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FIFA on Saturday warned against what it called a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine President Gianni Infantino, saying ⁠attempts to challenge his leadership must follow the governing body's statutes and democratic procedures. The statement came amid an increasingly bitter standoff over Infantino's leadership following ‌the collapse of his proposal to raise about $4.2 billion by selling a stake in the commercial rights ‌of the World Cup and other tournaments. The plan triggered critici

A Los Angeles judge has dismissed the divorce case filed by Raina Chassagne against incarcerated singer Tory Lanez, ending the proceeding without a final judgment on the couple’s marriage. The court dismissed the case after finding insufficient activity to move the proceeding toward a final judgment, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. The dismissal does not establish that Chassagne and Lanez reconciled. Chassagne filed for divorce in June 2024, less than a year after marrying Lanez,

Drake put generosity at the center of his annual Strong Women, Stronger Drinks celebration, reportedly giving away more than $1 million in cash and luxury prizes during the exclusive Toronto event. Held Tuesday night at Casa Loma, the invitation-only gathering honored Canadian women making an impact in business, entrepreneurship and digital media. The third annual edition quickly became one of the city’s biggest social media moments as videos of the giveaways spread online. View this post on

Nipsey Hussle’s legacy continues to thrive with the help of media maven Karen Civil as a collaboration with Foot Locker and the NFL’s L.A. Rams is underway. Civil revealed the news during the latest episode of the Won of One: A PLLRS Podcast. The new partnerships will elevate Neighborhood Nip’s Marathon brand into one of hip-hop’s most recognizable lifestyle companies. with host Reg Calixte, longtime collaborator Karen Civil revealed that Marathon is preparing for two major collaborations that

A$AP Rocky’s influence stretches far beyond music. The rapper has become one of fashion’s most sought-after creative voices, making every branding decision part of a larger style narrative. That reputation surfaced this week after a private Instagram conversation with graphic designer Allan Peters spilled into public view, ending what appeared to be a promising collaboration before it began. According to screenshots widely shared across social media, Rocky contacted Peters through Instagram abo

Just days after South African singer Tyla released the dates for her upcoming world tour, Nigeria has been removed from the list of destinations. On Monday, the Grammy winner announced details of her globetrotting appearances coming on the heels of the release of her second album A*POP. Her official website initially named 34 cities, including Lagos, Johannesburg and Cape Town, where she would be performing, but by Friday, an updated list was published without the Nigerian city. No reason has

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the "confidence" of European football's governing body after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following a global backlash. UEFA had threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions if Infantino had insisted on trying to push through his plan, which they dismissed on Saturday as a "shabby, back room, opaque deal." FIFA's plan, which had envisaged raising up to $4.2 billion based on a valuation of $20 billion for FIFA Forward

The early 2000s are returning to the footwear world as 50 Cent and Reebok prepare to bring back one of the most successful hip-hop sneaker collaborations in history.  The Reebok G-Unit G6 is officially scheduled for a retail comeback on Aug. 20, 2026, marking the first time the iconic silhouette has been re-released since its debut more than two decades ago. The retro launch is designed as a direct 1:1 recreation of the original 2003 white, blue and red colorway. Sneaker enthusiasts can expect

Iconic entertainer Beyoncé Knowles-Carter just announced that she has taken sole ownership of her popular SirDavis American Whisky brand after launching it with Moët Hennessy, the wines and spirits division of LVMH, in 2024. While the financial structure of the venture remains private, neither Beyoncé nor Moët Hennessy has disclosed ownership terms. The Spirits Business reported Queen Bey’s sole ownership on Tuesday, July 28. SirDavis is inspired by the singer’s family history. The brand takes

Kai Cenat confronted an unruly bystander at Disney World on Monday after the individual allegedly directed inappropriate comments toward South African singer Tyla.  The incident occurred during a highly anticipated live-broadcast collaboration between the two stars as they toured the Florida theme park. The confrontation began when a male spectator was heard catcalling Tyla and making suggestive remarks as the pair walked through the park surrounded by security and fans.  Cenat, who live-strea

Gabrielle Cheyenne is sharing her side of a viral concert moment that spread across socials after R&B star Usher invited her onstage during The R&B Tour in Nashville. Videos circulating across social media captured Cheyenne appearing reserved while Usher serenaded her before a sold-out audience. The clips quickly drew attention, with many viewers questioning why she seemed less enthusiastic than other fans who have participated in the singer’s signature concert tradition. View this post on I

A decade of steady climbing just paid off in the biggest way. Kehlani has been named the No. 1 artist on Billboard's Hottest R&B Artists of 2026 list, a leap from No. 3 a year ago and a crowning moment for one of the genre's most patient stars. Billboard's staff, weighing chart success, cultural buzz, touring and business moves, placed Kehlani above some of the genre's biggest names. Leon Thomas ranked No. 2, followed by Tems, RAYE and Chris Brown, the list's No. 1 in 2025, who slipped to No.