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The Best Looks from the 2025 Grammys Red Carpet

Music stars stepped out in their gladrags for the Grammys on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Here are some of the best looks from on the red carpet and inside the pre-show ceremony. Sabrina Carpenter wore a sky blue dress. Not a garment you would want to spill your espresso on. She won best pop solo performance for her coffee-coloured summer hit as well as best pop vocal album for Short n' Sweet. Breakthrough star Chappell Roan was crowned best new artist. She wore a fittingly striking outfit

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Feb 3, 2025 — 7 min read

Kai Cenat and Kanye West Set to Stream Live in Japan

Kai Cenat and Kanye West streaming in Japan seems like an unexpected twist, but it may soon become a reality. Despite their odd history and numerous failed attempts at collaboration, Cenat is confident that a stream with the rap icon is finally in the works. On Thursday, January 23rd, the streamer revealed his plans to travel to Japan with the goal of linking up with Kanye, who is reportedly working on his upcoming album BULLY. Fans in Cenat’s chat were skeptical, but he remained upbeat abo

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Jan 26, 2025 — 1 min read

Offset Signs With Independent Artist Group

Offset kicks off 2025 with a major career move, officially partnering with the Independent Artist Group (IAG) for comprehensive representation across all facets of his work. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the Atlanta rap star’s solo journey, building on his string of successful releases and ventures that have firmly established his influence in music and entertainment. Recently, Offset released two solo singles, “Antisocial” and “Swing My Way,” both showcasing his ongoing artistic

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Jan 26, 2025 — 1 min read

Judge Temporarily Halts Trump’s Effort To End Birthright Citizenship

A federal judge temporarily blocked the president's executive order to overturn the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from implementing the President’s executive order aimed at limiting automatic birthright citizenship in the United States, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional”. Trump had signed the order on Monday, his first day back in office. A Legal Setback To Hardline Policies On Immigration Seattle-based U.S. Distr

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Jan 24, 2025 — 3 min read

A$AP Rocky’s Shooting Trial: What You Need to Know About the Case

A$AP Rocky, the renowned hip-hop star and fashion icon, is at a pivotal moment in his career. He faces a crucial trial starting Tuesday that could either elevate his celebrity status in 2025 or lead to years of imprisonment. The hip-hop star, and longtime partner to Rihanna, with whom he has two toddler sons, is set to touch the highest levels of high fashion as one of the celebrity chairs of the Met Gala in May along with Pharrell Williams, LeBron James and others. And his modest acting caree

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Jan 18, 2025 — 4 min read

Drake Drops Legal Petition Against Spotify and UMG Over Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” Controversy

Drake has withdrawn his petition against Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) after accusing them of orchestrating a fraudulent “scheme” to inflate streams for Kendrick Lamar’s hit diss track “Not Like Us.” In a Tuesday filing, the “Certified Lover Boy” star and his company Frozen Momentsdropped their request for pre-action disclosure and preservation of key documents from Spotify and UMG. The filing notes that after a meeting with both companies, Spotify—despite previously opposing the peti

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Jan 15, 2025 — 1 min read

Rihanna Was Just Named the #3 Artist of the Century—But #1 and #2 Spots Were a Big Surprise

When it comes to music rankings, Billboard has it covered. From the Hot 100 to Artist of the Year, these lists are basically the gold standard for fans and artists alike. The latest? Billboard just announced its Artist of the 21st Century. Yes, as in the top artist of the last 25 years (no pressure, right?). Landing a spot on this list is a huge deal, so let’s break it down—who made the cut? Taking third place is none other than Rihanna. Billboard revealed on Wednesday, January 8, that the 36-y

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Jan 9, 2025 — 2 min read

The Weeknd’s “Billions Club Live” Concert Film Now Streaming on Spotify

For those who weren’t able to score a ticket to the “Billions Club Live With the Weeknd” show last month, Spotify is running it back with a 45-minute concert film premiering exclusively on the platform. Starting today, fans can relive the Weeknd’s Los Angeles show on Spotify with the film, which was shot on location at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar and was produced by OBB Pictures. This marks the first concert film-streaming experience on Spotify, which staged its first-ever Billions Club live s

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Jan 7, 2025 — 2 min read

‘Shogun’, ‘The Brutalist’, ‘Emilia Perez’ Win Big at 2025 Golden Globes

The annual award ceremony was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday night. In the TV categories, the Japanese historical drama ‘Shogun’ dominated, securing three acting awards, including the prize for best drama. ‘Emilia Pérez’ was named best comedy or musical, and best non-English language film and won best song, while star Zoe Saldana picked up the award for best supporting actress. ‘The Brutalist’, a 20th-century immigrant epic film, was nominated in seven categories bu

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Jan 6, 2025 — 4 min read

Netflix Will Debut Meghan Markle’s Lifestyle Show on January 15

British actress Meghan Markle, who is married to Prince Harry, announced on social media Thursday that her new lifestyle and cooking show will debut on Netflix on January 15. “Sharing this with you has been a huge thrill for me! As much as I enjoyed creating the show, I hope you enjoy it too,” the Duchess of Sussex posted on Instagram. In the eight-episode series “With Love, Meghan,” which Netflix has released a trailer for, the “Suits” star will offer advice on flower arrangement, cooking, ga

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Jan 5, 2025 — 1 min read

Meta intends to deploy AI bots on Facebook and Instagram.

The way people create and search for content on the internet has been altered by artificial intelligence, but it appears that Meta may have another application for the technology. The Mark Zuckerberg-led corporation may introduce AI bots on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram, according to a recent Financial Times report. According to the article, the business will launch a number of new AI products, such as one that enables users to build AI characters on Facebook and Instagram, in

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Jan 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Drake's "Certified Lover Boy" Hits 1 Billion Streams On Spotify For Fourth Year In A Row

Longevity is a hard thing to achieve, but not for the 6ix God. Drake may have had a pretty sour 2024 all things considered, but that hasn't affected the resonance and replayability of his music... At least, for a lot of fans out there. Moreover, his 2021 album Certified Lover Boy garnered 1 billion Spotify streams this year alone, marking the fourth year in a row in which the project reaches this milestone since its release. While it almost missed the window for 2024, it shows how longevity, fa

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Dec 31, 2024 — 2 min read

Shaboozey Hits Major Milestone with ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’

Shaboozey released his country-genre oriented song 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' on April 12, 2024. Shaboozey just achieved a major musical milestone. He has now become the latest musician to join other artists in the Spotify’s Billions Club as his track, A Bar Song (Tipsy)crossed a billion streams on the platform. The American singer and producer uploaded the achievement on his official Instagram account, via the app’s Stories feature, where he could be seen in a white outfit and fur hat. The outfit

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Dec 29, 2024 — 1 min read

Beyoncé’s Christmas Day Halftime Show Is Coming to Netflix as a Special

The Beyhive will soon be able to stream Beyoncé Bowl as much as they'd like. If you were too busy celebrating with loved ones on Christmas Day to catch Beyoncé‘s NFL Halftime Show performance during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Wednesday (Dec. 25), fear not: You’ll soon be able to stream it whenever and as often as you’d like. Netflix announced after the 32-time Grammy winner’s performance that her set, dubbed Beyoncé Bowl, is coming to the streami

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Dec 27, 2024 — 2 min read

Kendrick Lamar Under Increasing Pressure After Beyoncé's Halftime Show

All eyes were on Kendrick Lamar after NFL fans witnessed an epic halftime performance by the queen herself, Beyoncé. As a result, fans expressed their honest opinions about the upcoming performance of the iconic rapper, questioning whether he could pull off a show-stealing act like the "Single Ladies" singer did. During halftime of the Baltimore Ravens and Houston TexansChristmas Day game, the Grammy winner took center stage with an electrifying performance, even singing some songs from her al

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Dec 26, 2024 — 2 min read

SZA Finally Releases Long-Awaited Album “Lana”

SZA‘s long-awaited the deluxe edition of her Grammy-winning 2022 album “SOS,” which is titled “Lana,” has finally arrived. The album has been through a long series of false alarms — it seemed imminent back in February, when she released the song “Saturn” — and bears artwork similar to the insect-and-forest imagery featured during her tours last summer, but it’s finally here. The album features Kendrick Lamar on the track “30 for 30” (SZA appears on two songs on his recent “GNX” album) and prod

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Dec 23, 2024 — 2 min read

SZA Announces ‘Lana’ Album Release Date With Ben Stiller Cameo in New Teaser

SZA has officially announced the release date for Lana—her third studio album serving as the SOS Deluxe. The long-awaited project is set to drop this Friday (Dec. 20), as assumed in a trailer she shared last week. To boost the anticipation even more, SZA has released another teaser for a single presumed to be titled “Drive.” The clip refreshingly stars Ben Stiller, who channels his inner SZA superfan by dramatically lip-syncing the song while driving on a rainy night. It seems that the vibe of

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Dec 18, 2024 — 2 min read

'Karate Kid: Legends’ Trailer: Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan Unite to Revive the Iconic Franchise on the Big Screen

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Trailer: Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan Return to Train a New Generation A new Karate Kid is ready to master the art of “wax on, wax off.” Sony Pictures has unveiled the official trailer for Karate Kid: Legends, the latest installment in the beloved martial arts franchise, set to hit theaters on May 30. This exciting new chapter unites franchise veteran Ralph Macchio, reprising his iconic role as Daniel LaRusso from the original 1984 Karate Kid, with action legend Jackie

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Dec 17, 2024 — 1 min read

Elon Musk Becomes First Person To Amass $400 Billion Net Worth

Elon Musk has set another record, becoming the first individual in history to reach a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg. This historic feat comes on the heels of a nearly $20 billion surge in Musk’s wealth, driven by a recent valuation boost for SpaceX. The rocket company’s worth has soared to $350 billion after it and its investors agreed to purchase up to $1.25 billion in insider shares. SpaceX, which rarely comments on media inquiries, has yet to respond to requests for sta

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Dec 16, 2024 — 2 min read

With only 2 Albums, You Won’t Believe How Many Awards The Notorious B.I.G. Has Earned!

The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie Smalls or Biggie, is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. While his life and career were tragically cut short in 1997, his influence and legacy have garnered numerous accolades and honors. Below is a list of awards and recognitions received by The Notorious B.I.G.: During His Lifetime: 1. Billboard Music Awards (1995) * Rap Artist of the Year 1. Posthumous Awards and Honors: 2. Grammy Award Nominations *

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Dec 16, 2024 — 2 min read

Exclusive New Dope Interview with Afrobeats star Bella Alubo

Sitting down with Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Bella Alubo for New Dope was nothing short of inspiring. Known for her eclectic sound and captivating lyrics, Bella has been making waves on the global music scene. As she prepares to drop her highly anticipated release, Bad Company, and teases an upcoming EP, we caught up with her to talk about her creative process, recent collaborations, plans for an album, and what she loves most about making music. In this exclusive conversation, Bella opens up

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Dec 12, 2024 — 7 min read

Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup; 2030 Tournament Set for Six Nations

The 2034 World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia, while the 2030 World Cup will be hosted across Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with three opening matches held in South America, FIFA confirmed during an extraordinary general congress on Wednesday. The announcement was made by FIFA President Gianni Infantino following a virtual congress. Both the 2030 and 2034 World Cups had single bids and were confirmed by acclamation, with the support of over 200 FIFA member federations. "We are bringing fo

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Dec 11, 2024 — 3 min read

From Writer to Blossoming Star - Elena Rose's rise.

In March 2020, Elena Rose was a talented songwriter in her mid-twenties, crafting hits for Latin music icons like Becky G and Myke Towers. Though satisfied with her role behind the scenes, the Venezuelan-American artist had a profound realization as the pandemic brought the world to a standstill. “I truly thought the world was ending,” Rose recalls. “It made me sad that my voice hadn’t been heard yet.” Determined to change that, Rose ventured into the spotlight. While continuing her successful

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Dec 11, 2024 — 3 min read

Support and Well-Wishes Flood In After Larry Fitzgerald Sr. Shares News of Randy Moss’ Health Struggles

Randy Moss Steps Away from ESPN Role Amid Health Battle, Fans Rally in Support Prior to Week 13’s episode of ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, legendary wide receiver Randy Moss shared a personal update, revealing that he and his family are facing a significant internal health challenge. Fans had expressed concern during a previous broadcast when they noticed Moss's eyes appeared yellow. Addressing the speculation, Moss took to Instagram to disclose that he is dealing with an undisclosed health con

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Dec 11, 2024 — 2 min read