Kendrick Lamar and Drake. (AP Photos/Chris Pizzello, File) Drake sued Universal Music Group over “Not Like Us” claiming the company promoted a slanderous song. A federal judge is pondering the nature of rap battles and the cutting wordplay in Kendrick Lamar ’s “Not Like Us,” the megahit diss track that spurred a defamation lawsuit from his fellow superstar Drake. Drake…
The Capitol is seen is seen as Senate Republicans work to pass President Donald Trump’s bill of tax breaks and spending cuts by his July Fourth deadline, in Washington, Sunday, June 29, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) It’s a pivotal moment for the Republicans, who have control of Congress and are racing to wrap up…
Source: Galeanu Mihai / Getty A new Gallup poll indicates a steep decline in national pride in America, largely among Democrats and Gen Z. In fact, the split between Democrats and Republicans in regard to who’s proud to be an American and who isn’t is as wide as it has been since 2001, the year…
Sean “Diddy” Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of “The Four: Battle For Stardom” at the CBS Radford Studio Center, May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File) They are deciding whether prosecutors have proven racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges during the trial. A jury returns to deliberate for a second…
Critics are convinced that Lauren Sánchez has mastered “predatory tactics” to woo wealthy men. She married Jeff Bezos in an extravagant $50 million wedding in Venice, Italy, on June 27. It is speculated that the massive diamond on her finger is around 30 to 40 carats and costs at least $4 million. The vow exchange…
Wess Roley killed two firefighters after starting a wildfire. Officials say the 20-year-old shooter, who once dreamed of being a firefighter, set the wildfire himself—then opened fire when asked to move his vehicle, killing two first responders and injuring a third. A man who started a wildfire and then fatally shot two firefighters and wounded…
American actor Vin Diesel’s surprise pop-up at the 2025 FuelFest Los Angeles has fans sharing their takes on his change in appearance. Diesel, 57, was on hand at the music festival and auto expo event at the Pomona Fairplex on June 28. He helped announce that the next “Fast & Furious” movie, tentatively titled “Fast…
Young and depressed adult at home (Photo by Freepik) OPINION: In this moving opinion piece, author Jonathan Conyers reflects on his father’s hidden pain—and calls on Black men to embrace vulnerability and seek healing during Men’s Mental Health Month. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own….
(Photos by Kevin Dietsch/John Moore/Getty Images) Advocates say sending 500,000 Haitians back to a nation overrun by gang violence and displacement is a death sentence. The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it is terminating legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, setting them up for potential deportation. DHS said that conditions in Haiti have…
Colman Domingo and Don Lemon at the 2025 Native Son Awards (Photo courtesy of Native Son) With stars like Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo, and more, the 2025 Native Son Awards affirmed the joy, power, and pride of the LGBTQ+ community. The 2025 Native Son Awards were a radiant reminder that no system can strip away…
