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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Grammy-Nominated Fugees Collaborator John Forté Dies at 50
John Forté, a Grammy‑nominated musician and longtime Fugees collaborator, has died at the age of 50 at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts. Authorities say he was found unresponsive on his kitchen floor on January 12 and that there were no signs of foul play or any “readily apparent” cause of death, with the state medical examiner now reviewing the case. A clear rundown of the circumstances and his career is available in NBC News’ report on his death. Forté was best known for his work on the Fu
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Bruno Mars Maps Out Global ‘Romantic Tour’ for 2026
Bruno Mars is returning to large‑scale touring in 2026 with The Romantic Tour, tied to his upcoming fourth solo album The Romantic. The Live Nation–produced run is described as his first global stadium tour in nearly a decade, with dates across North America and Europe and an April launch in Las Vegas. Full routing and ticket information are listed on Bruno Mars’ official tour site. The tour builds on the stage persona he has refined since 24K Magic: tightly arranged live shows built around a f
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NeNe Leakes Is Back on Bravo — But Not Quite Back in Atlanta
NeNe Leakes is officially back in the Bravo universe, but not quite back on the Atlanta couch yet. Entertainment outlets confirm that the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star will appear on a new season of The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip (also framed as an “Ultimate Road Trip”) that brings together Housewives legends to celebrate 20 years of the franchise. For fans who spent years tweeting “bring NeNe back,” her appearance marks the first on‑camera Bravo project since she exited RHOA
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Spotify Announces New Price Hike for U.S. Premium Subscribers
Here comes more streamflation: Spotify is increasing the prices of its premium, ad-free streaming plans in the U.S. over the next month, the company announced. It’s the third price hike in four years for Spotify in the U.S. The increase in the U.S. has been expected, after Spotify raised prices in the U.K. and Switzerland last fall. “Occasional updates to pricing across our markets reflect the value that Spotify delivers, enabling us to continue offering the best possible experience and benefi
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