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Music Colman Domingo To Portray Famed Patriarch Joe Jackson: What We Know The actor has been on an impeccable run this decade so far. By Demi Phillips January 29, 2024
Politics U.S. Senators Propose Federal Bill Banning A.I. Vocal Use Without Permission The NO FAKES Act aims to protect artists, hold replicators liable to damages, but still has exceptions under the First Amendment. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 13, 2023
Music Shawn Cotton Reacts To "Petty" AllStar JR's Arrest Over NBA Ben 10 Shooting Shawn Cotton spoke on AllStar JR taunting and trolling NBA Ben 10 after the Houston shooting, and on AllStar's alleged pettiness. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Waited 10 Hours & Slept In The Studio For Bobby Shmurda Interview This was back when the New York rapper had just gotten out of jail, and Ak had to prove that he was really serious about talking to him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 09, 2023
Music Public Enemy's "It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back" Turns 35 Public Enemy's seminal second album "It Takes a Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back" is as relevant today as it was 35 years ago. By Mike Fugere June 23, 2023
Music BET Awards 2024 Nominations: Best New Artist There are several strong contenders in this category, so it could go one of eight ways. By Demi Phillips May 22, 2024
Music What Is Lizzo's Best-Selling Album? Explore Lizzo's acclaimed album "Cuz I Love You" and its multiple platinum and gold certifications. By Axl Banks December 23, 2023
Music T.I. Receives Atlanta Award For Community Efforts & Philanthropy The Phoenix Award is considered the city's "highest honor," and the trap pioneer expressed gratitude for this recognition. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 04, 2024
Music Fat Joe To Host The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards Fat Joe will return as host for the second year in a row. By Caroline Fisher September 14, 2023
Music Jorja Smith Shares A New Harry Styles Cover Jorja Smith took on a Harry Styles hit in the live lounge. By Lavender Alexandria October 04, 2023
Music DDG Defends Ex Halle Bailey After Backlash To Her Critical Tweets The rapper was disappointed with fans. By Elias Andrews November 07, 2024
Profiles Flipp Dinero On How Joey Bada$$ Put Him On, Meeting DJ Khaled, & Drake's Co-Sign In "On The Come Up" Flipp Dinero speaks on Brooklyn, "Leave Me Alone," and his upcoming plans in "On The Come Up." By Alex Zidel May 22, 2019