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For more than a decade, fans of mixed martial arts have enjoyed several iterations of EA Sports’ UFC titles, which last released in 2023. This summer, UFC fight fans the world over can rejoice as EA Sports dropped a reveal trailer for the sequel to UFC 5, the highly anticipated UFC 6. With nearly three years passing since the release of UFC 5, the announcement of UFC 6 and its accompanying trailer has only upped the excitement. According to a company press release, EA Sports has made significant tweaks to the game’s fighting system, which we’ll share below. Using Markerless…

Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) of the Beastie Boys purchased a $1.73 million home in South Pasadena, Calif. According to the Los Angeles Times, the house was originally listed in June for $1.688 million, and the sale closed in August for $42,000 more than the asking price.It’s a 2,400-square-foot Craftsman-style house which dates back to 1912, and features include a fireplace, an eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. There are also fruit trees on the quarter-acre lot. The listing was held by Michele Downing of Pacific Union International.In addition to the new home purchase, Horovitz recently released a new book with bandmate, Mike Diamond,…

After making exciting waves with his announcement of his partnership with UnitedMasters, Cincinnati-bred emcee Aaron Staccato unveiled that his track “Undisputed” has received a major placement in Beyond The Bench (The Bob Huggins Story). The upbeat smash, as part of the movie, comes on the heels of his dynamic singles “Prove It” and “Like Money,” which have been making major waves throughout the city. His popular single “Like Money” has received airplay on multiple stations across the Midwest, including 101.1 with DJ J Dough and 102.3 with DJ The Tarren Bland on iHeart Radio. His work ethic and determination have…

R&B legend and Mint Condition frontman Stokley has returned with a compelling new single, “Need Love,” now available on all digital platforms via his independent BluRaffe Ent. The track marks a significant evolution for the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, serving as a soulful commentary on the modern social climate. Characterized by Stokley’s signature vocal agility and a lush, percussive arrangement, “Need Love” moves beyond traditional romance to address a universal human necessity. In “Need Love,” Stokley explores the emotional toll of isolation and the fast-paced nature of the digital age. The song’s lyrics advocate for patience, connection, and the…

The media world lost one of its true architects as Ted Turner, the visionary founder of CNN, passed away at the age of 87. His death marks the end of a transformative era in journalism, one that reshaped how the world consumes news in real time. Turner, born Robert Edward Turner III in 1938, built his legacy on bold ideas and an even bolder willingness to execute them. After taking over his father’s billboard business in the 1960s, he expanded it into what would become Turner Broadcasting System, laying the groundwork for a media empire that would eventually include CNN, TNT, TBS, and…

This is a guest editorial by Reshaun Finkley, an attorney at Townsend & Lockett. Finkley has worked with numerous recording industry artists and musicians. He can be reached at reshaun.finkley@townsendlockett.com. For years, the music industry has lived largely on the 360 deal. This exclusive contract between a label and an artist has allowed labels to take a share of an artist’s revenue from music, merchandise sales, TV appearances, concerts, publishing, and even ringtones. Basically, the 360 deal means the label gets a piece of everything. And for the longest time, artists didn’t seem to mind. JAY Z got a reported…

Image Image Credit Christopher Polk / Contributor’s via Getty Images Image Alt Chxrry22 at Billboard Presents The Stage at SXSW held at the The Four Seasons on March 14, 2024, in Austin, Texas Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: As XO Records’ first female artist, Chxrry is helping redefine the label’s R&B sound. Her music explores themes of heartbreak, power and identity with a Toronto edge. The list spans her early singles to recent drops, showing her growth and versatility. R&B’s future is in good hands — at least as long as Chxrry is around. The Toronto native, who first introduced…

Lil Uzi Vert surprisingly reveals that you can rob him with mayonnaise.With the right condiment, you might be able to mug Lil Uzi Vert. In a viral video that was posted on Wednesday (May 6), Instagram personality deeswishh briefly chopped it up with Uzi who gave a weird answer to one of his questions.In the clip, which can be viewed below, the Philadelphia rapper shared details of his fit, including his cool Louis Vuitton sneakers. Then he was asked, “What’s something we can’t tell by looking at him?” That’s when Uzi revealed that he could be robbed with a sandwich…

Source: David Dee Delgado / Getty The New York City borough that gave birth to Hip-Hop, the Bronx, will now be home to the first high school dedicated to the craft. The Bronx School of Hip-Hop will officially welcome its first class of ninth-graders this fall, one of five throughout the city that will open its doors. The school was first approved by the city’s Panel of Educational Policy last December and will open in the Claremont neighborhood. “Hip-Hop reflects the brilliance of our students, their potential, and while the world has profited off Hip-Hop … it’s time for our…

Megan Thee Stallion’s secret isn’t viral moments, it’s building genuine connections that turn followers into loyal customers. Megan Thee Stallion just dropped a philosophy that contradicts everything the internet tells you about building a following: being seen isn’t the goal. Understanding is. While everyone’s obsessed with viral moments and engagement metrics, she’s been operating on a completely different playbook that’s made her nearly 75 million social media followers actually care about what she does next. The distinction she makes is simple but powerful. “People share things for the sake of being seen versus being understood,” she explained in Entrepreneur’s May…