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‘This man tried to gaslight me at my own restaurant.’ A server shared a frustrating experience with a wine pour that left her seeking serenity after a shift. As it turns out, she’s not alone. New York-based content creator Kisha Peart (@kishapeart), who posts wedding, acting, and online-centered content, shared a story from a recent serving experience. Peart, who works at a restaurant in New York City, said a recent experience serving a table had her questioning whether she was on Earth or not. The post received more than 507,000 views. Peart’s Experience Serving Wine in New York Peart shared…

Grammy-nominated West Coast singer-songwriter, producer, and visionary Blxst has officially returned with his highly anticipated new album, Labor of Love, released via EMPIRE and International BLXST. Marking his first full-length project in two years, the 13-track album features guest appearances from Sasha Keable, Cheyenne Wright, Oakland poet Love Rich TT, and Big Sad 1900. Entirely self-written and produced by Blxst, Labor of Love finds the artist reconnecting with the core foundation that first inspired his musical journey. Built around deeply personal themes of love, perseverance, fatherhood, and personal growth, the album serves as his most honest and vulnerable body of…

Sean Kingston & his mother voluntarily dismissed their appeals, ending their legal fight over their prison sentences. Sean Kingston and his mother just dropped their appeal, and the federal court accepted it, just like the convicted mother and son. The motion to voluntarily dismiss the appeal filed by both Kisean Paul Anderson and Janice Eleanor Turner received the green light from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, meaning their legal fight is officially over. This closes the door on any chance they had of overturning their convictions or reducing their sentences. Here’s what led to this point. Back in April…

‘Ollie’s has them too’ Recently, some Five Below lines have been wrapping around the corner of the stores, as seen in this California woman’s video. So, what’s going on? Is it an exclusive drop with a celebrity? Free food? A giveaway? It’s actually none of the above—and the truth might confuse you. “What’s going on at Five Below? Why is everyone standing in line? What the hell?” says Cammie (@camwhoo) while the camera shows a Five Below and the massive line extending outside the door. The line seems to have at least 100 people. Cammie’s video has over 820,000 views…

A first-of-its-kind music and culture experience is coming to Southern California. CTRL + ALT + DEL: A Blog Era Celebration will take over the F&M Bank Amphitheater in Long Beach on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The one-day event celebrates the groundbreaking digital music movement of the late 2000s and early 2010s, a pivotal era when mixtapes, music blogs, and online communities transformed how audiences discovered and shared music. The festival features a powerhouse lineup of artists who defined a generation, including Miguel, Big Sean, Dom Kennedy, Curren$y, Chip Tha Ripper, Pac Div, The Cool Kids, U-N-I, Casey Veggies, and Max…

Hip Hop fans may be getting something they never expected to hear again: a new collaboration between and. More than two decades after the legendary duo delivered “Renegade” on JAY-Z’s 2001 classic The Blueprint, reports have surfaced that the two rap icons are attached to the same track on an upcoming collaborative project from,, and. The news comes courtesy of executive producer M80, who recently unveiled the album’s tracklist. According to the listing, Eminem and JAY-Z are connected to the sixth track on the highly anticipated project, which is currently scheduled for release in August. Naturally, the announcement has sparked plenty of…

‘You people are not welcome here.’ Beauty influencer Salma Abdi (@hijabieveryydayy) and friend Anisa Hussein (@anisahusseinn) say a visit to Sonny’s Ice Cream Cafe—the Instagrammable Minneapolis mainstay operating since 1945—turned hostile, at least in their view. They say a Sonny’s employee confronted them over taking photographs, an encounter the Somali women described as “racist.” Sonny’s Worker Stops Somali Women From Taking Photos Abdi says that she and Hussein were snapping pictures outside Sonny’s, located at 3403 Lyndale Ave. S., when a woman approached them and said photography wasn’t permitted unless they booked the venue. It was unclear whether the woman was…

Hollywood Unlocked’s 6th Annual Impact Awards brought together some of the biggest names in music, film, and culture for a powerful night celebrating excellence and influence. West Coast rapper SKG (Helecia Choyce) appeared on the red carpet alongside Da Brat, DDG, Blueface, Joyner Lucas, and other notable figures in entertainment. The event honored a star-studded group of changemakers, including Patti LaBelle, Tyler Perry, Kehlani, Kirk Franklin, Meagan Good, RZA, Bozoma Saint John, and Justin Jones. Patti LaBelle received the inaugural Patti LaBelle Legacy Award, created in recognition of her legendary career and cultural impact. Other honorees included Tyler Perry (Innovator…

The UFC’s plans to bring a fight card to the White House are officially moving ahead after a federal judge rejected an effort to stop the event from taking place. 🚨 A federal judge rejected an effort to block President Trump’s planned UFC Freedom 250 events at the White House and Lincoln Memorial. pic.twitter.com/o6v0qOvLa6— SCOTUS Wire (@scotus_wire) June 12, 2026 A U.S. District Court judge ruled that UFC Freedom 250 can proceed on the White House South Lawn on June 14, a date that coincides with America’s 250th anniversary celebration and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The event faced a…

Struggle Mike returns with his latest album, Muerte, a project that carries the weight of its title while signaling a fresh chapter in his career. Although Muerte translates to “death,” the album feels more like a rebirth, arriving after Mike’s signing with Steve Lobel and Greg Kellers’ Music Group. The project showcases an artist who remains true to his roots while expanding his creative reach. Throughout the album, Struggle Mike reconnects with longtime collaborators from the BSF movement, including Benny the Butcher, Rick Hyde, and Fuego Base. He also joins forces with Conway the Machine and Lefty Gunplay on the…