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Music Rihanna’s New Day-in-the-Life Vlog Has Fans Wondering If Music Is Finally Coming Fans are hoping this means new music. By Tallie Spencer February 27, 2026
Music Alternate Juror In Diddy Trial Claims "Freak-Offs" Looked Consensual In Video Evidence The alternate juror in the Diddy trial also explained how prosecutors and defense lawyers showed very different clips of "freak-off" parties. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2025
Music Cam’ron Admits He Never Planned To Follow Through On J. Cole Lawsuit During a recent episode of his podcast, Cam'ron confirmed that his lawsuit against J. Cole has officially been dropped. By Caroline Fisher April 02, 2026
Music The Weeknd Adds Multiple New Dates To “After Hours Til Dawn” Tour With Playboi Carti The Weeknd is preparing to perform in South America, the UK, and Europe on his "After Hours Til Dawn" tour alongside Playboi Carti in 2026. By Caroline Fisher October 09, 2025
Relationships Rihanna & ASAP Rocky Party In Cannes After “Highest 2 Lowest” Premiere Rihanna and ASAP Rocky have a lot to celebrate these days, as they're currently expecting their third child. By Caroline Fisher May 25, 2025
Music XXXTentacion’s Old Notebook Surfaces Online Seven Years After His Death Recently, one XXXTentacion fan got a hold of one of his old notebooks thanks to his former manager, and his team has confirmed it's real. By Caroline Fisher July 10, 2025
Relationships ASAP Rocky Previews New Songs And Has A Blast With Rihanna & Riot At AWGE Paris Fashion Week Show ASAP Rocky and Rihanna brought their son Riot Rose for the event, and social media was absolutely floored by the wholesomeness. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 28, 2025
Music Yungeen Ace's Diss Tracks Played During Foolio's Murder Trial Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Davion Murphy, and Rashad Murphy are facing first-degree murder charges for the death of Julio Foolio. By Cole Blake April 22, 2026
Music Biggie’s Estate Sues Publicist Over Allegations Involving His Son & Diddy This summer, CJ Wallace was hit with a lawsuit involving Diddy, and now his father Biggie's estate is pushing back. By Caroline Fisher November 14, 2025
Music Takeoff's Murder Suspect Enlists High-Profile Lawyers Ahead Of Trial Patrick Xavier Clark recently got a date for the murder trial of Takeoff, who was fatally shot in Houston in 2022. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2026
Sports Cardi B Celebrates Patriots Thrilling Win Over Ravens With Owner Robert Kraft Cardi B got to watch an exciting AFC matchup between New England and Baltimore on Sunday night and thankfully, her man's team took the W. By Zachary Horvath December 23, 2025
Music Drake Surprises Streamer With Generous Gift During “ICEMAN” Sculpture Visit Twitch streamer BigMonRaph recently stopped by Drake's massive ice installation in Toronto, and it paid off. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026