Special Ed has been persistent in his belief that the N.W.A. actually brought about the devastation of Hip-Hop, regardless of the negative response he receives from rappers for making this claim. He said, “I would first like to say that none of those people [who criticized me] were actual members of N.W.A. So for them…… MORE
Bruno Mars And Bellagio Unite To Debut Jazz Bar, The Pinky Ring
Grammy award-winning global superstar Bruno Mars is coming back to Vegas! The Bellagio confirmed the “Smoking Out The Window” singer would be opening at The Pinky Ring, a cocktail lounge and jazz bar. The new lounge will replace Lily Bar & Lounge Space and is planned to open in early 2024. Bruno Mars stated, “I’ve…… MORE
Alicia Keys Adds Livestream To ‘Diary’ 20th Anniversary Concert
Fans who missed out on tickets to Alicia Keys’s The Diary of Alicia Keys 20th anniversary concert can stream her upcoming show Friday, December 1, at 9pm ET. Tickets for the livestream are $14.99 through the Veeps streaming service but all-access subscribers can watch the show free. For its anniversary, Keys will perform the album from…… MORE
Target’s Fake Black Friday “Deals” Exposed Online As Experts Weigh In On Sales Strategy
Target is being criticized for its obviously false Black Friday promotions. A TikTok user revealed sticker prices advertised as “Black Friday” were the same as everyday prices. As one TikTok user said, “This is why I stayed in bed relaxing!” others expressed wonder. “You are exposing their secret.” According to research, most Black Friday discounts…… MORE
Andre 3000 Earns First Lead Solo Entry On The Hot 100
Andre 3000 recently earned a new achievement with his new album, New Blue Sun, over the opening track of the project. The song is now the longest track to hit the Hot 100 chart in nearly 70 years. “I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a ‘Rap’ Album But This Is Literally the Way the…… MORE
Idris Elba To Direct And Star In New Flick
Idris Elba is set to direct and star in a new survival thriller. ‘Above the Below’ started filming last week at Pinewood Studios on two stages, including the studio’s underwater stage. Elba will star alongside actress and filmmaker Caitlin FitzGerald and Hero Fiennes Tiffin. The flick sees a tight-knit trio of astronauts survive a destructive…… MORE
Jada Pinkett Smith Reacts To Memoir Critiques
Jada Pinkett Smith recently addressed Ana Navarro and every other critic who’s had something to say about her new memoir. Jada said, “Well, I think if she took time to read the book, you know? I think that– If you wanna just read headlines, I could see how that could be confusing. But the book…… MORE
Ludacris Says He Needed To Get ‘Hungry Again’
Ludacris hopes to return to music in 2024, but he’s not sure how. In an interview with BET on November 20, the actor/rapper/creative revealed he was returning to music after eight years. “Yeah, some music projects will be coming out next year. I don’t wanna fake, I don’t wanna stutter-step,” he explained. “I don’t wanna…… MORE
Gayle King Says Oprah Told Her To Give Up On Jay-Z Interview
Gayle King admits she “groveled” for her latest interview with press-shy Jay-Z. King told Access Hollywood that even her BFF, Oprah Winfrey, advised her to give up on getting an interview with the megastar. “Even Oprah said, ‘You are making a damn fool of yourself. Stop asking him. He doesn’t want to do it.’ But…… MORE
Snoop Dogg Isn’t Actually Giving Up Smoking
Snoop Dogg startled fans last Thursday by abruptly announcing he was going to “give up smoke.” He later explained his intentionally misleading statement, stating that he was actually referring to a new relationship with Solo Stove rather than weed. He said, “I have an announcement; I’m giving up smoke. I know what you’re thinking: ‘Snoop,…… MORE
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