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Beyoncé’s Christmas Day Halftime Show Is Coming to Netflix as a Special

The Beyhive will soon be able to stream Beyoncé Bowl as much as they'd like. If you were too busy celebrating with loved ones on Christmas Day to catch Beyoncé‘s NFL Halftime Show performance during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Wednesday (Dec. 25), fear not: You’ll soon be able to stream it whenever and as often as you’d like. Netflix announced after the 32-time Grammy winner’s performance that her set, dubbed Beyoncé Bowl, is coming to the streami

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Dec 27, 2024 — 2 min read

Kendrick Lamar Under Increasing Pressure After Beyoncé's Halftime Show

All eyes were on Kendrick Lamar after NFL fans witnessed an epic halftime performance by the queen herself, Beyoncé. As a result, fans expressed their honest opinions about the upcoming performance of the iconic rapper, questioning whether he could pull off a show-stealing act like the "Single Ladies" singer did. During halftime of the Baltimore Ravens and Houston TexansChristmas Day game, the Grammy winner took center stage with an electrifying performance, even singing some songs from her al

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Dec 26, 2024 — 2 min read

James Sets Christmas Day Records in Win Over Warriors

LeBron James claimed a history-making Christmas Day win as the Los Angeles Lakers edged past the Golden State Warriors 115-113 in San Francisco. The success, clinched by Austin Reaves' lay-up with one second to go, saw the 39-year-old become the NBA's all-time leader in 25 December victories with his 11th in 19 appearances. The Lakers secured the win despite losing big man Anthony Davis with a twisted left ankle eight minutes into the game "It's always difficult to play without AD, so I guess

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Dec 26, 2024 — 2 min read

Doechii Delivers a Powerful “Denial Is A River” Performance Featuring Issa Rae

Doechii has capped off the year with an unforgettable performance of “Denial Is A River” featuring Issa Rae. For Genius’ Open Mic series, the Alligator Bites Never Heal rapper teamed up with the original “Awkward Black Girl” for a live therapy session. The theatrical song hears Doechii rap, as Rae interjects with questions like: “Why don’t you just tell me what’s been goin’ on?” and asking if she’s using drugs. The live performance has been making rounds especially since Doechii first rapped i

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Dec 25, 2024 — 1 min read

Drake Hints at Joint Album With PARTYNEXTDOOR

Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR are once again fueling anticipation for their rumored collaborative album, tantalizing fans with cryptic social media hints. Despite Drake’s looming legal battle with Universal Music Group and Spotify, the project with his fellow OVO labelmate seems to be moving forward, hinting at a potential R&B-driven release. Late Saturday night (Dec. 21), Drake posted an Instagram Story featuring three animated dollar sign GIFs and tagged PARTYNEXTDOOR without providing any furth

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Dec 25, 2024 — 2 min read

Wembanyama, Cunningham Named NBA Players of the Week for Week 9

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 9 of the 2024-25 season. Wembanyama led San Antonio to a 2-0 record in the week under review to win the Western Conference Player of the Week award for the first time in his NBA career. The 20-year-old averaged 36.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 7.0 blocks per game across two games as the Spurs recorded wins over the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers.

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Dec 24, 2024 — 1 min read

Bill Clinton Hospitalized for Fever, Reportedly in ‘Good Spirits’

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, 78, was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington on Monday after developing a fever, according to a statement from his office. Angel Ureña, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, announced the news on the social media platform X, stating that the former president is undergoing testing and observation. Despite the hospitalization, Ureña assured the public that Clinton “remains in good spirits.” Clinton, who has faced a series of health issues

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Dec 24, 2024 — 1 min read

“There's a reason I'm not there” – Steph Curry Reflects on Choosing Under Armour Over Nike

Curry shares how betting on Under Armour in 2013 turned a missed opportunity with Nike into one of the greatest success stories. Maybe not as big as the Michael Jordan brand, but Steph Curry has done remarkably well with a lesser-known shoe manufacturer. When "The Baby-Faced Assassin" left Nike for Under Armour in 2013, the move raised eyebrows across the sports world. Under Armour wasn't just an underdog at the time—it was nearly nonexistent in basketball. Yet the Davidson product, a rising NB

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Dec 23, 2024 — 2 min read

SZA Finally Releases Long-Awaited Album “Lana”

SZA‘s long-awaited the deluxe edition of her Grammy-winning 2022 album “SOS,” which is titled “Lana,” has finally arrived. The album has been through a long series of false alarms — it seemed imminent back in February, when she released the song “Saturn” — and bears artwork similar to the insect-and-forest imagery featured during her tours last summer, but it’s finally here. The album features Kendrick Lamar on the track “30 for 30” (SZA appears on two songs on his recent “GNX” album) and prod

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Dec 23, 2024 — 2 min read

Brazilian Judge Orders Removal of Adele Song Over Copyright Allegations

A Brazil court has ordered that a song by British singer, Adele, be removed from radio and all streaming platforms globally over alleged copyright. The judge, Vitctor Torres gave the judgment after a Brazil local composer, Toninho Geraes accused Adele of copying works from his 1995 album. Toninho Geraes claimed that Adele’s 2015 song ‘Million Years Ago’, was copied from his 1996 classic, ‘Mulheres’, sung by Martinho da Vila, a Brazilian singer. Geraes is suing for lost royalties, demanding $1

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Dec 21, 2024 — 1 min read

Driver Kills at Least Two in Suspected Attack on German Christmas Market

At least 2 dead and 60 hurt after a car drives into a German Christmas market in a suspected attack. A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what authorities called a deliberate attack. The driver was arrested at the scene shortly after the car barreled into the market at around 7 p.m., when it was teeming with holiday shoppers looking forward to the weekend. Verified by

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Dec 21, 2024 — 3 min read

Spotify Fires Back at Drake’s Legal Claims, Denies Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s Song

The rapper claims Spotify helped UMG boost Kendrick's "Not Like Us," but Spotify now says the action is a "subversion" of the legal system and never should have been filed. Spotify is firing back at Drake’s accusations that the streamer helped Universal Music Group artificially boost Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” calling the allegations “false” and blasting the rapper’s legal action as a “subversion of the normal judicial process.” The new filing is the first response to a petition filed las

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Dec 20, 2024 — 3 min read

Beyoncé Becomes the Most RIAA-Certified Female Artist in History

Beyoncé, has become the most certified female artist of all time by the Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA. She earned the most RIAA-certified titles of all time by a female artist after a couple of her songs recently received certifications, bringing her total to 103. “Crowning achievement! Congratulations to @Beyonce, who now holds the record for the most certified titles for a female artist in RIAA history, including her first two Diamond singles! @parkwood @columbiarecords,”

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Dec 20, 2024 — 1 min read

Alicia Keys Named 2025 Recipient of Dr. Dre Global Impact Award

Alicia Keys is set to be honored at the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors, ahead of the 2025 Grammys, as the recipient of the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. The award was established in 2023 to “recognize artists whose influence extends far beyond music” and “celebrate not only musical excellence but also entrepreneurial achievements, philanthropic efforts and a profound impact on a global scale.” When speaking on Keys as this year’s honoree, Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy,

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Dec 20, 2024 — 1 min read

Snoop Dogg Reveals He Apologized To Kendrick Lamar After Posting Drake Diss

"I got the message. I apologize, I was f**ked up. My bad." Snoop Dogg admitted that he apologized to Kendrick Lamar after he posted Drake‘s diss song, “Taylor Made Freestyle,” on his Instagram. During an interview with The Bootleg Kev Podcast, Snoop spoke about Drizzy’s AI-driven diss track, which featured artificial vocals from the West Coast legend alongside 2Pac. After Snoop reposted the video to his Instagram, many fans saw the act as a swing of support for Aubrey. However, the Missionary

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Dec 19, 2024 — 3 min read

The Weeknd Shines at Spotify’s ‘Billions Club Live,’ Confirms New Album, Tour, and Movie in 2025

The Weeknd kicked off 2024 making streaming history and is ending it doing the same. On Tuesday evening (December 17), the Canadian hitmaker (born Abel Tesfaye) took the stage at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar for Spotify’s inaugural Billions Club Live concert. The event celebrated Tesfaye’s achievement as the artist with the most songs surpassing 1 billion streams on the platform. Over a 70-minute set Tesfaye cranked out live renditions of his biggest hits including ‘Starboy,’ ‘Call Out My Nam

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Dec 19, 2024 — 1 min read