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Tech Nicki Minaj Shares More Footage From Her Visit To Elon Musk's Starbase While Nicki Minaj got backlash for praising Elon Musk, she was quick to double down and remind fans that starships are, indeed, meant to fly. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2026
Music Ray J’s Mom Calls Out Kardashians In Fiery Post About Infamous Tape Ray J's mom has entered the chat. By Tallie Spencer March 12, 2026
Music Barbara Streisand Voted For Eminem's "Lose Yourself" At 2003 Oscars Barbara Streisand revealed that she voted for Eminem's "Lose Yourself" from "8 Mile" for "Best Original Song" at the 2003 Oscars. By Lynn S. February 12, 2020
Music Diddy's Alleged Drug-Running Assistant Granted Immunity For Trial Testimony Diddy's alleged "drug mule" Brendan Paul reportedly told the trial's judge that he was subpoenaed and planned to invoke the Fifth. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2025
Music Ray J Warns He Won't Be “Silenced” Amid Kim Kardashian’s Bombshell Lawsuit This week, Kim Kardashian and her mother filed a lawsuit against Ray J after he alleged that a RICO case against them is imminent. By Caroline Fisher October 02, 2025
Music The Weeknd To Follow “Hurry Up Tomorrow” Release With One-Night-Only Rose Bowl Performance The Weeknd's new album is just around the corner. By Caroline Fisher November 27, 2024
Music Mathew Knowles Strongly Demands Respect From A Radio Host In Resurfaced Interview Clip Mathew Knowles thinks his propulsion of Beyoncé, Destiny's Child, Solange Knowles, and more warrants a more formal greeting. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 21, 2025
Music Charles Barkley's Jay-Z Joke Leads To Hilarious "Inside The NBA" Moment Charles Barkley had the whole show laughing. By Cole Blake December 11, 2024
Pop Culture R. Kelly Manager Found Guilty After Threatening Doc Screening: "He Was Terrifying" Donnell Russell has been convicted for his threats directed at the "Surviving R. Kelly" Screening By Rex Provost July 26, 2022
Music Kanye West Adds Second Los Angeles Show After A Million People Queued Up This expansion of Kanye West's Los Angeles concert stop comes amid the incoming arrival of his new album "BULLY." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2026
Sports DJ Akademiks Rips J Cole Apart For His Rough CBA Debut DJ Akademiks has been hypercritical of J Cole lately and he's especially not holding back after a rough debut in the CBA. By Zachary Horvath April 12, 2026
Music Fans Think A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Roddy Ricch Have New Music On The Way The hot young stars recently linked up for a studio session. By Lamar Banks October 04, 2022