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Music producer Timbaland has reignited his public feud with independent rapper Rian Wyld, renewing a dispute centered on artificial intelligence, artist rights, and the future of music creation. According to Wyld, the producer returned to the comments section of one of her videos, prompting her to accuse him of “crashing out” again and renewing their…
Thirteen people have been convicted and sentenced for their roles in a gun and drug trafficking ring that brought assault-style weapons, ghost guns, cocaine, and ammunition into New York City, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday. The final three defendants — Anthony Ortiz Vasquez, Hector Vasquez, and Kiara Rodriguez — were sentenced after…
Teyana Taylor emerged as the night’s top honoree at the 2026 BET Awards, capping a ceremony that celebrated music, film, sports, and Black culture with tributes, performances, and career recognition. Taylor won four awards, including Icon of the Year, Best Actress, Video Director of the Year, and the Fashion Vanguard Award. Janet Jackson presented the…
The parents of rapper Takeoff are in a legal dispute over how to divide proceeds from a wrongful death settlement tied to his 2022 killing in Houston, according to court filings reported by multiple outlets. Takeoff, born Kirshnik Khari Ball, was fatally shot on Nov. 1, 2022, outside a bowling and billiards venue in Houston….
More than 20 years after audiences first met Nick Persons, Ice Cube is returning to the role in a new film in the “Are We There Yet?” franchise. Skydance Sports, a division of Paramount Skydance, announced it is developing “Are They Gone Yet?,” the third movie in the series. Ice Cube and Nia Long will…
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday criticized a U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. In a statement, James said the ruling undermines protections that Congress created for people fleeing armed conflict and humanitarian…
Singer and songwriter August Alsina has publicly criticized rapper Young Thug over comments the Atlanta artist previously made about gay men, adding to a broader discussion within hip-hop about sexuality, masculinity, and inclusion. During a recent Instagram Live session, Alsina addressed remarks Young Thug made in a podcast interview in which the rapper compared a…
Martian Blueberry co-founders Carl and Love Jones joined Paris-based studio TeamTO today to unveil their original adult animated series, “Junichiro Jackson,” at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The project debuted during TeamTO’s “Come Fly with TeamTO” presentation at the Imperial Palace, where attendees viewed the teaser trailer and exclusive first-look footage. Jones, Love Jones,…