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The world might finally be one step closer to new music from Rihanna—and it’s all thanks to A$AP Rocky letting the secret slip. During a recent appearance on The Jason Lee Show—also highlighted across major outlets including Good Morning America—the Harlem rapper officially confirmed that his superstar partner is actively recording again. “She in the studio right now,” Rocky revealed, knowing full well the internet chaos he was about to cause. “Yeah, I said it. Sorry, babe. She cooking, bro. No funny s***. Damn, I’mma get in trouble for this!” Clearing the Air on Family Life and Music Delays Fans…

There’s something refreshing about an artist who isn’t afraid to let the music tell the story. Buffalo, New York rising R&B singer-songwriter Ryélle does exactly that on her debut EP, ‘Led Me To You’, a five-track project that blends contemporary R&B with a deeply personal message of spirituality, growth and finding purpose. Released July 22, Led Me To You has already begun making its introduction, but the project is one worth revisiting beyond release week. Across the EP, Ryélle reflects on the unexpected turns that shaped her life and the realization that what once felt like confusion may have actually…

Yeah, time to pack up the bulldozers because President Donald Trump’s wacky vision for a massive new White House ballroom that nobody asked for has hit a major legal roadblock. JUST IN: In a major blow to Donald Trump, a federal appeals court ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of the White House ballroom without congressional approval.In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals sided with historic preservationists who sued to block… pic.twitter.com/0i8QOUZI8E— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 7, 2026 Looks like a cross between one of Saddam Hussein’s palaces and where you attempt the final heist in…

Five-time GRAMMY®-winning soul powerhouse Lalah Hathaway is taking listeners back to where her Chicago story began with her new single, “47th Street.” Out now via Hathaway Entertainment/SRG-ILS/Virgin, the deeply personal release is more than a song about a street—it’s a musical journey through family, history, migration and the memories that helped shape Hathaway’s identity. Inspired by the Chicago neighborhood where her father’s family lived, “47th Street” captures the energy of a city that became home for generations of Black families. The track opens with Grammy-winning poet J. Ivy, whose spoken-word narration traces the journey of Black families moving north from…

Gotta love those prediction markets. The 2028 presidential race is still years away, but the betting action is already starting to tell its own story. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has moved slightly ahead of California Gov. Gavin Newsom in one major prediction market, giving the New York congresswoman an 11% implied chance of winning the presidency compared with Newsom at 10%. Their lines crossed in recent days, putting AOC ahead of one of the Democratic Party’s most visible potential contenders. BREAKING: AOC surges ahead of Gavin Newsom in the 2028 presidential odds for the first time, as democratic socialism expands its…

Megan Thee Stallion is heading to court after a former photographer sued her for harassment and unpaid wages.According to documents obtained by XXL, a New York federal judge on Friday (Aug. 7) denied Megan Thee Stallion’s attorneys’ motion for summary judgment and ruled that a lawsuit by her former photographer, Emilio Garcia, must proceed to trial. As previously reported, Garcia filed a lawsuit in April of 2024 accusing the Houston rapper of alleged harassment and having a hostile work environment. He also accuses Megan of fat-shaming him while also failing to pay him properly in violation of numerous labor codes.In…

Simone Green is stepping into her power with ‘Black Queen’, a six-track collection created as both a celebration and a statement.  This her sophomore album is Rooted in the strength, resilience, beauty and brilliance of Black women.  The project explores confidence, healing, self-worth and the journey of embracing every part of who you are. For Green, Black Queen is deeply personal. She shares that her experiences—including surviving breast cancer twice, building businesses, leading bands and carving out her own space in an industry where women, particularly Black women, are often encouraged to shrink themselves—became part of the inspiration behind the…

Drake is still putting serious numbers on the board and he’s back rapping in Spanish. Buddy really has the game on freeze. How do you say ICEMAN season in Español? Jajaja. But the other story is how the the 6God ranked as Spotify’s most-streamed artist in the United States yesterday, finishing ahead of Ariana Grande even as she rolls out a newly released album. It is another marker in what has already become a massive streaming year for Drake following his May 15 triple-album release of ICEMAN, Habibti and Maid of Honour. Like we said, ICEMAN season. That 43-track flood…

Boosie BadAzz has apologized to A$AP Rocky after learning the viral photo appearing to show Rocky in a thong in June was not real. On Thursday (Aug. 6), Boosie issued an apology for his initial reaction to the photo after seeing Rocky’s new interview with Jason Lee, where Rocky explains the image was a product of Photoshop. “MY BAD ASAP IF THAT PHOTO WAS PHOTOSHOPPED BRO!!” Boosie wrote on X. “I SAW THAT SH*T I WAS LIKE F**K NO I COULDNT BELIEVE MY EYES. REAL NI**A HAD TO SPEAK!! THATS MY BAD IF IT WAS PHOTOSHOPPED BRO #love”The Harlem rapper…

VVS Lab Jewelry Launches Affordable Moissanite Watches: Read This Before You Buy If you’re buying an iced-out watch from wrist-roll videos alone, you’re asking for trouble; with VVS Lab Jewelry moving into lower-priced moissanite watches, I’d zoom straight in on the settings. Moissanite can look great on the wrist, but the magic dies fast if the stones are crooked, the bracelet rattles, the movement is no-name junk, or the polishing looks rough in daylight. What I’d inspect before putting one in the cart For a long time, finding an affordable moissanite watch collection with real quality fell into two buckets:…