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Kendrick Lamar Extends ‘GNX’ Tour to South America and Mexico

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have ended the North American leg of their hugely successful Grand National Tour and are set to begin the European leg in July. The dynamic duo have performed in the Netherlands, Paris, London, Barcelona, Rome, Poland, Italy, and Stockholm, Sweden. According to Billboard, the 23 shows have grossed $256.4 million with 1.1 million tickets sold. But that’s not it for Lamar. The legendary rapper has announced the extension of the tour to Latin America. He will be hitting the

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Jun 28, 2025 — 1 min read

NewDope’s 2025 NBA Draft Recap

That does it for the 2025 NBA Draft! Be sure to check out all of the 59 picks this year that consisted of 21 players born overseas! First Round 1. Dallas Mavericks - Cooper Flagg (F, Duke) 2. San Antonio Spurs - Dylan Harper (G, Rutgers) 3. Philadelphia 76ers - VJ Edgecombe (G, Bahamas/Baylor) 4. Charlotte Hornets - Kon Knueppel (G/F, Duke) 5. Utah Jazz - Ace Bailey (G/F, Rutgers) 6. Washington Wizards - Tre Johnson (G, Texas) 7. New Orleans Pelicans - Jeremiah Fears (G, Oklahoma) 8.

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Jun 27, 2025 — 3 min read

Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom End Engagement, Break Up After 9 Years

Katy Perry, the US singer, and Orlando Bloom, the UK actor, have parted ways after nine years together. According to TMZ and People, Perry, 40, and Orlando, 48, who have been in a relationship since 2016, have gone their separate ways. The reason for their split however remains unknown. Perry and Orlando met at the Golden Globes after-party in 2016 and announced their relationship after attending the Cannes Film Festival in May of that same year. In February 2017, the duo announced that they

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Jun 27, 2025 — 1 min read

Gunna Bids Farewell to YSL With Final Album, ‘The Last Wun’

Gunna has announced his new album ‘The Last Wun’, marking his final release with YSL Records—the label that elevated him from Atlanta’s underground to global recognition. The reveal, shared with the hashtag #TheLastWun, sparked instant buzz across the hip-hop community, signaling both a personal and professional turning point. Though a release date hasn’t been confirmed, fans anticipate a summer drop. The project arrives as a farewell to YSL and a fresh start for Gunna, who’s remained a divis

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Jun 26, 2025 — 1 min read

Judge Sides with AI firm over use of Copyrighted Books

A US judge has ruled that using books to train artificial intelligence (AI) software is not a violation of US copyright law. The decision came out of a lawsuit brought last year against AI firm Anthropic by three authors, including best-selling mystery thriller writer Andrea Bartz, who accused it of stealing her work to train its Claude AI model and build a multi-billion dollar business. In his ruling, Judge William Alsup said Anthropic's use of the authors' books was "exceedingly transformati

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Jun 26, 2025 — 2 min read

Joe Marinelli, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘The Morning Show’ Actor, Dies of Cancer at 68

Joe Marinelli, the American actor known for his roles in ‘The Morning Show’ and numerous television series, passed away last Sunday after a long battle with cancer. Julie Smith, his agent, revealed that the 68-year-old actor had been fighting stomach and throat cancer for years before his death. Jean Marinelli, his wife of nearly 34 years, also confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter. Friends and colleagues have honored Marinelli’s legacy on social media, celebrating both his talent and

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Jun 25, 2025 — 2 min read

Protesters Claim Win as Bezos Shifts Wedding Venue

Protesters in Venice are claiming an "enormous victory" after US tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wedding guests were forced to "run away" from the city centre, moving their main celebration to another location. The venues for the three-day party to mark the wedding of one of the world's richest men to TV presenter Lauren Sanchez were never officially revealed. But the lavish celebrations were supposed to culminate in an event on Saturday at the sumptuous Scuola Grande della Misericordia.

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Jun 25, 2025 — 3 min read

Jay-Z Rumored To Headline The 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Jay-Z may take center stage as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, according to reports. The speculation gained traction after a viral post claimed that the Roc Nation founder was set to perform at the highly anticipated event, scheduled to take place at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026. While there has been no official confirmation from Jay-Z, Roc Nation, or the NFL, the idea isn’t far-fetched given Jay-Z’s ongoing partnership with the league. Since 2019, his company Roc Na

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Jun 24, 2025 — 1 min read

Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel And Iran

On Monday (Jun,e 22), Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to take place in over 24 hours. “On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, ‘THE 12 DAY WAR’,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. According to the Associated Press, Iran’s foreign minister said Iran will cease att

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Jun 24, 2025 — 1 min read

Cardi B Announces New Album ‘Am I the Drama?’

A new album from Cardi B is officially on the way. The Grammy-winning rapper has announced her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, set to drop September 19. The announcement sent waves across social media, with fans and industry peers alike buzzing over what’s to come from the Bronx-born superstar. Taking to her Instagram with a bold teaser video, “TIMES UP. 🪶 I got an announcement to make tomorrow” The post quickly racked up millions of views and comments from fans who have been

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Jun 23, 2025 — 1 min read

Oklahoma City Thunder Clinches First NBA Championship after Defeating Pacers in Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 on Sunday to clinch the franchise's first NBA Finals crown with a 4-3 series victory. NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points to seal an emphatic win against a Pacers side who lost their star guard Tyrese Haliburton to an injury in the first quarter. The 2024-2025 Thunder team is now the second youngest to win a championship in NBA history. The NBA championship was the first won by the Thunder since the f

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Jun 23, 2025 — 2 min read

Sabrina Carpenter, SZA & Ariana Grande Shine at 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards as Rihanna Makes History (Full Winners List)

Rihanna became the first recipient of the ICON Silver Blimp Award. Sabrina Carpenter was the top winner at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards, winning three of the show’s signature Orange Blimp trophies: favorite female breakout artist, favorite album for Short n’ Sweet and favorite song for “Taste.” Carpenter’s album, which topped the Billboard 200 for four weeks, won the Grammy for best pop vocal album. “Taste,” a fairly risqué song by Kids’ Choice standards, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Jun 22, 2025 — 7 min read

16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked

Sixteen billion passwords to Apple, Facebook, Google, and other social media accounts, as well as government services, were leaked in what researchers are calling the largest data breach ever, according to reports. The leak exposed 16 billion login credentials and passwords, prompting both Google to tell billions of users to change their passwords and the FBI to warn Americans against opening suspicious links in SMS messages, according to a report published Thursday in Forbes. Researchers at C

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Jun 20, 2025 — 1 min read

Stevie Wonder Named Best R&B Artist of All Time By Billboard

Billboard’s 2025 list of the 75 greatest R&B singers has reignited fierce debate among fans as Stevie Wonder takes the crown. The 75-year-old icon takes the No. 1 spot, a widely praised move that recognizes his enduring impact across soul, pop, funk, gospel, and jazz. For over six decades, Wonder has redefined the genre through innovation, lyrical depth, and musical range. Born Stevland Hardaway Morris in 1950, Wonder signed to Motown’s Tamla label at age 11. His breakout single “Fingertips” m

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Jun 20, 2025 — 1 min read

Pacers Dominate Thunder to Force First NBA Finals Game 7 since 2016

The Indiana Pacers, rallying around injured star Tyrese Haliburton, crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 on Thursday to force a decisive game seven in the NBA Finals. Haliburton, cleared to play with a right calf injury only a couple of hours before tipoff, scored 14 points with five assists and two steals in a solid contribution to a comprehensive team effort. "We just wanted to protect home court," Haliburton said. "We didn't want to see these guys celebrate a championship on our home fl

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Jun 20, 2025 — 2 min read

Cardi B Set to Drop First Single of 2025, “Outside”

In an exciting update, Cardi B has announced the debut of her eagerly awaited first single of the year, titled “Outside,” which is set to be released on June 20. The Grammy-winning artist shared this news via social media, specifically on Instagram, stating, “We OUTSIDE this Friday,” alongside vibrant cover art depicting a lively summer sidewalk next to a gushing fire hydrant. The upcoming song is expected to explore Cardi’s recent life events, particularly her difficult breakup with Offset.

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Jun 18, 2025 — 1 min read