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Music Viewership For 2023 MTV VMAs Sees Massive Surge This year's show had the highest ratings in three years. By Tallie Spencer September 14, 2023
Music Diddy's Legal Team Argues With Prosecutors About Controversial Jury Questionnaire Diddy's defense team reportedly proposed a questionnaire for jurors to determine their comfort with viewing sexually explicit content. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2025
Music Shyne Honored With Key To The City Of Brooklyn Shyne will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut studio album by performing in Brooklyn on May 2. By Cole Blake April 28, 2026
Music Lil Uzi Vert Tour 2023: Dates, Tickets & More Catch the wave of Lil Uzi Vert's electrifying Pink Tape Tour following the release of their third studio album. By Erika Marie July 07, 2023
Music Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty In UK Assault Case Chris Brown was arrested in the United Kingdom last month ahead of his massive "Breezy Bowl XX" world tour. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2025
Tech Meek Mill Praises AI As A Learning Tool And Sparks Backlash Meek Mill said AI explains things better than people, prompting backlash amid ongoing concerns about copyright and environmental impact. By Erika Marie August 31, 2026
Music JPEGMAFIA's Berlin Show Shut Down After Pepper Spray Incident Leads To Several Injuries The attendees ended up having to evacuate. By Cole Blake January 21, 2025
Music Pharrell Receives Birthday Wishes From Snoop Dogg, Timbaland, & More Pharrell is a truly beloved figure. By Alexander Cole April 05, 2023
Music Victoria Monét Says Nas Recognized Her Artist Potential Early By Erika Marie October 08, 2026
Pop Culture 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards' Best Breakthrough Artist Prize Goes To Ice Spice Other nominees recognized this year include Central Cee, Kaliii, and Sexyy Red. By Hayley Hynes October 11, 2023
Music Kelly Rowland Labels JAY-Z “One Of The Greatest Men I Know” After Beyonce Speech Kelly Rowland had some major praise for the legendary rapper. By Cole Blake February 07, 2024
Music Drake Helps BNYX Top The Hot 100 Producers Chart For The First Time BYNX produced 6 songs from "For All The Dogs." By Lavender Alexandria October 19, 2023