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The Playboy Pigskin Special: 1984
The 2024 college football season has been wild. At the time of writing, there have been four teams who have held the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25.
Lana Del Rey
MusicThe singer did not appreciate the badgering.ByDanilo CastroJune 07, 20242.4K Views Pop CultureAccording to Love, the country-turned-pop star is "not important" or "interesting as an artist."ByHayley HynesApril 16, 20241137 Views RelationshipsIs this the next great musical power couple?ByBen MockFebruary 04, 202419.5K Views MusicLana Del Rey is a leading force in the industry, with a net worth that some only dream of.ByJake SkudderJanuary 26, 20243.9K Views MusicHere are the nominees for...
Tyla Didn't Know Who Nancy Pelosi Was Despite Grammys Photo
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Tyla Didn't Know Who Nancy Pelosi Was Despite Grammys Photo
Tyla has admitted hat she "had no idea" who Nancy Pelosi was when the former Speaker of the House asked for a picture at the Grammys. “I had no idea. I didn’t know who she was, honestly, but I think she may have known [me] because she asked to take a picture with me.” The photo of the two soon made the rounds online, which left many wanting to know the backstory. I was like, ‘OK, cool,". She held my hand, and I was like, ‘Are you sure we should hold hands?’ Because I didn’t know.
Ye Attempting To Settle Assault Lawsuit
Ye has agreed to mediation with a fan accusing the rapper of assault as he attempts to settle the case out of court. "The Parties have agreed to mediate this matter.
YNW Melly Tries To Cop Kendrick Lamar Diss, Gets Roasted For Clout-Chasing
YNW Melly has been labeled a clout-chaser after trying to claim Kendrick Lamar dissed him on "Like That". Melly claimed that the line "I crash out like "f-ck rap" this Melly Mel if I had to" was a random shot at him. Instead, the line was a shot at Melle Mel, who said in a 2023 interview that he felt Lamar had no influence in the modern rap game. Furthermore, commenters online were ruthless towards the Florida rapper.
Tristan Thompson Ordered To Pay Baby Mama $58K In Owed Child Support
A judge has ordered Tristan Thompson to pay Maralee Nichols $58K in owed child support. Thompson reportedly skipped payments between September 2023 and January 2024 after being ordered to pay Nichols $9.5K a month. The couple share a two-year-old son, Theo. Of course, Theo isn't the only child Thompson has been accused of neglecting. "Its been so hard to refrain from speaking up, and out of respect for my sister, I haven't for over 7 years. but this is just too much.
Tristan Thompson Ordered To Pay Baby Mama $58K In Owed Child Support
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Ice Cube Puts Fan On Blast For Accusing Him Of "Aligning With White Supremacists"
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Ice Cube Puts Fan On Blast For Accusing Him Of "Aligning With White Supremacists"
Ice Cube has hit back at a fan who accused him of "aligning with white supremacists" after Cube said The Big3 League would stream on X next season. “Shut yo b-tch a-- up! I ain’t aligned with nothing, punk. I draw my own f-cking lines," Cube wrote. The fan had pointed out that the streaming decision somewhat endorsed Musk's free speech absolutism, which has been most readily endorsed by the far right. "I respect your response but just look and see who Elon connects himself to and tell me I'm wrong.
Rihanna Debuts Blonde Pixie Cut Original
Rihanna was spotted with a new blonde pixie cut this week as the singer was spotted out in Santa Monica by TMZ. She paired the look with polarized sunglasses, straight-leg jeans, and a light cardigan. Of course, the look is a major departure from the long hair that the Navy is used to. Of course, Rihanna has had some fairly iconic short-hair looks in the past, it's just been a while since she's broken one out. However, could this be a new look for a new album?
Ye Asks Music Industry To Respect Name Change
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has issued a statement asking the music industry to respect his legal name change. In a letter from his chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, it was explained that the rapper considers "Kanye West" to be his "slave name". "Ye is a Black man in America who wants the right to full self-determination just like everyone else," the letter reads in part.
Nicki Minaj Borrows Fan's Cowboy Hat During Orlando Concert
Nicki Minaj sent her fans wild as she briefly borrowed a fan's pink cowboy hat during her recent concert in Orlando. Minaj could be seen asking for the hat before wearing it for a number of songs. Furthermore, Minaj proceeded to throw in some custom dance moves that had the Barbz absolutely gagging. What's been your favorite moment of the Pink Friday 2 tour so far? Let us know in the comments. Of course, the Pink Friday 2 tour has been full of wild moments.
"Belle The Longwood Flautist" Is March Madness' Latest Viral Hero
March Madness has a new hero - Belle the metalhead Longwood flautist. Belle quickly went viral during Longwood's first-round game with Houston as she threw up metal signs on the TV broadcast. Videos of Belle, who uses any pronouns, quickly circulated as people fell in love with his entire aesthetic. What made the moment even sweeter was that Belle did not appear to realize they were being filmed until their bandmate pointed the camera out to them.
SZA Jokes About Her Asthma After Colombia Concert
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SZA Jokes About Her Asthma After Colombia Concert Original
SZA cracked jokes about her asthma after performing a high-altitude concert in Colombia. "Being an asthma girlie my first time performing 8000+ ft above sea level was hard as hell lol 😩😩 thank you SO MUCH FOR CARRYING ME BOGOTA !! Te amo por Siempre🫶🏾🙏🏾🇨🇴✨," SZA wrote on X. Bogota, the capital of Colombia, sits over 8600 feet above sea level. The city is often used by sports teams for altitude training due to its extreme elevation.
Adin Ross Tries To Troll Drake About Sexyy Red But Drizzy Flips It Back On Him
Adin Ross' attempt to troll Drake about Sexyy Red hilariously backfired. Ross, who was streaming with Red, called Drake to tell the rapper that Red was his "soul mate". However, Drake, who sounded very much like Ross had interrupted something he'd much rather be doing, quickly played a reverse uno card on the situation. "Nah bro, she told me she was gonna rob you. She told me this was a set up," Drake teased.
Angel Reese & LSU Survive March Madness Scare
Angel Reese and LSU advanced to the second round of March Madness after what head coach Kim Mulkey called an "ugly" and "selfish" win. The three-seeded Tigers beat 14-seeded Rice 70-60 in a game that saw the Tigers lead by just three at halftime. Reese, who notched 13 defensive rebounds alone, was key to staving off the Owls amid a night of terrible Tiger shooting. Reese and Hailey Van Lith went a combined 2-14 from the field as Aneesah Morrow led the team with 15 points.
Marquette's Second Half Heroics Busts Bijan Robinson's March Madness Bracket
Bijan Robinson's perfect March Madness bracket is not more. The Falcons running back saw his streak end as No. 2 Marquette rallied to beat No. 15 Western Kentucky. Robinson had backed the underdog Hilltoppers to win. Furthermore, Robinson looked to be proven right for at least half the game - WKU led by 7 at the half. However, a 51-point second half by the Golden Eagles ended the upset, and Robinson's bracket. Things are even worse in the women's tournament.
March Madness Game Paused For Kate Middleton Cancer News
A longer-than-usual TV timeout was briefly called during the March Madness matchup between Northwestern and FAU so that CBS could release a news bulletin about Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis. The timeout was called with around five minutes remaining in the game. As the news was delivered during the break, viewers at home did not miss any of the on-court action. However, viewers were treated to the bizarre spectacle of CBS transitioning from a Geico ad to news about the Princess of Wales.
Kate Middleton Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has revealed that she has been privately battling cancer for the past few months. In a pre-recorded video, Kate explained that her abdominal surgery had revealed a cancer previously not spotted by doctors. Furthermore, Kate said that the decision had been made to keep the news private so that the Royal Family could come to terms with the news. The video was the first true appearance by Kate since Christmas Day.
"Happy Gilmore 2" In The Works, Shooter McGavin's Actor Claims
Adam Sandler is reportedly working on Happy Gilmore 2, according to Christopher McDonald, who played Shooter McGavin in the original film. “I saw Adam about two weeks ago, and he says to me, ‘McDonald, you’re gonna love this.’ I said, ‘What?’ He says, ‘How ’bout that,’ [and] he shows me the first draft of Happy Gilmore 2. Maybe you should cut that out because I don’t wanna be a liar. But he did show me that, and I thought, ‘Well, that would be awesome.’ So, it’s in the works.
Stephen A. Smith Tries To Argue Caitlin Clark Isn't The GOAT Immediately After Saying He's "In No Way An Expert"
Stephen A. Smith tried to argue that Caitlin Clark was not the GOAT of women's college basketball seconds after admitting he was "in no way an expert on women's college basketball". Instead, Smith's pick for the GOAT was Cheryl Miller, who won the second and third women's March Madness ever hosted with USC. Miller is also 15th on the all-time scoring list and was named Player of the Year three times.
Andrew Tate Loses Appeal Over Asset Seizure, $17M Remains In Police Custody
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have lost their appeal to reclaim $17M worth of assets seized by Romanian law enforcement. As a result, the seized property will remain in police custody. As for the brothers themselves, they remain in police custody awaiting extradition to the United Kingdom. They have been charged with 21 counts of rape and sexual assault and will face trial in London.
Kai Cenat Left Speechless By Kendrick Lamar Dissing Drake And J. Cole
Kai Cenat had barely any words as he took in Kendrick Lamar's brutal diss of Drake and J. Cole on We Don't Trust You. Cenat sat in shocked silence during his listening part for the Metro Boomin and Future collab album as Lamar skewered the "First Person Shooter" duo on "Like That". Cenat's listening parties have become a regular occurrence. However, this is the first time that the streamer has legitimately been lost for words. What did you think of the track? Let us know in the comments.
Joe Rogan's Listenership Numbers Are Staggering
Per a report from Bloomberg, Joe Rogan averages a staggering 14.5 million listeners, according to new data from Spotify. However, that does not do the scope the Rogan's podcast justice. The Joe Rogan Experience has nearly three times the followers of the second-most popular Spotify podcast, TED Talks Daily at 5 million. Rogan recently signed a multi-year extension with Spotify to continue producing The Joe Rogan Experience for the platform. However, the new deal comes with a major change.
Candace Owens Fired From "The Daily Wire", Alleged Anti-Semitism Cited As The Reason
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Candace Owens Fired From "The Daily Wire", Alleged Anti-Semitism Cited As The Reason
Candace Owens has been fired with immediate effect from Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire network over perceived anti-semitism. Owens and Shapiro were already on bad terms after falling on opposite sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, the breaking point, according to sources who spoke with TMZ, was a podcast appearance that Owens made earlier this month. During the podcast, a "cha-ching" sound effect was played every time Shapiro, who is Jewish, or his wife, who is Israeli, was mentioned.
Bijan Robinson Brags About Still-Perfect March Madness, One Of Just 2100 Remaining
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is one of the few people to still have a perfect men's March Madness bracket. Only around 2100 perfect brackets remain across the four main bracket challenges - NCAA, ESPN, CBS, and Yahoo. A string of day-one upsets absolutely decimated the runs of many hopefuls. Three 11-seeds in Duquesne, Oregon, and NC State all progressed. However, the major bracket killer was No. 3 Kentucky being stunned by No. 14 Oakland. Robinson shared his elation on Instagram.
Michael Chandler Confirms Conor McGregor Bout
Michael Chandler has confirmed that he will be fighting Conor McGregor this year. "I've got the official announcement. It's happening this summer. I can't tell you the actual date, but it's happening this summer!" Chandler told TMZ. This news came days after McGregor told he wanted to fight Mike Tyson this year. That in itself would be an impressive feat, given that Tyson is already scheduled to fight Jake Paul.
Keith Lee Praises Cardi B After The Pair Collab
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Keith Lee Praises Cardi B After The Pair Collab
Former MMA fighter and viral TikTok food critic Keith Lee had nothing but praise for Cardi B after the pair collabed. "She is exactly who she says she is," Lee stated on a livestream after being asked for his thoughts on Cardi. Earlier this week, the pair tried out a collection of burgers together and appeared to have a great time doing it. Did you enjoy the pair's collab? Let us know in the comments. As mentioned, Lee began his career as an MMA fighter.
GloRilla Dodges Joe Biden Endorsement While Discussing White House Trip
GloRilla made sure to keep herself firmly apolitical when talking about her recent trip to the White House. Glo shut down CNN when the outlet asked her if she had been invited to the White House to endorse Joe Biden. "That ain't got nothing to do with me. I'm just livin' life like it's golden," Glo replied. Glo attended a White House function earlier this week as part of Women's History Month. This included a semi-viral moment in which she got President Biden to say "Yeah Glo".
Shohei Ohtani Asks For Theft Investigation As More Details About Interpreter Scandal Emerge Original
Shohei Ohtani and his representatives have asked an unknown law enforcement agency to investigate allegations of "massive theft" aimed at the MLB star's former interpreter. The move comes a few days after Ippei Mizuhara was fired and as more details about the case emerge. The version of events from Ohtani's camp seeks to move any culpability of illegal betting payments away from the Dodgers star.
Angel Reese: "I Want People To Underestimate Me"
In a lengthy profile for ESPN, Angel Reese revealed the mentality that drives day-in, day-out. "I want people to underestimate me. I'm telling you, I have everything bookmarked for the right moment when everything just falls right into my hands," Reese told Katie Barnes. However, for Reese - there is a fine line between being underestimated and being disrespected.
Candace Owens Raps "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air" In Cringe-Filled "Breakfast Club" Appearance
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Candace Owens Raps "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air" In Cringe-Filled "Breakfast Club" Appearance
Candace Owens tried to "prove her Blackness" by consenting to take a "Black Quiz" while appearing on The Breakfast Club this week. After being asked some softball middle-school civics questions, Owens was asked to rap the theme song to The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Owens happily does so, providing the most cringe-worthy right-wing rap performance since Ben Shapiro. Owens, with her clipped New England pronunciation, sounds a lot like Parks & Rec protagonist Leslie Knope attempting to rap.
Chrisean Rock Teases Her Own Streaming Network, Responds To Ray J
Chrisean Rock has teased her own streaming network while responding to comments that Ray J made about his new streaming platform. “I got no clue what rayj talking bout on the breakfast club but wuddup wit it. Just letting yall know im in my elevating era so popping off like I use to ain’t me no more. I’m making room for big dog stuff instead. Also im spreading my interest into owning a network. Every thing will be coming soon," Rock wrote on her Instagram story this week.
Chrisean Rock Teases Her Own Streaming Network, Responds To Ray J
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Dawn Staley Thanks The "Basketball Gods" Ahead Of March Madness
Dawn Staley has said that "preparation" has earned her South Carolina Gamecocks the favor of the "basketball gods". "Sometimes the basketball gods favor that [preparation]. Preparation has allowed us to get lucky sometimes. I think our players play free. They play as if there are no consequences, and that's a gift and a curse for someone like me. If you have a conversation with [players], it's like they have short-term memory. They only think about the winning part of it.
Lions Release Cornerback Wanted By Police
The Detroit Lions have released cornerback Cameron Sutton, who is the subject of an active police search in Florida. An arrest warrant was issued for Sutton on March 7. He is wanted on a charge of domestic battery by strangulation, which carries a five-year prison sentence. However, police have been unable to locate Sutton, nor contact his attorney. Sutton fled the scene of the alleged battery, a house in Lutz, on the morning of March 7.
Third Man Charged With Murder Over Chiefs Super Bowl Shooting
A third man has been charged with second-degree murder over the death of a woman at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade last month. The 20-year-old from Kansas City was also charged with unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action. He is currently jailed on a $1 million bond and doesn't have an attorney.
Ronda Rousey Finally Reveals True Reason For Retirement
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Ronda Rousey Finally Reveals True Reason For Retirement
Ronda Rousey has revealed that her sudden MMA retirement at just 29 was due to her history of concussions. "I'd like people to understand my reasons and motivations behind things. I was forced to leave fighting when I was faster, stronger, more skilled and had a better understanding of the art than ever before. It was a really hard decision to understand, one that my body made for me. So much had to do with having so many concussions when I was in judo before I even got into MMA.
Carlee Russell Pleads Guilty, Avoids Jail
Carlee Russell has received a suspended six-month prison sentence, one year's probation, an $18,000 fine, and 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty to filing a false police report. Russell became a national headline after disappearing for two days last July after calling 911 to report a toddler walking down the shoulder of I-459. Russell returned to her family's home on July 15 but was immediately evasive with police.
Josh Peck Calls For Industry Change After "Quiet On Set"
Josh Peck has released a statement in the wake of the Quiet On Set documentary. "I finished the Quiet on Set documentary and took a few days to process it. I reached out to Drake privately, but want to give my support for the survivors who were brave enough to share their stories of emotional and physical abuse on Nickelodeon sets with the world. Children should be protected.
"Where Is Wendy Williams?" Creators Defend Documentary, Claim Williams And Team Consented
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"Where Is Wendy Williams?" Creators Defend Documentary, Claim Williams And Team Consented
The court filings for the attempted injunction of Where Is Wendy Williams? show that both Williams and her guardian consented to the documentary. Furthermore, executive producer Mark Ford claimed to not be aware of Williams' dementia diagnosis until filming was nearly complete. Additionally, Ford cited the Britney Spears conservatorship as the "driving force" behind the documentary, which he claimed was about giving fans transparency.
Duquesne Stun BYU For First Upset Of March Madness, Do It In Gifted LeBron 21s
Duquesne has provided the first upset of March Madness as the 11-seed stunned 6-seed BYU in the opening round. Dae Dae Grant had a team-high 19 points as the Dukes were able to fend off a late rally by the Cougars. The last 26 seconds of the game saw the teams combine for 10 free throws as they fought for control of the game. However, Duquesne would prevail 71-67. BYU's Jaxson Robinson had a game-high 25 points in the loss.
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