Cardi B makes a powerful comeback with her explosive first album in seven years

Cardi B makes a powerful comeback with her explosive first album in seven years

US rapper Cardi B has returned with her first album in seven years, a blistering collection of songs that reference her recent divorce and ongoing beef with another female rapper. Am I The Drama? - a title inspired by a RuPaul's Drag Race meme - was released on Friday, and is her first full-length album since her 2018 debut Invasion of Privacy. Rolling Stone described the rapper's sophomore record as a "fittingly grand return for a queen who never left the throne". Fans welcomed the return of
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US Late-Night Hosts Back Kimmel as Trump Threatens TV Networks

US Late-Night Hosts Back Kimmel as Trump Threatens TV Networks

America's late-night TV hosts have rallied behind fellow comedian Jimmy Kimmel after he was suspended by ABC in a row over comments he made about the killing of Charlie Kirk. Stephen Colbert began his show by saying "we are all Jimmy Kimmel", and said the star's removal was a "blatant assault on freedom of speech". Seth Meyers declared it was "a privilege and honour to call Jimmy Kimmel my friend", while Jon Stewart and Jimmy Fallon tackled the free speech issue by doing satirical sketches in
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Stefon Diggs Dodges Cardi B Pregnancy Questions Amid Rising Spotlight

Stefon Diggs Dodges Cardi B Pregnancy Questions Amid Rising Spotlight

NFL star Stefon Diggs is making headlines for more than his on-field performance after Cardi B revealed she is expecting his child. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) The Grammy-winning rapper revealed the news during an appearance on CBS Mornings with Gayle King, sharing that the baby is due ahead of her 2026 tour. For Diggs, who joined the New England Patriots this season, the timing adds another layer to a year already filled with change. Known for his
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Jimmy Kimmel Taken Off Air After Charlie Kirk Comments

Jimmy Kimmel Taken Off Air After Charlie Kirk Comments

ABC has pulled late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off air indefinitely over comments he made about the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. "Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely," a spokesperson for the Disney-owned network said in a statement.  Earlier this week, Kimmel said during his show that the "Maga gang" was trying to score political points off Kirk's killing. Kimmel did not make a statement as he left the television studio in Los Angeles shortly after the announceme
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Sidney “Omen” Brown Producer for Drake, Beyoncé & more found Dead at 49

Sidney “Omen” Brown Producer for Drake, Beyoncé & more found Dead at 49

Sidney "Omen" Brown also had production credits with Lil Wayne & Ludacris. Producer Sidney “Omen” Brown has died at age 49. According to NBC News, Omen was found in his Harlem apartment on Saturday by his sister, Nicole Iris Brown. “He was holistic and healthy. So we don’t know of him being sick, so this is all pretty sudden,” Omen’s sister said in a statement to NBC News. “I hope people will remember that he was willing to help the younger generation.” Brown continued: “He was always big on

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Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber & Karol G To Headline

Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber & Karol G To Headline

The full lineup was revealed late Monday and features, of course, acts to satisfy every taste. Coachella 2026 will be poptastic. Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G will headline next year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, to be presented April 10-12 and April 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. All three are at the top of their respective games. Bieber announced his return with the surprise album Swag, which bowed at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in July and launched
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FOX News Host Brian Kilmeade Apologizes After Backlash Over “Lethal Injection” Remark

FOX News Host Brian Kilmeade Apologizes After Backlash Over “Lethal Injection” Remark

Fox News host Brian Kilmeade apologized Sunday morning after going viral for saying that homeless people should receive “involuntary lethal injections” Wednesday on Fox and Friends. The clip, labeled “Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people,” had garnered more than 20 million views on X by Sunday afternoon. A Fox News anchor saying “Or involuntary lethal injection or something just kill them” about people living on the streets live on air.  https://x.com/ahouse4all/status/196654993
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Chloe Bailey’s Post Reignites Talk About Burna Boy and Gunna

Chloe Bailey’s Post Reignites Talk About Burna Boy and Gunna

Chloe Bailey has once again stirred conversation online, but this time the chatter circles around her past and present relationships. Earlier this week, she shared a photo carousel on Instagram wearing a striking strapless black gown covered in gemstones. The post initially included audio from Gunna and Burna Boy’s recent collaboration “wgft,” which sparked immediate attention before she later removed the music. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chlöe (@chloebailey) The song
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Owen Cooper Makes Emmys History at 15 as Adolescence Sweeps Major Awards

Owen Cooper Makes Emmys History at 15 as Adolescence Sweeps Major Awards

British actor Owen Cooper has become the youngest male ever to win a primetime Emmy Award, in a night dominated by Netflix's acclaimed drama Adolescence.  Cooper, 15, was named best supporting actor in a limited series for his portrayal of a schoolboy accused of murdering a classmate. The four-part drama also won best limited series, as well as prizes for its directing and writing, and acting prizes for Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty. In his acceptance speech, Cooper said: "Standing up here
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Emmys 2025: Full List of Winners

Emmys 2025: Full List of Winners

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards wrapped up in Los Angeles with a night full of big wins, historic milestones, and unexpected surprises. Leading the tally were The Pitt, Severance, Hacks, and The Studio, while Somebody Somewhere delivered one of the most heartfelt victories of the night. Best drama series Andor The Diplomat The Last of Us Paradise The Pitt – WINNER Severance Slow Horses The White Lotus Lead actor in a drama series Sterling K Brown – Paradise Gary Oldman – Slow Horses Pedro Pa
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Cardi B and Daughter Kulture Steal the Spotlight at NYFW in Matching Fur Looks

Cardi B and Daughter Kulture Steal the Spotlight at NYFW in Matching Fur Looks

Cardi B and her daughter, Kulture, 7, shut down a NYFW event, rocking matching fur pieces, TMZ reports. On Saturday (Sept.13), the outlet spotted the mother-daughter duo with their matching ensembles as they made their way to view Alexander Wang’s Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show. Many other industry heavyweights were spotted at the show, like Martha Stewart, who shared a table with the pair.  Cardi B has definitely cemented herself as one of rap’s top fashionistas, but judging by the com
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Catholic Faithful Celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s 70th Birthday at St. Peter’s Square

Catholic Faithful Celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s 70th Birthday at St. Peter’s Square

It was a festive scene in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square on Sunday as the Catholic faithful gathered to celebrate the 70th birthday of Pope Leo XIV.  When Leo appeared for his traditional noon blessing, he was greeted with banners, balloons and signs in English, Italian and Spanish wishing him a happy birthday.  “My dears, it seems you know today I have turned 70,” Leo said to cheers. “I thank the Lord, my parents, and I am grateful to all those who remembered me in their prayers,” he went on
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Pharrell Williams to Co-Direct Free ‘Grace For The World’ Concert in Vatican City

Pharrell Williams to Co-Direct Free ‘Grace For The World’ Concert in Vatican City

Pharrell Williams is set to co-direct a free concert, Grace For The World, in Vatican City, in Rome, Italy, which is also the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. World-renowned Maestro Andrea Bocelli and the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir. will assist Williams for a night of “a historic night of gospel, unity, and global music,” according to a press release from Disney.  The event is a celebration to close out the third annual World Meeting on Human Fraternity — a two-day eventmeant to brin
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Suspected Shooter in Charlie Kirk Killing Identified as 22-Year-Old Tyler Robinson

Suspected Shooter in Charlie Kirk Killing Identified as 22-Year-Old Tyler Robinson

Authorities have identified the suspected gunman in the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, an Utah resident now in police custody. Officials confirmed Robinson’s arrest on Friday after a multi-day manhunt. Law enforcement credited both family members and community cooperation for helping bring the suspect in. According to reports, Robinson’s father recognized him in images circulated by investigators and urged his son to turn himself in. Shor
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Teyana Taylor Joins NBA YoungBoy’s Tour as Creative Director

Teyana Taylor Joins NBA YoungBoy’s Tour as Creative Director

Teyana Taylor has added another major project to her growing list of creative ventures. The singer, actress, and director revealed that she and her production company, The Aunties, are the creative force behind NBA YoungBoy’s “Make America Slime Again” tour. While chatting with Kai Cenat on a livestream, Taylor broke down what her team brings to the table. “Well you know I have an all-female production company called The Aunties,” she said. “Me and my partner Coco started that company and we cr
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U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Hits $5.6B at Midyear as Paid Subscriptions Top 100 Million: RIAA

U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Hits $5.6B at Midyear as Paid Subscriptions Top 100 Million: RIAA

U.S. recorded music revenue hit a record high in the first half of 2025, but growth was flat year over year, according to the RIAA’s midyear report released on Tuesday. Per the RIAA, wholesale revenue grew to $5.589 billion in the first half of the year, up from $5.537 billion, which represents a less than 1 percent increase from 2024. These figures continue the trend of the U.S. market’s slowed revenue growth as streaming has become increasingly saturated since the boom began in the 2010s. No
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