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Music Drake Receives A Special Honor From Apple Music Drake has had a phenomenal 2026, and now, Apple Music is giving the artist his flowers after a hard-fought comeback. By Alexander Cole November 03, 2026
Music Usher & Chris Brown Atlanta Show Goes Off The Rails, According To Fans Chris Brown appeared to address rumors that he and Usher were fighting. By Aron A. November 06, 2026
TV Ma$e Hilariously Confronts Stat Baby For Attending Drake's Birthday: "What Happened To They Not Like Us" Ma$e was on "It Is What It Is" on Monday, and asked Stat Baby about her recent appearance at Drake's 40th birthday bash. By Alexander Cole October 27, 2026
Music Jay-Z Addresses "AI" Narratives That His SoFi Stadium Shows Were Empty Jay-Z took to the stage at SoFi Stadium on Saturday night and spoke about the frustrating narratives that his shows weren't full. By Alexander Cole October 25, 2026
Music Eminem Refuses To Choose Sides While Promoting Panned Kid Rock Collab Eminem is on the new Kid Rock album "Halfway 2 Jesus," specifically the track "Heal My Faith," and fans are very disappointed. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Joins Donald Trump In Michigan, Gets Called Out For Her "Beautiful A**" On Stage President Trump acknowledges Nicki Minaj's appearance during his midterm rally speech. By Tallie Spencer October 25, 2026
Music Drake Is Already Recording New Music Amid A Massive Year A new photo of Drake recording at what seems to be his mansion in Toronto, "The Embassy," has sent fans into a frenzy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2026
TV DJ Akademiks Lists Blueface's Every Alleged Transgression Amid Streaming Beef DJ Akademiks went off on Blueface over the weekend as the two continue to go at it after their places in the streaming game. By Alexander Cole November 02, 2026
Sports JAŸ-Z Only Has One Choice For His Super Bowl Halftime Show Intro JAŸ-Z's eventual Super Bowl performance will be a celebration of his legacy. Still, his relationship with the NFL raises questions about the potential compromises that made it possible. By Aron A. November 04, 2026
Numbers Yung Miami's First Week Sales For "Watch Dis!" Spark Heated Debate Online Yung Miami debuted on the Billboard 200 with "Watch Dis!" but the first week sales numbers aren't what some expected. By Alexander Cole November 04, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Faces A Strong Response From Jasmine Crockett After New Hampshire Cameo Nicki Minaj made an appearance outside of a polling station in New Hampshire on the day of the midterm elections. By Aron A. November 04, 2026
Music Gucci Mane Announces New Album 'Against All Odds' The latest Gucci Mane project arrives Friday, with "Against All Odds" continuing his habit of keeping October busy. By Erika Marie October 12, 2026