How to become a celebrity: The wild ways stars have cultivated their fame from fake relationships to outrageous PR stunts - as Priyanka Chopra is accused of 'hiring fans'

With the help of TikTok and social media one viral moment can soon propel the next generation of stars into the limelight. ...

British lawmaker and Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap in Cuba as humanitarian convoy arrives on the island

British lawmaker and former Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn called on nations to "stand up" to the U.S. over its continued blockade of Cuba.

Double J on A.R. Rahman collaboration; Says,'That’s the biggest validation'

Malayali rapper Double J is thrilled about his collaboration with Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, marking “a key moment in my musical journey”. The .
The Root

These Black Leading Men are Shaping the Culture as Legends in Their Fields

Jordan and Ryan Coogler’s Oscar wins last weekend, we’re looking at more Black men who are leading in their respective fields. After recent Oscar wins from Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler, we can’t ...

Lelo’s New Freaky-Ass Detroit

Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention. This week, Al hits up a ...
PRIMETIMER

Did Ice Cube say children should not watch cartoons with LGBTQ themes? Rapper reacts to being called out for denouncing viral AI image

An AI-generated statement from Ice Cube has led to an online clash between the rapper and a netizen who calls himself ’Uncle Clif".

Rap star changes film’s name after fellow emcee calls her out, sends cease-and-desist

Rapper Rick Ross has sent a cease-and-desist letter to rap star Remy Ma over a film titled “The Biggest Boss” planned for release on her streaming platform, The Remy Network. Ross, whose real name ...

Kevin Spacey settles out of court with 3 men over alleged sexual assaults

Three men who alleged that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims before going to trial at the High Court in London, courts document show. The three men alleged ...
Consequence

First Look at Megan Thee Stallion as Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Megan Thee Stallion is set to make her Broadway debut as Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, becoming the first female-identifying performer to play the role.

Movie Review: A really, really bad wedding night gets worse in ‘Ready or Not 2’

When we last left our new bride, Grace, at the end of 2019’s “Ready or Not,” she was smoking a well-earned cigarette, having ...

Preview calendar: Meek Mill at MVP Arena, Sebastian Bach, and Broadway Hits at Proctors

Planning your week in or around Albany? From Meek Mill at MVP Arena to “The Sound of Music” at Proctors, discover the best music, theater, and arts in the Capital Region.