Entertainment

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Hip-hop heavyweights and tastemakers packed into a private Brooklyn venue for an intimate listening party celebrating Dave East’s upcoming album Karma 4  and his first major project as an independent — dropping October 15. The night brought out industry favorites including Fabolous, Maino, and Millyz, all in support of East’s latest evolution in storytelling, authenticity, and legacy.  Radio/TV personality Jazmyn Summers was in the building to capture the magic for Radio One. […]

Source: NurPhoto / Getty When MTV launched in 1981, the first music video aired was The Buggles’ “Video Killed The Radio Star.” Now, in an ironic twist, it is MTV that’s killing the video star. As reported by BBC News, the now-ironically named “Music Television” network will close five channels in the UK at year’s end, effectively ending its airing of music videos after almost 40 years. MTV Music, MTV […]

Source: JIM WATSON / Getty A Sunday morning interview with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos ended abruptly for Vice President JD Vance, as he feigned outrage over being asked about Trump border czar Tom Homan reportedly accepting a bribe. Vance appeared on This Week this past Sunday (Oct. 12), and after answering questions about the ceasefire in Gaza, Stephanopoulos pivoted to ask about Homan accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover […]

Source: Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Quavo Announces New Album Executive Produced by Pharrell Quavo just confirmed that his next studio album is officially on the way — and he’s teaming up with none other than Pharrell Williams to make it happen. In a teaser clip posted on Instagram, Quavo revealed that Pharrell will serve as executive producer, marking the first time the two have collaborated on a full project. […]

Source: YOAN VALAT / Getty President Donald Trump is once again making headlines for his latest remarks about life, legacy, and the afterlife. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Oct. 12, the president reflected on a comment he made back in August about wanting to “get to heaven” if he could help stop the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. “I’m being a little cute,” Trump admitted […]

Source: Cole Burston / Getty Drake has been through many ups and downs as of late, but he made sure to make time for his son’s big moment. He and Sophie Brussaux made it happen for Adonis’ 8th birthday.

Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty Halle Bailey Announces Debut Album Love? or Something Like It Grammy-nominated singer and actress Halle Bailey, known mononymously as Halle, is officially stepping into her solo era. Her highly anticipated debut album, Love? or Something Like It, is set to arrive October 24 via Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. The announcement came Wednesday (Oct. 8) with a heartfelt post to her 9.1 million Instagram […]

Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz / @BeanzGotGamez / New York Comic Con You smell that? No, it’s not pumpkin spice in the air; it’s the smell of nerdom and blerdom in the air. New York Comic Con is in full swing, and HipHopWired/CassiusLife was on the ground for day 1 to see some of the cosplay heat. The biggest comic book convention on the East Coast is back, and that means […]

Fall is here and the days are getting shorter. With the streaming wars also getting hectic — Hulu is about to be a wrap? — making sure you’re viewing options are optimal are just as important as ever. Our latest batch of Black Watch selections feature Zoë Kravitz’s linking with a thief, respectfully, a The Wire alum and a show that gets its episode title from JAY-Z songs. If you […]