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Music Jay-Z Brings Out Justin Timberlake & Pharrell At Paris Show During Jay-Z’s Paris sold out show, Justin Timberlake made a surprise appearance for “Holy Grail” and “Until the End of Time.” By Erika Marie September 10, 2026
Music Drake Officially Most Streamed Artist Ever On Apple Music Drake is nonstop. By Tallie Spencer June 18, 2026
Relationships Young Thug Is Feeling Love Sick With Mariah The Scientist On The Road Young Thug's post comes as Mariah The Scientist has been performing on the road for her "Hearts Sold Separately" tour. By Cole Blake March 09, 2026
Music GloRilla Joins Cardi B Onstage At Los Angeles “Little Miss Drama” Tour Stop Cardi B recently surprised fans with a very special guest during her tour in support of her sophomore album, "Am I The Drama?" By Caroline Fisher February 16, 2026
Music Keke Palmer Laughs At Throwback Interview With Drake On “Degrassi” Set A resurfaced 2005 clip shows Keke Palmer interviewing Drake on Degrassi, and she had plenty to say about her younger self. By Erika Marie September 10, 2026
TV Kai Cenat Reveals Lizzo Will Be One Of The Teachers At Streamer University Streamer University is set to begin, and Lizzo has been chosen as one of the professor's for Kai Cenat's latest project. By Alexander Cole July 07, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Also Sold Drake & Nicki Minaj's Masters In $100 Million Deal: Report Lil Wayne reportedly sold the Young Money masters in his $100 million deal with Universal, including Drake and Nicki Minaj's albums. By Alex Zidel December 17, 2020
Music 50 Cent Makes It Clear He Has No Gang Ties By Distancing Himself From Embattled G-Unit MC 50 Cent recently reacted to former G-Unit rapper Bang Em Smurf seeking asylum in the United Kingdom due to alleged gang threats in Trinidad. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 12, 2025
Music Pooh Shiesty Gifts Mom Brand New 1.1 Million Dollar Home The moment is going viral on social media. By Tallie Spencer February 05, 2026
Music Diddy Fights Lawsuit Alleging He Masturbated On Biggie’s Shirt In July, publicist Jonathan Hay filed a lawsuit against Diddy for alleged sexual battery and emotional distress. By Caroline Fisher April 29, 2026
Original Content Rihanna’s ANTI Is Still Her Most Honest Work, 10 Years Later Rihanna’s boldest album, "ANTI," still feels like a turning point for her, R&B, and for how Black women move through Pop. By Erika Marie January 28, 2026
Music The Alchemist Welcomes His First Child During Christmas Weekend The producer welcomed a child this holiday season. By Madusa S. December 28, 2020