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Oxford University Press has crowned “brain rot” as the Word of the Year for 2024. The phrase saw a 230% increase in usage compared to the previous year, reflecting its resonance in today’s cultural and digital landscape. Defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of […]
Kendrick Lamar is riding high in 2024, and Apple Music just made it official by naming him Rap Artist of the Year. Without dropping an album, Kendrick has still managed to dominate the game, keeping his foot on the neck of rap with Not Like Us, one of the hottest songs of the year. His win isn’t just about […]
Barack and Michelle Obama’s are backing a new reality dating show for baby boomers titled “The Later Daters.” Executive produced by the former first lady, the docuseries “follows singles in their 50s, 60s, and 70s as they try for their second (or third, or fourth) chance at love,” per Netflix. “Throughout the eight episodes, six baby […]
Roblox, the digital games platform popular with children and tweens, has introduced what it called “significant updates” to parental controls and will stop children younger than 13 from directly messaging other gamers. In a raft of security and safety measures announced Monday, parents will now be able to access controls, set spend limits and monitor their […]
The couple, who have been dating since May 2023, announced their engagement on Sunday, November 17, while walking the red carpet at the Ebony Power 100 Gala in Los Angeles. Good, 43, flashed her engagement ring as she posed for pictures with the Creed III star, 35, per social media footage shared by Ebony via Instagram. The actors […]
To celebrate Whoopi Goldberg’s birthday on “The View” on Wednesday, she came with gifts for the audience and a major announcement — the ABC host officially launched a new TV network devoted entirely to women’s sports. “Next is something that has been 16 years in the making, that I am proud to announce. We are […]
Snoop Dogg has had an eventful year full of wins, and he’s capping it off with one last launch: a jewelry line. The California native is partnering up with Metal Alchemist and gamma to release Lovechild, his very own unique set of rings, bracelets, and chains with a touches of his signature flair. The positive name of the collaboration was […]
Denzel Washington is retiring after his next few projects, he said in a recent interview. He is currently on a promo run for his role in Gladiator II, which releases in theaters this month. The Academy Award-winning actor said on the Australian version of the TODAY show that he has a few more roles left before he withdraws from the […]
The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted three new toys: My Little Pony, Phase 10, and Transformers. After seven years as a finalist, My Little Pony finally secured a spot due to its enduring popularity and its encouragement of storytelling and creative play. Launched in the 1980s, these iconic ponies, known for their unique […]
With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University next year. Titled “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music,” the one-credit class will […]
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