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SZA Named Vans’ First Artistic Director in Multiyear Creative Partnership

SZA Named Vans’ First Artistic Director in Multiyear Creative Partnership

SZA has joined Vans as its first artistic director. On Thursday, the footwear company announced a multiyear creative partnership with the five-time Grammy winner. As part of her new role as artistic director, SZA will be working closely with the company and exploring her creative talents outside of music. She will be in charge of reimagining and overseeing the brand’s upcoming campaigns and co-creating and designing exclusive production collections, which will include new pieces and shoe styles
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Rick Ross Launches RR22 Collection in Partnership with Edition22

Rick Ross Launches RR22 Collection in Partnership with Edition22

Rick Ross is many things, a rapper, an entrepreneur, a cultural icon. Now, he is adding a luxury bag line with Edition22 to his long list of accomplishments. On Friday, he unveiled the RR22 Collection with the brand Edition22 at the G7 Rooftop in Fort Lauderdale, boasting vegan leather backpacks, duffle bags, sling bags, crossbody bags, and more. Embedded with the “RR22” logo, the collection comes in various colorways, from black to baby blue, an olive green and an ochre yellow. The collection
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Beyoncé Wins First Emmy for Netflix’s ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ After 10 Nominations

Beyoncé Wins First Emmy for Netflix’s ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ After 10 Nominations

Beyoncé has reached a defining milestone in her career, winning her first Emmy Award for the Netflix special “Beyoncé Bowl” after a decade of nominations. The honor brings her one step closer to the elusive EGOT distinction, reserved for artists who have claimed an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. On August 12, 2024, she received the Emmy for Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming, celebrating the collaborative work of costume designers Shiona Turini, Erica Rice, and
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Eric the Jeweler Brings the Frost to Drake’s New ‘ICEMAN’ Chain

Eric the Jeweler Brings the Frost to Drake’s New ‘ICEMAN’ Chain

Drake has once again proven he’s the top dog, unveiling a dazzling new custom “ICEMAN” chain, a custom piece that serves as the latest clue for his highly anticipated ninth studio album. Designed by renowned jeweler Eric Mavani aka Eric the Jeweler, the piece is a chunky, diamond-loaded creation that is perfectly on-theme with the artist’s current narrative. The chain is far more than a simple accessory; it’s a physical representation of the creative direction Drake is taking for his next proj
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Announce their Engagement

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Announce their Engagement

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese footballer, is set to tie the knot with Georgina Rodriguez, his longtime partner.  Georgina took to her Instagram page on Monday to share a picture showing her engagement ring as she placed her hand on Ronaldo’s. Alongside the romantic snapshot, she wrote in Spanish: “Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives”. The oval-shaped diamond ring is reported to be weighing around 35 carat. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) The 4
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Taylor Swift Announces 12th Album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ on Travis Kelce’s Podcast

Taylor Swift Announces 12th Album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ on Travis Kelce’s Podcast

Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ after an intense 24 hours of speculation from fans.  Rumours began on Monday morning, when the singer's marketing team posted a carousel of 12 photos with the caption: "Thinking about when she said 'See you next era…"  In the hours that followed, Swift's official website began a countdown to 00:12 ET (05:12 BST), when her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce confirmed that she would be a guest this week on his podcast, New
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Nicki Minaj & Dez Bryant Squash Feud After Threats, $10M Offer To Fight It Out

Nicki Minaj & Dez Bryant Squash Feud After Threats, $10M Offer To Fight It Out

Nicki Minaj and Dez Bryant ended their feud after explosive tweets, a $10M fight offer, and personal shots about their pasts. Nicki Minaj and Dez Bryant finally called a timeout on their back-and-forth after things got real ugly, real fast—including a $10 million fight offer and some personal jabs that hit way below the belt. The whole thing blew up when Bryant, a former NFL wideout, clapped back at some comments from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about his past deals with Roc Nation. That’s when

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Chris Brown & Daughter Royalty Gift fan $10K and a Car in Emotional Breezy Bowl Moment

Chris Brown & Daughter Royalty Gift fan $10K and a Car in Emotional Breezy Bowl Moment

Chris Brown just made one lucky fan’s day — and possibly her entire year. In a touching moment captured on video, the R&B superstar, alongside his daughter, surprised a young fan with a life-changing gift: $10,000 in cash and a brand-new car.The heartwarming exchange quickly went viral, drawing praise from fans and celebrities alike for the singer’s generosity. The fan and her mother was greeted by Chris Brown’s daughter, Royalty Brown, where let them to duo know that’ll be meeting Chris himse
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Drake & Central Cee Hit No. 1 With “Which One”

Drake & Central Cee Hit No. 1 With “Which One”

Drake is no stranger to debuting at No. 1s on the Billboard charts, and his latest smash adds several more winners to his already-historic tally. The rapper has been one of the most successful names in American music for more than a decade, and he often launches new cuts directly in the top spot. That is true again this frame with “Which One,” his new collaboration with U.K. star Central Cee. While it misses one major throne by a single spot, it still opens as a champion on multiple lists. Thr
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Patriots Honour Tom Brady With 12ft Statue

Patriots Honour Tom Brady With 12ft Statue

NFL great Tom Brady said he felt "deeply grateful" but "kind of old" after the New England Patriots unveiled a 12ft statue of him. The legendary quarterback was honoured with the towering bronze sculpture outside the Patriots' stadium in Massachusetts. Brady guided the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, before going on to win a seventh with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. The ceremony revealed the statue of Brady with one arm aloft in triumph - and it was mounted on a six-sided base in a no
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Ciara & Russell Wilson-Produced Project, ‘Sarah’s Oil’ Hitting Theaters In December

Ciara & Russell Wilson-Produced Project, ‘Sarah’s Oil’ Hitting Theaters In December

Coming this winter, Ciara and Russell Wilson, with the help of their production company, Why Not You Productions, will bring Sarah Rector’s story to life on screen, with Sarah’s Oil. In the 1900s, Rector became America’s first Black female millionaire at just 11 years old.  According to Deadline, the film is inspired by Tonya Bolden’s book Searching for Sarah Rector: The Richest Black Girl in America. The film will follow Rector, who was born in Oklahoma Indian Territory and “believes there is
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Rihanna Keeps Proving Maternity Fashion Can Still Be Iconic

Rihanna Keeps Proving Maternity Fashion Can Still Be Iconic

Rihanna is redefining maternity fashion once again, effortlessly blending glamour, edge, and comfort as she embraces her third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky. On August 5th, she stepped out in Los Angeles. She wore a floor-length pastel dress. The look featured soft pink, yellow, baby blue, and bright neon touches.  The sleeveless piece had a structured neckline, and she added oversized earrings, a rose-shaped ring, and lime green sneakers to complete the playful look. Her hair was styled half-up,
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Kelley Mack, Actress on “The Walking Dead,” Dies at 33

Kelley Mack, Actress on “The Walking Dead,” Dies at 33

Kelley Mack, who played the Hilltop Colony resident Addy on the ninth season of AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ in 2018-19, died Saturday in her birthplace of Cincinnati after a battle with glioma of the central nervous system. She was 33. Mack also appeared on episodes of Fox’s 9-1-1 in 2019 and NBC’s Chicago Med in 2022 and did lots of commercials, showing up in spots for Dr Pepper (in the fictional town of Fansville), Ross Stores, Budweiser, Eli Lilly, Dairy Queen, Chick-fil-A and, with her mom, Ra
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Drake Co-Signs ‘F*ck Kendrick’ Chants During Birmingham Show
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Drake Co-Signs ‘F*ck Kendrick’ Chants During Birmingham Show

More than a year after their lyrical crossfire seemed to settle, the rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar remains anything but quiet—at least among fans. During a recent stop in Birmingham, U.K., the Canadian rapper found himself engulfed in chants targeting Lamar. As captured in a now-viral clip on X, the crowd hurled insults at Kendrick mid-show. Drake, never one to shy away from a moment, replied with a knowing smirk: “Alright, alright, alright. I can’t say that I don’t agree.” The re
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Universal Music Group Files for US Listing
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Universal Music Group Files for US Listing

Universal Music Group's (UMG) - which is the world's biggest music group and owner of the record labels behind mega stars Taylor Swift, Drake and Lady Gaga - has filed to sell its shares in the US. The company, which is already listed in the Netherlands, has a stock market valuation there of almost €50bn ($43.3bn; $58.5bn). The music powerhouse's line-up of international superstars also includes Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and Harry Styles. The move comes as two major US share indexes - the
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