Trump Announces Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Deal

Trump Announces Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Deal

United States President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a peace framework that aims at a Gaza ceasefire, and the release of Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners. The announcement follows from Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war on Gaza, which he announced last week, and which Israel, Hamas and most of the world broadly welcomed. More than 67,000 people have been killed in Israel’s war on Gaza, described by many international rights orga


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‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘A Complete Unknown’ & MORE Lead 2026 Grammys Contenders for Best Compilation Soundtrack

‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘A Complete Unknown’ & MORE Lead 2026 Grammys Contenders for Best Compilation Soundtrack

KPop Demon Hunters, which has topped the Billboard 200 for two nonconsecutive weeks, and Wicked, which debuted and peaked at No. 2 on that chart last December, are among the 48 soundtracks vying for Grammy nominations for best compilation soundtrack for visual media. Wicked received 10 Oscar nominations earlier this year, including nods for both of its main stars, Cynthia Erivoand Ariana Grande. Soundtracks from two other films that were major players at the Oscars on March 2 are also vying fo


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T-Pain’s Viral Track “Club Husband” Set to Drop October 17

T-Pain’s Viral Track “Club Husband” Set to Drop October 17

T-Pain’s unreleased track, “Club Husband,” has gained a life of its own on social media, with fans clamoring for an official release. On October 7, the award-winning recording artist took to Instagram to announce that the song behind the viral trend will be released on October 17. “Clearly you need a Club Husband [ring emoji] 10/17,” T-Pain captioned the post.  T-Pain would share a self-made Nappy Boy News newspaper to promote the upcoming song on social media. Promoting the presave option, th


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Ronaldo Becomes Bloomberg's First Billionaire Footballer

Ronaldo Becomes Bloomberg's First Billionaire Footballer

Cristiano Ronaldo has become football's first billionaire player, according to financial information and media firm Bloomberg. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, external  which tracks the world's richest people based on their net worth, has measured the 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr striker's wealth for the first time. The valuation takes into account career earnings, investments and endorsements and says Ronaldo's net worth is $1.4bn (£1.04bn). It says he earned more than $550m (£410m)


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Notting Hill Carnival Bursts Into Colour for Opening Day

Notting Hill Carnival Bursts Into Colour for Opening Day

The streets of west London have been filled with colour and sound for the first day of the annual Notting Hill Carnival. Musicians and dancers in bright costumes took to the tarmac for the children's parade, as the largest street party in Europe got under way. The day began with an explosion of colour as revellers met for J'ouvert at 06:00 BST ahead of the children's parade, with the streets awash with bright paint and powder.  J'ouvert, which means "daybreak" or "opening of the day" in Frenc


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Chris Brown & Daughter Royalty Gift fan $10K and a Car in Emotional Breezy Bowl Moment

Chris Brown & Daughter Royalty Gift fan $10K and a Car in Emotional Breezy Bowl Moment

Chris Brown just made one lucky fan’s day — and possibly her entire year. In a touching moment captured on video, the R&B superstar, alongside his daughter, surprised a young fan with a life-changing gift: $10,000 in cash and a brand-new car.The heartwarming exchange quickly went viral, drawing praise from fans and celebrities alike for the singer’s generosity. The fan and her mother was greeted by Chris Brown’s daughter, Royalty Brown, where let them to duo know that’ll be meeting Chris himse


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The Dope List.  Songs that are trending in August of 2025

The Dope List. Songs that are trending in August of 2025

The Top Songs in the World (August 2025) As of August 2025, the global music scene is vibrant and ever-changing, with several new releases and recurring chart-toppers captivating audiences worldwide. Here’s a look at the songs dominating the charts, excluding any content about Gunna. 1. “The Subway” — Chappell Roan Chappell Roan’s “The Subway” soared to the top spot on numerous global charts this month. This track, fueled by strong streaming numbers and digital sales, is Roan's second chart-


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Drake Surprises Toronto School While Supporting Son Adonis at a Soccer Game

Drake Surprises Toronto School While Supporting Son Adonis at a Soccer Game

Drake took a quieter stage this week—the sidelines of his son Adonis’s elementary school soccer game. The chart-topping artist, whose name is synonymous with global hits and cultural influence, appeared in fatherly form. He was cheering from the stands as cameras captured a rare moment of domestic normalcy. The brief break from promoting his upcoming album, ICEMAN, offered fans a glimpse of a superstar grounded in something more personal. In a clip shared by No Jumper, Drake strolled across t


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Central Cee Earns His First No. 1 on Rap & Rhythmic Airplay Charts With “Which One” — As Drake Extends His All-Time Record

Central Cee Earns His First No. 1 on Rap & Rhythmic Airplay Charts With “Which One” — As Drake Extends His All-Time Record

Drake strings together his fourth No. 1 in a row on Rhythmic Airplay, all coming in 2025. Drake’s 43rd No. 1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart is courtesy of his Central Cee collaboration “Which One,” which lifts 2-1 on the tally dated Oct. 11. With “Which One,” Drake strings together his fourth No. 1 in a row on the list — all coming in 2025. “Nokia” reigned for two weeks in May, followed by the PARTYNEXTDOOR and Cash Cobain collaboration “Somebody Loves Me” in July for a week and the thr


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Israel and Hamas Begin Indirect Talks in Egypt Over Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

Israel and Hamas Begin Indirect Talks in Egypt Over Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

Indirect talks aimed at reaching a final agreement on a US peace plan to end the war in Gaza have begun in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh.  Palestinian and Egyptian officials have told the BBC that the sessions are focused on "creating the field conditions" for a possible exchange that would see the release of all Israeli hostages in return for a number of Palestinian prisoners. Hamas has said it agrees to the peace plan proposals in part, but has not responded to several key demands - i


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AI 2Pac Video Sparks Widespread Concern About the Future of Digital Legacy

AI 2Pac Video Sparks Widespread Concern About the Future of Digital Legacy

The swift rise of artificial intelligence has ushered in a new—and increasingly divisive—chapter for pop culture. This includes AI-generated videos that recreate the likeness of celebrities, both living and long gone. One recent viral example shows the late 2Pac casually shopping at a Target. This scene is so eerily lifelike that it’s both fascinating and deeply unsettling. While many marvel at the technology, others see it as crossing a moral threshold. They argue that reviving public figures


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2026 GRAMMYs: Over 1,000 Songs Battle for Eight Nomination Slots

2026 GRAMMYs: Over 1,000 Songs Battle for Eight Nomination Slots

The race for the 2026 Grammy Awards is heating up as over 1,000 songs are competing for only eight nomination spots in the Song of the Year category. Billboard reports that the category received 1,015 entries this year, making it the most competitive category in the entire awards. In contrast, Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media had only 48 submissions, the lowest number recorded. Voting for the 68th Grammys opened on Friday, October 3. Members of the Recording Academy have until Octo


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Kendrick Lamar Eyes History with 2026 Grammy Submissions

Kendrick Lamar Eyes History with 2026 Grammy Submissions

Kendrick Lamar has officially entered the race for the 2026 Grammy Awards, staking his claim as hip-hop’s leading creative force with his latest album, GNX. This album is a collection of collaborations that have reignited his dominance. As the discourse around Lamar’s evolution deepens, this moment feels like a defining close to a remarkable chapter. This chapter is shaped by his influence in the post-Drake landscape. GNX, along with collaborations featuring SZA, Playboi Carti, and Clipse, anc


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US Treasury Weighs $1 Coin Featuring Donald Trump Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

US Treasury Weighs $1 Coin Featuring Donald Trump Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

The US Treasury Department is considering minting a one-dollar coin that features President Donald Trump, in order to commemorate the country’s 250th independence anniversary, officials said Friday. In a social media post retweeted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Treasurer Brandon Beach shared early drafts of the coin. Beach posted “first drafts” of the design on X, adding that he was “looking forward to sharing more soon, once the obstructionist shutdown of the United States governmen


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Diddy Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison

Diddy Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison following his conviction on prostitution-related charges. The 55-year-old Bad Boy Records founder was convicted under the Mann Act, a federal law prohibiting the transportation of individuals across state lines for prostitution. While jurors acquitted Combs of more serious charges — including racketeering and sex trafficking — the guilty verdict on two counts of transportation secured the prison sentence. On Thursday, a feder


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Taylor Swift drops 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Taylor Swift drops 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Taylor Swift on Friday dropped her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” a collection of bouncy pop songs about love, marriage, success — and score-settling. For the hotly anticipated album, the 35-year-old artiste reunited with Swedish hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, and their influence is clear in the driving beats and catchy hooks. “Tonight all these lives converge here, the mosaics of laughter and cocktails of tears… I can’t tell you how proud I am to share this with you, an alb


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Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner File Defamation Lawsuit Against Ray J

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner File Defamation Lawsuit Against Ray J

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have decided to take their longtime silence on rumors to court. The mother-daughter pair filed a defamation lawsuit against Ray J after he publicly linked their names to serious federal crimes without offering proof. This marks the first time in nearly twenty years of public life that either Kardashian or Jenner has pursued legal action over comments made about them. The filing accuses Ray J, who gained notoriety with Kardashian from their 2003 sex tape released


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Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook—for Now

Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook—for Now

The US Supreme Court has ruled Lisa Cook can stay on as a Federal Reserve governor for now, a setback for President Donald Trump in his fight with the central bank. In an unsigned order, the court turned down Trump's request to immediately remove Cook and said it would hear arguments over her firing in January. Trump, who has blasted the Fed for not cutting interest rates as much as he would like, said in August he was removing Cook over claims of mortgage fraud, which she denied.  Cook immed


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NYPD Officer Caught Assaulting Harlem Rapper English McFly

NYPD Officer Caught Assaulting Harlem Rapper English McFly

A viral video showing a confrontation between Harlem rapper English McFly and the New York Police Department (NYPD) has ignited outrage and renewed debate over police crowd-control tactics.  According to the rapper’s social media account, the crowd in Harlem was in support of a music video shoot. The footage, which began circulating on social media on September 20, captured moments of escalating tension as officers attempted to disperse a gathering in Harlem. NYPD OFFICERS OVERSTEP AUTHORITY A


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