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Michael Ochs Archives The world may never know a talent as great as Michael Jackson, the globally-recognized superstar that almost 20 years after his tragic death on June 25, 2009 is still considered the undisputed King Of Pop. In the many years since we lost him, this week specifically has become an almost annual tribute to his memory where you’ll hear much of his classic hits on the radio and […]

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Source: Cole Burston / Getty The rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has had two very different effects on their immediate career trajectories. Kendrick dropped a new album in GNX, performed at the Super Bowl, and won five Grammys. But Drake just can’t seem to shake an onslaught of criticism that only heightens with each social media post. His latest perceived misstep is a shirtless selfie he posted to […]

Source: TheStewartofNY / Getty Nicole Scherzinger celebrates her 47th birthday today, and given her longevity in the entertainment industry, she’s got a lot to celebrate. The Honolulu, Hawaii native got her start as the frontwoman for The Pussycat Dolls in the early 2000s, which had hits like “Don’t Cha” and “Stickwitu,” and was so popular that its 55 million record-selling run helped them become one of the world’s best-selling female […]

Source: Lyvans Boolaky / Getty When Beyoncé says, “Stop, stop, stop,” the world listens. During a Houston stop on her Cowboy Carter tour, Beyoncé shocked fans after being forced to pause the concert following a shocking prop malfunction. All the while being suspended in the air on June 28. Beyoncé Concert Malfunction: Bey Pauses Her Houston Show While Being Stuck On A Tilted Car The moment quickly went viral across […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Walter Scott, a founding member of the legendary R&B vocal group The Whispers, has passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that spans over five decades. His family confirmed his passing to the LA Sentinel on June 26, following a six-month battle with cancer. In a statement to SoulTracks, Whispers Promotional Team member, Desirae L. Benson, said the following: […]

Source: Michael S. Schwartz / Getty D.L. Hughley has made his name by telling jokes, but his feelings about Donald Trump are no laughing matter. He got into a very heated debate about him on TMZ Live. On Tuesday (June 24), the comedian was a guest on the celebrity news talk show. As a vehement opponent to Donald Trump, D.L. Hughley was asked about the president’s recent work to orchestrate […]

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty We’re just a little over a week away from the release of the action-comedy Heads of State. Earlier this week (June 24th), Amazon MGM Studios hosted the red carpet world premiere at Alice Tully Hall in New York. Guests were treated to a screening of the film followed by an afterparty at Twin Tails. Continue reading to check out photos from the star-studded event. Heads of State follows the […]

✕ Jermaine Dupri, renowned Atlanta producer and cultural icon, is set to unveil Magic City: An American Fantasy, a five-part docuseries premiering August 15 on Starz. The project dives deep into Atlanta’s strip club scene, painting it as a fundamental, though often misunderstood, part of the city’s identity. Dupri argues that strip clubs in Atlanta are not just places of entertainment, but crucial spaces for music, business, and community. “People […]