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New Music Friday: KAYTRANADA’s Back, Steve Lacy Drops Nice Shoes, and Cardi B’s Imaginary Players Is Here

The weekend just got an upgrade. Scroll through the full list of new tracks you need to be bumping now.
08/15/2025

Press-On Perfection: Nail Kits and Accessories That Stay Camera-Ready

Press-on nails and accessories that make your at-home mani quick, cute, and always on point.
08/14/2025

Wendy Williams’ Guardianship Stays in Place After New Medical Evaluation

A court will keep the former talk show host under legal guardianship until at least November as disputes over her diagnosis and autonomy intensify.
08/14/2025

Cardi B Claps Back at Celebrity Hate, Defends Tyla Amid Ongoing Backlash

South African singer, Tyla has been on the receiving end of backlash and negative comments, Cardi B, who has received her fair share, has come to the young singer's defense.
08/14/2025

Michael Porter Jr. Warns of Growing Sports Betting Impact

The former NBA champion detailed how the influence of gambling has created a toxic environment for players and fans.
08/14/2025

From Diss Tracks to Depositions Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s Legal Feud Heats Up

Drake’s attorneys accuse UMG of withholding key documents and emails in the defamation case over Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us.
08/14/2025

Minnesota Teen Alleges Buffalo Wild Wings Worker Forced Her to Prove She Was Female in Bathroom

Gerika Mudra, 18, says a server blocked her from leaving a women’s restroom until she unzipped her hoodie, prompting a discrimination charge under the state’s Human Rights Act.
08/14/2025

When AI Meets Hair Bias: How Algorithms Penalize Black Women’s Hairstyles

A new test using major AI tools shows braids and natural styles often trigger lower intelligence and professionalism scores — a bias white women’s hair rarely encounters.
08/14/2025

Kid Cudi Says He and Drake Squashed Their Beef But Will Never Be Close Again

A Kanye West-arranged meeting ended their feud, but Cudi says their friendship is over for good.
08/14/2025

Scarface Reveals He Smoked Crack at 12 and Learned to Cook It From His Uncle

In a candid interview with Shannon Sharpe, the hip hop icon detailed his pre-teen experiences with drugs, cigarettes, and the family influence behind it.
08/14/2025

Jussie Smollett Opens Up About Navigating Public Judgment Years Later

He reflects on the lasting impact of public perception on his personal interactions.
08/14/2025

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