This month, Red Bull officially debuted Red Bull 1520, a new YouTube channel dedicated to hip-hop programming from the world of Red Bull, featuring beats, bars and live performances from rap’s next movement. Ensuring fans never miss a beat, Red Bull 1520 will showcase exclusive content from Red Bull’s various music events across the U.S. as well as original series featuring content you won’t find anywhere else.  

Informed by the artists and movements born from the last 50 years of hip-hop but focused on the future of the genre, Red Bull 1520 pays homage to the culture through talent-driven and engaging programming, starting with the debut of two new monthly hip-hop music series: Red Bull Spiral and Red Bull Rap IQ.

Based on the popular Japanese format, Red Bull Rasen, Red Bull Spiral invites 3-4 MCs to Red Bull’s LA recording studio to collaborate on a one-of-a-kind cypher. Filmed in one continuous take, Red Bull Spiral challenges even the most seasoned artists to stay cool under pressure and deliver perfect bars as the camera spins through the studio, capturing every movement. Watch LA crew Coast Contra kick off the series with their debut episode here, and look out for upcoming drops featuring KenThe Man, Kalan.FrFr, Baby Tate, LaRussell, Buddy, Nana, and more.  

“We definitely had to take our time and approach this like a show,” says Coast Contra’s Ras Austin. “It’s a challenge but we wanted to make it as fun of an experience for the viewers as we could. When Taj gets in a certain pocket and everybody starts a rotation in sync with his flow. Super dope moment!”

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Founded in 2010 by a team of music enthusiasts, Dagr8fm Radio Station has been making waves in the industry for over a decade. Starting as an online radio station, it has since expanded to terrestrial radio by becoming Media-based in the United States and worldwide. The station’s mission is simple: to create a platform that supports both indie and mainstream music, while keeping its listeners up-to-date with the latest trends, events, and releases.

Dagr8fm features shows hosted by some of the best DJs and radio personalities in the industry. Each show is different and unique, catering to a wide range of music lovers. Whether you’re looking for a live mix or an interview with your favorite artist, Dagr8fm has got you covered. From old-school classics to the latest chart-topping hits, Dagr8fm plays them all.

One of the most popular shows on Dagr8fm is the “In The Clouds Show,” hosted by KB Stroker and co-hosted by DJ Tezlasol and Henny Kenny. The show features a live mix of the hottest tracks in hip-hop, R&B, and Afrobeat. Another fan favorite is “The Urban Nation Show,” hosted by DJ League, which focuses on the latest and greatest in urban music.

Dagr8fm also features shows that delve deeper into the music scene. “The Anonymous Show,” hosted by Anonymous Lee, offers an intimate look at the lives of indie artists and their journeys to success. “The Raw Wav Show,” hosted by Yhasmeen Ifyouaskme and co-hosted by DJ SG, features up-and-coming artists and gives them a platform to showcase their talents.

In addition to its shows, Dagr8fm also keeps its listeners up-to-date with the latest news in the music industry. From album releases to concert announcements, Dagr8fm has its finger on the pulse of the music scene.

To make sure you never miss a beat, Dagr8fm has a mobile app that allows you to access its content wherever you go. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the move, you can always stay connected to your favorite music and shows.

In conclusion, if you’re a music lover looking for a station that supports both indie and mainstream music, Dagr8fm is the perfect choice for you. With its diverse range of shows and its finger on the pulse of the music industry, Dagr8fm is sure to keep you entertained and informed. Tune in and discover your new favorite artist today!

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Over the weekend, it was confirmed in a post to her 5.4 million IG followers that popular OnlyFans model Diana Deets, who is better knowns as “Coconut Kitty,” was found dead in an apparent suicide. Her age is still yet to be confirmed.

The post read, “It’s unfair. Life is unfair. We wish you guys could get to know her the way her friends and family did. See, she was such a light to this world. Truly she was always glowing. You could never slow that girl down. She was so hard headed and strong, but also just so kind with the biggest heart we have ever known. She was always trying to lift everyone up around her. She wanted everyone to win.” 

Deets claimed to be 24 years old for many years and in an exposé by Rolling Stone, it was discovered that she edited her photos considerably, which led to allegations that she was baiting pedophiles. In the article, Deets related the creation of her Coconut Kitty character to her visual art, explaining, “I wanted to make something that looked like a real-life anime character, small chin, big eyes, that was made in my likeness, because I use a picture of myself and I edit it. I just wanted to create a fantasy, just a character. And I was able to hide my identity and still make money off my art.” 

Deets was also accused of luring younger women to join OnlyFans, but in her response stated, “I wouldn’t do anything in an unsafe environment, and I wouldn’t attend myself if I was unsafe. And I wouldn’t do that to someone else if it was unsafe for them.” 

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Ne-Yo, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B hitmaker, iconic songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has sold a cumulative 20+ million adjusted albums worldwide. His debut single, 2005’s “So Sick,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified quadruple Platinum.

Since then, the Motown Records/Compound Entertainment recording artist has racked up a collection of hits including “Sexy Love,” “Closer,” “Because of You,” “Miss Independent,” and “Push Back” [feat. Bebe Rexha and Stefflon Don]. Three of his albums have entered SoundScan’s Top Current Albums chart at No. 1. Ne-Yo has also proven to be as powerful with his pen as he is in the studio and on stage. The Las Vegas native quickly became known as a go-to hitmaker, penning bangers like Rihanna’s “Unfaithful,” “Russian Roulette,” and “Take a Bow,” along with Beyoncé’s 2006 breakup anthem “Irreplaceable” and songs for such artists as Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Carrie Underwood, and Celine Dion, among others.

Ne-Yo’s film and television credits include NBC’s World of Dance, Empire, Stomp the Yard, Save the Last Dance, Battle: Los Angeles, George Lucas’ Red Tails, The Wiz Live! and Starz’ Step Up: High Water. Most recently, Ne-Yo released his eighth full-length album, Self Explanatory, which boasts singles “Handle Me Gently,” “Don’t Love Me,” and “You Got The Body.”

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Academy Award, Grammy and Emmy-winning artist Common takes fans behind the scenes of the official music video for “The Light,” in the latest installment of Vevo Footnotes, premiering today. The exclusive content is part of Vevo’s celebration to honor the historic 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop – more details here.

“Thank you Vevo for always supporting my work, this is dope to be a part of Vevo Footnotes. This is the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and man…hip-hop has changed my life in ways that I can’t even fathom. I thank God for hip-hop, and thank y’all for celebrating ‘The Light’ and including it in Footnotes for the celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. Peace.” – Common

In the episode, Common pays tribute to J Dilla, delves into how Erykah Badu influenced the song’s message about the different dimensions of love and shares how, as a Southside Chicago dude, he initially felt uncomfortable about not wearing socks during the music video shoot. Additionally, Common discusses “The Light” being one of his greatest videos, his favorite line in the song and how proud he is that so many people have told him they’ve played the song at their weddings. 

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After launching her official OnlyFans account on Friday (Jan. 13), rap star Iggy Azalea has reportedly earned over 307,000 dollars on the subscription-based platform.

“Lol, Y’all just be saying shit to say shit at this point cause that number was pulled outta thin air,” Iggy said in response.

MORE: Iggy Azalea Announces Uncensored OnlyFans Leading to Her New Album

In the announcement, the 32-year-old star shared that her new account supports her upcoming multimedia project in collaboration with the platform, titled “Hotter Than Hell x OnlyFans.” The forthcoming project showcases the “Fancy” hitmaker in mature content only available for paid subscribers. “You better be subscribed & logged on tonight,” she wrote on Twitter on Saturday (Jan. 14). “Something hotter than hell in your inbox at 9pm.”

Azalea and OnlyFans collaboration is a limited-edition one-year run that will conclude on December 23, 2023. Subscribers will receive a variety of content, including illustration, poetry, photography, video for creative yet unapologetically spicy content, and, of course, new music. Azalea credits the new collaboration as inspired by the 90s supermodel era.

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Azalea’s latest venture will lead into the release of her forthcoming fourth album, Hotter Than Hell, which drops in late 2023. Already six months in the making, the project will highlight sexuality as well as give a nod to the idea of the centerfold model and is a hyperrealistic version of the blond beauty’s life.

“I’ve been working on ‘Hotter Than Hell’ for six months already and I’m full of excitement and nervous anticipation to begin revealing it to the world, layer by layer,” said Azalea in a press release. “Admittedly, I never knew OnlyFans was a place where I could be creative, so I didn’t expect to be collaborating with them on my biggest project to date.”

Azalea revealed that fans will be very surprised by the upcoming album. “The project is bold and fun — so is this collaboration — I think it’s going to surprise a lot of people,” she says.

Two years since she released an album, the mother of one has been and her music has been a cash cow with touring, licensing, and catalog purchase. She sold her music catalog last November to Domain Capitol Group for an undisclosed eight-figure amount.

Azalea joins the new wave of female rap stars, like Renni Rucci and Bhad Bhabie, launching OnlyFans accounts in the new year. Hip Hop joining and the lucrative income of the platforms has changed others’ prescription on joining as well.

“Once I looked beyond the surface level chatter about what it means to have an OnlyFans,” said Azalea when asked about the decision to join OnlyFans. “I realized it was the perfect platform to launch a multimedia concept on,” she said. “I feel excited about not having to worry about the overwhelming and creatively limiting censorship artists have to navigate when sharing work on other digital platforms.”

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Moises “B-boy Moy” Rivas, is a legend in the world of breakdancing. He most recently helped to bring breakdancing to the 2024 Olympics as a competing sport. Before breakdancing hits the world stage, B-boy Moy has partnered with Monster Energy on the Dream Circles series to bring awareness to the art form. 

Monster Energy’s Dream Circles four-part series premiered on October 26. Their third episode is set to release tomorrow, November 23, where we meet fellow Monster sponsored athlete and breaker extraordinaire, Miguel “Gravity” Rosario.

Rosario, respectively known as “Gravity” in the breakdancing world, started as an all-around gymnast at a young age. At sixteen he had already won state championships, and regional championships and taken home over twelve first-place medals. The Long Island City native admits that he started to get bored with winning and being inspired by the 2004 dance film You Got Served, he began to explore the world of breaking.

A complete full-circle moment, Gravity is now making his way to the 2024 Olympics as one of the most influential breakers in the world. 

“That was the foundation to my breaking. Because of that discipline, I was able to bring that into breaking and I elevated faster than anybody can imagine…what took people ten years to accomplish, I was doing in three. If it wasn’t for gymnastics, I would not have been able to set the bar” says Gravity. 

“He’s actually the first one I’ve seen do a roundoff back double in a battle, dude is light on his feet and he’s not afraid,” exclaims breakdance legend Ken Swift. 

Miguel is one of twelve breakers sponsored by Monster Energy. Check out his episode on November 23 showcasing Gravity’s transition from a championship gymnast to a world-renowned breaker set to take the Olympics in 2024.

Check out Dream Circles edition with breakdancing legend Bboy Moy below.

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Media mogul Necole Kane, creator and founder of popular media outlet xoNecole, announced her exit from the media company on Wednesday (Oct. 19) to transition into the wellness industry with her newly founded plant-based relief brand, My Happy Flo.

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The Kane-founded My Happy Flo is a plant-based period relief supplement that works to balance hormones and alleviate heavy bleeding, intense cramping, and other PMS symptoms for a happier, healthier period.

While Kane will be shifting focus from media to wellness, she feels her following will follow with majority of her audience women and the content on xoNecole caters to women’s interest. When asked about the transition, Kane said the following:

“I’m still serving the same audience that I have for years but in a new way. Our community has a unique set of needs that include Vitamin D3 and Iron deficiency but are often underserved and overlooked in the vitamin and supplement space. I am passionate about helping women of color who are struggling with heavy periods and fibroid symptoms and missing out on life because of it. The statistics regarding black women and fibroids are alarming and we wanted to help do something about this silent epidemic.”

My Happy Flo is personal for Kane as she knows all too well the harsh reality of hormone imbalance after her mom passed from estrogen-induced breast cancer at the age of 41. She’s also discovered various studies which reveal that 80% of African American women will be diagnosed with fibroids by the age of 50. Black women are also 4 times more likely to get a hysterectomy than other races and they are also 2 to 3 times more likely to suffer from period trauma. Due to  the lack of education around what a normal period looks like, it can take women up to 10 years to see a doctor for her symptoms or  get a proper diagnosis.

And with My Happy Flo, Kane will be championing holistic remedies for  women. “At My Happy Flo, we believe it is important to focus heavily on content around hormone health, endocrine disrupting chemicals found in the hair and beauty products specifically marketed towards African-American women, and signs and symptoms of estrogen dominance – a leading cause of heavy, painful periods,” she said in the press release. “There has also been a huge educational gap when it comes to the menstrual cycle being considered a fifth vital sign and serves as a monthly report card for our overall health. We weren’t taught that a heavy, painful period is not normal and can be the first sign of hormonal imbalances. When left unaddressed and undiagnosed, these imbalances can lead to fibroid development and breast cancer tumors, as well as other conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, and infertility.”

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Kane would share that other products that found solutions would only be more harmful. “In the past, when we’ve been offered a solution, it often caused more harm than good,” she continued. “Hormonal contraceptives, painkillers, and hysterectomies shouldn’t be our only option for  period pain relief and with My Happy Flo, it doesn’t have to be.” 

In its first year of business, My Happy Flo has won over $50,000 in grants and has grown organically without any digital ad spend. The daily vitamin has also helped thousands of women find relief from period pain and hormone imbalance which previously caused them to miss out on professional and personal opportunities and provided more holistic options when facing fibroids and other reproductive health conditions.

Kane leaves xoNecole in good hands and with a bright future at Will Packer Media. Packer acquired xoNecole in 2017 after recognizing it’s value and impact within the culture. Since it’s creation in 2015, xoNecole has reached over 4 million women worldwide with daily editorial content and offline experiences with events – ElevateHer, Pajamas & Lipstick, and the xo Happy Hour podcast.

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Child sex abuse allegations dismissed and behind him, popular comedian Aries Spears returns to stand-up comedy with the release of a two-and-half-hour stand-up set last Saturday (Oct.8) to his 88,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.

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Recorded at The Chicago Improv, the looped full show sees the comedian spend the entire set roasting the crowd. Spears released a live show prior to this in September 2021 at the same venue on YouTube. Watch the full show above.

Spears’s stand-up marks the first new footage since the comedic actor and fellow actress Tiffany Haddish’s involvement in a lawsuit of sexually harassing and abusing an anonymous woman and her brother as children filed last August. The case was dismissed in September in the  U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, but not before Haddish would claim she lost all of her upcoming acting jobs due to the lawsuit.

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Spears’s stand-up video joins a new trend of comics taking their full show content to their respective channels on YouTube, with Ali Siddiq releasing his stand-up special, The Domino Effect, on his YouTube channel last May. Siddiq’s special has accumulated over 5 million views on YouTube since its release.

Merely days following the release of his full show at the Improv, Spears’s looped set has already amassed over 50,000 streams on YouTube. Upon the video’s release, he announced an upcoming nationwide comedy tour.

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2 Chainz shares his new single, “2 Step,” from the soundtrack for the theatrical release of the new House Party remake.

Directed by Grammy-winning music visual vet Calmatic, House Party was written by Jamal Olori and Stephen Glover and produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter of The SpringHill Company.

The Atlanta lyricist flows over the bass heavy track, “Flex like I’m supposed. Hermes Orange in the Rolls. Wrist in the bowl, other wrist, it was froze. Dropped a four and brought back some extra Os.”

House Party opens in theaters MLK weekend, January 13 2023. Will you be running out to see if it matches the legacy of the original House Party?

Check out the original song from 2 Chainz below. 

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The 1990’s cult classic comedy, House Party is getting a remake. The rebooted film stars Tosin Cole as Damon, and Jacob Latimore as Kevin, who appear as best friends and club promoters mirroring the nostalgia of Kid ‘n Play with a new spin. The teens get hired to clean basketball star, LeBron James’ mansion and while he’s away they decide to throw a party that leads to hijinks and chaos.

Karen Obilom, Rotimi, D.C. Young Fly, and Scott Mescudi (Kid Cudi) also star in the Warner Brothers, New Line Cinema release.

The film, directed by Calmatic, Grammy-winning music video director, has also been commissioned for the White Men Can’t Jump remake starring Jack Harlow.

According to Deadline, House Party marks the feature directorial debut of Calmatic. Written by Jamal Olori and Stephen Glover. Produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter of The SpringHill Company. Reportedly several cameo appearances from Lena Waithe, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and more are slated.

House Party opens in theaters MLK weekend, January 13 2023. Will you be running out to see if it matches the legacy of the original House Party?

Watch the first look trailer below.

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The First on SoundCloud docu-series kicks off today with a premiere episode that spotlights Houston rapper, KenTheMan. Directed by Juan Nieto, the two-minute vignette follows the artist in her hometown as she spends the day with close friends and family. Watch it below.

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KenTheMan is known for her breakout single “He Be Like” and breakout EP What’s My Name, which includes the hit song “Rose Gold Stripper Pole” featuring 2Chainz that Rolling Stone certified as one of their top 20 “Best Hip Hop Albums of 2021.”

KenTheMan recently performed in the popular freestyle cypher at the BET Awards alongside new rap stars OT The Real, Armani Caesar, Navelle Hice, NaNa, and fellow Houston native Yung Pooda. Watch the full cypher now, below.

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Last week, Ken released — exclusively on SoundCloud — her new single “Baddest,” which samples the Juvenile classic “Back That Azz Up.” She entered into a partnership deal with Asylum Records, which was announced last April.

The upcoming episode of First on SoundCloud will feature fast-rising rap stars EKKSTACY, Isabella Lovestory, Kelow LaTesha, Nezi Momodu, Pote Baby, riela, ROSEMARIE, and TITUS.

Learn more about Daddy Ken today, watch the docuseries above.

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Actress Tiffany Haddish says she lost all her jobs after a recent lawsuit was filed against her.  Along with Aries Spears, the two comedians were accused of grooming and coercing two siblings “Jane” and “John Doe”, aged 7 and 14 at the time, to take part in sexually explicit skits on two separate occasions.

On Wednesday Haddish told reporters the lawsuit cost her everything, including all her jobs, but that she feels relieved now that the whole thing is behind her. 

 According to reports, Haddish worked out a settlement agreement, privately with the two accusers and in return, the “Jane Doe” has now dismissed the lawsuit entirely.  

READ MORE: Tiffany Haddish Reaches Settlement with Alleged Sexual Assault Victims

The Girls Trip actress said she “deeply regrets” agreeing to act in the comedy sketch six years ago alongside comedian Aries Spears. 

She’s also distancing herself from Aries Spears, and said she doesn’t affiliate with him anymore.  

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The original cast from Beverly Hills Cop is returning to join Eddie Murphy in the upcoming Netflix sequel.  Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, and Paul Reiser are all joining Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley.  

According to Variety, Netflix picked up the rights in 2019 to release the next ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ movie, which is currently in production. The film will be the fourth installment in the action-comedy franchise with the third movie being released in 1994.  

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Plot details for the film are being kept under wraps, but it’ll most likely follow Murphy’s character “Axel Foley” as he returns to 90210 to break open a new case. Taylour Paige and Joseph Gordon-Levitt have reportedly been cast in the film as well.

Murphy is producing the movie with Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman for Jerry Bruckheimer Films.

Will you be turning in to watch Netflix’s reboot of Axel Foley? Continue the conversation on social media.

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The original cast from Beverly Hills Cop is returning to join Eddie Murphy in the upcoming Netflix sequel.  Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, and Paul Reiser are all joining Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley.  

According to Variety, Netflix picked up the rights in 2019 to release the next ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ movie, which is currently in production. The film will be the fourth installment in the action-comedy franchise with the third movie being released in 1994.  

READ MORE: Eddie Murphy in Talks To Play George Clinton in Upcoming Biopic

Plot details for the film are being kept under wraps, but it’ll most likely follow Murphy’s character “Axel Foley” as he returns to 90210 to break open a new case. Taylour Paige and Joseph Gordon-Levitt have reportedly been cast in the film as well.

Murphy is producing the movie with Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman for Jerry Bruckheimer Films.

Will you be turning in to watch Netflix’s reboot of Axel Foley? Continue the conversation on social media.

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Actress Tiffany Haddish says she lost all her jobs after a recent lawsuit was filed against her.  Along with Aries Spears, the two comedians were accused of grooming and coercing two siblings “Jane” and “John Doe”, aged 7 and 14 at the time, to take part in sexually explicit skits on two separate occasions.

On Wednesday Haddish told reporters the lawsuit cost her everything, including all her jobs, but that she feels relieved now that the whole thing is behind her. 

 According to reports, Haddish worked out a settlement agreement, privately with the two accusers and in return, the “Jane Doe” has now dismissed the lawsuit entirely.  

READ MORE: Tiffany Haddish Reaches Settlement with Alleged Sexual Assault Victims

The Girls Trip actress said she “deeply regrets” agreeing to act in the comedy sketch six years ago alongside comedian Aries Spears. 

She’s also distancing herself from Aries Spears, and said she doesn’t affiliate with him anymore.  

Continue the conversation on social media.

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The FDA is warning TikTok users not to try a bizarre recipe that has gone viral. TikTok is known for trending challenges and pranks, however the latest recipe trend is seemingly absurd but not enough for the FDA to stay quiet. The feds say NyQuil-marinated chicken, or the ‘Sleepy Chicken Challenge’ as it’s called, is dangerous and potentially deadly. 

The FDA says cooking the medicine makes it more powerful and can change its properties.  They add that inhaling the vapors during the cooking process can cause lung damage. 

According to Yahoo Life, the trend is actually a joke but videos of the meal are circulating on social media, and people are concerned children will be vulnerable to influence.

 In addition, the TikTok recipe calls for an amount of NyQuil that’s much larger than the recommended adult dose. 

In 2021 the ‘Milk Crate Challenge’, where people used milk crates to stack in a pyramid and then attempt to climb up them like stairs went viral. Tik Tok banned the challenge after numerous participants were seen crashing down with injuries from their failed attempts. 

Who thought that cooking chicken in NyQuil medicine was a good idea? 

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Lizzo can now add Emmy winner to her growing resume.  The Houston native is  halfway to EGOT status after winning the Outstanding Competition Program Emmy for her Amazon Prime Video series, Watch Out for the Big Grrrls. 

 While giving her acceptance speech at the Los Angeles ceremony Sunday night, Lizzo said she was “very emotional” while celebrating her on screen representation. “When I was a little girl, all I wanted was to see me in the media. Someone fat like me, Black like me, beautiful like me,”  Lizzo gushed. “If I could go back and tell little Lizzo something, I would be like, ‘You’re going to see that person, but b***h, it’s going to have to be you,” she added. 

 This was Lizzo’s first nomination and win at the Emmys. The “Tempo” artist is currently on a world tour for her album “Special,” which debuted on July 15.

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Tiffany Haddish is speaking out about an explicit sketch she was featured in that is now at the center of a sexual misconduct lawsuit. 

In an Instagram post on Monday, the actress said she “deeply regrets” agreeing to act in the comedy sketch six years ago alongside comedian Aries Spears. The Girls Trip actress added she wanted to shed more light on the matter but couldn’t due to the ongoing legal case.  

“I know people have a bunch of questions. I get it. I’m right there with you,” Haddish says in her statement. “Unfortunately, because there is an ongoing legal case, there’s very little that I can say right now.”

Haddish continues, “But, clearly, while the sketch was intended to be comedic, it wasn’t funny at all — and I deeply regret having agreed to act in it. I really look forward to being able to share a lot more about this situation as soon as I can.”

READ MORE: Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears Sued For Alleged Child Sexual Abuse

This acknowledgement comes after a lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court last week, alleging the two comedians groomed and coerced two siblings, aged 7 and 14 at the time, to take part in sexually explicit skits on two separate occasions.  According to the lawsuit, the seven-year-old appeared in a sketch titled “Through A Pedophile’s Eyes,” as reported by The Daily Beast.

Attorneys for Haddish and Spears, have dismissed the explicit lawsuit as a shakedown. This story is still developing. 

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Tiffany Haddish is speaking out about an explicit sketch she was featured in that is now at the center of a sexual misconduct lawsuit. 

In an Instagram post on Monday, the actress said she “deeply regrets” agreeing to act in the comedy sketch six years ago alongside comedian Aries Spears. The Girls Trip actress added she wanted to shed more light on the matter but couldn’t due to the ongoing legal case.  

“I know people have a bunch of questions. I get it. I’m right there with you,” Haddish says in her statement. “Unfortunately, because there is an ongoing legal case, there’s very little that I can say right now.”

Haddish continues, “But, clearly, while the sketch was intended to be comedic, it wasn’t funny at all — and I deeply regret having agreed to act in it. I really look forward to being able to share a lot more about this situation as soon as I can.”

READ MORE: Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears Sued For Alleged Child Sexual Abuse

This acknowledgement comes after a lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court last week, alleging the two comedians groomed and coerced two siblings, aged 7 and 14 at the time, to take part in sexually explicit skits on two separate occasions.  According to the lawsuit, the seven-year-old appeared in a sketch titled “Through A Pedophile’s Eyes,” as reported by The Daily Beast.

Attorneys for Haddish and Spears, have dismissed the explicit lawsuit as a shakedown. This story is still developing. 

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Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears are being sued for allegedly grooming two children.  A lawsuit filed against the two from a 22-year-old woman, Jane Doe claims they groomed the two siblings.

The filing alleges child sexual abuse when the 14-year-old girl and a seven-year-old boy, were convinced into performing sexual acts for comedy skits that were video taped.  

The John Doe in the suit also claims Spears and Haddish molested him while filming a “Funny or Die” video titled “Through a Pedophile’s Eyes.” In the sketch, Haddish allegedly played the boy’s mother and Spears portrayed a pedophile.

 Haddish’s attorney says the lawsuit is nothing more than an extortion attempt, and that the plaintiffs have been trying to assert the claims for years.  

According to the New York Post, the attorney for Spears, said the comedian “isn’t going to fall for any shakedown.”

Funny or Die said it immediately removed the video after it became aware of it. “We were not involved with the conceptualization, development, funding, or production of this video. The platform said they viewed the video “absolutely disgusting and would never produce such content,” according to TMZ.

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Regina Hall has been quite active since we saw her co-hosting the 2022 Oscars. Her latest project is the comedy/satire Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul, (Sept. 2 on Peacock), which premieres in theaters this weekend.  The 51-year-old comedian, plays Trinitie Childs, the first lady of a megachurch, who’s husband is Sterling K. Brown, who plays pastor Lee-Curtis Childs. Hall’s character supports her husband and the church as they rebrand after being involved in a scandal that upsets their congregation.

 The famed actor and director who is known for her roles in Black Monday, Girls Trip, the Best Man and cult classic Scary Movie franchise recently partnered with CÎROC for #CIROCStands for Black Businesses at the 20th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. A mission that highlights effort and ongoing commitment to celebrate the powerful voices and people within the Black community that are depicting excellence and igniting change.

The DC native and Me Time (Aug. 26 on Netflix), cast member who also stars in the limited series, The Best Man: The Final Chapters (Dec. 22 on Peacock), spoke with Kim SoMajor of The Source and dished on her new partnership with #CIROCStands, having ownership in Hollywood, starting her production company Rh Negative and more.

 What sparked you to take on your latest film project, “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.” 

I really enjoyed the script when I read it and then I met with Adamma and Adanne and although they were young, I had seen their short film and knew they had a vision for what they had in mind. I hadn’t worked with Sterling before so when he joined, I was excited to work with him and couldn’t imagine creating these characters with anyone else.

 What’s your role and intention set to accomplish with your partnership with CÎROC?

 As a Black woman, I of course support female, Black owned businesses which is part of why I appreciate what #CIROCStands is accomplishing for the community. It’s that shared mission that drew me to them. Being at Martha’s Vineyard and being on a panel with such amazing women was truly inspiring. There’s such a rich history and roots in the culture there and I loved celebrating that!

How does the association align with everything that you’re doing as a businesswoman?

 Like #CIROCStands, I believe it’s important to highlight people of different backgrounds. There are smart, talented people from varied pasts and to find them and give them a space to create and tell really good stories is part of why I was inspired to start producing.

As a business owner, starting Rh Negative production company- What has been a definitive moment for you that reaffirmed that you made the right move in launching?

 Producing is a process that involves many people and I love the sense of collaboration involved in developing a project from beginning to end. It brings me joy every time I’m able to facilitate the success of a project and enable other people’s dreams coming true.

With your production company, you are providing an opportunity for many creatives. How important is it for black women to have ownership in Hollywood or entertainment in general?

We live in a diverse world and it’s important that diversity be seen on screen, which means it must exist behind the scenes. Everyone has different life experiences, and that varied history creates well-informed decisions that positively influence each project and inherently the industry as a whole.

How did you know that was the next move for you?

I’ve wanted to produce for several years. I felt like I had worked and gotten to a place where I had enough knowledge to be able to produce. It wasn’t an overnight thing, despite what people think, it took years, hard work, and a will for it to happen.

Can you share 5 tips on balancing a successful entrepreneurial lifestyle and home life of wellness?

More of a balance is always the goal, although it’s not always easy. I would say what helps me is good friends, an incredible team, fun, rest, and a quiet place where my imagination can roam.

What’s in store for you in the last quarter of 2022?

 We’re of course excited for Honk for Jesus to be released and then we have The Best Man coming out just in time for the holidays! Then a few other things that are soon to be announced. I work with two organizations called Scleroderma Research Foundation and Solutions Project and hope to partner with them on a few things too.

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Is the Breakfast Club really ending or has the iconic morning radio show on New York’s Power 105.1 evolved into something grander?  One of the three hosts, Angela Yee took to social media on Tuesday night with a cryptic tweet revealing “The breakfast club as you know it is officially over.”

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Neither one of her co-hosts, DJ Envy or Charlamagne Tha God responded or repost from their individual social media accounts and there was no word confirming from the radio show’s official social media page.

It wasn’t clear exactly what Yee meant but Twitter immediately jumped in with their thoughts on the situation. 

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Funny My Way is a new original comedy docu-series narrated by comedian J.B. Smoove (Real Husbands of Hollywood, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Almost Christmas). 

The six-part Audible Original pays homage to six iconic Black Comedians who broke barriers in the entertainment industry, talking about the everyday struggles in the Black community, fighting for equality while being their authentic, raw selves. 

Dick Gregory, Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Flip Wilson, Rudy Ray Moore, and Paul Mooney, are highlighted on featured episodes.

The new series focuses on breaking boundaries in comedy and honors the Black comedy icons that shattered barriers by boldly defining themselves beyond the limitations of their time.

Smoove dives into the life and career of a different comedy icon each episode, while using interviews and archival clips from TV shows, comedy albums, and talk shows,.  

According to the statement released, the series reframes the comedic greats’ accomplishments in terms of their continued relevance, their essential influence, and the fight for equal rights in the present day.

Funny My Way is executive produced by Team Coco and AYR Media. Available only on Audible premiering on August 4, 2022.

If you’re looking for an impactful look at comedic history that goes far beyond their punch lines, check it out here 

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Funny My Way is a new original comedy docu-series narrated by comedian J.B. Smoove (Real Husbands of Hollywood, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Almost Christmas). 

The six-part Audible Original pays homage to six iconic Black Comedians who broke barriers in the entertainment industry, talking about the everyday struggles in the Black community, fighting for equality while being their authentic, raw selves. 

Dick Gregory, Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Flip Wilson, Rudy Ray Moore, and Paul Mooney, are highlighted on featured episodes.

The new series focuses on breaking boundaries in comedy and honors the Black comedy icons that shattered barriers by boldly defining themselves beyond the limitations of their time.

Smoove dives into the life and career of a different comedy icon each episode, while using interviews and archival clips from TV shows, comedy albums, and talk shows,.  

According to the statement released, the series reframes the comedic greats’ accomplishments in terms of their continued relevance, their essential influence, and the fight for equal rights in the present day.

Funny My Way is executive produced by Team Coco and AYR Media. Available only on Audible premiering on August 4, 2022.

If you’re looking for an impactful look at comedic history that goes far beyond their punch lines, check it out here 

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The next installment of the Grand Theft Auto games will feature a female lead and less controversial humor.  Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature its first ever leading lady, who will be Latina as part of a main duo inspired by the infamous Bonnie and Clyde.  

READ MORE: Dr. Dre Addresses Ex-Wife In New Grand Theft Auto Song Featuring Eminem

The game’s developers, Rockstar Games, are also reportedly planning on cutting down on the amount of racist or misogynistic jokes.  A report released by Rockstar Games said they are being cautious to not “punch down” on certain minority groups, according to Bloomberg.

The Grand Theft games have often gained controversy for their use of violent and explicit content, and many fans have taken to the internet to express their displeasure with the changes.  

The game’s development has been slow going, and a release date for GTA VI  is expected sometime after 2024. 

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For the first time, Spotify will be bringing live audio content from festival grounds to fans’ homes at Rolling Loud Miami. From Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24, Spotify will be backstage in the Rolling Loud Artist Village hosting live and exclusive interviews with artists performing at the festival all weekend.Hip-Hop fans can expect an immersive experience unlike any other RL live stream before.

Catch conversations with Brian “B.Dot” Miller, of Spotify’s live’s audio show New Joints Live, and TV host and personality Amanda Booz. Also live on the Miami festival grounds, Spotify Creative Director/Head of Urban Music, Carl Chery and Spotify talent, Cole Cuchna along with the controversial  DJ Akademiks will also be handpicking artists for live interviews.

READ MORE: Rolling Loud Co-Founder Retracts Statements About Travis Scott

Listen live on Spotify or Spotify Live for more. Interviews and live streamed performances will be available on Spotify (mobile only) and Spotify Live (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3). Check out the schedule below and keep in mind dealing with some artists it is subject to change.

Friday, July 22

4:15pm               Weekend Kick-Off

4:30pm               Artist Interview – Saweetie (w/ Carl Chery)

4:45pm               Artist Interview – Fivio Foreign (w/ Cole Cuchna)

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Kash Doll

5:45pm               Performance Live Stream – Fivio Foreign

7:55pm               Performance Live Steam – Bia 

9:15pm               Performance Live Stream – A$AP Ferg

9:30pm               Artist Interview – Lil Durk

Saturday, July 23

3:45pm               Day 2 Kick-Off / Day 1 Recap

4:00pm               Artist Interview – Baby Tate

4:25pm               Artist Interview – Duke Deuce

4:35pm               Artist Interview – WhiteRoseMoxie

4:45pm               Artist Interview – Saucy Santana

5:00pm               Artist Interview – Strick

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Dreezy

6:10pm               Live Performance Stream – Saucy Santana

6:15pm               Artist Interview – Toosii

6:20pm               Artist Interview – City Girls         

6:30pm               Artist Interview – Doe Boy

7:10pm               Artist Interview – Ace Hood

7:30pm               Artist Interview – Nardo Wick

7:50pm               Performance Live Stream – Nardo Wick

9:00pm               Artist Interview – Soulja Boy

9:50pm               Performance Live Stream – Latto

Sunday, July 24

4:15pm               Day 3 Kick-Off / Day 2 Recap

4:30pm               Artist Interview – Kali

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Flo Milli

6:30pm               Artist Interview – EST Gee (w/ DJ Akademiks)

7:10pm               Performance Live Stream – Baby Keem

7:30pm               Artist Interview – Kodak Black

8:00pm               Artist Interview – Curren$y

8:30pm               Artist Interview – Moneybagg Yo

8:45pm               Artist Interview – Young Nudy

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For the first time, Spotify will be bringing live audio content from festival grounds to fans’ homes at Rolling Loud Miami. From Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24, Spotify will be backstage in the Rolling Loud Artist Village hosting live and exclusive interviews with artists performing at the festival all weekend.

READ MORE: Rolling Loud Co-Founder Retracts Statements About Travis Scott

Listen live on Spotify or Spotify Live for more. Interviews and live streamed performances will be available on Spotify (mobile only) and Spotify Live (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3).

Check out the schedule below and keep in mind with some artists it is subject to change.

Friday, July 22

4:15pm               Weekend Kick-Off

4:30pm               Artist Interview – Saweetie (w/ Carl Chery)

4:45pm               Artist Interview – Fivio Foreign (w/ Cole Cuchna)

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Kash Doll

5:45pm               Performance Live Stream – Fivio Foreign

7:55pm               Performance Live Steam – Bia 

9:15pm               Performance Live Stream – A$AP Ferg

9:30pm               Artist Interview – Lil Durk

Saturday, July 23

3:45pm               Day 2 Kick-Off / Day 1 Recap

4:00pm               Artist Interview – Baby Tate

4:25pm               Artist Interview – Duke Deuce

4:35pm               Artist Interview – WhiteRoseMoxie

4:45pm               Artist Interview – Saucy Santana

5:00pm               Artist Interview – Strick

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Dreezy

6:10pm               Live Performance Stream – Saucy Santana

6:15pm               Artist Interview – Toosii

6:20pm               Artist Interview – City Girls         

6:30pm               Artist Interview – Doe Boy

7:10pm               Artist Interview – Ace Hood

7:30pm               Artist Interview – Nardo Wick

7:50pm               Performance Live Stream – Nardo Wick

9:00pm               Artist Interview – Soulja Boy

9:50pm               Performance Live Stream – Latto

Sunday, July 24

4:15pm               Day 3 Kick-Off / Day 2 Recap

4:30pm               Artist Interview – Kali

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Flo Milli

6:30pm               Artist Interview – EST Gee (w/ DJ Akademiks)

7:10pm               Performance Live Stream – Baby Keem

7:30pm               Artist Interview – Kodak Black

8:00pm               Artist Interview – Curren$y

8:30pm               Artist Interview – Moneybagg Yo

8:45pm               Artist Interview – Young Nudy

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For the first time, Spotify will be bringing live audio content from festival grounds to fans’ homes at Rolling Loud Miami. From Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24, Spotify will be backstage in the Rolling Loud Artist Village hosting live and exclusive interviews with artists performing at the festival all weekend.Hip-Hop fans can expect an immersive experience unlike any other RL live stream before.

Catch conversations with Brian “B.Dot” Miller, of Spotify’s live’s audio show New Joints Live, and TV host and personality Amanda Booz. Also live on the Miami festival grounds, Spotify Creative Director/Head of Urban Music, Carl Chery and Spotify talent, Cole Cuchna along with the controversial  DJ Akademiks will also be handpicking artists for live interviews.

READ MORE: Rolling Loud Co-Founder Retracts Statements About Travis Scott

Listen live on Spotify or Spotify Live for more. Interviews and live streamed performances will be available on Spotify (mobile only) and Spotify Live (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3). Check out the schedule below and keep in mind dealing with some artists it is subject to change.

Friday, July 22

4:15pm               Weekend Kick-Off

4:30pm               Artist Interview – Saweetie (w/ Carl Chery)

4:45pm               Artist Interview – Fivio Foreign (w/ Cole Cuchna)

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Kash Doll

5:45pm               Performance Live Stream – Fivio Foreign

7:55pm               Performance Live Steam – Bia 

9:15pm               Performance Live Stream – A$AP Ferg

9:30pm               Artist Interview – Lil Durk

Saturday, July 23

3:45pm               Day 2 Kick-Off / Day 1 Recap

4:00pm               Artist Interview – Baby Tate

4:25pm               Artist Interview – Duke Deuce

4:35pm               Artist Interview – WhiteRoseMoxie

4:45pm               Artist Interview – Saucy Santana

5:00pm               Artist Interview – Strick

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Dreezy

6:10pm               Live Performance Stream – Saucy Santana

6:15pm               Artist Interview – Toosii

6:20pm               Artist Interview – City Girls         

6:30pm               Artist Interview – Doe Boy

7:10pm               Artist Interview – Ace Hood

7:30pm               Artist Interview – Nardo Wick

7:50pm               Performance Live Stream – Nardo Wick

9:00pm               Artist Interview – Soulja Boy

9:50pm               Performance Live Stream – Latto

Sunday, July 24

4:15pm               Day 3 Kick-Off / Day 2 Recap

4:30pm               Artist Interview – Kali

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Flo Milli

6:30pm               Artist Interview – EST Gee (w/ DJ Akademiks)

7:10pm               Performance Live Stream – Baby Keem

7:30pm               Artist Interview – Kodak Black

8:00pm               Artist Interview – Curren$y

8:30pm               Artist Interview – Moneybagg Yo

8:45pm               Artist Interview – Young Nudy

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Kevin Gates confirmed again he likes to keep it in the fam. He recently admitted for the second time to sleeping with his cousin and continuing to do so even after finding out they’re related.

In an interview with Yung Mami for the Caresha Please podcast, Miami asks him straight up if it was true. The “Twerk” rapper questioned, “Did you really f**k your cousin?”

The 36-year-old Baton Rouge native responded by saying his grandmother told him that this woman was his cousin but he didn’t care and continued to date her for three years. Gates explained, “She pulled me to the side and said, ‘baby, that’s your cousin.’ I ain’t ’bout to stop!”

He said they had a good thing going and why mess it up. Gates initially revealed his unconventional relationship back in 2015.

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Kevin Gates confirmed again he likes to keep it in the fam. He recently admitted for the second time to sleeping with his cousin and continuing to do so even after finding out they’re related.

In an interview with Yung Mami for the Caresha Please podcast, Miami asks him straight up if it was true. The “Twerk” rapper questioned, “Did you really f**k your cousin?”

The 36-year-old Baton Rouge native responded by saying his grandmother told him that this woman was his cousin but he didn’t care and continued to date her for three years. Gates explained, “She pulled me to the side and said, ‘baby, that’s your cousin.’ I ain’t ’bout to stop!”

He said they had a good thing going and why mess it up. Gates initially revealed his unconventional relationship back in 2015.

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Lil baby is picking up the Ascap Songwriter of the year for the 2nd time in a row at the 35th annual Ascap Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.

The awards ceremony that celebrates songwriters and publishers is set to take place today, June21 through June 24 on @ASCAP and @ASCAPUrban’s social media channels.

Grammy Award-winning songwriter and artist, Lil Baby is behind several chart-topping hits including “Every Chance I Get,” “Girls Want Girls,” “On Me,” “Rags2Riches 2” and “Wants and Needs.” Lil Baby fans can be delighted to know his 3rd studio album and follow up to MyTurn is slated for a summer 2022 release. 

READ MORE: ‘Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby’ Set to Hit Prime Video This August

Other expected highlights include “Deconstructed: Ashanti Breaks Down Her Hits,” a special ASCAP Experience conversation featuring multiplatinum singer and songwriter Ashanti.

Ashanti, 41, will speak with VIBE Editor-in-Chief, Datwon Thomas about the 20-year anniversary of her history-making debut album, Ashanti, and delve into the creation of some of her all-time greatest hits.

The event will be broadcast from ASCAP’s YouTube channel. More information is available at www.ascapexperience.com

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Lil baby is picking up the Ascap Songwriter of the year for the 2nd time in a row at the 35th annual Ascap Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.

The awards ceremony that celebrates songwriters and publishers is set to take place today, June21 through June 24 on @ASCAP and @ASCAPUrban’s social media channels.

Grammy Award-winning songwriter and artist, Lil Baby is behind several chart-topping hits including “Every Chance I Get,” “Girls Want Girls,” “On Me,” “Rags2Riches 2” and “Wants and Needs.” Lil Baby fans can be delighted to know his 3rd studio album and follow up to MyTurn is slated for a summer 2022 release. 

READ MORE: ‘Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby’ Set to Hit Prime Video This August

Other expected highlights include “Deconstructed: Ashanti Breaks Down Her Hits,” a special ASCAP Experience conversation featuring multiplatinum singer and songwriter Ashanti.

Ashanti, 41, will speak with VIBE Editor-in-Chief, Datwon Thomas about the 20-year anniversary of her history-making debut album, Ashanti, and delve into the creation of some of her all-time greatest hits.

The event will be broadcast from ASCAP’s YouTube channel. More information is available at www.ascapexperience.com

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Netflix has announced the next round of Squid Game.  On Sunday, the streaming giant revealed the record-breaking Korean drama has officially been green lit for a second season.  

The series creator also released a statement about the renewal saying, “It took 12 years to bring the first season of “Squid Game” to life last year. But it took 12 days for “Squid Game” to become the most popular series ever.” 

READ MORE: Meek Mill Says ‘Squid Game’ and Life in the Hood Are One in the Same

The tweet also includes a tease of some new characters the show’s fans can expect to see.

“The man in the suit with ddakji might be back. You’ll also be introduced to Young-hee’s boyfriend, Cheol-su.”

Last year, Netflix disclosed the show had been viewed one-point-65 billion times in its first 28 days to become its most watched series ever in English language or non-English language.  

In an interview with “Vanity Fair” last month, the series creator said the second season may not premiere until late 2023 or even until 2024.

Netflix did not confirm or give word on a air date.

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Live in his hometown of Houston, Texas, popular comedian Ali Siddiq released a new one-hour stand-up special last month called “The Domino Effect” — exclusively on Youtube. “I’m dropping my new comedy special, Domino Effect, for FREE on YouTube,” Siddiq wrote in an Instagram caption with a microphone emoji.

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The 49-years-old’s second comedy special, which follows his 2018 Comedy Central presented debut, Ali Siddiq: It’s Bigger Than These Bars, was filmed in front of a sold-out hometown crowd. In the new special, Siddiq tells hilarious true stories of growing up in Houston that include living with his hustling father that got him into illegal hustling because he wanted to buy a tracksuit that, inevitably, landed him in prison for six years. You may take a look at the new one-hour’s trailer above.

Four year’s in the making, The Domino Effect delivers more of the well-known comedian’s “growing pains” storytelling. Siddiq paints a perfect picture of Houston in the 80s when it comes to describing interactions with various street characters, so viewer discretion is advised.

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Clips from Siddiq’s new special have accumulated over 107.7 million views on TikTok. Since the new stand-up’s release, Siddiq has been on the campaign trail, making guest appearances on high-profile podcasts such as Joe Rogan and Geto Boys Reloaded.

The rest of 2022 is going to be very busy for Siddiq with tour dates across the U.S., which kicks off this Friday (June 17) in Albany, New York until the end of the year with stops in all of the major markets. Tickets are available now, find a city near you on Ali Siddiq’s official website, here.

Watch the full one-hour special by Ali Siddiq below.

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Netflix has announced the next round of Squid Game.  On Sunday, the streaming giant revealed the record-breaking Korean drama has officially been green lit for a second season.  

The series creator also released a statement about the renewal saying, “It took 12 years to bring the first season of “Squid Game” to life last year. But it took 12 days for “Squid Game” to become the most popular series ever.” 

READ MORE: Meek Mill Says ‘Squid Game’ and Life in the Hood Are One in the Same

The tweet also includes a tease of some new characters the show’s fans can expect to see.

“The man in the suit with ddakji might be back. You’ll also be introduced to Young-hee’s boyfriend, Cheol-su.”

Last year, Netflix disclosed the show had been viewed one-point-65 billion times in its first 28 days to become its most watched series ever in English language or non-English language.  

In an interview with “Vanity Fair” last month, the series creator said the second season may not premiere until late 2023 or even until 2024.

Netflix did not confirm or give word on a air date.

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Kanye West is a man with endless ambitions. The hit producer, who morphed into a Grammy Award-winning artist, is already the dominating music and fashion industry, but Ye wants more. It’s reported that Kanye West filed 17 new trademarks all surrounding the Yeezus brand. Mr. West filed trademarks for amusement parks, NFTs, toys, campaign buttons, clothing, cosmetics, and household items.

The news of Kanye filing trademarks for most of these items comes to no surprise seeing that he’s steady taking on new business endeavors. What fans should be surprised about is the trade mark for NFTs. Kanye didn’t hold back when he expressed how he felt about the metaverse. Back in February, Mr. West wrote on Instagram, “Do not ask me to do a f*****g NFT. Ask me later,” Seemingly later is now because according to his new trademarks, Kanye has a future dealing with NFTs.

READ MORE: Kanye West Signs Boston Celtics Guard Jaylen Brown To DONDA Sports

Along with the new trademarks surrounding the Yeezus brand, Kanye is building a strong roster for his DONDA sports agency. Already he’s partnered with Antonio Brown, signed NFL champion Aaron Donald, and Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown just announced his arrival to the squad. “I’m team Ye,” said Brown.

Who knows what Kanye plans on doing with these new ideas, but we’re sure the world wants to know.

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Fans of Pharrell, Tyler, the Creator and 21 Savage have a mega collaboration on the way. On Tuesday Super producer/ artist Pharrell revealed to his 10.6 Million Twitter followers a new song featuring Tyler, the Creator and 21 Savage.

READ MORE: Pharrell Announces Return of Something in the Water Festival for Juneteenth Weekend in Washington D.C.

The presumed artwork showed an animated version of the three artist standing side-by-side in front of a black background. The upcoming single titled “Cash In Cash Out” is set to arrive on June 10th. This will be the first collaboration between the three.

Check out the tweet below.

“CASH IN CASH OUT 6/10 @tylerthecreator @21savage
http://pharrellwilliams.lnk.to/CICO.”

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The cult classic hit sitcom “Martin” will be returning to television for a 90-minute reunion special.

BET+ announced the 30th year anniversary special will take place on the show’s iconic living room set. The reunion is bringing back original cast members Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne the second to discuss the show’s five seasons.

READ MORE: The Cast of “Martin” Reunites For a 30th Anniversary TV Special

Hosted by comedian Affion Crockett, the cast will look back on the show’s most hilarious moments, revisit the iconic characters Martin made famous and pay an emotional tribute to the late, great Tommy Ford. Thomas Mikal Ford passed away in 2016 at the age of 52.

Complete with musical performances and drop-ins by celebrity super fans, MARTIN: THE REUNION brings back the wazzup wazzup wazzup passion fans have been waiting for.

The reunion special is executive produced by Martin Lawrence, Robert Lawrence, Rae Proctor and Stacy Lyles through his company Run Tel Dat Entertainment.

“Martin: The Reunion” is set to debut on June 16 on BET+.

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The cult classic hit sitcom “Martin” will be returning to television for a 90-minute reunion special.

BET+ announced the 30th year anniversary special will take place on the show’s iconic living room set. The reunion is bringing back original cast members Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne the second to discuss the show’s five seasons.

READ MORE: The Cast of “Martin” Reunites For a 30th Anniversary TV Special

Hosted by comedian Affion Crockett, the cast will look back on the show’s most hilarious moments, revisit the iconic characters Martin made famous and pay an emotional tribute to the late, great Tommy Ford. Thomas Mikal Ford passed away in 2016 at the age of 52.

Complete with musical performances and drop-ins by celebrity super fans, MARTIN: THE REUNION brings back the wazzup wazzup wazzup passion fans have been waiting for.

The reunion special is executive produced by Martin Lawrence, Robert Lawrence, Rae Proctor and Stacy Lyles through his company Run Tel Dat Entertainment.

“Martin: The Reunion” is set to debut on June 16 on BET+.

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SiriusXM announced a special limited-run channel in honor of the annual  Governor’s Ball Music Festival–Gov Ball Radio, which began on May 23.

Gov Ball Radio will feature music from the festival’s groundbreaking performers, including headliners Halsey, Jack Harlow, J. Cole, as well as emerging acts and many more from this year’s line-up.  As the exclusive broadcast platform of the festival, the channel will broadcast live sets from Citi Field in Queens, NY and offer backstage coverage featuring exclusive interviews with fan-favorite artists performing over the three-day festival.

Listeners can tune in to Gov Ball Radio beginning today, May 23 through June 15 on the SXM App.  Alt Nation, channel 36, will become Gov Ball Radio from June 10-12 and feature live coverage of Governor’s Ball Music Festival.

For more information on SiriusXM’s Gov Ball Radio visit:  https://blog.siriusxm.com/gov-ball-radio/

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XXXTentacion fans are getting their first look at a documentary about the late rapper. Billboard exclusively unveiled the trailer for Hulu’s “Look At Me: XXXTENTACION” documentary film.

Xxx was killed in a botched robbery incident back in 2018.

The acclaimed director of the film, Sabaah Folayan told Billboard, “He didn’t necessarily win his battle before we lost him, but he gave us a space to talk about mental health and his internal struggle.”

“Look At Me: XXXTENTACION” explores how Florida teenager, Jahseh Onfroy became SoundCloud rapper XXXTentacion, one of the most streamed artists on the planet.

READ MORE: “Look At Me!” XXXTentacion’s Doc Set To Premiere During SXSW 2022

Through frank commentary from family, friends, and unseen archival footage, the director offers a sensitive portrayal of an artist whose acts of violence, raw musical talent and open struggles with mental health left an indelible mark on his generation before his death at the age of 20.

Award-winning director, Folayan is a basketball player, and activist from South Central Los Angeles. Her critically acclaimed first film, Whose Street? is a telling story of the killing of Michael Brown and the Ferguson uprising.

Her upcoming project and highly anticipated documentary about the gone too soon rapper, XXXTentacion releases on Hulu on May 26.

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The Notorious B.I.G. estate dropped a major metaverse announcement on Christopher Wallace’s (Biggie’s) would-be 50th birthday on Saturday, May 21.

Biggie fans can enjoy The Notorious B.I.G. on Web3 via a hyperrealistic model of his likeness in a new metaverse activation called “The Brook.” Fans can register to be the first alerted to when they can enter this unique world.

The teaser of the Brook below features the voice of Mark Pitts, who managed Biggie in life and worked with the teams at Surreal, Zoan and Willingie to give an authentic voice to the creative direction of the metaverse.

“Being born and raised in Brooklyn, I wanted it to feel as close to the Brooklyn that helped raise me. The hyperrealism is authentic to that experience. As we expand, we will use that same authenticity in other cities,” said Pitts.

“Technology continues to create opportunities that are beyond one’s imagination and I’m excited that we are stepping into the future with a beautiful rendition of a hyperrealistic avatar of my son Christopher and I’m thankful for our wonderful team of creative partners for their work to deliver Biggie into new media for his fans to enjoy,” said Biggie’s mother Voletta Wallace.

READ MORE: Biggie Would’ve Turned 50 on May 21, New York City Celebrates

The late great cultural icon was born Christopher Wallace in Brooklyn, New York. The Brook, by definition, is a small stream or river that flows into other rivers that eventually flows into the ocean. The Brook is also a reference to the four-time Grammy nominee’s hometown and will be realized as a metaverse activation of hip-hop culture, lifestyle, music, entertainment, sports and fashion.

According to the release, the platform will encompass an immersive digital space, giving users the opportunity to experience and explore virtual worlds, buy tickets to and attend virtual concerts, purchase virtual and physical merchandise, buy virtual real estate, and buy, sell and trade NFTs. The platform will launch with The Notorious B.I.G. and then spread to other activations and talent.

The project, developed in partnership with ZOAN, Surreal Events, and Hyperreal, is tied to his hometown in Brooklyn, to deliver Biggie into a new media for his fans and give provide a new platform to experience the culture of Hip-Hop.

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A new Daredevil series is in the works at Disney+.

Variety is reporting that a series is in development from Covert Affairs creators Matt Corman and Chris Ord. Rumors have been happening for a while regarding the series coming back on the Disney streaming platform, with the two stars of the Netflix series popping up in various Disney projects recently.

Charlie Cox returned as lawyer Matt Murdock in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” with Vincent D’Onofrio returning to play villain Wilson Fisk in “Hawkeye.”

Netflix previously canceled their series in 2018 after three seasons. There is no word yet on casting or a release date.

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XXXTentacion fans are getting their first look at a documentary about the late rapper. Billboard exclusively unveiled the trailer for Hulu’s “Look At Me: XXXTENTACION” documentary film.

Xxx was killed in a botched robbery incident back in 2018.

The acclaimed director of the film, Sabaah Folayan told Billboard, “He didn’t necessarily win his battle before we lost him, but he gave us a space to talk about mental health and his internal struggle.”

“Look At Me: XXXTENTACION” explores how Florida teenager, Jahseh Onfroy became SoundCloud rapper XXXTentacion, one of the most streamed artists on the planet.

READ MORE: “Look At Me!” XXXTentacion’s Doc Set To Premiere During SXSW 2022

Through frank commentary from family, friends, and unseen archival footage, the director offers a sensitive portrayal of an artist whose acts of violence, raw musical talent and open struggles with mental health left an indelible mark on his generation before his death at the age of 20.

Award-winning director, Folayan is a basketball player, and activist from South Central Los Angeles. Her critically acclaimed first film, Whose Street? is a telling story of the killing of Michael Brown and the Ferguson uprising.

Her upcoming project and highly anticipated documentary about the gone too soon rapper, XXXTentacion releases on Hulu on May 26.

Watch the full trailer below. Share your thoughts on social media.

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TDE signee Doechii performed her latest singles “Persuasive” and “Crazy” on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night. The Florida native did not disappoint as Fallon’s musical guest.

READ MORE: Top Dawg Entertainment Signs Tampa Rapper Doechii To Its Roster

Backed by her band, wearing an embroidered color-toned gown and exaggerated bantu knots, Doechii delivered spirited vocals and transitioned effortlessly from subdue to vigorous as a true performer.

Doechii brings a mixture of Hip Hop, R&B and Electro-Pop tothe music scene. Check out her electrifying performance below on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon below.

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It looks like Netflix is getting an “At-Home with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex” docuseries following the lives of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The couple signed a multi-million dollar deal with the company in 2020, after leaving royal duties behind for a life in the U.S. Cameras have been allowed in their California home and on their trip last year to New York City.

READ MORE: Meghan Markle Releasing Children’s Book Early Summer

There are reports that Netflix wants it to air by the end of the year while the couple would like to wait until 2023. With regard to the timing, a Hollywood insider tells Page Six “things are up in the air.” The partnership with Netflix is titled Archewell Productions.

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Netflix is speaking out after Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage during one of their events this week.

Variety reports a spokesperson says the company cares deeply about the safety of creators. They added, that Netflix strongly defends the right of stand-up comedians to perform on stage without fear of violence.

READ MORE: Assailant Who Attacked Dave Chappelle On Stage Name Released Following Arrest.

The comedian was attacked Tuesday while doing stand-up at the Hollywood Bowl. Chappelle was performing at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles when an armed man jumped on stage and lunged at him, hitting him in the torso before running off. He brandished a knife that was attached to a fake gun. The assailant was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

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The name of the man who attacked comedian Dave Chappelle on stage is being released.

TMZ reports the attacker’s name is Isaiah Lee. He’s being held on 30-thousand-dollars bail. Law enforcement revealed, the attacker actually pointed a replica of a semi-automatic at Chappelle as he rushed him. He also had a knife attached to the fake gun. The assailant was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

READ MORE: [WATCH] Dave Chappelle Attacked, Gun Pulled Out on Comedian at Hollywood Bowl.

Reportedly Jaime Foxx and Busta Rhymes quickly had Chappelle’s back getting licks in on the attacker whom was initially taken to the hospital via ambulance.

Fellow comedian Chris Rock joined Chappelle moments after it happened last night and said “Was that Will Smith?” He was referring to when Smith slapped him during this year’s Oscars.

The comedians were performing at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in L.A.

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