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Mariah Carey Wins Copyright Battle Over Christmas Classic

Mariah Carey has been cleared of copyright infringement in a case over her 1994 Christmas staple, All I Want for Christmas is You. In a ruling issued on Wednesday, a US judge rejected the allegations of songwriter Adam Stone, who released a song with the same name in 1989. He accused Carey of exploiting his "popularity" and "style". Mr Stone, who performs under the name Vince Vance, was claiming at least $20m (£16m) in damages. But in her ruling, Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani cited expert tes

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Mar 21, 2025 — 2 min read

Kanye West’s ‘Bully’ Album and Film Leaks Online, Featuring Son Saint

In a surprising turn of events, Ye (formally known Kanye West) has made headlines once again by leaking his latest album, Bully, along with a short film featuring his son, Saint West. This revelation came during one of the mogul’s most intense social media outbursts to date, where he shared a link to the unfinished album on his X account, albeit behind a password-protected access. Ye, known for pushing the boundaries of creativity, revealed that Bully is an ambitious project that incorporates a

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Mar 20, 2025 — 2 min read

Elon Musk Announces 2026 Mars Launch For SpaceX’s Starship And Tesla’s Optimus

Elon Musk Announces Mars Mission Timeline For SpaceX’s Starship And Humanoid Robot. In a recent statement on Saturday, SpaceX founder Elon Musk outlined exciting developments regarding the company’s ambitious plans to send its colossal Starship rocket to Mars. He revealed that the inaugural launch, featuring Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus onboard, is set for the end of 2026. Musk also mentioned that human landings on the red planet might commence as early as 2029, though he suggested that 203

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Mar 19, 2025 — 1 min read

Putin Agrees to Pause Ukraine Energy Attacks but No Full Ceasefire

President Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, following a call with US President Donald Trump. The Russian leader declined to sign up to the comprehensive month-long ceasefire that Trump's team recently worked out with Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia. He said a comprehensive truce could only work if foreign military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine came to an end. Ukraine's European allies have prev

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Mar 19, 2025 — 4 min read

“Kendrick Lamar Raps Very Good But I Don’t Like His Music” – Kanye West

Kanye West Critiques Kendrick Lamar’s Music Choice Despite Acknowledging His Skills In a recent revelation, controversial American rapper Kanye West expressed his distaste for the music of his contemporary, Kendrick Lamar. While he recognizes Lamar as a talented rapper, he clarified that he does not enjoy listening to his work. I DONT LIKE KENDRICK LAMARS MUSIC HE RAPS VERY GOOD BUT I DIDNT NEED TO HEAR HIM ON CARTI ALBUM — ye (@kanyewest) March 14, 2025 On his X account, West voiced his disp

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Mar 18, 2025 — 1 min read

Elite Women’s Sports Revenue to Surpass $2 Billion in 2025

Revenue from elite women’s sports globally is set to be in excess of $2 billion in 2025, according to leading professional services firm, Deloitte. Revenue surpassed the $1 billion mark for the very first time last year and a new report from Deloitte is predicting at least $2.35 billion in matchday, broadcast and commercial revenue for the current year. The latest report predicts that Basketball will overtake football as the highest revenue-generating sport, taking 44% with football taking 35%

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Mar 18, 2025 — 2 min read

Frank Ocean Teases New Music in Payton Talbott’s Vlog

Grammy-winning artist Frank Ocean has shared a tantalizing glimpse of new music, showcased in a vlog by his rumored partner, UFC fighter Payton Talbott. The YouTube montage, crafted by Talbott, features a previously unreleased track from Ocean, evoking the sonic essence of his critically acclaimed album, Blonde. The snippet, just 36 seconds long, captures Ocean’s signature introspective style, with lyrics that resonate deeply: “I read your diary, every line / I wanna drink your words like wine

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Mar 17, 2025 — 1 min read

Homeland Security Faces Deadline to Release Prince Harry’s US Visa Records

A US court has ordered that Prince Harry's immigration files must be made public by the end of Tuesday. District Judge Carl Nichols ordered the release of the documents based on a freedom of information (FOI) request by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative US think tank in Washington DC. The foundation alleges that the prince concealed his past use of drugs, which should have disqualified him from obtaining a US visa. The allegations centre around the Duke of Sussex's claims in his memoir

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Mar 17, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump, Putin to have 'discussion' on Ukraine this week

US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week, officials said on Sunday, as Washington and Kyiv's European allies press Moscow to accept a ceasefire in the three-year war. The United States this week proposed a halt in fighting in the war after talks in Saudi Arabia, with Kyiv accepting the proposal. Putin however has given no clear answer, instead listing a string of conditions and raising "serious questions" over the proposition. Trump's en

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Mar 16, 2025 — 2 min read

“TikTok, not AI, has transformed music industry” - Will.i.am

Singer-songwriter Will.i.am has said that the video platform TikTok has transformed the music industry. The 50-year-old musician, who is best known as the frontman of the ‘Black Eyed Peas’, believes the video-sharing app has had a much bigger impact on the music business than AI, reports ‘Female First UK’. Speaking to Sky News, he explained, "I don't think anything can water down our industry any more than TikTok has”. As per ‘Female First UK’, the record producer observed that TikTok has cha

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Mar 16, 2025 — 1 min read

Judge expands temporary block on Trump's plan to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to use an old law from 1798—the Alien Enemies Act—to deport suspected members of a Venezuelan gang. On top of that, he ordered any deportation flights already in the air to turn around and return to the U.S. Trump invoked the rarely used wartime authority on March 15, claiming the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has infiltrated President Nicolas Maduro’s regime, including its military and police, and is waging “irregular wa

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Brandon Marshall

Mar 16, 2025 — 1 min read

Poll: Trump faces early challenges on the economy as a united GOP backs big change

As 2025 kicks off, voters aren’t feeling great about the economy—or how President Donald Trump is handling it. Even though his re-election sparked a wave of optimism about the country’s direction, a new NBC News poll shows a majority of Americans still think the U.S. is on the wrong track. Republicans, however, are rallying behind Trump and his ambitious agenda in Washington. More voters now say the country is headed in the right direction than at any time since 2004, though it’s still a minori

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Brandon Marshall

Mar 16, 2025 — 2 min read

Will Smith Joins Doechii’s Viral “Anxiety” Challenge in Epic Fashion

Will Smith just made the viral “Anxiety” challenge even bigger by jumping in alongside Doechii. On Thursday, March 13th, he surprised fans by adding his own twist to the popular TikTok trend, proving once again that he knows how to tap into a cultural moment. In the clip, Smith bobs his head to the eerie hook , “Somebody’s watchin’ me, it’s my anxiety” , while staring into a mirror. When he turns toward the camera, his reflection stays behind, and Doechii takes his place. The Hollywood icon als

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Mar 15, 2025 — 1 min read

Rosé Ends Lady Gaga’s Chart-Topping Streak as “Apt.” Returns to No. 1

Rosé and Bruno Mars are back at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart this week as their smash hit “Apt.” rises from No. 2 to reclaim the throne. The ranking highlights the most-consumed songs worldwide, excluding U.S. sales and streams, as its name relies. As it rises to the summit, the popular cut knocks off another Mars collaboration, “Die with a Smile” with Lady Gaga, which had held the top spot for weeks and also ranks among the most successful tunes in the history of the tally.

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Mar 15, 2025 — 2 min read

US Airline Catches Fire Following Diversion to Denver, Resulting in 12 Injuries

According to local media, the airliner reported that there were 172 passengers and six crew members on board. All passengers were successfully evacuated from the aircraft; however, 12 individuals were transported to hospitals with minor injuries, as stated by Denver International Airport in a social media update on platform X. Dramatic footage circulated on social media depicted thick smoke enveloping the jet on the tarmac near the terminals, with passengers seen standing on a wing as emergenc

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Esther Ige

Mar 14, 2025 — 1 min read

Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold Excluded from League Cup Final Due to Injury

Alexander-Arnold sustained an injury during the second half of Liverpool's penalty shoot-out loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 at Anfield on Tuesday. The absence of the 26-year-old poses a significant challenge for Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who will be without a recognized right-back for the upcoming match against Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday. Both Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez, the typical replacements for Alexander-Arnold, are currently in recovery from their

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Esther Ige

Mar 14, 2025 — 1 min read