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Music Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR's "Some Sexy Songs 4 U" Surpasses Staggering Sales Milestone Even though Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR's "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" has only been out for three months, it might as well be three seasons. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 17, 2025
Music Dawn Richard Takes The Stand In Diddy Trial And Alleges She Saw Him Abuse Cassie Dawn Richard's witness testimony follows Cassie's time on the stand during the Diddy trial, which had a similarly shocking start. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 17, 2025
Music SZA Makes A Fan's Day With Free Tickets & Shout-Out After Meeting Thousands At The Pop-Up SZA received a surprise visit by Kendrick Lamar at her latest Not Beauty Pop-Up to meet-and-greet fans ahead of GNX concert. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 15, 2025
Music Chris Brown Reportedly Arrested In The UK For Alleged "Grievous Bodily Harm" Chris Brown's alleged arrest reportedly stems from a bottle-throwing incident from two years ago at a London nightclub. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2025
Music Cassie Is Reportedly Ready To Testify Against Diddy "In Very Short Order" Cassie was mentioned numerous times during Day 1 of the Diddy Trial on Monday and now, she seems ready to give her side of the story. By Alexander Cole May 12, 2025
Music Diddy's Daughters Reportedly Left The Courtroom During Male Stripper's Harrowing Testimony The first day of the Diddy Trial was a salacious one as there were some big accusations made alongside some eye-opening testimonies. By Alexander Cole May 12, 2025
Relationships ASAP Rocky & Rihanna's Plans For Their Third Child's Name Have Fans Convinced They Know What It'll Be ASAP Rocky and Rihanna broke the pregnancy news in big but also in understated fashion at the Met Gala this week. By Zachary Horvath May 09, 2025
Music NORE Vs. Karen: Rapper Details Racist Miami Restaurant Encounter NORE and DJ EFN host the popular hip-hop podcast Drink Champs. The show has created classic moments with Kanye West. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 08, 2025
Music Smokey Robinson Sued For Alleged Sexual Assault By Former Housekeepers Smokey Robinson's wife, Frances Robinson, is also named as a co-defendant in the bombshell sexual assault lawsuit. By Cole Blake May 07, 2025
Music Rihanna & Ciara Bury The Hatchet With Wholesome Moments At The Met Gala Rihanna and Ciara had been at odds with one another since 2011, with their relationship slowly repairing over time after that nasty run-in. By Zachary Horvath May 06, 2025
Music Diddy Looks Tired And Grey In First Courtroom Sketches From His Sex Trafficking Trial Diddy is currently in the jury selection process for his sex trafficking trial and there is no doubt that he is tired and nervous. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2025
Music Xzibit & Ex-Wife Krista Joiner Ends The Back-And-Forth By Finalizing Their Divorce Xzibit became an established actor after music with roles in XXX, Empire, Pimp My Ride, and Gridiron Gang with The Rock. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 01, 2025