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Ray J Reveals Doctors Gave Him Months to Live Due to Heart Issues

Ray J Reveals Doctors Gave Him Months to Live Due to Heart Issues

Ray J, the US singer, has revealed that doctors have warned he may not have much time left to live. The 45-year-old hitmaker, who was hospitalised on January 6 for pneumonia and heart-related issues, disclosed the severity of his condition in a recent Instagram post and a live video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ray J (@rayj) Ray J revealed that is health “isn’t okay,” adding that “my heart’s only beating like 25%”. “I want to thank everybody for praying for me. I was i


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Amazon Confirms 16,000 Job Cuts After Accidental Layoff Email

Amazon Confirms 16,000 Job Cuts After Accidental Layoff Email

US technology giant Amazon has confirmed it will cut 16,000 jobs - hours after it told staff about a new round of global redundancies in an email apparently sent in error. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) The email, which has been seen by the BBC, was sent late on Tuesday and refers to a swathe of employees in the US, Canada and Costa Rica having been laid off as part of an effort to "strengthen the company." The message was apparently shared by mistake


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Ye (Kanye West) Apologizes For Past Antisemitic Remarks In The Wall Street Journal

Ye (Kanye West) Apologizes For Past Antisemitic Remarks In The Wall Street Journal

Ye, formerly Kanye West, seeks forgiveness for his past antisemitic remarks in an open letter published as an advertisement in the latest issue of the Wall Street Journal. Published on Monday morning (Jan. 26), the mogul published a lengthy letter titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” offering his most expansive apology yet for the antisemitic remarks and behavior that derailed his career and reputation over the past several years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq)


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NATO chief says Europe should “keep on dreaming” if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

NATO chief says Europe should “keep on dreaming” if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told Europe it should “keep on dreaming” if it thinks it can defend itself without the support of the United States. “If anyone thinks here again that the European Union, or Europe as a whole, can defend itself without the US, keep on dreaming. You can’t. We can’t. We need each other,” Rutte said during an address to the European Parliament in Brussels on Monday. The NATO chief warned European nations they would need to increase defense spending to 10% if


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Mario Welcomes His First Child

Mario Welcomes His First Child

Mario has officially become a father. On Monday, January 26, 2026, Mario and his girlfriend, Esmeralda Rios, welcomed their first child—a healthy baby boy. Taking to social media, shared his news with all of his followers in a heartfelt and humorous post Donnin hospital scrubs and jokingly referring to himself as “Doctor Barrett,” he was in awe after the experience. “Women are God’s greatest creation [because] what I witnessed today was ONLY GODS work!” he wrote to his millions of followers. “


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Tyra Banks Trends After Netflix Announces ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Docuseries

Tyra Banks Trends After Netflix Announces ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Docuseries

Netflix has just released the trailer for a new three-part documentary series that looks at the legacy of 2000’s hit TV series “America’s Next Top Model (ANTM)”.  The upcoming docuseries “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” is described as a ‘must-watch chronicle of America’s Next Top Model — and the chaos in front and behind the camera’.  The series will premiere on Monday, February 16th. Across interviews with former models, judges, and Tyra Banks herself, the project pulls the


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Pharrell Honored for Creativity and Cultural Impact

Pharrell Honored for Creativity and Cultural Impact

Pharrell Williams, now three years into his role as Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director, received one of France’s most prestigious honors on January 23. In a private ceremony at the Élysée Palace, President Emmanuel Macron awarded him the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur. This honor recognizes his far-reaching influence across music, fashion, and culture. The event brought together notable figures, including Future, Pusha T, and Quavo. Williams was accompanied by his wife, Helen Lasichanh,


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Beyoncé Teases ‘ACT III’ Album With ‘Beymine’ Valentine’s Collection

Beyoncé Teases ‘ACT III’ Album With ‘Beymine’ Valentine’s Collection

Beyoncé seemingly teased her return to music with an exclusive collection, “Beymine,” ahead of Valentine’s Day.  The intimate set included candles, silky robes, eye masks, rhinestone pasties, and more. Prices range from $40 to $300. Items are available to purchase on the Renaissance singer’s official website. “A LITTLE ROCK N ROLL WITH A WHOLE LOTTA SEXY,” the website reads. According to reports, the singer’s highly anticipated Act III project is set to be released any day. Similar to Act I an


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Second Federal Agent Killing in Minneapolis Sparks Uproar

Second Federal Agent Killing in Minneapolis Sparks Uproar

The killing of a US citizen by federal immigration agents on Saturday — the second in Minneapolis this month — sparked new protests and impassioned demands by local leaders for the Trump administration to end its operation in the city. Federal agents shot dead Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, while scuffling with him on an icy roadway, less than three weeks after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed Renee Good, also 37, in her car. The Trump administration


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Ferrari, Alpine launch 2026 challenger

Ferrari, Alpine launch 2026 challenger

Scuderia Ferrari and Alpine have launched their cars for the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 season which ushers in a new era of technical regulations. The challenger, the SF-26, Ferrari’s features the unchanged classic red livery but includes more white than its predecessor, the SF-25. Lewis Hamilton will be aiming for a stronger second season with the Italian marque after enduring a nightmare debut campaign where he failed to finish on the podium for the first time in his career and was outperformed


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Nicki Minaj Confirmed As Guest Speaker For Upcoming Trump Summit in Washington

Nicki Minaj Confirmed As Guest Speaker For Upcoming Trump Summit in Washington

In a recent social media post, Nicki Minaj confirmed that she’ll be a guest speaker at an upcoming summit on behalf of President Donald Trump.  According to reports, Trump will be joined by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and philanthropist Michael Dell. On Saturday (Jan.24), Minaj reposted a flyer about the event from Bessent’s press secretary with a photo of her in front of an American flag. Dubbed the “Trump Accounts Summit,” the day-long event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Wash


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Activists seek Clarity as 5-Year-Old Child Detained in US Immigration Crackdown

Activists seek Clarity as 5-Year-Old Child Detained in US Immigration Crackdown

US federal officials struggled Friday to quell growing outrage over the detention of a five-year-old boy in a massive immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, as businesses in the city shut down in protest at the ongoing raids. The superintendent of Columbia Heights Public Schools, where Liam Conejo Ramos was a preschool student, said the child and his Ecuadoran father, Adrian Conejo Arias — both asylum seekers — were taken from their driveway as they arrived home. Ramos was then used as “bait” by


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Kanye West Got Zero Publishing on ‘Through The Wire’

Kanye West Got Zero Publishing on ‘Through The Wire’

Kanye West’s breakthrough single “Through The Wire” remains a landmark in modern music, widely praised for its audacity and lasting influence. Yet new details reveal a striking twist: despite the song’s success, West has reportedly never profited from its publishing rights. Across the 2000s and 2010s, he built a career defined by record-breaking sales, awards, and cultural influence. Still, this early hit—a cornerstone in his rise—yielded no financial gain tied to its composition. On a recent


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A$AP Rocky Points to Rihanna as the Source of Drake’s Beef

A$AP Rocky Points to Rihanna as the Source of Drake’s Beef

In a revealing discussion with DJ Akademiks, A$AP Rocky addressed the long-speculated tensions with Drake. This gave fans an unusually direct look at the personal dynamics behind the headlines. Rocky spoke candidly about friendships and rivalries in the music world. He unpacked the often-complex emotions that fuel public disputes. Moreover, his willingness to engage openly has sparked conversation online, as listeners weighed his perspective against years of speculation. Akademiks highlighted


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2026 Oscar Nominations: Watch Live and See the Full List of Nominees for the 98th Academy Awards

2026 Oscar Nominations: Watch Live and See the Full List of Nominees for the 98th Academy Awards

The nominees for the 2026 Academy Awards are set to be announced on Thursday morning in Los Angeles, where some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and brightest newcomers are expected to vie for Oscars this year. The announcement event will air live on ABC, Hulu and Disney+, and will be livestreamed on the Academy’s TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook pages, as well as Oscar.comand Oscars.org beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT. The nominations will be revealed by actors Danielle Brooks and Le


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LeBron James left out of All-Star starters selection for first time since 2003 - 04

LeBron James left out of All-Star starters selection for first time since 2003 - 04

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James has been left out of an NBA All-Star game for the first since 2004, ending a record 21-year run as a starter.  James missed the 2025 NBA All-Star game due to foot and ankle injuries, marking the first time he had been selected but did not play at the event. Monday saw James left out, however, as the NBA revealed the 10 players voted in as starters. A fan vote accounted for 50 per cent to determine the 2026 starters, while a further 25 per cent came via votes f


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Bruno Mars Joins Michael Jackson And Taylor Swift As “I Just Might” Debuts At No. 1

Bruno Mars Joins Michael Jackson And Taylor Swift As “I Just Might” Debuts At No. 1

Whenever Bruno Mars begins a new chapter, millions of people all around the world take notice. The pop icon spaces his albums out by several years, and in just a few weeks, he’s slated to deliver his first solo collection in a decade. The Romantic is scheduled to arrive in February, and Mars introduces the full-length with lead single “I Just Might,” which becomes an immediate smash in America.  “I Just Might” opens at No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts, and as it debuts, the track helps Mars j


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Harry Arrives at London Court as Legal Battle With Daily Mail Publisher Begins

Harry Arrives at London Court as Legal Battle With Daily Mail Publisher Begins

Prince Harry arrived Monday at London’s High Court for an anticipated nine-week trial into claims that a UK newspaper group unlawfully gathered information on him. In the last unresolved case after the British royal brought lawsuits against several UK newspaper publishers, Harry is jointly suing Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), the publisher of the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday tabloids. Harry, who is set to take the stand to give evidence on Thursday, entered the Royal Courts of Justice s


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39 die in High-speed train crash in Spain

39 die in High-speed train crash in Spain

A high-speed train has derailed and been hit by another in southern Spain killing at least 39 people and injuring more than 120, authorities said on Monday. It said the country’s worst train crash in over a decade was “extremely strange”. This was the deadliest train accident since 2013, when 80 people died after a train veered off a curved section of track outside the northwestern city of Santiago de Compostela. The crash happened on Sunday evening when a train operated by rail company Iryo


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J. Cole Raps about His Life in Reverse as He Prepares for ‘The Fall-Off’ Album Release

J. Cole Raps about His Life in Reverse as He Prepares for ‘The Fall-Off’ Album Release

J. Cole has set February 6 as the release date for his highly anticipated album ‘The Fall-Off,’ ending years of speculation. The announcement on Thursday arrived with a trailer that mirrors the 40-year-old rapper’s introspective and grounded persona. Filmed in muted tones, the trailer depicts Cole in two ordinary scenes: rinsing his car at a self-service wash and dining alone at a quiet diner counter. “Everything is supposed to go away eventually” a voice is heard speaking in the background o


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T.I. Marks Official Return To Music With New Single, ‘LET EM KNOW’

T.I. Marks Official Return To Music With New Single, ‘LET EM KNOW’

T.I. has made his official (and final) return to music with his latest single, “LET EM KNOW.” It features production from Pharrell Williams and is the first single off the rapper’s upcoming album, Kill The King. The track begins with Williams’ iconic four-count start as T.I. reminds folks he’s still the King Of The South, tapping back into his Trap Muzik roots. “Big dog, all we get is bread, I ain’t never scared/Big flex on a n***a head,”he raps.“What I’m standing on? Business, big check, we do


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UN Chief Guterres Warns of ‘Powerful Forces’ Undermining Global Ties

UN Chief Guterres Warns of ‘Powerful Forces’ Undermining Global Ties

UN chief Antonio Guterres Saturday deplored a host of “powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation” in a London speech marking the 80th anniversary of the first UN General Assembly. Guterres, whose term as secretary-general ends on December 31 this year, delivered the warning at the Methodist Central Hall in London, where representatives from 51 countries met on January 10, 1946, for the General Assembly’s first session. They met in London because the UN headquarters in New York


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Never-Released Air Jordan 6 Infrared Set for Valentine’s Day Debut

Never-Released Air Jordan 6 Infrared Set for Valentine’s Day Debut

A version of the Air Jordan 6 that never reached stores in the 1990s is set for its first public release in early 2026. Jordan Brand announced that the Air Jordan 6 Infrared “Salesman,” inspired by an unreleased 1999 sample, will launch Feb. 14 on nike.com and at select retailers. The release comes during the 35th anniversary year of the Air Jordan 6. The shoe traces its origins to a seasonal preview catalog from 1999, where an Infrared colorway appeared before being removed from production. T


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Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Countries Opposed to Greenland Takeover

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Countries Opposed to Greenland Takeover

US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland. Trump said at a White House meeting that he "may put a tariff on countries if they don't go along with Greenland", which is a self-governing territory controlled by Denmark.  He did not say which countries might be hit with new tariffs, or what authority he would invoke to use such import taxes in pursuit of his goal. Along with Denmark and Greenland, other countrie


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