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News Akon Issues Apology To Sri Lanka's Buddhist Community <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Akon has issued an apology in response to a series of protests in Sri Lanka inspired by one of his music videos. The Buddhist community in Sri Lanka protested his “Sexy Chick” video with pop singer David Guetta which depicts a pool party scene with girls dancing around a statue of Buddha.<br /> <br /> In His apology Akon said,<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 25, 2010
Sports Lil Tjay & Alex Pereira Spar, Rapper Knocks Down UFC Champion: Watch Viewers are debating the legitimacy of the footage, with some calling it a "Make-A-Wish KO." By Hayley Hynes March 19, 2024
Music Halle Bailey Unleashes Powerful "In Your Hands" Video Featuring Baby Halo, Reveals Meaning Behind Song According to Halle Bailey, each verse has a "a double meaning." By Caroline Fisher March 17, 2024
Music Benzino Confidently Challenges 50 Cent To A Boxing Match To Settle Snitching Claims 50 Cent previously shared a video of Benzino allegedly going through a manic episode, among many other back-and-forth attacks. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2025
Music 50 Cent Reacts To Diddy’s Defense Alleging Cassie Relationship Was Mutually Abusive 50 Cent has been ruthlessly trolling Diddy on social media for months now, and it doesn't look like he plans to stop any time soon. By Caroline Fisher May 10, 2025
Music The Weeknd Signs With New Agency To Boost His Production Company The Weeknd was with CAA for four years after departing WME before resigning with the latter this week, expanding their original partnership. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 01, 2025
Music Rick Ross Gives Evasive Answer When Asked About Drake’s Monumental UMG Lawsuit The Drake and Rick Ross beef headlines have fallen to the wayside, but it's clear that Rozay still feels a way about his former collaborator. By Zachary Horvath April 29, 2025
Sports Deion Sanders Signs Mind-Blowing Extension As Colorado Buffaloes Head Coach Deion Sanders' mastery of both the field and the social media atmosphere of narratives around his team resulted in a no-brainer extension. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2025
Music YG Recalls Being Sexually Assaulted When He Was A Teen On New Song "2004" YG also pays tribute to Nipsey Hussle by comparing their bond to Jay-Z and Biggie Smalls on his new track with Buddy and The Gang. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2025
Sports LeBron James & His Daughter Vibe To Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s "Luther" Amid Drake Tensions Kendrick Lamar and SZA's hit collaboration, "Luther," is continuing to dominate the Billboard Hot 100 chart. By Cole Blake March 23, 2025
Music 2028 Olympics Chairman Says There’s A Good Chance Kendrick Lamar Will Be Involved Just last month, Kendrick Lamar put on a historic performance during his Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show with SZA. By Caroline Fisher March 20, 2025
Music Benzino Rips Interviewer To Shreds For Suggesting He Fumbled “The Source” Benzino called the podcast host, Chris Tash, “one of these miserable white guys that wants to be accepted so bad." By Caroline Fisher March 20, 2025