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Nicki Minaj’s 2009 mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty was made available for the first time on streaming platforms this morning. The re-release included a few new songs, including “Seeing Green,” featuring Drake and Lil Wayne. In honor of the occasion, Drake appeared on her Instagram Live, and the two got …

Terrence Howard has hired some high-powered legal guns to fight with the producers of his latest film, “Triumph.” Howard claims the producers don’t have his consent to use him in the movie, which was released last month. Howard’s legal team sent a cease and desist to the employees of Cinemark, …

Andy Cohen is just as shocked and intrigued as the rest of us are about “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha William’s new engagement. Cohen was asked what he thought about this week’s latest drama on Thursday’s episode of his chat show “Watch What Happens Live.” “I think it’s wild, …

Creator Kenya Barris announced on social media that the comedy show “Black-ish” has been renewed for an eighth and final season. “To ALL the people in the world I love, honor, respect and care for it is both exciting and bittersweet to share that black-ish been RENEWED by ABC for …

After fraudulently receiving nearly $4 million in federal loans intended for small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, a South Florida man was sentenced to six years in prison. The man reportedly used the funds on lavish personal expenses, including purchasing a Lamborghini. According to the Justice Department, David Tyler …

After much anticipation, J. Cole dropped his new album, The Off Season, today and he’s letting us in a 2013 altercation between him and Diddy that took place at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party. Cole raps about the incident on “Let Go My Hand”: “I kept a tough demeanor on …

Lay’s is working overtime to secure snack cabinets this summer. The fan-favorite “Cheesy Garlic Bread” chips that Lay’s launched in 2013 are heading back to shelves this summer for a limited time only. You’ll only be able to find them at Sam’s Club, though, retailing at $3.49. The company also …

Authorities say multi-platinum songwriter J. Wright killed his girlfriend on Mother’s Day. Davenport, Iowa police responded to a call on Sunday afternoon regarding a disturbance in a home. When they arrived, they found 20-year-old Wilanna Bibbs shot. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. Justin L. Wright, a prominent 31-year-old …

On Thursday, an active-duty US Marine officer was arrested in Virginia and charged with using violence against police during the January 6 invasion of the US Capitol by a group of Trump supporters. Major Christopher Warnagiris, the first active-duty member of the US armed forces to be charged in connection …

A bakery that was recently the target of a robbery printed the suspect’s face on dozens of cookies. Canfora Bakery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was robbed in April. The perpetrator was able to break into the front door and steal the cash register. The bakery’s owners, Eric and Karen Krieg looked through security …

New research shows that sneaker resellers’ sales increased tremendously during the COVID-19 lockdown measures. Research firm Piper Sandler estimated that the resell market was worth $10 billion in February 2021, a $4 billion increase from 2019. One popular New Jersey reseller, Danny Hasbani, attributes the boom to the pandemic lockdowns …

A judge has postponed the trial for the three former Minneapolis officers accused of participating in the murder of George Floyd. On Thursday, attorneys for Thomas Lane, J. Kueng, and Tou Thao argued pretrial motions. Judge Peter Cahill said that he would be moving the jury selection in the trial …

On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a face mask or stay 6 feet away from others in most settings. This includes both outdoor or indoor conditions, the press release added. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told reporters …

Americans can now receive $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of a new emergency government program. The $3.2 billion program is meant to ensure that people stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a part of the $900 billion December pandemic relief package. With the coronavirus outbreak …

Rory, the ex-co-host of The Joe Budden Podcast, has spoken out after being fired on-air by Budden after months of tensions. The show’s hosts were trending much of Wednesday after the now-deleted podcast episode went viral. In the clip, Joe Budden rips Rory for what he feels is entitlement. According …