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Music Chance The Rapper Joins "Trolls 2" Cast Chance will also contribute to the soundtrack. By Trevor Smith May 10, 2018
Music DJ Akademiks Explains Why His Brittany Renner Criticism Doesn't Apply To Cardi B Responding to fan questions, Akademiks explained why he believes Cardi B occupies a different lane than Brittany Renner. By Erika Marie July 30, 2026
Music Shakira Facing Up To 8 Years In Prison For Tax Fraud Shakira could see up to eight years in prison is found guilty in her $13.9 million tax evasion case. By Cole Blake September 27, 2022
Music Adele & Ed Sheeran Both Say "No" To King Charles III The two pop stars had no interest in performing at the coronation. By Thomas Galindo February 21, 2023
Music Kendrick Lamar & Post Malone To Headline Reading & Leeds Festival The Reading & Leeds Festival has announced its lineup today and the inclusion of many rap acts sends shockwaves. By Devin Ch February 13, 2018
Politics Fivio Foreign And Anuel AA Attend Donald Trump's Rally In Pennsylvania Fivio Foreign is still supportive of the former President. By Cole Blake September 01, 2024
Music Jay-Z Sues Former Assault Accuser And Lawyers For Defamation Jay-Z has maintained his innocence in the face of Jane Doe's allegations, and now the rapper claims that Doe admitted to lying. By Elias Andrews March 03, 2025
Music Wack 100 Believes Diddy’s Career Will Bounce Back After Mixed Verdict In Federal Trial Last week, Diddy's trial came to an end after almost two months, and he was found not guilty of three out of five counts. By Caroline Fisher July 07, 2025
Music Kanye West Stream Shut Off After "Antisemite" Bar Fans online debated the specific reason the stream was shut down. By Lavender Alexandria February 09, 2024
Music Pusha T Fans Rap Along Word For Word At Belgium Concert Pusha T fans were able to match his lyrics word for word in Belgium. By Cole Blake May 29, 2023
Music Billie Eilish Announces "Where Do We Go? The Livestream" Concert The Grammy-winning singer will be performing on October 24. By Dre D. October 07, 2020
Music Here's How All Your Favorite Artists Celebrated The Fourth Of July See how some of your favorite artists celebrated their independence day. By Kevin Goddard July 05, 2018