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Music Drake Had A Security Guard Turning Up At His Show: Watch A security guard at Drake's Atlanta show was enjoying himself. By Lavender Alexandria September 29, 2023
Music Jennifer Lopez Calls Off Tour Amid Ben Affleck Breakup Rumors While rumors of low ticket sales and a split from Ben Affleck have been a thorn in Jennifer Lopez's PR, neither theory is substantiated. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2024
Music Usher On Being Selected For Super Bowl Halftime Show: "Honor Of A Lifetime" Usher will be dropping a new album in celebration of his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. By Cole Blake September 24, 2023
Music Keke Palmer On Lizzo: "People Are More Interested In Believing The Negative" The multi-hyphenate entertainer reflected on people painting the singer as either a spotless darling or a villainous individual. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 12, 2023
Music Janelle Monae On Aretha Franklin's Influence: "She Is The Blueprint" Janelle Monae speaks on Aretha Franklin's legacy. By Milca P. August 25, 2018
Music Bow Wow 7 Essential Songs Explore Bow Wow's seven essential songs, from early hits to heartfelt ballads, showcasing his impact and evolution in hip-hop. By Rain Adams June 18, 2024
TV Metro Boomin Performs At VMAs, Teases Future Project, And Pays Tribute To His Mother Metro paid tribute to his "Superhero" mother. By Zachary Horvath September 13, 2023
Music Skilla Baby Gets Into Brawl With Fans While Posing For Pictures A lot of people in the vicinity got roped into the fight, which appears to have happened in a stadium after a performance, perhaps. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 14, 2023
Original Content Trap Music In Atlanta: From T.I To Lil Nas X There are far too many trap artists to include, so we're taking a look at some of its pioneers and how trap has reached a global audience. By Hanen Musa April 05, 2023
Music Rich The Kid Arrested During Bomb Threat In Miami: Report While police responded to a bomb threat at his hotel, the rapper refused to comply with their procedure and attempted to enter the building. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 11, 2023
Music R. Kelly Prosecutors Want 25 Years Of Additional Prison Time These new requests concern his Chicago case, for which he could serve time in addition to the sentence of 30 years in the New York trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 17, 2023
Music YSL Co-Founder Tries To Provide "Truly Humble Under God" References In Young Thug's Music A co-founder of YSL says that Young Thug has referenced his "Truly Humble Under God" acronym in a number of his songs. By Cole Blake January 23, 2024