Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has officially revealed its 2026 headliners, and the roster is as ambitious as it is diverse. Taking over the three headline nights in Indio, California, are Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, leading two weekends of performances from April 10–12 and April 17–19. For Carpenter, the announcement closes […]
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Cardi B Builds a Super-Roster: Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez & More Join Am I The Drama?
Cardi B is sparking major buzz with the official feature list for her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I The Drama?, set to drop on September 19, 2025. The lineup is stacked. Alongside returning collaborators like Lizzo and Kehlani, she’s tapped industry legends and cross-genre stars, including Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, Summer Walker, Tyla, and Cash […]
Ice Cube Charges Back on Tour: “Truth to Power” Marks His Return after Over a Decade
Ice Cube has officially kicked off his first U.S. tour in more than ten years, launching the 22-date Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude Tour on September 4 in Brooklyn. The tour is being timed to build momentum ahead of the release of his new album Man Up, which drops this Friday. From Brooklyn, […]
Lil Wayne Electrifies Sacramento with ‘Tha Carter VI’ Tour Stop
Sacramento came alive on the night of September 6, 2025, as rap icon Lil Wayne stormed the Golden 1 Center with his highly anticipated “Tha Carter VI” tour. This special North American run, celebrating more than two decades of the legendary Carter series, showcased the artist’s timeless appeal and stage magnetism. Fans were treated to […]
Young Thug Opens Up in Tears Over Gunna’s ‘Betrayal’ After Investing More Than Time
In an emotionally charged new interview with media figure Big Bank Black, Young Thug tearfully confronted the sense of betrayal he felt from former protégé Gunna. On the three-hour-long Rolling Stone–framed conversation, he said, “I gave him more time than my kids,” revealing deep, personal sacrifice and trust now overturned. Thug’s heartbreak centers on Gunna’s […]
Country and Rap Stars Shine at the 2025 MTV VMAs
The 2025 MTV VMAs weren’t just a pop spectacle—country and rap artists also claimed major victories in genre-specific categories. In the newly introduced Best Country category, Megan Moroney took home the moonman for her heartfelt single “Am I Okay?”, outpacing top names like Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson. Rap icons were […]
Cardi B: From Bronx to Billboard’s Power Player—A Journey of Influence and Reinvention
Cardi B stands at a crossroads where legacy meets reinvention—and Billboard has officially crowned her a leading force in hip-hop. As the cover star of its 2025 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players issue, the artist reflects on a journey marked by cultural dominance and personal evolution. In the spotlight, she revisits the calculated decision to turn down […]
LL Cool J: From Basement Beats to VMA Spotlight—A Legacy in Motion
LL Cool J’s journey from recording rhymes in his grandmother’s basement to hosting the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on his own epitomizes resilience, reinvention, and raw talent. Bursting onto the scene at just 16, he signed with Def Jam in 1984 and shook hip‑hop’s foundations with his debut single “I Need a Beat,” followed by the seminal […]
Cardi B Vindicated: Jury Clears Her of All Charges in 2018 Confrontation Case
A Los Angeles jury handed a swift victory to Cardi B, clearing her of all civil charges brought by former security guard Emani Ellis. In less than an hour of deliberation, the panel found Cardi B—not liable for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, or false imprisonment. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2018 […]
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Becomes First Song in Spotify History to Reach 5 Billion Streams
“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd has just rewritten streaming history—becoming the first song ever to hit 5 billion streams on Spotify. The milestone was confirmed by Spotify on August 31, 2025, sparking widespread celebration across social media. The Weeknd reposted the announcement on his Instagram Story just before his Houston concert, part of his ongoing After […]