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NPR music feature writer Sheldon Pearce explores the “whirlwind rise” of Dallas artist 4batz and what it “means for the genres he lies between.” 4batz’s video for “act ii: date @ 8” went viral on TikTok in 2023. By January of this year, he caught the attention of Kanye West, and by March 2024, he […]
On May 16, 2024, Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited film “Megalopolis” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. This 138-minute science-fiction epic, inspired by Roman history, marks Coppola’s return to the Palme d’Or competition since his 1979 win with “Apocalypse Now.” The film stars Adam Driver as Cesar Catilina, an architect-scientist aiming to transform a futuristic New […]
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Cardi B said she’s felt “layers and layers of disappointment” under the Biden administration and is upset about the United States’ destructive role in foreign affairs. “I feel like people got betrayed,” Cardi said of Biden. “It’s just like, damn, y’all not caring about nobody. Then, it really gets […]
A shortage of popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have prompted a skyrocketing demand. Which has also lead to scammers on social media offering to ship weight loss drugs for lower prices — and without a prescription. A joint investigation conducted from February through April by the nonprofits Digital Citizens Alliance and Coalition […]
Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, has partnered with renowned Italian designer Giuseppe Zanotti to create “The Mary Boot,” a stylish and exclusive piece of footwear that perfectly encapsulates both Blige’s iconic flair and Zanotti’s high-end design ethos. This collaboration, born out of a long-standing friendship between the artist and the designer, has […]
Childish Gambino, the stage name of Donald Glover, has released a new album titled “Atavista,” which he announced as a completed version of his earlier album “3.15.20” released in March 2020. The album, now available on streaming platforms, includes revised tracks from the original alongside a new song, “Little Foot Big Foot.” Gambino also revealed […]
Kenan Thompson celebrates his 46th birthday, marking over two decades in television. Starting as a teenager on Nickelodeon’s “All That,” Thompson honed his comedic skills early on. His journey from a young sketch performer to becoming the longest-serving cast member on “Saturday Night Live” since 2003 underscores his significant impact on comedy. Known for his […]
Miss USA, Noelia Voigt, and Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, resigned this week, igniting scrutiny towards their parent organization. Voigt, the first Venezuelan-American Miss USA, resigned citing mental health concerns and a commitment to self-care, revealed in an Instagram post with a hidden message spelling “I AM SILENCED.” Srivastava, representing New Jersey as a first-generation […]
Beyoncé’s name has been place in French history. A jury in France who drafts up a yearly list of 150 words and individuals who are known amongst French-speaking communities. According to U.K. newspaper The Times and French outlet France 24, the “Break My Soul” singer, 42, is one of 40 people to be included in the Larousse dictionary, […]
This National Superhero Day 2024, here’s 11 iconic superheroes portrayed by Black celebrities who made the significant contributions to the sci-fi universe: Black Panther: Played by Chadwick Boseman in 2018, Black Panther showcased the possibilities of Black leadership in superhero narratives. Meteor Man: Portrayed by Robert Townsend in 1993 (who wrote, directed and produced the […]