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Music Rihanna Explains How Her Son Motivated Her To Do Super Bowl Half-Time Show Rihanna explains how motherhood inspired her to perform at the Super Bowl half-time show. By Aron A. February 09, 2023
Music Questlove Reveals Why Will Smith Skipped Grammys Hip Hop 50th Tribute The Hip Hop tribute was spectacular, but it would have been quite the show with DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. By Erika Marie February 06, 2023
Music Jay-Z On Beyoncé's Grammys Loss: "It’s Just A Marketing Thing" Jay-Z isn't too upset about Beyoncé losing Album of the Year at the Grammys. By Cole Blake February 06, 2023
Music Kid Cudi Celebrates 39th Birthday With Jaden Smith, Jenna Ortega & More Kid Cudi partied with several celebrities on his 39th birthday. By Cole Blake January 30, 2023
Music Drake Spent An Outrageous Amount On NYC Hotel Room During Apollo Concerts Drizzy went all out during his time in New York City. By Aron A. January 27, 2023
Music LeBron James Agrees To A&R Ab-Soul’s Next Album LeBron previously served as the A&R on 2 Chainz’s “Rap Or Go To The League.” By Aron A. January 26, 2023
Music D.L. Hughley Suggests Rappers "Talk Themselves Into Dying" The comedian discussed artists penning lyrics about their own deaths while speaking on the younger generation. By Erika Marie January 25, 2023
Music Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, & 50 Cent To Perform At Wireless Festival Wireless Festival has announced a star-studded lineup for 2023. By Cole Blake January 25, 2023
Pop Culture Ts Madison Defends Beyoncé's Dubai Performance Amid Criticism From LGBTQIA+ Community The star singer caught flack from the LGBTQIA+ community for her show, given the UAE's discriminatory laws. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 23, 2023
Music Yvngxchris Explains XXXTentacion Tribute Track "Serenity (Letter To X)" Yvngxchris reflected on the impact XXXTentacion had on him in honor of the late rapper's birthday. By Cole Blake January 23, 2023
Music 50 Cent Celebrates 15 New Platinum Plaques The Queens mogul got some of his greatest hits re-certified, whereas some hits got their first platinum plaque. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 23, 2023
Music T.I. "Gets Active" On New Song Featuring Kevin Gates His latest single featuring Kevin Gates is set to be released Friday. By Ashley Jay March 08, 2023