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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…

The New York Knicks are sitting one victory from a championship, but the story of Game 4 is just as much about what slipped away from San Antonio. After building a commanding 29-point lead, the Spurs watched the Knicks storm all the way back for a stunning 107-106 victory, the largest comeback ever recorded in NBA Finals history. The dramatic finish came when OG Anunoby tipped in the game-winning basket with just 1.2 seconds remaining, sending New York to a 3-1 series advantage. Jalen Brunson once again carried the Knicks offense, pouring in 36 points during the comeback effort. For…

Something major happened in Utah on June 12, 2026. Hometown Hitters officially arrived on all major streaming platforms, bringing together some of the state’s most talented artists, producers, and creatives for one powerful compilation project. The project was assembled by Ogden, Utah’s own EAC, who took on the challenge of creating a body of work that truly represents the depth of talent found across the state. After collecting beats from a carefully selected group of producers, EAC strategically paired artists based on their styles, flows, and musical chemistry. The result is a collection of collaborations that feel natural while still…

Digital Underground Co-Founder Shares Rare Stories About 2Pac, Beyoncé, Barack Obama and the Early Days of a Hip-Hop Icon LOS ANGELES, CA – In celebration of what would have been 2Pac’s birthday, Chopmaster J, co-founder of the legendary hip-hop group Digital Underground and one of 2Pac’s earliest producers and mentors, is releasing a rare and revealing episode of the podcast Like Father Like Fun featuring author and cultural commentator, Mopreme Shakur, brother of the late rap icon. Premiering on 2Pac’s birthday, June 16, 2026, the episode brings together Chopmaster J, his son SOTU (Son of the Underground), D.U.Nx.G (Digital Underground…

A new chapter in business history has arrived. Elon Musk has officially become the world’s first trillionaire following the blockbuster public debut of SpaceX, the aerospace giant that has spent years reshaping the space industry. Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire.With SpaceX opening on the Nasdaq at $150 a share Friday, his stake in the company is worth more than $766 billion. Combined with his Tesla stake, which is worth $280 billion, Musk’s net worth from both companies as of Friday… pic.twitter.com/a4jq3SWYE1— CNBC (@CNBC) June 12, 2026 Trading under the ticker SPCX, SpaceX entered the public markets with…

Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases this week. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this new music roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into it below. The-Dream, Usher – “Tampa” The-Dream enlists Usher for “Tampa,” the second single from his forthcoming album, Love/Hate II. The sequel to his 2007 album is set to arrive in July via Republic Records. [Read more] Jacquees, Juvenile – “Lick Back” Jacquees travels to New Orleans on his Bounce-inspired single “Lick Back,” featuring Juvenile. The Hitmaka-produced track arrives just…

The Toronto superstar’s latest run is being powered by three projects released at the same time: ICEMAN, Habibti, and Maid of Honour. While all three albums have made major noise, ICEMAN is the one setting a new benchmark. Every one of the album’s 18 tracks has remained on the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks, making it the largest rap album ever to accomplish the feat. The achievement places ICEMAN alongside Kendrick Lamar’s GNX as the only rap albums to keep 100 percent of their tracklists on the chart for three straight weeks. The difference is scale. GNXaccomplished the milestone with 12 songs, while Drake extended it across all…

Young Thug has an R&B album on the way.On Wednesday (June 10), Thugga shared a video on his Instagram Story from the gym. In the clip, the Atlanta rapper announces, “R&B album coming soon.””I gotta get this sh*t all the way together,” he adds, while looking at his figure in the gym mirror.Thug released his previous album, UY Scuti, last September. It arrived nearly a year after he was released from prison on probation after making a plea deal in the YSL RICO case, the longest trial in Georgia state history. The album featured guest appearances from Travis Scott, 21…