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SZA Says Her Label Told Her “SOS” Wouldn’t Beat Taylor Swift — It Spent 10 Weeks at No. 1 SZA is reflecting on a moment when expectations around her album “SOS” were far lower than the reality that followed. In a new interview with i-D for The Lore Issue, […]

SZA Says Her Label Told Her “SOS” Wouldn’t Beat Taylor Swift — It Spent 10 Weeks at No. 1

U.S.-Israel War With Iran Is Costing Taxpayers $1 Billion Every Day The U.S.-Israel war with Iran daily cost is already approaching $1 billion per day as military operations escalate across the region. Early estimates from defense analysts show the United States […]

U.S.-Israel War With Iran Is Costing Taxpayers $1 Billion Every Day

Customs Agency Tells Court It Cannot Instantly Return $166 Billion In Trump Tariffs CBP says it cannot refund Trump tariffs immediately. U.S. Customs and Border Protection told a federal judge Friday that it cannot immediately refund roughly $166 billion collected under tariffs imposed […]

Customs Agency Tells Court It Cannot Instantly Return $166 Billion In Trump Tariffs

Serena Williams Gets the Barbie Treatment: Tennis Legend Honored with Custom Barbie Doll Mattel is going all out for International Women’s Day by enlisting a sports legend to lead its newest campaign. The company recently unveiled the Barbie Dream Team, a global collective […]

Serena Williams Gets the Barbie Treatment: Tennis Legend Honored with Custom Barbie Doll

Barack Obama at Jesse Jackson Funeral: “Each Day We Wake Up to Some New Assault on Our Democratic Institutions” [Video] Each day we wake up to some new assault on our democratic institutions. That line from Barack Obama landed heavy as he spoke during the funeral service honoring Rev. Jesse […]

Barack Obama at Jesse Jackson Funeral: “Each Day We Wake Up to Some New Assault on Our Democratic Institutions” [Video]

“The Amazing Race” Contestants Sue CBS and Paramount for $8M, Claim Producers Created False Abuse Narrative “The Amazing Race” contestants Jonathan and Ana Towns have filed an $8 million defamation lawsuit against several companies behind the long-running reality competition, claiming the show’s editing created a damaging […]

“The Amazing Race” Contestants Sue CBS and Paramount for $8M, Claim Producers Created False Abuse Narrative

Jason Lee Says His Free Time Includes Asking His Therapist Why He’s Still Single [Video] Jason Lee stays busy building media, producing content, and running his growing platform. Still, the Hollywood Unlocked founder says his quiet moments look a lot simpler than people may expect. […]

Jason Lee Says His Free Time Includes Asking His Therapist Why He’s Still Single [Video]

WNBA Star Arike Ogunbowale Arrested After Allegedly Punching Man During Miami Championship Celebration A championship celebration for WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale reportedly ended with an arrest early Thursday morning in Miami. Ogunbowale’s arrest quickly became part of the conversation after her team secured […]

WNBA Star Arike Ogunbowale Arrested After Allegedly Punching Man During Miami Championship Celebration

Ari Fletcher Calls Out Beauty Professionals for Overcharging Her at the Last Minute: “I Always End Up in Situations Like This” [Video] Ari Fletcher says people overcharging her has become a regular occurrence, thanks to her social media fame. During a recent livestream, the entrepreneur and influencer opened up about repeated situations […]

Ari Fletcher Calls Out Beauty Professionals for Overcharging Her at the Last Minute: “I Always End Up in Situations Like This” [Video]

Ex-Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Takes Plea Deal After Home Invasion and Stalking Accusations Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore reached a plea agreement Friday that significantly reduces the charges he was facing in a December incident. Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor […]

Ex-Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Takes Plea Deal After Home Invasion and Stalking Accusations

Tina Knowles Appears to Throw Subtle Shade at Ex Mathew Knowles While Showing Off Her Destiny’s Child Styling Legacy The architect of the most recognizable looks in R&B history is making sure her flowers aren’t stepped on. After a tense interview clip featuring her ex-husband, Mathew Knowles, went viral, […]

Tina Knowles Appears to Throw Subtle Shade at Ex Mathew Knowles While Showing Off Her Destiny’s Child Styling Legacy

Cleveland Mother Arrested After Two Girls Found Dead in Suitcases; Father Previously Filed CPS Report Two young girls found dead inside suitcases in Cleveland have now been identified, and their mother has been arrested and charged with aggravated murder. Police say the bodies of 8-year-old […]

Cleveland Mother Arrested After Two Girls Found Dead in Suitcases; Father Previously Filed CPS Report

Trump Says Cuba “Is Gonna Fall Pretty Soon,” Plans To Send Marco Rubio To Negotiate Deal Donald Trump said Friday that he believes major political change could soon unfold in Cuba, suggesting the longtime U.S. rival may be preparing to negotiate with his administration. During a […]

Trump Says Cuba “Is Gonna Fall Pretty Soon,” Plans To Send Marco Rubio To Negotiate Deal

Tragic School Strike in Iran Leaves 160+ Dead as Analysis Suggests U.S. Likely Responsible A deadly strike that hit an elementary school in southern Iran and killed scores of civilians has sparked student strikes and renewed scrutiny over the widening U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran. […]

Tragic School Strike in Iran Leaves 160+ Dead as Analysis Suggests U.S. Likely Responsible

Phoenix Suns Forward Dillon Brooks Arrested for DUI While Recovering From Hand Injury Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is dealing with trouble off the court after being arrested early Friday morning in Arizona. According to TMZ, Brooks was taken into custody around 2 […]

Phoenix Suns Forward Dillon Brooks Arrested for DUI While Recovering From Hand Injury

Khloé Kardashian Considering Baby No. 3 via Frozen Embryos: “Girls Need Sisters” [Video] Khloé Kardashian isn’t ruling out another addition to her family just yet. While speaking on her podcast, “Khloé in Wonderland,” the 41-year-old reality star admitted she has been “contemplating” having […]

Khloé Kardashian Considering Baby No. 3 via Frozen Embryos: “Girls Need Sisters” [Video]

Rihanna’s Perfumes Recalled in the U.K. Over Banned Chemicals That Could Pose Reproductive Health Risks An urgent safety alarm is sounding for beauty enthusiasts as a U.K. retail chain halts the sale of two perfumes from Rihanna’s collection. Reports from The Mirror indicate that the […]

Rihanna’s Perfumes Recalled in the U.K. Over Banned Chemicals That Could Pose Reproductive Health Risks

50 Cent Fires Shots at T.I.’s Family in New Power: Origins Anthem: “Your Daddy Made Your Mama Eat Every Box in Atlanta” [Video] 50 Cent is back in his bag, and he is using his music to send a message. Many fans noticed he was promoting and teasing the new “Power: Origins” theme […]

50 Cent Fires Shots at T.I.’s Family in New Power: Origins Anthem: “Your Daddy Made Your Mama Eat Every Box in Atlanta” [Video]

Trump Accused of Violent Sexual Assault of Teen in Newly Released Epstein-Related Files Newly released federal documents are drawing attention after the Justice Department published FBI interview summaries connected to allegations involving Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Justice Department […]

Trump Accused of Violent Sexual Assault of Teen in Newly Released Epstein-Related Files

Minnesota Files Lawsuit, Says Trump Administration “Weaponized” Medicaid Funding Minnesota filed a federal lawsuit this week accusing the Trump administration of using Medicaid funding as political leverage in an escalating dispute over alleged fraud in the state’s health care […]

Minnesota Files Lawsuit, Says Trump Administration “Weaponized” Medicaid Funding

Ballerific Music: New Music Drops to Start Your Weekend from Nino Breeze, Ty Dolla $ign, Fredo Bang, and More New Music Friday once again demonstrates that 2026 is shaping up to be a strong year for artists of all genres, and for Florida star Nino Breeze, his run is […]

Ballerific Music: New Music Drops to Start Your Weekend from Nino Breeze, Ty Dolla $ign, Fredo Bang, and More

Florida Man Pardoned by Trump for Capitol Riot Sentenced to Life for Sexually Abusing Children A Florida man previously pardoned by Donald Trump for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot has now been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing children. Andrew […]

Florida Man Pardoned by Trump for Capitol Riot Sentenced to Life for Sexually Abusing Children

Haitian Asylum Seeker Dies in ICE Custody After Severe Tooth Infection Was Left Untreated A Haitian asylum seeker who spent months inside an Arizona ICE detention facility has died after his family says a painful tooth infection went untreated until it was too late. […]

Haitian Asylum Seeker Dies in ICE Custody After Severe Tooth Infection Was Left Untreated

Billy Porter Recalls Being “Dead for Three Days” During Life-Threatening Sepsis Infection [Video] Billy Porter is reflecting on a terrifying medical emergency that nearly cost him his life and abruptly pulled him away from the Broadway stage. Video The Emmy-winning actor recently shared […]

Billy Porter Recalls Being “Dead for Three Days” During Life-Threatening Sepsis Infection [Video]

Shilo Sanders Takes Legal L in Court as Judge Allows $250K NIL Bankruptcy Dispute to Move Forward A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that a lawsuit tied to Shilo Sanders’ finances will continue in court. Judge Michael Romero denied Sanders’ request to dismiss a complaint filed by […]

Shilo Sanders Takes Legal L in Court as Judge Allows $250K NIL Bankruptcy Dispute to Move Forward

Donald Trump Says Americans Should Worry About Possible Iran Attacks on U.S. Soil Donald Trump says Americans should brace for the realities of war as tensions with Iran escalate, and that includes the possibility of retaliation closer to home. The warning became a […]

Donald Trump Says Americans Should Worry About Possible Iran Attacks on U.S. Soil

Meta Sued After Investigation Found Contractors Reviewing Smart Glasses Footage Showing Nudity and Private Moments A new lawsuit is putting Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses under intense scrutiny over how user footage is handled behind the scenes. The Meta AI smart glasses lawsuit was filed in […]

Meta Sued After Investigation Found Contractors Reviewing Smart Glasses Footage Showing Nudity and Private Moments

Jessie Woo Says “Bonjour Montreal” After Joking About Self-Deporting Herself Back to Canada [Video] Jessie Woo may be ready to leave the U.S. and its ICE issues behind. Video The actress and media personality had social media laughing after posting a playful video from […]

Jessie Woo Says “Bonjour Montreal” After Joking About Self-Deporting Herself Back to Canada [Video]

Queen Latifah Shuts Down Viral Death Hoax: “I’m 100% A-OK” [Video] Queen Latifah cleared the air after a viral rumor falsely claimed she had died, and the entertainment icon made sure fans heard the truth directly from her. Video The speculation […]

Queen Latifah Shuts Down Viral Death Hoax: “I’m 100% A-OK” [Video]

Ex-Louisiana Mayor Found Guilty of Having Sex With Teen at Pool Party Offers No Apology, Plans to Appeal A former Louisiana mayor convicted of sex crimes involving a minor is pushing back against the verdict and preparing to challenge the outcome in court. Misty Roberts, the former mayor […]

Ex-Louisiana Mayor Found Guilty of Having Sex With Teen at Pool Party Offers No Apology, Plans to Appeal