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Music Chris Brown Ordered To Pay $13 Million To Dog Attack Victim Chris Brown has been found liable in a civil lawsuit involving his former housekeeper, who was attacked by one of his dogs. By Alexander Cole July 01, 2026
Music Jacki-O Allegedly Denies Blocking JT Over Satanic Film Role This JT and Jacki-O situation allegedly experienced a lot of misinformation, but the two are still at odds regardless of that confusion. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2026
Music Drake Reportedly Backs Bad Bunny's Attempt To Reverse Copyright Suit Ruling Bad Bunny is part of a massive lawsuit targeting the use of the "dembow" and other Jamaican rhythms in reggaetón, and Drake is backing him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2026
Music Teyana Taylor Breaks Her Silence On Audio Issues During JAŸ-Z "Extra Innings" Cameo Teyana Taylor performed "Can't Knock The Hustle" with Jay-Z on Sunday, although audio issues plagued the performance. By Alexander Cole July 14, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Will Appear On DJ Dahi’s Upcoming Album Vince Staples, Childish Gambino & more will also appear on DJ Dahi's upcoming album. By Aron A. July 09, 2026
TV Kai Cenat Reveals Lizzo Will Be One Of The Teachers At Streamer University Streamer University is set to begin, and Lizzo has been chosen as one of the professor's for Kai Cenat's latest project. By Alexander Cole July 07, 2026
Music Benzino Hit With Speeding And Drug Charges In Georgia Benzino was arrested in Crisp County, Georgia a couple of weeks ago after being stopped by police for speeding in a 70 zone. By Alexander Cole June 23, 2026
Music Ms. Lauryn Hill Delivers Empowering Speech After Being Honored by Nas, Doja Cat, Common, & More At The BET Awards Ms. Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award at the BET Awards last night, and it was preceded by an incredible medley. By Alexander Cole June 29, 2026
Music Kanye West & Travis Scott Perform "Father" At Don Toliver's Show: Watch Don Toliver was performing in Los Angeles last night, where he brought out Kanye West and Travis Scott, much to everyone's shock. By Alexander Cole June 30, 2026
Music Tay Keith's Family Honors Late Producer's Legacy In Statement Tay Keith, real name BryTavious Chambers, tragically passed away earlier this week at the age of 29 in Tennessee. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Fans Think He Dissed NoCap With Cryptic Message In addition to NoCap, other potential targets NBA YoungBoy fans pointed to include Playboi Carti and Young Thug. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 26, 2026
Music Kanye West Announces One-Off New Orleans Concert At Caesars Superdome Ye announces a new concert. By Tallie Spencer July 09, 2026