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Drake has delivered plenty of chart-toppers over the years, but one record is now standing above the rest of his 2020s catalog. Released on May 15 as the lead breakout single from Iceman, “Janice STFU” has evolved from a fan favorite into a full-fledged cultural and commercial force. The song debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Drake his 14th career chart-topper and placing him ahead of Michael Jackson for the most No. 1 hits by a solo male artist in the history of the chart. Drake’s “Janice STFU” remains the #1 song on US Apple Music a…

Getty Images / UFC Freedom 250No surprise, UFC Freedom 250 was hot a** mess with hints of racism. In what looked like a scene straight out of Idiocracy, Trump, with some help from his buddy Dana White, turned the White House lawn into a spectacle that only Trump’s fervent supporters would love. The event, which also coincided with Trump’s 80th birthday, was supposed to be celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, but it was nothing but a showcase of all that’s wrong with this country. Those who managed to score tickets, along with Trump’s cabinet and other sycophants, sat their behinds under…

Keir Starmer’s UK government bans social media for under-16s starting 2027, joining Australia and pressuring 19 US states and multiple countries to protect kids from addictive platforms. Keir Starmer just put the tech industry on notice, and the UK’s about to become the second country in the world to completely ban social media for kids under 16. The British Prime Minister announced the move on Monday, and it’s hitting different because this isn’t just talk anymore. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and Snapchat will all be locked out for anyone under 16 starting spring 2027, with Ofcom handling…

@therealkahlel x @itsanthony.g x @trampmidiasThe final day of Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival was one for the books. Before we get into how the night’s headliner proved exactly why he was chosen to close out the weekend, let’s talk about some of the standout performances that set the tone throughout Day 3.Diamond and Teezus got things started with a bang on the SpeakerBox stage by bringing out Young Thug. The YSL presence was felt throughout the entire weekend. On Friday, 1300 Saint was spotted around the festival grounds showing support for his crew despite not being scheduled to perform,Speaking with…

Peacock faces serious questions after UFC fighter Josh Hokit’s offensive Michelle Obama remark aired live from the White House. Josh Hokit turned the White House into a platform for disrespect when he screamed an offensive remark about Michelle Obama during his post-fight interview at UFC Freedom 250. The incident has sparked serious questions about why Peacock allowed such hateful language to be broadcast live from the nation’s most prestigious address, and whether the streaming giant bears responsibility for platforming the comment to millions of viewers. UFC Freedom 250 was a historic sporting event held on the South Lawn of the…

Ye has announced two Chicago hometown shows slated for September.On Monday (June 15), Yeezy released a handful of new performance dates on his website, the final of which consists of two back-to-back shows at Chicago’s 63,500-capacity stadium, Soldier Field, on Sept. 3 and Sept. 4.Ye last performed in his city for his Donda listening party in 2021, making for nearly a five-year gap.In addition to the Chicago shows, a date for San Antonio was also added. In the coming months, Ye will perform in the previously-announced locations of Tampa, Spain, Portugal and Albania as well. The latter will take place…

Source: Al Bello / GettyThe Knicks were down bad at halftime, then Wu-Tang Clan pulled up to Madison Square Garden and apparently changed the whole energy in the building. As per Billboard, the legendary Staten Island collective hit the hardwood during halftime of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, giving MSG a true New York moment in the middle of the biggest basketball stage. Forget a regular halftime show. This was Shaolin in the Garden with the Knicks’ season vibes hanging in the balance.RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon,…

Independent Filipino artist Kumare Harvey knows what it’s like to spend years chasing opportunities that never seem to come. For nearly six years, he built his career the way countless independent artists do—writing songs, performing wherever he could, building a following online and hoping the right people would eventually hear what he had to say. Then everything changed. Within eight days of joining talent discovery platform MyTalent, Harvey secured international radio support across North and South America, entered discussions that led to a recording agreement with Umbrella Records and began building relationships that would ultimately expand his reach far beyond…

A moment away from the pitch generated unexpected controversy during World Cup coverage this weekend after a referee appeared to make a hand gesture that critics say resembled a symbol associated with White supremacist movements. The incident occurred during Germany’s 7-1 victory over Curaçao when the broadcast briefly cut to the video assistant referee (VAR) room. Viewers quickly circulated footage online appearing to show Australian official Shaun Evans making an upside-down “OK” hand sign while on camera. FIFA acknowledged awareness of the situation but did not immediately provide further comment or explanation. The reaction centered on the complicated history of…

Source: – / GettyEarly Monday morning (June 15), the United States and Iran made an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz, as a prelude to the eventual end of fighting that has lasted for over four months in the region. The opening of the key passagewould help to restore global economic order, as the restrictions have caused steep prices in oil and other goods.“I hereby fully authorize the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” President Donald Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.He would…