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Ab-Soul Asked LeBron James To A&R His Next Album; He Agreed
LeBron James is doing something no other NBA player has done in the history of the league. No, I’m not talking about scoring 40+ points against all 30 teams, although that is historical and impressive. No, he’s the first NBA player to become one of hip-hop’s go-to A&Rs, despite having little formal music business experience. […]
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Deadly Russian missiles hit Ukraine energy infrastructure
Russian forces fired dozens of missiles at Ukraine on Thursday in a blistering wave of strikes targeting energy infrastructure, a day after Germany and the United States pledged heavy tanks for Kyiv. The latest wave of attacks came as the Kremlin said Moscow perceived the tank deliveries “as direct involvement in the conflict” and Ukraine […]
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On Poker Face, Creating Sleuth Icons
Though he’s dedicated to the New York Times crossword and an avid puzzle creator when it comes to the Benoit Blanc mystery films (Knives Out and Glass Onion), writer/director/producer Rian Johnson is less concerned with twisty tricks and shocking reveals when it comes to his and Natasha Lyonne’s new series, Poker Face (which debuts with […]
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Phony Ppl’s ‘The Eye’ Performances: ‘Fkn Around’ And More
The Eye features music’s premiere rising artist in a stripped-down studio space to deliver renditions of their finest songs with just one camera, one microphone, and one take. The latest group to bask in the spotlight is Phony Ppl, a Brooklyn band that you probably know better than you think. The five-piece group combines sounds […]
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A US state asked for evidence to ban TikTok. The FBI offered none | Technology
When Maryland became the latest US state to ban the use of TikTok on government devices and networks last month, cybersecurity officials in the state of Connecticut turned to the FBI for guidance. They wanted to know if the FBI had additional information to support a ban in their state amid dire warnings by the […]
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Will There Be A Season 2 Of ‘The Recruit’ On Netflix?
After starring in the Netflix trilogy To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Noah Centineo swiftly became the streamer’s up-and-coming golden boy by landing his own action show The Recruit, a spy thriller that premiered last month on the streamer. Season one followed Centineo as Owen, a new CIA lawyer who becomes entangled in international […]
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Is TikTok Really Getting Banned? Everything You Need To Know
How can a fun social media platform that promotes creative dancing, life hacks, pink sauce and all things super trendy be anything short of awesome? How could anyone be a TikTok hater? Well, they exist. In fact, some of these naysayers are anxiously prepping for doomsday like Joel from the Last of Us. But instead […]
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Shemar Moore Reveals First Photo Of Newborn Daughter – Lovablevibes.com
Shemar Moore is now a proud poppa, as the veteran actor recently announced the birth of his first child with girlfriend Jesiree Dizon. On Wednesday (Jan. 25), a day after her delivery, the 52-year-old hopped on Instagram to celebrate the arrival of his daughter, named Frankie Moore. The S.W.A.T. star appeared to be particularly enthusiastic […]
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Russia: NATO war involvement ‘growing’ with arms to Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia says the delivery of NATO battle tanks to Ukraine is evidence of “direct and growing” US and European involvement in the war, with one analyst suggesting supplying nations could become potential targets. The comments come after the United States and Germany on Wednesday said they would arm Ukraine with dozens of heavy tanks in […]
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Tobey Maguire Wants To Play Spider-Man For Marvel Again
After not appearing in a live-action film in seven years, Tobey Maguire returned in a big way in 2021 with Spider-Man: No Way Home, the seventh highest-grossing movie ever. The actor followed up playing Spider-Man for a fourth time by portraying an absolute ghoul in the sadly misunderstood Babylon, but he’s ready to don the […]
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US economy posts strong growth in Q4 but underlying weakness | Business and Economy News
The US economy grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter, but that likely exaggerates the nation’s health as a measure of domestic demand rose at its slowest pace in 2 1/2 years, reflecting the impact of higher borrowing costs. The Department of Commerce’s advance fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) report on Thursday showed half […]
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Tensions soar in Haiti’s capital after police officers killed | Police News
Angry demonstrators have roared through the streets of Haiti’s capital, blocking roads and shooting guns into the air to protest a slew of killings of police officers by Haitian gangs over the last week. Haitian news outlet Le Nouvelliste reported that angry scenes erupted in several neighbourhoods of Port-au-Prince on Thursday, and barricades of burning […]
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YBN Nahmir Performs ‘Autumn’s Here’ For ‘UPROXX Sessions’
Cordae may have dropped the “YBN” prefix from his name, but that hasn’t his former collaborator YBN Nahmir from carrying it on his back. With a discography featuring 21 Savage, the City Girls, Offset, and G-Eazy, to name a few, the Birmingham native has fought tooth and nail for his spot in today’s hip-hop ecosystem […]
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Coi Leray On Female Rappers: ‘It’s No Competition’
Coi Leray is in the midst of a stunning resurgence. While rap fans undoubtedly slept on her versatile debut album despite standout singles like “Blick Blick” and “Anxiety,” she bounced back late last year with the Grandmaster Flash-sampling “Players.” Today, in a new interview with Billboard, she discusses the ups and downs of her career […]
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Kenny Lattimore Welcomes Baby Girl With Judge Faith Jenkins – Lovablevibes.com
Kenny Lattimore and Judge Faith Jenkins have announced the arrival of their first child together—a baby girl named Skylar Leigh Lattimore. “Welcome to the world Skylar Leigh Lattimore!,” wrote the “For You” crooner, 52, on social media along with a heartwarming reveal video. “Our sweet, beautiful baby girl arrived last week and mom and baby […]
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