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Cardi B is in her Y2K schoolgirl era, and we are here for it. Whether stunting on Instagram or, more recently, sitting courtside at the New York Knicks game, the “Enough” rapper is on her nostalgic slay.
She has us going down fashion’s memory lane in the best way possible. So, let’s talk about it.
It’s Cardi B’s Y2K pink hair clips for us.
Cardi B recently attended a New York Knicks game alongside her on-again, off-again beau and business partner, Offset. The two turned heads, not just because they tend to make a scene wherever they go, but also becaus ..read more
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Following the release of “Euphoria” this week, Kendrick Lamar is coming for Drake once again.
The rapper is taking a page from Drake’s book by going “Back-to-Back” with his latest diss track, “6:16 in LA,” released early Friday morning.
RELATED: Kendrick Lamar Disses Drake & His Entire Existence With Surprise Release, “euphoria”
In this latest track, Lamar bombards Drake with a number of hits including having alleged traitors on his OVO squad.
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Mo’Nique is once more aiming harsh barbs in the direction of two beloved figures within the culture in Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, adding fuel to longstanding fired lasting more than a dozen years. During a recent standup routine, Mo’Nique unloaded on Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry and urged the crowd to call them out their names.
Mo’Nique, 56, was an opening act during a recent stop Katt Williams’ Dark Matter tour stop in Nashville, Tenn. and took time to take shots at Winfrey and Perry, both of whom she’s claimed have frozen her out of opportunities in the industry.
At one point during th ..read more
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With the much-anticipated film adaptation of The Idea of You starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine on the horizon, it brought a spotlight on author, actress and producer Robinne Lee. Meet the talented woman behind the novel hailed by Vogue as “the sleeper hit of the pandemic” inside.
Robinne Lee’s debut novel of the same name rapidly gained a global audience when it debuted on the market in 2017. As she gears up to release her next novel, the adaptation of her first is released today on Prime video.
The film is based upon the acclaimed, contemporary lo ..read more
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Timbaland is already a legendary music producer. Now, he’s ready to try his hand at television.
Deadline exclusive reports Timbaland is getting into graphic novels and television. The producer who gave us timeless records like JAY-Z’s “Big Pimpin’” and Justin Timberlake’s FutureSex/LoveSounds album will involved with Jared Gutstadt, founder and CEO of podcast company Audio Up Media, graphic novel Neon Empire.
The website reports that Timbaland will co-produce the graphic novel’s soundtrack and will be an executive producer on the television adaptat ..read more
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H.E.R. is set to star in and produce majorettes-inspired dance film with her The Color Purple producers Oprah Winfrey and Scott Sanders at 20th Century Studios. Read more details about the upcoming film inside.
The award-winning entertainer made her feature film debut last year with The Color Purple. Now, she has her eyes set on more in the film industry with this next movie that she is set to develop, produce and star in.
The Hollywood Reporter reported, “fascinated by the majorettes and their impact on Black culture, H.E.R. approached Winfrey and Sanders with ..read more
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Apparently, Normani needs a movie deal because homegirl is an actress! In a video filmed by Elle magazine, the “Worth It” singer hit up fellow songstress and friend Ciara to prank her, and we can’t stop laughing at how the adorable conversation transpired!
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Sitting pretty on a cream chair in a fitted all-black long-sleeve turtleneck dress that she paired with black stockings and a silver chain bracelet, Normani called up her girl Ciara to jokingly tell her that she is considering being on ..read more
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Benzino has defended R. Kelly, stating he shouldn’t have gotten so much jail time for sexual abuse charges, leaving social media to blast his stance online.
As R. Kelly to serve time in prison for child sex abuse charges including sex trafficking, Benzino has turned heads with asking why the disgraced singer is receiving such harsh punishment. The rapper and former co-founder of The Source voiced his opinion during the April 24 episode of his We In Miami Podcast. At the 12-minute mark of the episode, Benzino cites the fact that the age of consent in most states ..read more
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For style lovers, the first Monday in May is known as Met Gala Monday. Nicknamed the fashion Oscars by those in the know, the event is one of the largest fundraisers on the New York social scene. It brings out some of the biggest names in fashion, Hollywood, and technology. What Is The Met Gala?
The Met Gala is a formal fundraiser to raise money for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The historic museum is one of New York’s largest tourist attractions (it’s also central to several gossip storylines). It offers pay-what ..read more
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Ever wanted to stay in the floating house from Disney’s Up or the bedroom in Prince’s Purple Rain for a night? Well, Airbnb is giving you the opportunity in its new Icons series.
As reported by PEOPLE, the home rental site announced the series on Wednesday, announcing 11 “icons” they recreated from some of pop culture’s most legendary scenes.
“We started thinking, ‘We’re doing this thing. It’s creating a lot of joy for people. What if we took this magic to the next level?’” Airbnb’s CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky tells PEOPLE. “‘What if w ..read more