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Music CJ's Debut Project "Loyalty Over Royalty" Gets Release Date CJ's blue cheese addiction is set to grow in force as his upcoming EP "Loyalty Over Royalty" gets an official release date. By Mitch Findlay February 12, 2021
Music Will Smith Does Hilarious Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick Impression Will Smith did his best Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick impersonation in his hilarious rendition of their 1985 classic, "La Di Da Di." By Lynn S. April 15, 2020
Music Cam'ron Honors Mother In Post Commemorating One Year Since Her Death Rest In Peace Fredericka Giles. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 10, 2024
Music Usher Pulls Out Of Anticipated Australian Concerts After Staggering Demand Usher has not been back to perform in Australia since almost 14 years ago, and fans hoped that would change this winter. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2025
Original Content The Cooking Playlist For Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving!! Whether you're actually cooking in the kitchen or relaxing with friends and family, here's a playlist to bump today. By Rose Lilah November 23, 2017
Music Foolio's Friend Fights Through Tears As He Testifies During Rapper's Murder Trial The trial for late Jacksonville rapper Foolio got underway on Oct. 21, with Alicia Andrews, one of five suspects, facing the court first. By Zachary Horvath October 23, 2025
Pop Culture Doja Cat Album Leaks Aren't Phasing Singer, She Names Pitbull In Her Big 3 Rappers There's never a dull moment on Doja Cat's Twitter. By Hayley Hynes April 03, 2024
Music Polo G Announces "Die A Legend" Tour Get ready for the Polo G "Die A Legend" tour. By Aida C. July 02, 2019
Music Action Bronson Reveals New Apple Music Show "Live From The Moon" Bam Bam continues to diversify his portfolio. By Dominiq R. February 09, 2020
Music FKA Twigs Opens Up About Prince Tribute At The GRAMMYs: "Of Course I Wanted To Sing" While she killed it as a dancer alongside Usher, many felt like Twigs' vocal talents were demoted during the Prince tribute at the 2020 GRAMMYs. By Keenan Higgins January 27, 2020
Pop Culture REASON & Logic Beef: TDE Artist Clears Up Issues With Fellow Rapper Ahead of his "PORCHES" LP's arrival later this month, REASON has been speaking with the press about some of his most recent career highlights. By Hayley Hynes August 04, 2023
Music Chris Brown Seemingly Shades Zara Larsson In Response To Pitchfork Review Pitchfork gave Chris Brown's new album its lowest rating of the 2020s. By Aron A. May 13, 2026