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On what would have been her 64th birthday, Angie Stone‘s son, Michael Archer II, took to Instagram to honor his late mother less than a year after her tragic passing. Source: L. Busacca / Getty The legendary soul singer passed away on Mar. 1 after a sprinter she was traveling in, along with members of her crew, crashed into a ditch. Archer II lovingly posted photos of his mother during […]

Steve Marcus / Dave Chappelle Dave Chappelle isn’t afraid to speak his mind, and that continued to be the case on his surprise Netflix special, Unstoppable. One person who does not fear being canceled is Dave Chappelle, as he continues to prove that he is immune to calls for him to be sent to the internet gulag. Following Anthony Joshua knocking out annoying troll Jake Paul for the culture, Netflix […]

Retro Games Ltd. / Plaion / The Quick Host II Retro Games is bringing back the Quickshot II, the joystick that gamers from the era of the Commodore 64 and Amiga gaming computers enjoyed using. The company best known for delivering revivals of gaming computers from the ’80s and ’90s is now bringing back the Quickshot II joystick, and it too will feature some upgrades.  Before the NES (that’s Nintendo […]

Future Publishing / Video Games / Xbox Series X / PlayStation 5 The gaming world is really feeling the effects of Donald Trump’s reeling economy, which honestly shouldn’t shock anyone. According to a new report from Circana’s Matt Piscatella, November 2025 was the worst for video game console dollar sales on record, since 2005.  Physical software sales are also down, and were the worst they have been since 1995. The […]

Source: FrankRamspott / Getty The stunning win by Zohran Mamdani to become New York City’s next mayor has reignited some Republican politicians on Staten Island to call for the borough to secede from the rest of the city. And they’re tapping into decades of feeling slighted by the rest of the city as fuel for their movement. “It’s only going to get louder,” says Staten Island Borough President of the […]

Source: XNY/Star Max / Getty Megan Thee Stallion Talks Marriage & Opens Up About Klay Thompson “I Just Never Dated Somebody Like Him Before” Megan Thee Stallion is making one thing clear: while love may be in the air, wedding bells are not. The Houston rapper recently addressed ongoing speculation surrounding her love life and quickly shut down rumors that she’s headed toward marriage anytime soon. Despite fans online jumping […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty 21 Savage and Young Thug’s father might be playing a major role in bringing Atlanta Hip-Hop back together. Over the past few years, division within the city has reached an all-time high. Fallouts stemming from snitching allegations, family ties, and money have driven wedges between some of Atlanta’s biggest stars of the last decade. Behind the scenes, Mr.Big 4L has publicly encouraged Quavo and Offset […]

Source: J. Shearer / Getty For decades, Black households across America have had one unwritten rule during the holidays: Christmas doesn’t officially start until you hear The Temptations sing “Silent Night.” Released on their 1980 album Give Love at Christmas, this soulful rendition transformed a traditional hymn into an everlasting cultural anthem. Founding member Otis Williams recently reflected on the magic of that studio session, noting how the group’s unique […]

Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty Top Dawg Entertainment recently held its 12th annual Christmas event, continuing a tradition rooted in community and culture. As part of its annual giveback, the label hosted a free concert and toy drive, encouraging fans to bring an unwrapped toy for entry. With a stacked lineup featuring Ab-Soul, Doechii, Isiah Rashad, and more, the event was already shaping up to be a memorable night. TDE […]