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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced its 2026 inductees on April 14, spotlighting a standout group of artists whose impact has left a lasting mark on music and culture. According to the official press release, The announcement was  revealed live on ABC and Disney+ by Ryan Seacrest and 2022 Inductee Lionel Richie during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame themed episode of American Idol.  The announcement kicks off the countdown to celebrate music’s highest honor.  The Inductee categories include: Performers, Early Influence, Musical Excellence, and Ahmet Ertegun Awards.   Performers Award: Artists who have created music whose…

Joshua Gateley/NBAE via Getty Images The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a sluggish start to dismantle the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 on Tuesday night, securing a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals. After an eight-day layoff, the Thunder shook off early rust to dominate the final three quarters at Paycom Center. Chet Holmgren delivered a playoff career high 24 points to go along with 12 rebounds and three blocks, anchoring a defense that held the Lakers to 41.7% shooting. His performance marked the first time in his postseason career that he led the team in scoring, a feat he accomplished…

Image Image Credit Amy Sussman / Staff via Getty Images and Emma McIntyre / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt SZA poses in the press room during the 68th Grammy Awards and Cher speaks onstage during the 68th Grammy Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cher mistakenly announced Luther Vandross as the 2026 Grammy Award winner for Record of the Year. SZA used the moment to reflect on Vandross’ influence and the song’s deeper meaning. Kendrick Lamar and Sounwave also paid tribute to Vandross during their acceptance speech. SZA says there are no hard feelings after Cher mistakenly announced Luther…

On this day in hip-hop history, Whodini becomes the first hip-hop act to have a Top 40 album, Deltron 3030 visits the dystopian future, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek team up, Ludacris drops his major label debut, and Eminem and Wyclef Jean are born.1984: Whodini makes rap history with EscapeWhodini dropped their second studio album, Escape, in 1984, which was recorded over a two-week period at London’s Battery Park Studios. The album spawned three major hits for the group, “Freaks Come Out at Night,” “Friends” and “Five Minutes of Funk.” Off the strength of those singles, it became the first hip-hop album to chart within the U.S.…

Source: Universal / Universal The world is on fire, societal norms are breaking down, and entire populations are living in constant fear, but there’s a few movies releasing this year that we’re all hoping to live to see and whether it’s Avengers: Doomsday or Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, by God we’re gonna do what we can to make it. While comic book fans await the highly anticipated first full trailer for the latest installment to The Avengers, Universal Pictures released a new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s fantasy-action film based on Homer’s classic work of literature, The Odyssey. Featuring an all-star…

IDEGO (pronounced like “id” and “ego”) writes with conviction; not only as a form of Worship but to reach the ears of everyone for his debut into the music scene. His talent has been recognized by tastemaker site Rapzilla, who has added IDEGO to their 2026 Freshman Class alongside the release of his singles “Pray Some” and “SHOCKING!.” Hot off this exciting announcement, IDEGO is releasing “CALLING OUT” on May 1. “CALLING OUT” continues IDEGO’s trend of blending Christ, rap, and EDM, The song features collaboration with Kins (as heard on songs with Yung Drew, Peair and Yaki the Kid,…

Why exactly has Chaka Khan still not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?Since she emerged on the scene in the ’70s with Rufus & Chaka Khan, she’s been one of the most important vocal influences in R&B, soul and pop music. “Tell Me Something Good,” “Sweet Thing,” and “Ain’t Nobody” were all mega hits that have been sampled and covered umpteen over the years, becoming standards in popular music.Chaka is undoubtedly one of the most important singers of the past 50 years, directly inspiring everyone from Prince and Erykah Badu, to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.…

At just 17 years old, Lucius Alexander Marquez LeRoy—known artistically as resurre XXXtion—is beginning to carve out his own lane in the next wave of emerging talent. Hailing from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he represents a new generation of artists who are blending identity, emotion, and experimentation into something raw and real. Standing at 5’8, resurre XXXtion may be early in his journey, but his vision already sets him apart. His stage name alone signals a deeper narrative—rebirth, transformation, and expression beyond limits. It reflects not just a persona, but a mindset: evolving through music while pushing past expectations tied to…

Source: Steve Russell / Getty Drake’s Take Care era is still paying dividends — this time through a piece of wrist history tied to one of his most iconic moments. As spotted on Complex, the Rolex worn by Drake on the cover of his 2011 album Take Care has reportedly sold for $500,000, turning a familiar image into a serious collector’s flex. According to WatchPro, the watch — a Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 116758SANR — didn’t just carry cultural weight, it came with plenty of built-in flash. The piece features a factory-set diamond bezel with black sapphires, paired with additional…

Image Image Credit Monica Schipper / Staff via Getty Images and Christopher Polk / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Soulja Boy attends the 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop and PlaqueBoyMax at Billboard Power 100 Presented by VENU at Zouk on Jan. 28, 2026, in Los Angeles, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Soulja Boy responded to PlaqueBoyMax’s Grammy Award claim by pointing to his 2008 nomination for “Crank That. (Soulja Boy)” Grok backed Soulja Boy’s claim, citing his early livestreaming on justin.tv and performance at YouTube Live. The debate highlights how early digital creators like Soulja Boy shaped music’s streaming era.…