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The community of South Boston rallied around a pair of siblings who were robbed at gunpoint while operating a lemonade stand. With South Boston residents reeling from shock, the Boston Police Department did manage to arrest one of the suspects in the robbery. CBS News reports that siblings aged 12 and 11 were operating a lemonade stand in South Boston near W. 9th and E Streets on June 10, around 4:44 local time. The siblings were approached by two individuals who asked them if they accepted Apple Pay. From there, one of the suspects demanded a box containing roughly $50…

Rick Ross reveals why he and Kanye West chose Hawaii for recording, citing the island’s unique culture of anonymity and respect for privacy. Rick Ross revealed why he and Kanye West chose Hawaii as their recording destination for “Devil in a New Dress.” The Boss explained that the island’s unique culture of anonymity allowed them to work without constant interruptions from fans and other celebrities. “Yeah, I was in Hawaii. I was with Kanye. We was at a studio in Hawaii. I understood why he went to Hawaii. Hawaiians.. if they do recognize you, they not going to speak,” Ross…

More than four decades into her legendary career, Janet Jackson is proving her global influence remains as powerful as ever. The music icon has captivated Japan with four sold-out arena performances and a chart-topping collaboration with Japanese supergroup BE:FIRST. Jackson’s highly anticipated return included two sold-out nights at K Arena Yokohama and a major performance at Kobe’s GLION Arena, with a fourth and final show scheduled for June 17. The concerts drew multi-generational audiences, highlighting the lasting connection between Jackson and her Japanese fanbase. The excitement intensified with the release of “Doesn’t Really Matter (Remix)” featuring BE:FIRST. The collaboration soared…

PlaqueBoyMax debuted a new look with long, flowing hair during a performance over the weekend and social media has some thoughts.On Sunday (June 14), Max hit the stage at Summer Smash Festival in Chicago rocking a curly wig, which he removed halfway through the performance, drawing quite the reaction from fans.Outside of the visual gag, the popular streamer and artist packed the set with guest appearances, including Slayr for a performance of “Sloppy Joe,” and 2Slimey for his track, “Times Changin.” He also welcomed Tezzus to the stage, with the appearance expanding into a larger moment when additional guests joined…

Every year on June 14, social media turns into a political battleground of competing tributes, celebrations, and hashtags. One of the most persistent trends to emerge from that online clash is “Obama Appreciation Day,” an unofficial movement that has little to do with Barack Obama’s actual birthday and everything to do with the date itself. While the 44th president was born on August 4, supporters and activists have increasingly used June 14 as a day to spotlight Obama’s legacy. The date coincides with Donald Trump’s birthday, making it a natural focal point for critics looking to shift attention online and…

DaBaby crashed a live news broadcast over the weekend and somehow turned it into elite festival promo.Ahead of his Be More Grateful Festival in his hometown of Charlotte, N.C., local news station WBTV pulled up to the event on Friday (June 12) to report on a story about the show, and was met by a surprise guest in the “Rockstar” rapper himself.”I was just doing a U-turn at the light and I said, ‘Oh man! WBTV? I gotta stop by and say hi!” he told the newscaster.DaBaby was clearly prepared for the moment, and went on to deliver what ended…

Tyra Banks is taking legal action against Netflix over her portrayal in the docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. According to a lawsuit filed on June 13, Banks claims the streaming giant used only 16 minutes from a three-and-a-half-hour interview to create what she describes as a false and defamatory narrative about her role in the long-running reality competition series. People notes, the lawsuit alleges that Banks agreed to participate in the project to provide an honest reflection on the legacy of America’s Next Top Model, including aspects of the show she would approach differently today. However, she…

Newark’s own Yoell “Boy Boy The Butcher” Cooper continues to make a powerful statement in the professional boxing world. On June 6, the 18-year-old rising star delivered his second consecutive knockout victory at Prudential Center, improving his record to a perfect 2-0 and further cementing his status as one of the sport’s most promising young prospects.  With nearly 100 amateur fights behind him, multiple national titles, and a growing hometown fanbase rallying behind his journey, Cooper is quickly proving that the transition from amateur standout to professional contender is well underway. Following another dominant performance in front of a packed…

Soulja Boy has unveiled the trailer for his Rapper University, with applications now open through the program’s official website.On Sunday (June 12), Soulja dropped a first look at the initiative on YouTube, marking the next step after first teasing the idea in response to not being invited to famed streamer Kai Cenat’s Streamer University 2026.After announcing the concept online, Soulja explained that Rapper University would be filmed in Atlanta and streamed through his Twitch channel, positioning it as a creator-focused space centered on music and entertainment.According to the website, prospective applicants must upload a one-minute YouTube audition explaining why they…

Rick Ross delivers a direct shot at 50 Cent while T.I. adds some fire, re-lighting the flame under the beef. I want to be clear: I’m not involved in this beef between 50 Cent, T.I., Rick Ross and whoever else decides to jump into the mix. These guys might be beefing forever. Selfishly, though, I love seeing artists rise to the occasion. Rick Ross and T.I. just dropped a new song called “Mahogany Caskets,” and it’s hot. The track arrives as Ross gears up for the release of his new album next month. That project has experienced delays, and of…