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Music Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins Celebrates Songwriters Hall of Fame With “Darkchild Sessions” Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins picked up Michael Jackson from his New York apartment to ride around the city to experience the love from fans. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 21, 2025
Music BET Awards To Continue Despite Ongoing Protests In Los Angeles The BET Awards will still be airing at 8:00 PM, ET on Monday night from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. By Cole Blake June 09, 2025
Music Ja Rule Reveals That He's Building School For Children In Ghana The rapper is giving back. By Elias Andrews November 29, 2024
Music Diddy Greets Fans At South Beach Despite Ongoing Lawsuit Drama It's the first time that folks have spotted Diddy out and about since his Wyoming white water rafting trip. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 26, 2024
Music Young Dolph's Convicted Killer Seeks New Trial Over "Insufficient" Evidence Justin Johnson wants another shot. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 31, 2024
Music Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Addresses Lil Durk's Arrest Brandon Johnson spoke on the alleged murder-for-hire charge. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 26, 2024
Politics Donald Trump's Lawyers Cite Eminem In Surprising January 6th Defense Donald Trump's newest defense strategy references “’97 Bonnie & Clyde.” By Cole Blake January 27, 2025
Music Jennifer Lopez's Ex Suffers Home Raid Over Alleged Drug Operation J.Lo's love life has scandals everywhere you look, regardless of whether they concern her or not. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 30, 2024
Music SZA Slams Body Shamers For Making Her More Reserved Some folks are just so insensitive. By Zachary Horvath December 30, 2024
Music Claressa Shields And Fan Go Back And Forth Over Papoose Claressa Shields is going back and forth with whoever has something to say. By Tallie Spencer February 26, 2026
Music Wack 100 Threatens To Take Legal Action Against Big U Over Snitching Allegations Shortly before Big U turned himself in, he went live on Instagram, where he alleged that Wack 100 is "working with the FBI." By Caroline Fisher February 25, 2026
Music J. Cole Spotted Filming Another Music Video For "The Fall-Off" J. Cole popped into Nashville this week and part of that trip included this music video shoot for "The Fall-Off." By Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026