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Rap star Cardi B addresses the darker side of becoming one of hip-hop’s biggest stars to help guide those newly famous from falling into the same pitfalls. The “Aha Aha” hitmaker reflected on fame, pressure and public scrutiny in Vogue Arabia’s September issue. Her rise from social media personality to rap superstar brought the success she once wanted. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cardi B (@iamcardib) The reality of that success, however, looks different than she imagine

Gladys Knight is slowing down, but the Empress of Soul is not saying goodbye. After more than seven decades onstage, the 82-year-old icon announced Thursday that she plans to perform less. Knight also wants to devote more time to family and personal projects. The decision marks a meaningful shift for a singer whose voice has defined generations of soul and R&B. “After much soul-searching, I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances,” Knight wrote. She said the change reflects “

Martell, one of the oldest cognac houses, enters a new era after announcing this week that it has appointed award-winning music journalist Ivie Ani as its new Culture Ambassador.  Ivie Ani, a NYU alum, is recognized by many as an influential figure in music, media and fashion. The opportunity further elevates her profile and provide inspiration to others to discover similar opportunities.  For Martell, appointing Ani is proof that media can still use it unique voice to sharp the future in the

J. Cole canceled his scheduled performance at the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday night following a fatal vehicle accident involving a member of his touring production crew.  The incident, which occurred early Tuesday morning, involved a logistics truck transporting equipment for the artist’s current tour. Dreamville Records, the label founded by Cole, released a statement on social media confirming the cancellation shortly after the news broke.  The label expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stati

Hip-Hop mogul Ye, formerly Kanye West, will not be headed to Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia, after all this October — according to new reports. The “Stronger” and “Good Life” hitmaker was scheduled to perform Oct. 10 and 11 at the Gazprom Arena. The venue now says no agreement exists for either show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBC News (@bbcnews) “Gazprom Arena was not and is not the organizer of this event,” the stadium said. “This was handled by the Moscow-b

Samuel Monroe Jr., whose film career began with the searing 1993 drama “Menace II Society,” has died. He was 52. His mother, Joyce Patton, announced his death on Facebook. Her message came after months of concern surrounding Monroe’s declining health. “I want to thank all of my Facebook family and friends, new and old, for praying for Samuel Monroe Jr., my son,” Patton wrote. “But today God called him home.” She asked supporters to continue praying for Monroe’s family, particularly his three

Award-winning singer-songwriter Miguel and his wife, Margaret Zhang, are preparing to welcome another child, while keeping much of the pregnancy private. The couple has not revealed the baby’s sex or due date. Instead, their recent appearance has offered the clearest glimpse into this next chapter of their family life. It looks like Miguel & Margaret Zhang are expecting baby number 2! 🍼 🎥: IG / shirleystempleshow pic.twitter.com/Z1PqfmOMAi — TMZ (@TMZ) August 24, 2026 Miguel and Zhang pr

Dolly Parton, the legendary singer, songwriter and philanthropist whose career defined the modern era of country music, has died at the age of 80. Her family announced her passing Tuesday through a video shared on her official Instagram account, featuring her nephew, Bryan Seaver, and her head of security. The news marks the end of a storied career that spanned six decades and saw Parton rise from the poverty of rural Tennessee to become a global icon.  Born Jan. 19, 1946, in Sevierville, Part

Legendary music producer Pharrell Williams wants T-Pain to help restore R&B’s cultural heartbeat. The legendary producer recently surprised T-Pain during a Nappy Boy livestream. Instead of exchanging pleasantries, Pharrell delivered an unexpected creative challenge. “What the f*** are you doing, man?” Pharrell asked. “There’s no one in your way.” The Virginia native then explained why he believes T-Pain is uniquely positioned to redefine R&B. “No one can make R&B that’s missing like you,” Ph

LeBron James is expanding his digital empire into fairways and greens with the launch of a dedicated golf-focused YouTube channel.  Known for his relentlessly competitive drive, James has embraced golf as his newest athletic obsession, framing the sport as a grueling personal challenge that keeps his competitive fire burning away from the hardwood.  Rather than relying strictly on standard sports commentary, his channel offers fans a vlog-style, behind-the-scenes look at his journey to master

Druski is addressing the viral speculation surrounding his loyalty during the highly publicized musical feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar.  In a new cover story for GQ, the Atlanta native clarified that his personal relationship with the Canadian superstar remains unshaken despite the industry-wide tension that defined much of the past two years. “That’s my brother. I don’t care about what’s hot at the moment or what’s going on,” Druski said regarding his friendship with Drake. He emphasiz