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Music Lizzo Acknowledges Weight-Loss Progress With Progressive Appreciation IG Post Lizzo has addressed body-shaming her entire career. She has shown moments of defeat and triumph over the issue on various occasions. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 19, 2025
Music Nipsey Hussle's Alleged Killer Gets New Trial Date After several delays, Nipsey Hussle's alleged killer will officially stand trial at the beginning of January 2022. By Mitch Findlay September 23, 2021
Music Robbie Pardlo, City High Co-Founder and R&B Vocalist, Dead at 46 City High, including Robbie Pardlo, Ryan Toby, and Claudette Ortiz, were the first new acts by Wyclef Jean in 2001. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 19, 2025
Music Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Alleging Drake Benefited From Spotify Bots RBX accused Spotify of allowing artists like Drake to benefit from bots, but now, a judge is throwing the case out. By Alexander Cole June 22, 2026
Music Doja Cat Is Getting Into The Spooky Season Spirit With New Selfies Doja Cat has never been one to shy away from being her unique self. By Tallie Spencer October 04, 2023
Music Mac Miller's "Self Care" Debuts In The Top 40 On Billboard Hot 100 Mac Miller's "Self Care," "Come Back To Earth" and "Hurt Feelings" debuted on the Hot 100. By Aron A. September 18, 2018
Music Westside Gunn Confirms New Album "Still Praying" Is On The Way The man doesn't stop rapping. By Elias Andrews September 05, 2024
Pop Culture Rihanna & ASAP Rocky's Baby Name Unveiled, Fans Are Split Social media users have a lot to say about the bold name. By Caroline Fisher September 08, 2023
Music Lizzo's Lawsuit Response Rejected As "Dismissive" By Former Dancers Lizzo doesn't appear to have done herself any favors. By Lavender Alexandria August 03, 2023
Music The Weeknd Wraps Record-Breaking $1.3 Billion Stadium Tour The Weeknd's tour has come to an end. By Tallie Spencer November 05, 2026
Music Beyonce Finally Announces Her 2025 "Cowboy Carter" Tour Ahead Of The Grammys Is this about to become one of Queen Bey's biggest nights? Either way, we're very excited for this trek. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 02, 2025
Music Afroman Celebrates Birthday By Suing Cop Who Accused Him Of Defamation Afroman's legal battle against Ohio police is back on as he looks to sue one of the men who originally sued him for defamation. By Alexander Cole July 29, 2026