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Music Drake Demands Access To Interscope CEO's Financial Records In "Not Like Us" Lawsuit Drake is accusing John Janick of having monetary incentives to artificially boost the performance of this Kendrick Lamar diss track. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 17, 2025
Music Chance The Rapper Is Finally Back On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update In addition to Chance The Rapper's comeback LP, "Fire Emoji" boasts new tracks from A$AP Rocky and Cardi B. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 16, 2025
Music Fetty Wap Appears In Good Spirits In New Prison Photo Fans and loved ones of Fetty Wap continue to call for his release, as he's been behind bars for nearly three years. By Caroline Fisher August 15, 2025
Sports Snoop Dogg To Serve As Community Chairman For Los Angeles In 2026 World Cup Snoop Dogg's hometown of Los Angeles will be hosting a number of matches during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. By Cole Blake August 14, 2025
Music Pharrell Debuts "Virginia" Pseudonym And Unveils New Merch Fresh off of the release of his project with Clipse, "Let God Sort Em Out," Pharrell is embarking on a massive creative endeavor. By Cole Blake August 14, 2025
Music Kid Cudi Admits He “Hated” Testifying In Diddy’s Trial In May, Kid Cudi took the stand during Diddy's federal trial to recall his relationship with Cassie, alleged threats he received, and more. By Caroline Fisher August 13, 2025
Music Temu Sued Over Alleged MF Doom Trademark Infringement Gas Drawls LLC, founded by MF Doom and Jasmine Dumile Thompson in 2011, accuses Temu of trademark infringement, unfair competition, and more. By Caroline Fisher August 11, 2025
Music Dave Blunts Says He's Not Taking "A Lizzo Stance" On His Health Problems Dave Blunts and Lizzo have had similar issues with their weight and health, and both of them have taken steps towards fixing it. By Zachary Horvath August 11, 2025
Sports Gillie Da Kid Responds To Johnny Manziel's Threat, Tells Him To Check Into Alcoholics Anonymous Johnny Manziel threatened to slap Gillie da Kid after Gillie started beef with Cam Newton. Gillie made fun of Manziel's history of addiction. By Devin Morton August 03, 2025
Wrestling Cardi B Previews New Music While Hosting First Night Of WWE SummerSlam 2025 Cardi B hosted the first night of WWE SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium and used the opportunity to preview a single from her upcoming album. By Devin Morton August 03, 2025
Music Drake Calls Out Artists Hating On Him To Roll Out Their Albums The irony of this statement is that Drake's rollout for the new album "Iceman" has not been lacking when it comes to animosity. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2025
Music Bas Fiercely Defends Drake Amid Ebro Criticism Bas recently fired back at Ebro's comments about Drake, claiming that he's "arguably the greatest writer of a generation." By Caroline Fisher August 01, 2025