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The National Basketball Players Association issued a statement Sunday addressing two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis this month, declaring that “NBA players can no longer remain silent.” The union represents professional players in the National Basketball Association and said in the statement that the shootings have intensified calls for justice and civil liberties…
Music producer Chad Hugo has filed a lawsuit against Pharrell Williams, alleging unpaid royalties and improper control of their shared business interests. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, claims Williams failed to provide Hugo with access to financial records and did not distribute earnings tied to their work as the Neptunes and as…
Gabby Samone has released her debut single, “Complicated,” now available on all digital streaming platforms via BMG. The release includes the premiere of the “Complicated” music video on her YouTube channel. An American Idol Season 23 finalist, Samone follows her run on the show with her first official release as a recording artist. The single…
Leigh-Anne has released the official video for her new single “Most Wanted” as she prepares for the launch of her debut album, My Ego Told Me To, due next month. The video, directed by Miranda May, was released alongside the single and features Jamaican dancehall artist Valiant. The two trade verses on screen, with choreography…
Midwest Mixtapes has become a key bridge for artists across the region, elevating voices often overlooked. Adam Murphy reflects on the platform’s origins, growth, and its role in shaping musical identity. What originally sparked the creation of Midwest Mixtapes, and how did you envision its role in the regional music scene? The platform was created…
The trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is out, and it gives fans a clear sense of what the series plans to explore. Set shortly after Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the show follows Maul during the early years of the Galactic Empire. The trailer places him outside Imperial command, moving through a…
Global pop star Bruno Mars announced 31 new dates for his upcoming “The Romantic Tour,” expanding the 2026 stadium run to nearly 70 shows across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will be Mars’ first full headlining stadium tour and his first full headline tour in nearly a…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations Thursday for the 98th Academy Awards, and Sinners secured a place in Oscar history by earning 16 nominations, more than any film ever recorded by the academy. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the supernatural thriller earned nominations across major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director and…