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Music Grammy 2024 Nominees: A Look At Best African Music Performance Five impressive Afrobeats and Amapiano singles are up for the first-ever award. By Demi Phillips November 13, 2023
Pop Culture Ex-TikTok Star Sentenced To Life For Double Murder Involving Wife: What We Know About Ali Abulaban’s Conviction Ali Abulaban was known for his impressions of "Scarface" and 6ix9ine on TikTok under the handle JinnKid. His wife, who he was found guilty of killing, often appeared in his videos. By Axl Banks May 30, 2024
TV 5 Shows We're Excited To Return In Summer 2024 Discover Summer 2024's returning TV shows: "Criminal Minds"' serial killer case, "The Boys"' superhero satire, and "The Bear"'s culinary drama. By Ashley Turner May 29, 2024
Music J. Cole Is At A Fork In The Road–Can He Bounce Back Before "The Fall Off"? By stepping away from the feud, J. Cole found solace in avoiding the static but he's reached a pivotal point in his careere where his next move could determine the narrative attached to his legacy. By Aron A. February 27, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA's Super Bowl Halftime Show: The Best Moments Was this performance all you hoped it would be? By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 10, 2025
Original Content LARRENWONG’s Next Play: "4th & Long" EP, NFL Roots, And Reviving Old School R&B *EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW* Former professional football star LARRENWONG is making his mark in R&B, delivering classic vibes with a modern twist. The Bay Area native chatted with us about "4th & Long," his musical background, and bringing back old school values in his music. By Erika Marie March 07, 2025
Pop Culture Megan, Halle, & Cassie Spoke Up — And Got Doubted, Not Defended Even as Megan Thee Stallion, Cassie, and Halle Bailey came forward with evidence, they were still mocked, doubted, memed, or ignored. By Erika Marie May 30, 2025
Music 2023 BET Awards: Best Group Nominees Here are the 2023 BET Awards nominee for best group. Let us know who you would like to win. By Wyatt Westlake June 19, 2023
Music J. Cole's "Born Sinner" Turns 10 Arguably one of his best albums, we revisit J. Cole's Born Sinner for its tenth anniversary. By Wyatt Westlake June 13, 2023
Pop Culture "Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts"—What We Know "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" is slated to be one of the biggest movies of the summer. Here's what we know so far. By Zachary Roberts May 08, 2023
TV “Hip Hop Homicides” Producer P. Frank Williams Talks Pop Smoke Murder Investigation, Working With 50 Cent & Why The Internet Is A "Deadly Place" P. Frank Williams details the hurdles he faced during "Hip-Hop Homicides," working with 50 Cent, and how they got Amelia Rose to speak on Pop Smoke’s murder for the first time publicly. By Aron A. November 22, 2022
TV Katie Maloney Net Worth 2023: What Is The "Vanderpump Rules" Star Worth? Explore Katie Maloney's journey to a net worth in 2023. Discover how "Vanderpump Rules" & business ventures boosted her wealth. By Jake Skudder July 03, 2023