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Music The Weeknd Surprises Jenna Ortega With "My Dear Melancholy" As His Best Album Selection The Weeknd made his debut in 2011 with the critically-acclaimed mixtape House of Balloons. His debut single was "Wicked Games." By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 15, 2025
Music Kanye West's Old Hidden Hills Home Turned Into $17 Million Equestrian Estate Kanye West originally sold the property, which is located near the estate he once shared with Kim Kardashian, in 2023. By Cole Blake August 05, 2025
Music Ray J Shares Video Of Lonely Christmas Eve After No-Contact Order Is Extended Ray J has a sobering holiday reflection. By Tallie Spencer December 26, 2025
Music Swizz Beatz' Ex-Wife Mashonda On "Homewrecker" Alicia Keys & Co-Parenting Her new book explores the struggles they have overcome as a blended family. By Zaynab October 02, 2018
Music Drake Demands Access To Interscope CEO's Financial Records In "Not Like Us" Lawsuit Drake is accusing John Janick of having monetary incentives to artificially boost the performance of this Kendrick Lamar diss track. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 17, 2025
Music Joe Budden Insists Megan Thee Stallion’s Met Gala Look Had “Nothing To Do” With The Theme According to Joe Budden, Megan Thee Stallion's Met Gala look didn't go with the theme, but she did look great. By Caroline Fisher May 08, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Claims He Lost A Rap Battle With Denzel Washington ASAP Rocky and Denzel Washington are the stars of Spike Lee's "Highest 2 Lowest" film, which premiered this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2025
Music Gunna, GloRilla, Jim Jones & More Lead The 2025 Hot 97 Summer Jam Lineup Other 2025 Hot 97 Summer Jam performers include A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Muni Long, Ja Rule, Kash Doll, Cash Cobain, and many more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 31, 2025
Wrestling Travis Scott Receives Ominous Cody Rhodes Threat Following WWE Fight Travis Scott generated controversy when he caused injuries to WWE superstar Cody Rhodes, and the latter wants payback. By Elias Andrews March 31, 2025
Music Kid Cudi Smokes A Cigarette While Arriving At Court To Testify In Diddy's Trial Kid Cudi will likely be testifying about his relationship with Cassie and Diddy's allegedly furious reaction. By Cole Blake May 22, 2025
Music Diddy Accused Of Sexual Abuse In Bombshell Lawsuit From His Former Stylist Deonte Nash's lawsuit against Diddy comes ahead of the Bad Boy mogul's upcoming sentencing hearing, next month. By Cole Blake September 24, 2025
Music Andrew Tate Denies Involvement In Kanye West's "HH" Nightclub Controversy Andrew Tate was among a group of controversial streamers who requested Kanye West's "Heil Hitler" at a club in Miami. By Cole Blake January 20, 2026