Rihanna Scores First New No. 1 in Nearly a Decade With “Friend of Mine”
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Rihanna Scores First New No. 1 in Nearly a Decade With “Friend of Mine”

Rihanna releases music so infrequently that a huge debut is typically expected whenever she does give the world something new. Sadly, that’s not quite what came to pass with “Friend of Mine,” her first single in several years. The tune, taken from the upcoming Smurfs animated movie, does manage to conquer one important Billboard ranking as it arrives — and in doing so, it adds to her list of champions, which hasn't increased in almost a decade. “Friend of Mine” Debuts at No. 1 “Friend of Mine”


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Pacers Advance to NBA Finals for First Time in 25 Years
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Pacers Advance to NBA Finals for First Time in 25 Years

The Indiana Pacers, fueled by 31 points from Pascal Siakam (31) and a 21-point double-double from Tyrese Haliburton (25), beat the New York Knicks 125-108 on Saturday to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. The Pacers used a big third quarter to break open a close game and kept the pressure on in the fourth period to win the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals four games to two. They reached the championship series for the second time in franchise history, and will be chasin


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PSG Win First-Ever Champions League Title Against Inter Milan
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PSG Win First-Ever Champions League Title Against Inter Milan

After years of waiting and several unsuccessful attempts, Paris Saint-Germain - led by Luis Enrique - have triumphed in the Champions League final after defeating Simone Inzaghi's Inter Milan, finally winning a first historic title in Europe's most prestigious competition. After years of waiting, billionaire investments and bitter disappointments, PSG can finally celebrate their first Champions League with their win over Inter writing a new page in their history. It is something they have neve


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Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty, Dies at 70 After Brief Illness
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Rihanna’s Father, Ronald Fenty, Dies at 70 After Brief Illness

Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has passed away at the age of 70 following a “brief illness.” According to reports, Mr. Fenty died early Saturday morning in Los Angeles, as reported by Barbados outlet, Starcom Network News. Sources told the radio station that family members have gathered in California to commemorate his life. This news comes amid reports that Rihanna is expecting her third child with partner A$AP Rocky. “Honestly, it’s a blessing nonetheless,” Rocky told The Associated Press.


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Taylor Swift's “Been Bursting Into Tears of Joy” After Finally Owns All of Her Masters
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Taylor Swift's “Been Bursting Into Tears of Joy” After Finally Owns All of Her Masters

Taylor Swift announced Friday that she now owns the master recordings to her first six albums, a happy conclusion to a career-defining feud with retired manager Scooter Braun, who purchased and then sold the recordings to a private equity company in a move Swift called “nefarious,” and provided the impetus for both her (Taylor’s Version) re-recording project and an ad hoc crash course in copyright law. On Friday, Swift posted an emotional statement to her website with the news. “I've been burst


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Eddie Murphy Reveals His Son And Martin Lawrence’s Daughter ‘Ran Off And Got Married’
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Eddie Murphy Reveals His Son And Martin Lawrence’s Daughter ‘Ran Off And Got Married’

Eric Murphy, son of Eddie Murphy, and Jasmin Lawrence, daughter of Martin Lawrence, have tied the knot. Eddie Murphy confirmed the news during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, revealing that the couple opted for a private ceremony with just the two of them and a preacher, foregoing the previously discussed grand wedding plans. Eric and Jasmin began dating in 2021 and announced their engagement in November 2024 with a romantic video shared on Instagram, showcasing a candlelit proposal


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Gilgeous-Alexander Powers Thunder Past Timberwolves to make First NBA Finals Since 2012
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Gilgeous-Alexander Powers Thunder Past Timberwolves to make First NBA Finals Since 2012

Oklahoma City, sparked by 34 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012 by routing Minnesota 124-94 on Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA Most Valuable Player, added eight assists and seven rebounds as the Thunder captured the best-of-seven Western Conference finals series 4-1 and will host game one of the NBA Finals on June 5. "This is a step in the right direction, but we have a lot more work to do, and we know that and that's what we're


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Michael Jordan Returns to NBA Spotlight as NBC Sports Contributor
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Michael Jordan Returns to NBA Spotlight as NBC Sports Contributor

Basketball icon Michael Jordan is stepping into a new role next season, as a special contributor to NBC Sports’ NBA coverage. The announcement came during NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall, where the network outlined its programming slate for the upcoming television year, The Associated Press reports. “I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a news release. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special c


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Tyrese Haliburton Makes History as Pacers take Game 4 against Knicks
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Tyrese Haliburton Makes History as Pacers take Game 4 against Knicks

Tyrese Haliburton (25) delivered his second career playoff triple-double to power Indiana over New York on Tuesday, lifting the Pacers one win from the NBA Finals. Haliburton scored 32 points, passed off 15 assists and grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds while making no turnovers over 38 minutes - becoming the first player in NBA playoff history with 30-15-10 and no turnovers in Indiana's big 130-121 win over the Knicks. Indiana, which blew a 20-point lead in a game three home loss, seized a 3


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Eminem Tops Kendrick, Wins Favorite Hip Hop Artist And Album at AMAs
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Eminem Tops Kendrick, Wins Favorite Hip Hop Artist And Album at AMAs

Kendrick Lamar’s run of dominance hit an unexpected bump at this year’s American Music Awards. Though he didn’t leave empty-handed, winning Favorite Hip Hop Song for his Drake diss track “Not Like Us”, Lamar was shut out in the night’s major categories. He was nominated in six total categories, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. But it was Billie Eilish who came out on top in all three. The surprises didn’t stop there. In a move that shocked fans, Eminem walk


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Drake Announces Return of OVO Fest This Summer’ at Central Cee Concert in Toronto
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Drake Announces Return of OVO Fest This Summer’ at Central Cee Concert in Toronto

Drake has officially confirmed that OVO Fest will return in summer 2025. The rapper made the announcement during a surprise appearance at Central Cee’s concert at History in Toronto on Saturday night (May 24). “I’ll see you this summer, by the way” Drake said to the crowd, while congratulating the British rapper on his success. “OVO Fest will be back this year.” He then pointed back at Central Cee and said “we’ll need you there for that.” Drake hasn’t hosted his star-studded hometown festiva


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2025 Cannes Film Festival: Full List of Winners
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2025 Cannes Film Festival: Full List of Winners

The winners of the 78th Cannes Film Festival were announced Saturday night. After a power outage threatened to delay Saturday's closing ceremonies of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, the event at the Grand Théâtre Lumière went off without a hitch. The Competition jury, which was led this year by French actor Juliette Binoche, also included American actors Halle Berry and Jeremy Strong, Italian actor Alba Rohrwacher, French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani, and directors Dieudo Hamadi, Hong Sang-soo


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Knicks Rally from 20 Down to Stun Pacers in Game 3 Thriller
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Knicks Rally from 20 Down to Stun Pacers in Game 3 Thriller

The New York Knicks overturned a 20-point deficit as they fought back to beat the Indiana Pacers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday. The Knicks cut Indiana's lead to 2-1 in the series after their 106-100 win. Now, following their losses at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks are now right back in the battle for a place in the NBA Finals. Karl-Anthony Towns starred for the Knicks with 24 points - 20 of them in an explosive fourth-quarter performance - and contributed 15 rebo


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Six Dead in San Diego Plane Crash Amid Airport Glitches
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Six Dead in San Diego Plane Crash Amid Airport Glitches

Investigators are examining whether foggy conditions and technical glitches at a San Diego airport that cut off lights meant to guide pilots may have played a role in a fatal plane crash. A Cessna 550 crashed early Thursday into a residential neighbourhood, burning cars and destroying at least one home. Authorities say all six aboard are presumed dead, including a former drummer for the rock band The Devil Wears Prada and a high-profile music agent. The National Transportation Safety Board is


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Djokovic Battles Past Hurkacz to Claim 100th ATP Title
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Djokovic Battles Past Hurkacz to Claim 100th ATP Title

Novak Djokovic became just the third man to win 100 ATP titles with a typically dramatic comeback victory over Hubert Hurkacz in the final of the Geneva Open on Saturday. The 38-year-old, playing in Switzerland in a bid to find form ahead of the French Open, recovered from losing the first set to clinch a 5-7, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/2) win after three hours and five minutes on court. Djokovic joins Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer as the only players with a century of tour titles. "I had to work fo


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EU Calls for ‘Respect’ as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on European Goods
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EU Calls for ‘Respect’ as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on European Goods

The European Union's trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US based on "respect" not "threats". It comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 50% tariff on all goods sent to the US from the EU. "The EU's fully engaged, committed to securing a deal that works for both," EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said after a call with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. "EU-US trade is unmatched &


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