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Music Spotify To Shut Down Independent Artist Music Upload Feature Spotify is making some changes. By Chantilly Post July 01, 2019
Music Curren$y Puts His Twist On Diddy's "15 Roaches On My Face" Story Curren$y is one of the latest celebrities to troll Diddy's hilarious roach-themed inspirational post. By Joshua Robinson July 07, 2021
Music DJ Akademiks Shouts Out His Loyal Fans For Sticking By Him Throughout The Grooming Scandal Ak also had some words for the people that have turned a cold shoulder to him. By Zachary Horvath February 04, 2025
Music SZA Gets Down With Lizzo, KAYTRANADA & Justine Skye At Rowdy Brooklyn Afterparty Justine Skye and KAYTRANADA played some unreleased music at SZA's afterparty, whereas Lizzo pulled up with a different look. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 11, 2025
TV "Love & Hip Hop Cast": Who Stars In The Show? Explore the diverse "Love & Hip Hop" cast from each franchise spin-off. Get a closer look at the stars of this iconic reality show. By Jake Skudder May 31, 2023
Music Nas & DJ Premier Reveal Exciting New Details About Upcoming Joint Album Today (November 25), Nas and DJ Premier took to Instagram to announce the release date and title of their latest project. By Caroline Fisher November 25, 2025
Music GloRilla Addresses Arrest & Drug Charges While Dragging Police GloRilla was not home when suspects invaded her home and robbed her house, but police charged her for some weed in her closet. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 24, 2025
Music 2 Chainz Revealed Rolex Collab He's Been Working On For 3 Years 2 Chainz just dropped a new Rolex watch collab that he's been working on for 3 years. By Lavender Alexandria July 07, 2023
Music Usher Will Strap On Roller Skates For His Super Bowl Halftime Show The R&B superstar had involved a similar show element in his recent Vegas residency, and he has a long history with skating. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 10, 2024
Music Cardi B Gets Fans Riled Up Over New Single, "Like What (Freestyle)": See Reactions The Bronx rapper came through with some fiery vengeance on this single, which had many fans breaking down the bars and its energy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 01, 2024
Music Tory Lanez Held In Contempt Again After Being Uncooperative During Third Deposition Tory Lanez may be trying to send a message, but he's also not making things easier for himself as he faces more legal penalties. By Zachary Horvath November 17, 2025
Politics The Weeknd Postpones "Dawn FM" Announcement Following Overlap With Russia Invading Ukraine Due to untimely promotional tweets, The Weeknd will be postponing his recently-teased announcement. By Jordan Schenkman February 24, 2022