U.S. Government Shuts Down After Senate Fails to Pass Funding Plan

U.S. Government Shuts Down After Senate Fails to Pass Funding Plan

The U.S. lurched toward a government shutdown on Tuesday as a vote to extend funding past a midnight deadline failed in the U.S. Senate and President Donald Trump threatened to extend his purge of the federal workforce. The 55-to-45 vote in the Senate, falling short of the 60 votes needed to advance the legislation, all but ensured that U.S. government agencies will have to discontinue all but "essential" activities such as law enforcement starting on Wednesday, potentially disrupting everythin


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Doja Cat Announces 2026 Ma Vie World Tour

Doja Cat Announces 2026 Ma Vie World Tour

Doja Cat released her latest album, Vie, last week. Now the pop star and rapper has announced a massive tour in support of the new LP.  The Tour Ma Vie World Tour begins this fall and winter in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, with further stretches to come in Latin America, Europe, and North America throughout 2026. Check out Doja Cat’s full roster of dates below, including a festival stint at Primavera Sound Barcelona and further stops in major cities such as London, Buenos Aires, Chicago,


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Nicki Minaj and Cardi B Exchange Insults On Social Media

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B Exchange Insults On Social Media

Cardi B and Nicki Minaj reignited their long-running feud on Monday, trading shots on X in a heated exchange that reminded fans just how deep their rivalry runs. The two rap titans clashed in real time, swapping insults, parodies, and personal digs that quickly went viral. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HOLLYWOOD UNLOCKED (@hollywoodunlocked) The drama kicked off when Minaj, 42, tweeted—and then deleted—“$4.99,” a jab at the promotional price of Cardi B’s new album Am I the


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Bad Bunny To Headline 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny To Headline 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny has officially been announced as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, set to take place on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The news was confirmed by the NFL in partnership with Apple Music and Roc Nation, marking another milestone in Bad Bunny’s career as one of the most influential artists in the world. The Puerto Rican hitmaker will become the first reggaetón and Latin trap artist to lead the iconic halftime performance on his own, fur


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Kanye West Drops Second “Betrayal List,” Names Trump, LeBron, and Daughter North

Kanye West Drops Second “Betrayal List,” Names Trump, LeBron, and Daughter North

US President Donald Trump, basketball star LeBron James, ex-wife Kim Kardashian, and daughter North West are among those Kanye West included in his “betrayal list.” In a now-deleted X post on Sunday, the US rapper disclosed that he is dealing with a pain “no one person can fix.” He went on to name those he described as “betrayals,” including his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, his daughter North West, and online streamer IShowSpeed. The list also featured several rappers, including Cudi, Pusha, Ty$,


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Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco in an intimate Santa Barbara ceremony

Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco in an intimate Santa Barbara ceremony

US pop star Selena Gomez married music producer Benny Blanco at a ceremony in Santa Barbara, California.  The singer, 33, shared photos to Instagram that showed her wearing a white halter-neck gown with Blanco in a dark tuxedo, adding their wedding date – 9.27.25 – as the caption. Blanco, 37, Benjamin Levin, commented on the post: “My wife in real life.” According to Vogue magazine, the couple exchanged vows on Saturday (27 September) in front of around 170 guests, including her close friend


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Warner Bros Becomes First Studio This Year To Cross $4 Billion At Global Box Office

Warner Bros Becomes First Studio This Year To Cross $4 Billion At Global Box Office

Warner Bros has officially become the first Hollywood studio in 2025 to surpass $4 billion at the global box office. Just as Warner Bros is opening its seventh original movie this year with Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, the motion picture studio of Harry, Albert, Sam and Jack can celebrate being the first to cross $4 billion at the global box office this year. It’s the first time that Warner Bros has crossed $4 billion since 2019. This time the studio pulled it off with 11 t


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Mariah Carey Drops New Album ‘Here For It All’

Mariah Carey Drops New Album ‘Here For It All’

Global pop icon Mariah Carey has staged a major comeback with the release of her highly anticipated studio album, ‘Here For It All,’ marking her first full-length project in seven years. The 11-track record, released through gamma., sees the five-time Grammy winner blend pop, R&B, gospel and hip-hop while working with a fresh generation of collaborators. Featured artistes include Anderson .Paak, Shenseea, Kehlani, and gospel veterans The Clark Sisters, with production credits from The Stereotyp


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US Revokes Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s Visa Over ‘Reckless and Incendiary’ Remarks

US Revokes Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s Visa Over ‘Reckless and Incendiary’ Remarks

The US has said it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa, after he urged US soldiers to disobey his American counterpart Donald Trump during remarks at a rally in New York.  The State Department described Petro's comments at a pro-Palestinian street protest on Friday as "reckless and incendiary". The Colombian leader was in the US for the UN General Assembly, where earlier this week he called for a criminal inquiry into the Trump administration's airstrikes on alleged drug-traff


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Nas Secures a $5.5B Queens Casino Deal as Jay-Z’s Bid Falls Short

Nas Secures a $5.5B Queens Casino Deal as Jay-Z’s Bid Falls Short

Nas has become a central figure in a massive new project that will bring a $5.5 billion Resorts World Casino to Queens. The decision came after a vote from the New York State Gaming Commission, officially placing the development in the rapper’s hometown. While Nas did not attend the meeting where the deal was sealed, the moment still turned into a headline-worthy exchange. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards used the opportunity to take a swipe at Jay-Z, whose proposal to open a Caesars


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Doja Cat Returns to Pop With New Album Vie

Doja Cat Returns to Pop With New Album Vie

Doja Cat is back to being a pop star on her new album Vie. The 15-track project dropped on Friday (Sept. 26) and includes one feature from Doja’s “Kiss Me More“ sister, SZA. The album also includes the lead single “Jealous Type,” which Doja performed at the 2025 VMAs alongside celebrated saxophonist Kenny G. Doja previously said this album would be more pop-lenient compared to her 2023 rap album Scarlet, and will focus on love, romance, and sex. She made good on that promise, as Vie‘s sound nev


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Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion Over Prime Subscription Tactics

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion Over Prime Subscription Tactics

Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to resolve allegations that the company used deceptive tactics to enroll users in its Prime subscription service and intentionally created a complicated cancellation process. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated the lawsuit in 2023, alleging that the e-commerce giant employed “manipulative and deceptive” designs. According to the commission, the “sophisticated subscription traps” tricked shoppers into signing up for auto-renewing Prime memberships,


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Gunna Confirms Joint Album With Offset is in the Works

Gunna Confirms Joint Album With Offset is in the Works

Gunna made headlines in Los Angeles on September 22 when he told fans that a joint album with Offset is officially happening. The revelation came during Apple Music’s One Night Only showcase, where the Atlanta rapper mixed live performance with personal conversation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) Speaking during a Q&A moderated by Ebro Darden, Gunna explained why his bond with Offset works so seamlessly. “First, shout out Offset, ’cause he’s from the


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Rihanna And A$AP Rocky Welcome Baby Girl ‘Rocki Irish Mayers’

Rihanna And A$AP Rocky Welcome Baby Girl ‘Rocki Irish Mayers’

Congratulations are in order! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have officially expanded their family, welcoming their first daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, on September 13, 2025.  The mogul shared the joyful news on Instagram, posting a photo cradling her newborn alongside a pair of tiny pink gloves. She captioned the moment: “Rocki Irish Mayers Sept 13 2025.” Rocki is the couple’s third child, joining her big brothers, RZA, born in 2022, and Riot Rose, born in 2023. While Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have rema


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NBA YoungBoy Honored With Official Holiday in Kansas City

NBA YoungBoy Honored With Official Holiday in Kansas City

NBA Youngboy just hit another milestone, but this time it has nothing to do with music charts. The Baton Rouge rapper now has an official day in Kansas City honoring his influence both inside and outside of hip-hop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raphouse T V (@raphousetv) On September 21, city leaders recognized the 25-year-old artist, born Kentrell Gaulden, with a proclamation naming the date “NBA YoungBoy Day.” Along with the announcement, he received a ceremonial key to


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50 Cent Shuts Down Dame Dash’s Peace Offering

50 Cent Shuts Down Dame Dash’s Peace Offering

In an unexpected turn, media mogul Dame Dash took to Instagram earlier this month to express his desire to reconcile with fellow artists Cam’ron and 50 Cent. The announcement follows a history of public disputes that have strained his relationships with both figures. Yet Dash appears intent on setting aside past grievances and fostering collaboration. In an impassioned video, Dash laid out his vision for a truce. This coincides with a $300 million lawsuit connected to the host of It Is What It


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