The Weeknd Eclipses Beyoncé, Bruno Mars For Highest Ranking R&B Tour

The Weeknd Eclipses Beyoncé, Bruno Mars For Highest Ranking R&B Tour

The Weeknd’s native’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour has grossed over $600,000,000 and sold nearly five million tickets, according to Billboard. The outlet reports the singer-songwriter’s tour broke a Boxscore record, earning the title of “the biggest R&B tour in history.” Since kicking off nearly three years ago in July 2022, the After Hours Til Dawn tour has raked in $635.5 million. The outlet reports that this is the “ninth tour to hit this benchmark, and the only one by an R&B artist or a Black
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Trump says 'No deal until there's a deal' after Ukraine talks with Putin

Trump says 'No deal until there's a deal' after Ukraine talks with Putin

A highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine, although both leaders described the talks as productive before heading home. During a brief appearance before the media following Friday's nearly three-hour meeting in Alaska, the two leaders said they had made progress on unspecified issues. But they offered no details and took no questions, with the normally loquacious Trump ign
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Jeff Bezos' mother, Jacklyn Gise Bezos died at 78

Jeff Bezos' mother, Jacklyn Gise Bezos died at 78

Jeff Bezos announced on social media the death of his mother, Jacklyn "Jackie" Bezos, who passed away at the age of 78 surrounded by family at her home in Miami. The billionaire remembers her as a person whose love and resilience accompanied him throughout his life, and also that she made the first investments in Amazon. As stated, Jackie died at home in Miami on Thursday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) "After a long battle with Lewy body dementia, L
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Louisiana Attorney General Sues Roblox, Calls Platform “Perfect Place for Pedophiles”

Louisiana Attorney General Sues Roblox, Calls Platform “Perfect Place for Pedophiles”

Louisiana’s top prosecutor is suing Roblox, accusing the platform of failing to safeguard children from online predators and referring to it as the “perfect place for pedophiles.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) Attorney General Liz Murrill filed the suit on Thursday in Louisiana’s 21st Judicial District, accusing the Roblox Corporation of recklessly designing its platform without a robust age verification process. According to the 42-page filing, tens
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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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Dope or Nope? A Nuclear Reactor on the Moon? Trump makes aim for 2030

Dope or Nope? A Nuclear Reactor on the Moon? Trump makes aim for 2030

NASA plans to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 to provide reliable, high-output power for sustained human presence, overcoming the challenges of lunar night and harsh conditions. This project aims for a 100-kilowatt reactor capable of powering a lunar base, which is about the electricity usage of 70 to 80 American homes.wired+2 The motivation behind this initiative is that solar energy alone is insufficient on the Moon due to the long lunar night lasting about two weeks, making continu
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The Dope List. Songs that are trending in August of 2025

The Dope List. Songs that are trending in August of 2025

The Top Songs in the World (August 2025) As of August 2025, the global music scene is vibrant and ever-changing, with several new releases and recurring chart-toppers captivating audiences worldwide. Here’s a look at the songs dominating the charts, excluding any content about Gunna. 1. “The Subway” — Chappell Roan Chappell Roan’s “The Subway” soared to the top spot on numerous global charts this month. This track, fueled by strong streaming numbers and digital sales, is Roan's second chart-
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