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Drake Drops Legal Petition Against Spotify and UMG Over Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” Controversy

Drake has withdrawn his petition against Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) after accusing them of orchestrating a fraudulent “scheme” to inflate streams for Kendrick Lamar’s hit diss track “Not Like Us.” In a Tuesday filing, the “Certified Lover Boy” star and his company Frozen Momentsdropped their request for pre-action disclosure and preservation of key documents from Spotify and UMG. The filing notes that after a meeting with both companies, Spotify—despite previously opposing the peti

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Jan 15, 2025 — 1 min read

Biden Announces $770 One-Time Payment to Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfire

President Joe Biden has stepped in to support victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. On Monday, he announced that people impacted by the fires will get a one-time $770 payment to help with essential purchases like water, baby formula, and medicine. “So far, nearly 6,000 survivors have registered, and $5.1 million has already been distributed,” Biden said. “We aren’t waiting until the fires are over to help—people need aid now.” The wildfires have destroyed over 12,300 structures, b

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Jan 14, 2025 — 1 min read

Lil Baby Earns His Fourth No. 1 Debut on Billboard 200 With 'WHAM'

Lil Baby is opening this week’s Billboard 200 at No. 1 with WHAM. His newest record earns a total of 140,000 equivalent album units in its first week, including 90,000 in streaming equivalent album units (119.77 million on-demand streams of the songs), 50,000 in album sales and the remaining in track equivalent album units. WHAM marks Lil Baby’s fourth chart-topping effort following It’s Only Me, The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Durk and My Turn, and is also his seventh top 10 entry. Also debu

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Jan 13, 2025 — 1 min read

Wildfires Force NFL to Relocate Playoff Game Over 300 Miles Away

The NFL is taking matters into its own hands. The league announced that Monday's Wild Card game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams has been moved from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona due to the wildfires that have ravaged the Los Angeles area. It's a no-brainer decision by the NFL as the fires in Southern California have caused historic damage across the area. More than 10,000 structures burned in the two largest fires, the Palis

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Jan 11, 2025 — 3 min read

Jhené Aiko, John Legend, Paris Hilton and Other Celebrities Who Lost Homes in LA Wildfires

Jhené Aiko, the American singer, has revealed she lost her home in the fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles, a county in California. The fire started on Tuesday night and was caused by strong gusty winds and fast-moving embers. It has led to the evacuation of over 137,000 people, the death of five people, and the destruction of over 1,000 houses, cars, and businesses. In an Instagram post, the 36-year-old singer disclosed that her home got “burned to the ground with all of our things inside”.

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Jan 10, 2025 — 3 min read

Sesame Street Season 55 Features SZA, Michael B. Jordan, More

Very few television programs have the iconic history of musical guests that Sesame Street does: Over the years it’s featured everyone from Stevie Wonder to Tony Bennett, Erykah Badu to the Fugees, Patti Labelle to R.E.M., and clever interpretations like odes to the letter U from both One Direction (“What Makes U Useful”) and Smokey Robinson (“U Really Got a Hold on Me”), and opera singer Marilyn Horne trilling an operatic version of “C Is for Cookie,” and much more. That legacy continues in the

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Jan 9, 2025 — 2 min read

Rihanna Was Just Named the #3 Artist of the Century—But #1 and #2 Spots Were a Big Surprise

When it comes to music rankings, Billboard has it covered. From the Hot 100 to Artist of the Year, these lists are basically the gold standard for fans and artists alike. The latest? Billboard just announced its Artist of the 21st Century. Yes, as in the top artist of the last 25 years (no pressure, right?). Landing a spot on this list is a huge deal, so let’s break it down—who made the cut? Taking third place is none other than Rihanna. Billboard revealed on Wednesday, January 8, that the 36-y

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Jan 9, 2025 — 2 min read

Vin Diesel Shares a Photo Of Dwayne Johnson and Says ‘All Love. Always’ After Buzz Over ‘Fast and Furious’ Feud Got Revived at Golden Globes

The long-standing feud between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson resurfaced as a topic of speculation at the 2025 Golden Globes, but Diesel is making it clear there’s no bad blood. The Fast and Furious star took to Instagram to post a friendly throwback photo with Johnson along with the caption: “All love…always.” Diesel has his arm around a smiling Johnson in the photo and is giving the camera a thumbs up. The post is a reminder that Diesel and Johnson’s feud remains settled. The Diesel-Johnson f

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Jan 8, 2025 — 2 min read

Lady Gaga Becomes Third Artist Ever to Have Multiple Number Ones Hits in Three Different Decades

Lady Gaga has become the third-ever act to have achieved multiple Number One songs across three different decades. The accomplishment comes as her collaboration with Bruno Mars, ‘Die With A Smile’, has finally hit the top spot on the Billboard charts – nearly five months since it was first released. Arriving back in August, the song was written to feel “super ‘70s” and inspired by the collaborations between Carole King and James Taylor. It would debut at the Number Three slot, and remained in

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Jan 8, 2025 — 1 min read

The Weeknd’s “Billions Club Live” Concert Film Now Streaming on Spotify

For those who weren’t able to score a ticket to the “Billions Club Live With the Weeknd” show last month, Spotify is running it back with a 45-minute concert film premiering exclusively on the platform. Starting today, fans can relive the Weeknd’s Los Angeles show on Spotify with the film, which was shot on location at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar and was produced by OBB Pictures. This marks the first concert film-streaming experience on Spotify, which staged its first-ever Billions Club live s

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Jan 7, 2025 — 2 min read

‘Shogun’, ‘The Brutalist’, ‘Emilia Perez’ Win Big at 2025 Golden Globes

The annual award ceremony was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday night. In the TV categories, the Japanese historical drama ‘Shogun’ dominated, securing three acting awards, including the prize for best drama. ‘Emilia Pérez’ was named best comedy or musical, and best non-English language film and won best song, while star Zoe Saldana picked up the award for best supporting actress. ‘The Brutalist’, a 20th-century immigrant epic film, was nominated in seven categories bu

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Jan 6, 2025 — 4 min read

Edwards’ Career-High 53 Points Not Enough as Timberwolves Fall to Pistons

Anthony Edwards delivered a career-high 53 points on Saturday, accounting for more than half of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ scoring in a 119-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Despite his heroics, the Timberwolves struggled to keep pace with Detroit, led by Cade Cunningham’s 40-point performance. Edwards also accounted for 16 of Minnesota's 34 field goals, and 31 of its 80 attempts. He made 16 of his 31 shots from all range, including 10 of 15 from the three-point line, and 11 of 12 free throws

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Jan 5, 2025 — 1 min read

Netflix Will Debut Meghan Markle’s Lifestyle Show on January 15

British actress Meghan Markle, who is married to Prince Harry, announced on social media Thursday that her new lifestyle and cooking show will debut on Netflix on January 15. “Sharing this with you has been a huge thrill for me! As much as I enjoyed creating the show, I hope you enjoy it too,” the Duchess of Sussex posted on Instagram. In the eight-episode series “With Love, Meghan,” which Netflix has released a trailer for, the “Suits” star will offer advice on flower arrangement, cooking, ga

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Jan 5, 2025 — 1 min read

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington will be awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor on Saturday in a White House ceremony. President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. The White House said the recipients have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of

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Jan 4, 2025 — 2 min read

British Victim with Royal Family Links Killed in New Orleans Terror Attack

A BRIT identified as one of the 14 victims killed in the horrific New Orleans terror attack reportedly has links to the Royal Family. Edward Pettifer, 31, is believed to be the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke - the former nanny for Prince William and Prince Harry. Pettifer's cause of death was confirmed as "blunt force injuries" after a crazed gunman rammed revellers with a pick-up truck on New Year's Day. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, is suspected to have committed the terror attackbefore he was gun

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Jan 4, 2025 — 4 min read

Attempt to Arrest South Korea President Halted After Dramatic Standoff

After a dramatic six-hour long standoff with security, South Korea police have called off an attempt to arrest suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol. The military and Yoon's security service officers formed a human wall and used vehicles to block the arrest team's path, local news outlet Yonhap reported. Yoon is under investigation for abusing his power and inciting an insurrection when he tried to impose martial law in early December. The move, although short-lived, led to a political crisis as

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Jan 3, 2025 — 3 min read

Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Hawks-Nuggets

Jokic writes his name in history with a triple-double performance against Atlanta It's not very often that you can throw around the term "generational" in sports, because if used too much, it wouldn't hold its value. In the NBA, there are really only a handful of generational talents that are playing in the game today. One of them happens to be playing in Denver, that being Nikola Jokic. Despite being drafted in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft, Jokic has far surpassed the expectations t

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Jan 2, 2025 — 1 min read

Elon Musk Changes His Name to “Kekius Maximus” on X

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has sparked speculation after changing his name on his social media platform X to "Kekius Maximus". The tech mogul - and close confidant of US President-Elect Donald Trump - offered no immediate explanation for the name or his new profile image which depicts the character Pepe the Frog - a meme that has been used by far-right groups. The move has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency world, sending the value of a memecoin - a digital currency inspired by i

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Jan 2, 2025 — 1 min read

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Settle Divorce After 8-Year Legal Battle

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, the former celebrity couple, have finally reached a divorce settlement following an eight-year legal battle. According to People’s Magazine, James Simon, Jolie’s lawyer, confirmed that the ex-lovers signed their divorce on December 30. The terms of the agreement have not been made public. Simon disclosed that the actress was “exhausted” and “relieved”, adding that she has been focused on “finding peace and healing” for the family. “More than eight years ago, Ange

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Jan 1, 2025 — 1 min read

Drake's "Certified Lover Boy" Hits 1 Billion Streams On Spotify For Fourth Year In A Row

Longevity is a hard thing to achieve, but not for the 6ix God. Drake may have had a pretty sour 2024 all things considered, but that hasn't affected the resonance and replayability of his music... At least, for a lot of fans out there. Moreover, his 2021 album Certified Lover Boy garnered 1 billion Spotify streams this year alone, marking the fourth year in a row in which the project reaches this milestone since its release. While it almost missed the window for 2024, it shows how longevity, fa

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Dec 31, 2024 — 2 min read

SZA’s Deluxe ‘Lana’ Release Propels ‘SOS’ Back to No. 1 on Albums Chart

SZA’s SOS has reclaimed the top spot on the albums chart, soaring from No. 15 to No. 1 following the release of its deluxe edition, “Lana.” This is the 11th total week at No. 1 for the Grammy-winning record that debuted in December 2022. Prior to “Lana,” “SOS'” final week at the summit took place in March 2023 — that 22-month gap between weeks is the longest for any album on the 67 year-old list. The way the count works all depends on Luminate, the data company powering the Billboard charts, w

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Dec 31, 2024 — 2 min read

Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, Dies at 100

Former President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. Carter served as the 39th president of the United States and 76th governor of Georgia and won a Nobel Prize for his work as a global humanitarian dedicated to waging peace and fighting disease. He was the longest-lived U.S. president, as well as the one with the longest post-presidency. Carter died at home this afternoon in Plains, Ga., surrounded by family, The Carter Center, The Atlanta Journal Constitution and The Washington Postreported.

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Dec 29, 2024 — 9 min read

Shaboozey Hits Major Milestone with ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’

Shaboozey released his country-genre oriented song 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' on April 12, 2024. Shaboozey just achieved a major musical milestone. He has now become the latest musician to join other artists in the Spotify’s Billions Club as his track, A Bar Song (Tipsy)crossed a billion streams on the platform. The American singer and producer uploaded the achievement on his official Instagram account, via the app’s Stories feature, where he could be seen in a white outfit and fur hat. The outfit

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Dec 29, 2024 — 1 min read

Death Toll in South Korean Plane Crash Rises to 120

South Korea's national fire agency says 120 people have been confirmed dead after a plane caught fire after a failed landing at an airport in the country's south. The fire engulfed the Jeju Air aircraft carrying 181 people when it skidded off the runway just after landing and exploded after crashing into a barrier on Sunday. The country’s emergency office said its landing gear appeared to have malfunctioned. “Two survivors have been rescued, including one flight attendant and one passenger,”

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Dec 29, 2024 — 1 min read