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Music Kendrick Lamar Joins Forces With Gatorade For Massive Marketing Campaign One of the new Gatorade ads featuring Kendrick Lamar is now on YouTube, and the campaign will debut during the NBA playoffs this weekend. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 18, 2025
Sports JAY-Z Has The Best Odds To Perform At Next Year's Super Bowl Halftime Show This report follows up on a recent rumor that began to float on the internet a couple of days ago following JAY-Z's performance in Paris. By Zachary Horvath July 01, 2025
Music President Of D4vd’s Touring Company Questioned Before Grand Jury Celeste Rivas' loved ones continue to demand answers months after her remains were found in the trunk of D4vd's abandoned Tesla. By Caroline Fisher December 09, 2025
Music 50 Cent Reacts To Being Called "Uncancelable" In New Interview As much controversy and animosity as 50 Cent drums up, he sees his enduring presence as a brand decision rather than true invincibility. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2025
Music Ray J Claims He Smoked Weed With Biggie When He Was 14 The Internet has previously speculated about wild rumors that Ray J inadvertently influenced Biggie's beef with Tupac. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2025
Music Cardi B Vents About Late Features As She Prepares To Unleash “Iconic” New Album Cardi B has yet to confirm a release date for her eagerly anticipated sophomore album, but according to her, it’s coming soon. By Caroline Fisher April 30, 2025
Music Fetty Wap Doesn't Want To Make Music About Prison After His Release Fetty Wap recently stopped by "The Breakfast Club" to reflect on his career and predict what's to come after his release from jail. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 09, 2026
Music Chris Brown Excitedly Breaks His Silence After Being Granted Bail In UK Assault Case Chris Brown was initially in serious trouble of not being able to perform on tour next month, but he was granted a major gift. By Zachary Horvath May 21, 2025
Music Rod Wave Is Making $14 Million By Making & Selling His Own Merch Rod Wave is rolling out a new album and hoping to debunk some of the narratives around his career and artistry. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2025
Music Kanye West Allegedly Scolded Handyman For Kim Kardashian & Bianca Censori Mix-Up A handyman named Jeromy Holding recently took the stand amid Kanye West's ongoing legal battle against Tony Saxon. By Caroline Fisher March 04, 2026
Politics Bob Vylan Breaks Silence On Backlash To Labeling Charlie Kirk A "Piece Of Sh*t" Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University, last Wednesday., and a suspect is already under arrest. By Cole Blake September 15, 2025
Streetwear Lizzo Smokes The Carpet In Custom Gown At 2025 Met Gala Lizzo arrived at the 2025 Met Gala in a bold black and white Christian Siriano gown, topped off with a tobacco pipe and platinum blonde curls. By Ben Atkinson May 06, 2025