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Politics The Game Voices Support For LA Protesters As Tensions Escalate People in Los Angeles have been protesting for days in response to recent ICE's recent immigration raids in the city. By Cole Blake June 09, 2025
Music Jussie Smollett Moves On From Infamous Chicago Battle With Official Statement Jussie Smollett is best known for his role as Jamal Lyons in the hit show Empire. Smollett co-stars includes Terrence Howard. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music Lil Durk Admits He Hasn't Listened To His New Album, "Deep Thoughts" Lil Durk is currently residing behind bars in California while awaiting trial in his murder-for-hire case. By Cole Blake April 28, 2025
Sports Alijah Arenas' Family Shares Relieving Update Following Life-Threatening Car Crash Alijah Arenas had been in an induced coma for the last day and a half or so, but his family says he's on the road to recovery. By Zachary Horvath April 26, 2025
Music Kodak Black Shares A Touching Moment With His Old Babysitter Kodak Black made headlines this week after reportedly paying the rent of a Florida Housing Project for several months. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 19, 2025
Music Lizzo Clowns President Donald Trump's Tariff Plans On SNL Lizzo body positive transformation has been a trending topic in 2025. She showcases her developments on social media often. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 13, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Officially Puts "MUSIC" Back At Number One On The Billboard 200 Chart This is the fourth tracking week for Playboi Carti's new album "MUSIC" on the Billboard 200, and its third as a chart-topper. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2025
Pop Culture "Love Island" Contestant Cierra Ortega Leaves Show After Being Exposed For Racist Post Cierra Ortega's parents have put out a statement on her social media pages after she left the show "for personal reasons." By Cole Blake July 07, 2025
Relationships ASAP Rocky Previews New Songs And Has A Blast With Rihanna & Riot At AWGE Paris Fashion Week Show ASAP Rocky and Rihanna brought their son Riot Rose for the event, and social media was absolutely floored by the wholesomeness. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 28, 2025
Music R Kelly Seeks New Trial Due To Alleged Murder Plot, Witness Tampering, And More R Kelly and his legal team alleged they have evidence of witness tampering and obstruction of justice, and want his bond secured as well. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 22, 2025
Music Diddy Will Not Testify In His Alleged Sex Trafficking Trial Diddy's trial will continue on Friday, after court was adjourned due to one of the jurors called out sick. By Cole Blake June 18, 2025
Music A$AP Rocky's “Punk Rocky” First-Day Streams Bode Well For His New Album A$AP Rocky also shared a music video for "Punk Rocky" featuring appearances from Winona Ryder, Thundercat, and more. By Cole Blake January 07, 2026