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Music Justin Timberlake, SZA, Anderson .Paak Join "Trolls: World Tour" Soundtrack The "Trolls World Tour" soundtrack will feature appearances from Justin Timberlake, SZA, Anderson .Paak, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, HAIM and a loaded list of others. By Keenan Higgins February 26, 2020
Music Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O'Neal Traded Bars On NBA Rap Classic "3X's Dope" The Mamba & Shaq Diesel took their chemistry to the booth. By Mitch Findlay January 29, 2020
Music Nicki Minaj & Tracy Chapman Seeking To Settle Lawsuit Nicki Minaj and Tracy Chapman are seeking to work out a deal in their case, which began last year after Tracy sued Nicki for copyright infringement. By Lynn S. February 26, 2020
Music Justin Bieber Announces Tour Dates For 2021 Justin Bieber has announced his new tour dates for next year after being forced to reschedule due to the pandemic. By Alex Zidel July 23, 2020
Pop Culture Mariah Carey Spoils Daughter's TikTok High Note Challenge Mariah Carey Helps Daughter Hits the "High Note" Challenge By Ben Bijur February 29, 2020
Music Royce Da 5'9" Talks J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar Criticism, They Should Be "Flattered" Royce Da 5'9" spoke openly about J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar being criticized for not saying or doing enough during these recent Black Lives Matter protests. By Erika Marie June 17, 2020
Numbers Justin Bieber Lands Seventh No. 1 Album With "Changes" Justin Bieber's "Changes" is at the top of the charts. By Milca P. February 23, 2020
Music Jay-Z & Beyoncé Sued Over "Black Effect"; Writer Feels "Artistically Raped" Dr. L'Antoinette Stines is suing Jay-Z and Beyoncé for their song "Black Effect," which she claims she never got proper credit and compensation for. By Alex Zidel June 17, 2020
Music J. Cole Addresses New Song Criticism & Confirms It's About Noname J. Cole speaks on the criticism of his new song, confirming that he was addressing Noname. By Alex Zidel June 17, 2020
Music LL Cool J Honors Chadwick Boseman: "He Inspired People" In the wake of Chadwick Boseman's tragic death, hip-hop legend LL Cool J offers his take on the actor's legacy. By Mitch Findlay September 02, 2020
Music Joey Bada$$ Teases New Music Video Releasing This Friday Joey Bada$$ is readying his return. By Aron A. July 15, 2020
Music Kanye West Spent $50 Mil Of Yeezy Marketing Budget On Sunday Service He claimed that Yeezys were selling themselves so he didn't need to take out ads & used the money for Sunday Service. By Erika Marie September 01, 2020