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Rising hip-hop artist Rian Wyld stirred attention online this week after addressing what appeared to be renewed tension with Grammy-winning producer Timbaland. In a recent post on Instagram, Wyld wrote, “@timbaland mad again yall… is it because the gatekeeper era in music is over? or because I ignored your DM? Could be anywhere in the…
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, a Black mother of two who called 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home. Sean Grayson, who was charged with first-degree murder, was found guilty of the lesser charge after jurors deliberated for nearly…
R&B singer Ari Lennox released the music video for her new single “Under the Moon” on Wednesday, delivering a cinematic twist just in time for Halloween. Directed by Erik Rojas, the video follows Lennox and her date in a late-night diner, where playful flirtation gives way to eerie tension as a full moon rises. The…
Jimmy Butler scored 21 points, and Stephen Curry added 19 as the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 98–79 Tuesday night. Golden State outscored the Clippers 32–14 in the third quarter to erase a halftime deficit and take control. Butler also had five rebounds and five assists, while Curry dished out eight assists….
The National Basketball Association announced Tuesday that tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Semifinal and Championship games, set to take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Fans can purchase tickets at NBAEvents.com/cup. Now in its third year, the Emirates NBA Cup adds a competitive edge to the early regular-season…
GRAMMY-nominated R&B artist BJRNCK has released her debut EP, A Girl Like Me, now available through Geffen Records. The twelve-track project explores the emotions that come with growing up—love, heartbreak, self-discovery, and resilience—themes that have shaped BJRNCK’s career and personal story. In a statement, BJRNCK described the record as more than just a musical collection….
Queen Latifah joined Jennifer Hudson on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday, Oct. 28, where the two reflected on their work together in The Secret Life of Bees. Latifah said she once considered leaving Hollywood before Patti LaBelle and Heavy D encouraged her to stay. Latifah recalled performing for the first time at Jada Pinkett…
Girlfriend released her latest single, “Sticky Situation,” on Friday through Encore Recordings, marking another step in her rise as a boundary-pushing artist. The track is available now on all streaming platforms. The new song pairs smooth R&B production with pop elements and vivid storytelling, offering a preview of her forthcoming project. “It’s about that moment…