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Hollywood has officially rediscovered the billion-dollar blockbuster. Five films have already crossed $1 billion worldwide in 2026, the most in a single year since 2019, with animation, superheroes, music history and a Christopher Nolan epic all helping turn the global box office into a heavyweight race. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie got there first. Universal, Illumination and Nintendo’s animated sequel crossed $1 billion during its tenth weekend, pulling in roughly $438.5 million domestically and $571.5 million internationally. Made for a reported $110 million, the sequel continued the franchise’s remarkable run after 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Moviefinished near $1.36 billion. Then Michael…

Bigga Rankin’s family will accept Jacksonville’s key as the city honors the late DJ’s music, mentorship and community work. Bigga Rankin will posthumously receive Jacksonville’s key, giving the Southern Hip-Hop architect a hometown salute three weeks after his death. News4JAX reports Jacksonville will present the honor August 8 during the K.I.N.G. Foundation’s Back to School Community Day. The ceremony follows Mayor Donna Deegan’s proclamation making August 2, his birthday, Bigga Rankin Day. Bigga Rankin, born Billy Plummer, died July 20 after more than three decades advancing Southern artists, according to his family’s statement. “It is with great sadness that we…

Source: GFive Cultivation / GFIVECam’ron and Vic Mensa are going back and forth after comments about Africa sparked an unexpected debate. Killa and Vic beefing in 2026 definitely wasn’t our bingo card, but here we are. The exchange started after the Dipset rapper addressed his heritage during a recent conversation.“I’m not African, I f*ck with Africans… I’m not African, bro. [Co-host] Sen [City] went to Africa and told me people stink.” Vic Mensa quickly responded in a video, calling Cam’ron’s remarks “ridiculously disrespectful and ignorant.” Before explaining why he disagreed, Mensa made it clear there wasn’t any personal animosity. “I…

Reese Weil and Nef The Pharaoh turn relationship red flags into a melodic West Coast track about protecting your self-worth and choosing peace. The Northern California artists turn a one-sided relationship into a melodic West Coast track about spotting red flags, protecting self-worth, and walking away. Some relationships become expensive long before the bank account reflects it. Time, attention, patience, and emotional energy can all disappear into a connection that offers little in return. On their new single, “Money,” Reese Weil and Nef The Pharaoh capture the moment when that imbalance finally becomes impossible to ignore. Released on August 1,…

Philadelphia’s championship swing may be getting even bigger. This is scary if there’s any truth to it. The word on the street which we have not verified is Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a buyout with Klay Thompson, clearing a path for the four-time NBA champion to potentially join the 76ers once he passes through waivers. For a Philadelphia roster already loaded with star power, Thompson would bring another proven shooter and postseason veteran into what has quickly become one of the NBA’s most ambitious title pushes. Off topic, watch the original Splash Brother hit 72 3’s in a row. This…

Fenix Flexin has changed course on the conversation surrounding his viral hit “RUBBERZ,” acknowledging that AI actually was involved after initially pushing back on speculation about it for months.On Friday (Aug. 7), the Shoreline Mafia rapper addressed the controversy in an Instagram comment. Responding to a fan who called on him to admit his use of AI following Tyga’s recent admission that he incorporated the technology into his new 1980s-inspired album, $tarface, Fenix said he never denied its use, he just denied using it for the actual recording process.”Never said I didn’t use AI, I said it had nun to…

Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyOn Wednesday (August 5), President Donald Trump appeared before an audience in Las Vegas, Nevada to discuss his administration’s economic policy. But many on the Internet were paying to his apparently new hairpiece, and roasting him for how bad it looked.  Trump addressed the crowd at the Red Rocks Casino Resort and Spa, focusing on promoting new tax policies and touting one part of his “One, Big Beautiful Bill” agenda, which was the “No Tax on Tips” policy. He was joined by a fellow Republican, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo.“This past filing season, 440,000 tipped workers right…

A trustee cites Casey Anthony’s Tampa bankruptcy case in asking a judge to sell Dame Dash’s life story for $37,000. Damon Dash’s entire life story now carries a price tag in his ongoing bankruptcy case, and it’s just $37,000. A court-appointed trustee wants a judge to let her sell Dash’s name, image and personal story to a film company. Everlasting Films set the $37,000 as the starting bid, and anyone who wants Dash’s life rights has to beat that number first. The trustee is leaning on a name Dash’s fans will remember for the comparison, pointing straight at Casey Anthony.…

Source: YouTube / Foot LockerFoot Locker has been the go-to spot for sneakers and sports attire for five decades and counting now and while most people feel the establishment is fine just the way it is, the sports brand retailer is looking to reintroduce itself with the help of a Hip-Hop icon. Foot Locker is on the verge of launching a brand new platform and have enlisted the timeless talents of the Ticallion Stallion, Method Man to help them get their point across. In a new commercial spot, Johnny Blaze (Method Man) narrates the styles and looks of the sports…

Spider-Man became the focus of a fierce online dispute after the White House used the Marvel hero in an AI image promoting ICE enforcement. Spider-Man is now center of a political firestorm after the White House shared AI artwork depicting the Marvel superhero assisting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The move instantly prompted widespread criticism and a requests for Sony or Marvel to do something. The image, posted Thursday, Aug. 6, appears to be AI generated and shows Spider-Man webbing up a group of people alongside ICE agents The post quickly spread across social media, even thought traditional media was…