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Music Fat Joe Scores Court Win As Judge Calls Out Attorney’s Pattern Of Behavior Fat Joe secures a stronger position in this legal battle. By Tallie Spencer April 30, 2026
Music K-Pop Group BTS' Microphones Sold For $83,000 At MusiCares Grammys Week Auction That's a lot of coin. By Lynn S. January 26, 2020
Music Denzel Curry Delivers An Impressive Set For NPR Tiny Desk Performance Denzel Curry comes through with a 10-piece band for his NPR Tiny Desk performance. By Aron A. June 29, 2022
Music Flavor Flav Sticks Up For Megan Thee Stallion Amid Alleged AI Sex Tape Drama For those unaware, Megan Thee Stallion recently responded scathingly to folks who allegedly created and spread this fake clip. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 13, 2024
Music N.W.A.'s "Straight Outta Compton" Turns 35 "Straight Outta Compton" celebrated its 35th anniversary this month and we're taking a look at some key aspects of the iconic album. By Paul Barnes August 14, 2023
Music Axl Rose Sued For Alleged Sexual Assault By Former Penthouse Model Former penthouse model Sheila Kennedy accuses Axl Rose of attacking her "while he was in a sexual, volatile rage." By Caroline Fisher November 22, 2023
Music Usher Breaks Down While Speaking At His Drummer’s Funeral Usher was in attendance at the funeral service for his late drummer, Aaron Spears, last week. By Cole Blake November 20, 2023
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
Music Ryan Coogler Explains How Rihanna's “Lift Me Up" Came Together Ryan Coogler says that Rihanna was the perfect fit for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" as an artist who could speak to the "feeling of motherhood." By Cole Blake October 31, 2022
Music NLE Choppa And PinkyDoll Team Up For An NPC Livestream Choppa tried his hand at the new NPC TikTok trend. By Lavender Alexandria October 31, 2023
Pop Culture 2023 Oscar Nominations Include Rihanna & Tems' Work On "Lift Me Up" Jimmy Kimmel will be on hosting duty at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, March 12th. By Hayley Hynes January 24, 2023
Music Diddy Receives New Trial Date As Prosecutors Claim To Have Original Cassie Assault Footage Diddy pleaded not guilty on Friday in his federal case for alleged sex trafficking, racketeering, workplace abuse, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2025