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Music When Will Drake's "ICEMAN" Sculpture Finally Melt? Drake has promised to finally reveal the release date for his highly anticipated new album when the ice melts. By Cole Blake April 21, 2026
Music Gucci Mane Artist Foogiano Released From Prison After Five Years In 2021, Foogiano was sentenced to five years behind bars after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and going on the run. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Music Court Rules On Megan Thee Stallion’s Request To Silence Milagro Gramz In December, Milagro Gramz was found liable for defamation and more following a long court battle with Megan Thee Stallion. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Relationships A$AP Rocky Explains How Rihanna Has "Changed" Since Giving Birth A$AP Rocky was among several other celebrities who spoke about their relationships with Rihanna for the piece. By Cole Blake April 21, 2026
Music Rihanna’s 7-Month-Old Daughter Rocki Graces First Magazine Cover Rihanna and her third child, Rocki Irish, are on the cover of the "W- Magazine" 2026 Pop Issue just months after her birth. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Music Kanye West Spotted Leaving Jewish Human Rights Center Kanye West has been working to repair his relationship with the Jewish community after his antisemitic antics in recent years. By Cole Blake April 21, 2026
Music Drake Surprises Streamer With Generous Gift During “ICEMAN” Sculpture Visit Twitch streamer BigMonRaph recently stopped by Drake's massive ice installation in Toronto, and it paid off. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Music D4vd Isolated From Other Inmates In L.A. County Jail Authorities arrested D4vd and charged him with the alleged murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, last week. By Cole Blake April 21, 2026
Music Drake Delivers Eye-Opening Prediction About "ICEMAN" Drake is on the cusp of releasing his new album, "ICEMAN," and he is already writing some hefty checks about the project. By Alexander Cole April 21, 2026
Music Drake Shatters Another Major Record With “Nothing Was The Same” Drake continues to revel in his success as his fans await the release of his ninth studio album, "ICEMAN." By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Music Cardi B Celebrates Massive Earnings From “Little Miss Drama” Tour Cardi B embarked on the tour in promotion of her sophomore studio album, "Am I The Drama?," back in February. By Cole Blake April 21, 2026
Music AllStar JR Exposes Fiery DMs With NBA Ben10 After Houston Shooting NBA Ben10 is still recovering after being shot multiple times after an alleged altercation at a Houston restaurant earlier this month. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026