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Music LL Cool J To Serve As Host Of 2025 MTV VMAs LL Cool J will return to the MTV VMAs stage to host the ceremony in September, after first doing so back in 2022. By Devin Morton August 15, 2025
Music Drake's Father Dennis Graham Says "For All The Dogs" Is Some Of His Best Music Dennis Graham set very high expectations for his son's next album, speaking to what Drizzy fans want from it and what they've been missing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 07, 2023
Music Chance The Rapper Heads Back To "Saturday Night Live" As A Host He will also be a musical guest. By Aida C. October 13, 2019
Music How Scooter Braun Built His Empire Scooter Braun built his music empire from the ground up, representing artists like Justin Bieber. With public feuds and artists leaving, his empire might topple. By Tamara McCullough August 23, 2023
Music J. Cole Teases What's Next Following Trunk Sale Tour It's been a long but exciting month for J. Cole with the album and Trunk Sale Tour. But now, he's getting ready for the next step. By Zachary Horvath March 12, 2026
Music Beyonce And Big Freedia Sued Over "Break My Soul" Copyright A New Orleans bounce group is claiming she infringed on their copyright. By Lavender Alexandria May 22, 2024
Music Jay-Z Spotted Rehearsing For Yankee Stadium Shows This Weekend Fans are already searching for clues about surprise guests and the setlist as Jay-Z gets ready for his hometown return. By Erika Marie July 08, 2026
Music T-Hood's Family Hires Lawyer To "Uncover Facts" After Fatal Shooting T-Hood's family have secured legal counsel following the rapper's death on August 9 as they seek insight into exactly what happened. By Devin Morton August 24, 2025
Music R&B Singers Who Crossed Genre Lines: Beyoncé, Rihanna, Janet & More Several R&B singers are known for their ability to adapt to different sounds. By Demi Phillips February 29, 2024
Music Kanye West Said Jewish People Are "Holding Him Back" In New Doc Comments Kanye West made about Jewish people popped up in a new documentary. By Lavender Alexandria June 29, 2023
Music Travis Scott and Rob49 Perform "Topia Twins" Live For The First Time Travis and Rob49 had the crowd hyped up for their collaboration's live debut. By Lavender Alexandria October 27, 2023
Music Megan Thee Stallion Refutes Sexual Harassment Lawsuit, Calls The Man Who Filed It A "Con Artist" Megan didn't hold anything back in her response. By Lavender Alexandria May 30, 2024