The reviews are in on Donda and they are as mixed as the Kayne West image that has existed for over 2 decades. With blockbuster features like The Weeknd, Lil Baby and more, this album is supposed to represent Kayne West's Best body of work. Here is a good review that showcases the mixed reviews.
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“We Might Just Get Hit With a RICO": Drake’s Lawsuit Era.
Drake is currently a defendant in a civil RICO class‑action lawsuit in the United States, centered on his relationship with the online gambling platform Stake.us and alleged manipulation of his music streams. The complaint, filed in federal court in Virginia, claims Drake, streamer Adin Ross, Australian national George Nguyen and Stake.us formed an “enterprise” that promoted illegal online gambling and used the site’s internal tipping system to move money in ways that broke state and federal law
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Kidnapped or Captured? Venezuelan President Whisked Away by U.S. Forces
U.S. forces’ capture of Nicolás Maduro has become one of the most contested moments of Donald Trump’s second term, with supporters calling it a long‑overdue arrest and critics describing it as a cross‑border kidnapping of a sitting head of state. The operation, launched in the early hours of January 3 under the name Operation Absolute Resolve, combined airstrikes on Venezuelan air‑defense and military sites with a special‑forces raid on a compound outside Caracas where intelligence agencies beli
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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 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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Natalie Portman Calls Out Oscars Over Another Year of “Boys’ Club” Best Director Nods
Natalie Portman is back in the awards‑season discourse, this time for calling out the Academy’s 2026 nominations for once again shutting women out of the best director race in a new report on her comments. Despite a year that included acclaimed films from women behind the camera, the directing lineup is once again all male, echoing the criticism she brought to the 2018 Golden Globes stage with her “all‑male nominees” quip. The difference now is that social media is primed to dissect every omissi
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Golden Globes Go Fully Online as YouTube Becomes Awards‑Night Home
The Golden Globes are leaning harder into streaming this year, with the full 2026 ceremony and hours of red‑carpet coverage living side‑by‑side on Youtube. Viewers can jump between the official Golden Globes channel, Associated Press’ marathon red‑carpet feed, and outlets like Page Six that are streaming arrivals and backstage interviews in real time. Instead of treating social video as an afterthought, the awards are increasingly programmed like a live‑event ecosystem where entire shows unfold
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