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Kanye West Says “Life” Is A Fashion Trend He Regrets Partaking In New Interview

Kanye West’s latest stop in Tokyo produced another unscripted fashion moment as the rapper and designer appeared in a brief street-style interview posted November 20 by Mystery Fashion. The clip, filmed on a crowded Tokyo sidewalk, follows the platform’s quick-hit format, but West’s presence shifts the exchange into something more revealing than a routine style check. The interview opens with AJ’s standard greeting, asking his guest to introduce himself and name his hometown. West responds wi

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Nov 21, 2025 — 2 min read

Drake Co-Signs ‘F*ck Kendrick’ Chants During Birmingham Show

More than a year after their lyrical crossfire seemed to settle, the rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar remains anything but quiet—at least among fans. During a recent stop in Birmingham, U.K., the Canadian rapper found himself engulfed in chants targeting Lamar. As captured in a now-viral clip on X, the crowd hurled insults at Kendrick mid-show. Drake, never one to shy away from a moment, replied with a knowing smirk: “Alright, alright, alright. I can’t say that I don’t agree.” The re

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Jul 22, 2025 — 2 min read

Universal Music Group Files for US Listing

Universal Music Group's (UMG) - which is the world's biggest music group and owner of the record labels behind mega stars Taylor Swift, Drake and Lady Gaga - has filed to sell its shares in the US. The company, which is already listed in the Netherlands, has a stock market valuation there of almost €50bn ($43.3bn; $58.5bn). The music powerhouse's line-up of international superstars also includes Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and Harry Styles. The move comes as two major US share indexes - the

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Jul 22, 2025 — 1 min read

How a Weak Password Took Down a 158-Year-Old British Company

One password is believed to have been all it took for a ransomware gang to destroy a 158-year-old company and put 700 people out of work. KNP - a Northamptonshire transport company - is just one of tens of thousands of UK businesses that have been hit by such attacks. Big names such as M&S, Co-op and Harrods have all been attacked in recent months. The chief executive of Co-op confirmed last week that all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen. In KNP's case, it's thought the hacker

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Jul 21, 2025 — 5 min read

“I'll keep playing as long as I breathe” — Stevie Wonder

At the age of 75, Stevie Wonder is still going strong. His latest UK tour, which wrapped up earlier this month received rapturous reviews, with critics calling the star "fresh and on form" for "a riotously joyful celebration" of his music. But while contemporaries like Billy Joel and The Eagles are reducing their musical commitments, Wonder says he will never consider retiring. "For as long as you breathe, for as long as your heart beats, there's more for you to do," the Motown legend told th

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Jul 21, 2025 — 2 min read

Snoop Dogg Becomes Co-Owner of Swansea City AFC

Snoop Dogg is continuing to expand his business portfolio. After teasing his involvement with the Swansea City AFC teams on social media, Snoop is now one of the co-owners of the Welsh soccer team. According to AllHipHop, Snoop and Croatia World Cup finalist Luka Modric each own a minority stake deal with the soccer team. In a statement, Snoop shared his excitement about being a part of the club “My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club owner

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Jul 20, 2025 — 1 min read

Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party’ After Breaking Ties with Trump

Elon Musk says he is launching a new political party, weeks after dramatically falling out with US President Donald Trump. The billionaire announced on his social media platform X that he had set up the America Party, billing it as a challenge to the Republican and Democratic two-party system. However, it is unclear if the party has been formally registered with US election authorities. Musk, who was born outside of the US and is thus ineligible to run for the US presidency, does not say who w

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Jul 6, 2025 — 2 min read

Drake Addresses ‘Fake Friends’ In New Single ‘What I Miss’

To celebrate the 4th of July, Drake has returned with some new music, and he has a lot to get off his chest. On “What I Miss”, Drake took some time to address his former friends who were disloyal to him and referenced Kendrick Lamar and his “Pop Out” concert, held in Los Angeles on Juneteenth 2024. After his infamous beef with Lamar has settled down, Drake may have reignited the feud with his new track. “Last time I looked to my right, you n—s was standing beside me / How can some people I lov

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Jul 5, 2025 — 1 min read

Usher Cancels Australia-Leg Of Past, Present & Future Tour

Usher has canceled his planned Past Present Future Tour dates in Australia, leaving fans in Melbourne and Sydney disappointed. Live Nation confirmed this week that all scheduled shows for November and December will no longer take place. The decision ends what would have been Usher’s first tour of Australia in several years and was set to include multiple arena performances. In a statement through Ticketek, Live Nation expressed regret. “The promoter of Usher’s Australian tour regrets to advise

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Jul 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Kanye West Barred from Australia Over Controversial “Heil Hitler” Track

Kanye West has been barred from entering Australia after releasing “Heil Hitler,” a song that praises Adolf Hitler and promotes Nazi ideology. The decision to revoke his visa followed a swift review of the track’s inflammatory content. Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke, confirmed the move on Wednesday, July 2. Burke pointed to West’s history of offensive remarks and the antisemitic themes in the song as key reasons for the ban. “He’s made plenty of offensive statements, and my

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Jul 2, 2025 — 1 min read

Halle Bailey Gets Cozy In Italy With New Mystery Boo

Halle Bailey is soaking up the Italian sun and leaning into joy after a challenging few months. Fresh off a contentious custody fight with ex DDG, The Little Mermaid star was spotted in Positano, Italy, over the weekend sharing laughs, kisses, and yacht-side cuddles with a mystery man. The pair looked completely at ease, splashing in the water and getting close in the Mediterranean Sea. Halle, rocking a thong bikini, didn’t shy away from playful poses, and her companion, a dreadhead man dressed

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Jul 1, 2025 — 1 min read

Rick Ross Joins Forces With Pharrell Williams On New Single 'For The Money'

Rick Ross and Pharrell Williams have teamed up once again for a brand-new banger. On Friday, June 27, the MMG bawse dropped his new single "For The Money" produced by Pharrell. The upbeat instrumental gives off tropical vibes that fans around the world will enjoy. Along with the single, Ross also shared the official music video directed by Benny Boom. “It’s finally official," Ross said in a video he posted earlier this week. "Ricky Rozay this Friday, my new single, produced by Pharrell, for re

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Jul 1, 2025 — 1 min read

Drake Sparks Plastic Surgery Rumors After Showing Off Shredded Physique

In a recent Instagram post, Drake was spotted flexing his muscles and flaunting his toned physique. Not long after, the post began circulating on social media. While many were trying to decipher his cryptic caption, “I’m wide awake for the nights that separate the type who get to it til they get it right from the type who just …type,” others questioned if the rapper had recently gone under the knife. “When you order abs in a kit on Temu but forget to add the arms to your cart,” one X user wrot

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Jun 29, 2025 — 1 min read

Uber Launches Private Helicopter and Free Boat Rides Along Italy’s Amalfi Coast

Say “hello!” to Italy from a personal heli or “buongiorno!” from a private boat. Uber’s latest installment of their “Go Anywhere” program brings Uber Boat and Uber Copter to Italy’s Amalfi Coast this summer. Every Saturday and Sunday from July 26 through Aug. 24, travelers can charter a private boat or helicopter to see the über-popular European destination. Visitors can start reserving their trips on Wednesday, June 25, and can book a minimum of 48 hours ahead of any expedition. For those se

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Jun 28, 2025 — 2 min read

NewDope’s 2025 NBA Draft Recap

That does it for the 2025 NBA Draft! Be sure to check out all of the 59 picks this year that consisted of 21 players born overseas! First Round 1. Dallas Mavericks - Cooper Flagg (F, Duke) 2. San Antonio Spurs - Dylan Harper (G, Rutgers) 3. Philadelphia 76ers - VJ Edgecombe (G, Bahamas/Baylor) 4. Charlotte Hornets - Kon Knueppel (G/F, Duke) 5. Utah Jazz - Ace Bailey (G/F, Rutgers) 6. Washington Wizards - Tre Johnson (G, Texas) 7. New Orleans Pelicans - Jeremiah Fears (G, Oklahoma) 8.

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Jun 27, 2025 — 3 min read

Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom End Engagement, Break Up After 9 Years

Katy Perry, the US singer, and Orlando Bloom, the UK actor, have parted ways after nine years together. According to TMZ and People, Perry, 40, and Orlando, 48, who have been in a relationship since 2016, have gone their separate ways. The reason for their split however remains unknown. Perry and Orlando met at the Golden Globes after-party in 2016 and announced their relationship after attending the Cannes Film Festival in May of that same year. In February 2017, the duo announced that they

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Jun 27, 2025 — 1 min read

Gunna Bids Farewell to YSL With Final Album, ‘The Last Wun’

Gunna has announced his new album ‘The Last Wun’, marking his final release with YSL Records—the label that elevated him from Atlanta’s underground to global recognition. The reveal, shared with the hashtag #TheLastWun, sparked instant buzz across the hip-hop community, signaling both a personal and professional turning point. Though a release date hasn’t been confirmed, fans anticipate a summer drop. The project arrives as a farewell to YSL and a fresh start for Gunna, who’s remained a divis

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Jun 26, 2025 — 1 min read

Judge Sides with AI firm over use of Copyrighted Books

A US judge has ruled that using books to train artificial intelligence (AI) software is not a violation of US copyright law. The decision came out of a lawsuit brought last year against AI firm Anthropic by three authors, including best-selling mystery thriller writer Andrea Bartz, who accused it of stealing her work to train its Claude AI model and build a multi-billion dollar business. In his ruling, Judge William Alsup said Anthropic's use of the authors' books was "exceedingly transformati

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Jun 26, 2025 — 2 min read

Protesters Claim Win as Bezos Shifts Wedding Venue

Protesters in Venice are claiming an "enormous victory" after US tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wedding guests were forced to "run away" from the city centre, moving their main celebration to another location. The venues for the three-day party to mark the wedding of one of the world's richest men to TV presenter Lauren Sanchez were never officially revealed. But the lavish celebrations were supposed to culminate in an event on Saturday at the sumptuous Scuola Grande della Misericordia.

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Jun 25, 2025 — 3 min read

Jay-Z Rumored To Headline The 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Jay-Z may take center stage as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, according to reports. The speculation gained traction after a viral post claimed that the Roc Nation founder was set to perform at the highly anticipated event, scheduled to take place at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026. While there has been no official confirmation from Jay-Z, Roc Nation, or the NFL, the idea isn’t far-fetched given Jay-Z’s ongoing partnership with the league. Since 2019, his company Roc Na

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Jun 24, 2025 — 1 min read

Cardi B Announces New Album ‘Am I the Drama?’

A new album from Cardi B is officially on the way. The Grammy-winning rapper has announced her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, set to drop September 19. The announcement sent waves across social media, with fans and industry peers alike buzzing over what’s to come from the Bronx-born superstar. Taking to her Instagram with a bold teaser video, “TIMES UP. 🪶 I got an announcement to make tomorrow” The post quickly racked up millions of views and comments from fans who have been

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Jun 23, 2025 — 1 min read

Oklahoma City Thunder Clinches First NBA Championship after Defeating Pacers in Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 on Sunday to clinch the franchise's first NBA Finals crown with a 4-3 series victory. NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points to seal an emphatic win against a Pacers side who lost their star guard Tyrese Haliburton to an injury in the first quarter. The 2024-2025 Thunder team is now the second youngest to win a championship in NBA history. The NBA championship was the first won by the Thunder since the f

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Jun 23, 2025 — 2 min read

16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked

Sixteen billion passwords to Apple, Facebook, Google, and other social media accounts, as well as government services, were leaked in what researchers are calling the largest data breach ever, according to reports. The leak exposed 16 billion login credentials and passwords, prompting both Google to tell billions of users to change their passwords and the FBI to warn Americans against opening suspicious links in SMS messages, according to a report published Thursday in Forbes. Researchers at C

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Jun 20, 2025 — 1 min read

Cardi B Set to Drop First Single of 2025, “Outside”

In an exciting update, Cardi B has announced the debut of her eagerly awaited first single of the year, titled “Outside,” which is set to be released on June 20. The Grammy-winning artist shared this news via social media, specifically on Instagram, stating, “We OUTSIDE this Friday,” alongside vibrant cover art depicting a lively summer sidewalk next to a gushing fire hydrant. The upcoming song is expected to explore Cardi’s recent life events, particularly her difficult breakup with Offset.

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Jun 18, 2025 — 1 min read