Culture
During his “Hometown Hero: Young Thug & Friends – A Benefit Concert” at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the 34-year-old Grammy-winning rapper surprised fans by proposing to his longtime girlfriend, R&B singer Mariah The Scientist, 28, in the middle of his set. According to footage circulating online, the “UY SCUTI” artist paused […]
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Marco Wilson has become the first active NFL player to exhibit original artwork at Art Basel, marking a historic crossover between professional sports and fine art. Wilson debuted his work through the NFL Artist Replay program during Miami Art Week, showcasing a piece inspired by the film City of God, anime visuals, […]
Wizkid is getting candid about his art and influence in Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos. The Nigerian musician, 35, stars in a documentary exploring the widespread impact of his music — and how his art contributes to the reclaiming of African identity, a press release reads. The documentary, part of Music Box‘s new installment, is set to debut […]
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released from a Chicago hospital where he was treated for a rare neurological disorder, his son said Tuesday. The 84-year-old civil rights leader was discharged Monday from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, his son and family spokesperson Yusef Jackson said. In 2013, Jackson, who now receives round-the-clock care at home, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s […]
At the nation’s airports, the TSA expects to screen nearly 18 million people from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving to the Tuesday after the holiday, while the FAA expects this will be the busiest Thanksgiving in terms of flights in at least 15 years. Most people, however, will be traveling by car. AAA projects that overall, […]
Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81. A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience through hits such as Wonderful World, Beautiful People and You Can Get It If You Really Want. His […]
We could’ve lost Childish Gambino back in 2024. Last year, he ended up cancelling the rest of his shows in America and Europe for The New World Tour. At the time, he never disclosed a reason beyond needing surgery and some time away. “After my show in New Orleans, I went to the hospital in Houston […]
Mo’ne Davis Is Finally Ready to Play Baseball Again. This time in the Women’s Pro Baseball League. Back in 2014, when she was on top of the planet, when she was the first girl to pitch a shutout at the Little League World Series, when she was on the cover of Sports Illustrated and getting recognized everywhere she […]
Lionsgate has released the trailer for “Michael,” Antoine Fuqua‘s upcoming biopic chronicling the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The teaser will make its theatrical debut ahead of “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.” Jackson is played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson. The trailer opens with the iconic singer in the studio with Quincy Jones (Kendrick Sampson), […]
LL Cool J is among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class. Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads’ David Byrne are also on the list of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators. Also on the ballot are Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine and Jane M. Wiedlin […]
WDKX Holiday Stream