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is set to make his season debut. According to ESPN, Tatum will officially be listed in the starting lineup ahead of the Celtics for the first time this season as the Celtics take on the Dallas Mavericks. When Tatum suffered the injury, he was able to get surgery the next day in New York City, which put him ahead of schedule. “There’s pretty strong data that if you do [Achilles surgery] within


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New England Patriots Set To Release WR Stefon Diggs

New England Patriots Set To Release WR Stefon Diggs

The New England Patriots plan to part ways with veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs when the 2026 league year begins next week. Patriots set to release WR Stefon Diggs after the start of the league year. (via @tompelissero) pic.twitter.com/63srpnVwT1 — NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2026 A league source said the move stems largely from financial considerations. Diggs’ salary cap hit was set to jump from $10.5 million to $26.5 million. His contract also included a clause guaranteeing an additional $6 mil


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Las Vegas’s Park Avenue Will Be Renamed Bruno Mars Drive

Las Vegas’s Park Avenue Will Be Renamed Bruno Mars Drive

Bruno Mars is about to see his name etched into the fabric of Las Vegas. Park Avenue will soon be renamed in his honor, becoming Bruno Mars Drive after county officials approved the measure. MGM Resorts International confirmed the decision, signaling how deeply the Grammy winner’s legacy runs along the Strip. Born Peter Gene Hernandez, Mars has reshaped modern Vegas residency culture. His extended runs have delivered sold-out crowds and blockbuster grosses, redefining what a headlining act can


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