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Pop Culture Teddy Pendergrass' Widow Sued By Tyrese Over Biopic Rights Tyrese says he's been working on a biopic of the R&B legend for 13 years. By Ben Mock September 30, 2023
Music Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez "Really Don't Know" When They're Getting Married Wedding not coming soon. By Chantilly Post April 10, 2019
Pop Culture Drake, Bryan Cranston, And Aaron Paul Pose Together At His Birthday Bash The two actors were bartending at Drake's party. By Zachary Horvath October 25, 2023
Music Uncle Luke Shares More Stories About 2 Live Crew & Creating Southern Hip Hop Uncle Luke was the originator of the raunchy, rump-shaking, rap style in the 1980s. His success would pit him against the U.S. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 29, 2025
Music ODB's Daughter Gets Emotional Following Tattoo Tribute Taniqua Jones got her father's face tattooed on her arm. By Caroline Fisher June 22, 2023
Original Content Best Drake Essentials That Solidify His GOAT Status Take a walk down memory lane and revisit Drake hits that helped place him in those GOAT hitmaker conversations. By Ferri Trust May 08, 2023
Sports LeBron James Links Up With GloRilla, Spotted Vibing To Her Music How do you rate LeBron's taste in contemporary rap? By Ben Mock February 14, 2024
Music Dame Dash Reveals Why He Worked With R Kelly Despite Aaliyah Assault Allegations According to Dame Dash Aaliyah didn't want to "start any trouble." By Caroline Fisher October 18, 2024
Music Metro Boomin Explains Why He Is Resonating With Fans, Bashes Cash-Grabbing Artists With how far Metro has come, these comments seem valid. By Zachary Horvath November 28, 2023
Music Ne-Yo Smacks Fan For Running On Stage During Japan Concert Ne-Yo was performing his 2007 hit song “Because Of You" for a concert at the Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Japan. By Cole Blake September 29, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Launches Relief Effort In Jamaica Following Deadly Hurricane Melissa Nicki Minaj is taking action to make a meaningful impact on Jamaica’s hurricane relief efforts. By Tallie Spencer November 06, 2025
Pop Culture Megan Thee Stallion Flexes Another Anime-Inspired Fit, Reveals Her Favorite Genres Megan dipped into the well of JoJo for her Anime Award hosting outfit. By Ben Mock March 02, 2024