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Small towns across the United States are sending a message to the new generation of remote workers: We’ll pay you to relocate here. Communities from Maine to Michigan are offering bonuses of up to $20,000 in cash and benefits for out-of-state residents who move and stay for at least a …

JAY-Z gave a rare interview to The Sunday Times in which he discussed racial issues in America, the use of social media, and his own legacy. While promoting his latest PUMA partnership, the hip-hop legend and businessman shared his thoughts on the country’s tense racial atmosphere, highlighting both the country’s …

As more and more people get vaccinated and “outside” begins to open, folks are longing to get out and find a sense of pre-pandemic normalcy. One hotspot travelers have been eager to get to is none other than Miami! For years, the warm weather, nice beaches, nightlife, and fine dining …

Dave Chappelle is venturing into the world of podcasting. He teamed up with Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey for a salon-style podcast called “The Midnight Miracle.” The series was shot at Chappelle’s 2020 Summer Camp in The Shack, a mechanic’s garage converted into a clubhouse. Conversations will be interspersed with …

Following the heartbreaking death of longtime host Alex Trebek, the nation seems to be gathering behind LeVar Burton to take the reins of “Jeopardy!” amidst demands on social media and a Change.org petition of over 200,000 signatures. The actor, who is best known for his roles as Kunta Kinte in …

Mercedes Benz has just unveiled their new flagship EQS electric luxury sedan that is set to take on Tesla. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS will usher in a new era for the German automaker. The vehicle will be a part of Benz’ large S-Class car family when it arrives in the …

At the end of its fourth season, Insecure left many of its characters’ fates — and relationships — in limbo. Issa Rae, the producer and star of the HBO comedy has teased that the show’s fifth and final season will address burning questions and contain even more unexpected plot twists. …

This week, Bitcoin and Ethereum aren’t the only cryptocurrencies that have set new peaks. Dogecoin has reached 10 cents for the first time. According to CoinDesk, the virtual currency has risen more than 80%  in the last 24 hours and is now trading at $0.13. It now has a market …

Netflix has acquired a documentary series about Kanye West that will span two decades of his life, including the death of his mother, Donda, in 2007 and his failed presidential bid in 2020. West’s home videos and footage were taken over a 21-year period by Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike …

Kim Kardashian-West has officially been added to the World’s Billionaires List for the first time. Kardashian West’s net worth has increased from $780 million in October to $1 billion currently, thanks to two profitable businesses—KKW Beauty and Skims—and cash from reality television and sponsorship deals and a host of smaller …

The Korean business that gave birth to the K-pop phenomenon BTS is paying $1.05 billion for a star-studded American media empire that handles Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande’s careers. Big Hit Entertainment, which is rebranding as HYBE, is spending 1.07 trillion won ($950 million) to buy Ithaca Holdings LLC, which …

The official trailer for A24‘s “Zola,”  has been released and will be in theaters on June 30. Based on A’Ziah Wells King’s notorious Twitter thread, the film follows Zola (Taylour Paige), a Detroit waitress who forms a new relationship with Stefani (Riley Keough), a customer who persuades her to join a …

Later today, PayPal Holdings Inc will reveal that it has begun allowing U.S. customers to use their cryptocurrency holdings to pay at millions of its online retailers around the world. PayPal customers with bitcoin, ether, bitcoin currency and litecoin in their digital wallets will be able to turn their holdings …

Peloton, a home fitness company, and Verzuz, a hugely successful webcast series, announced on Monday that the two would be releasing a “Peloton Verzuz” music collaboration collection. Last April, producers Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean and Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley launched Verzuz on Instagram to cheer up those who were stranded at …

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, revealed on Twitter that the company now accepts bitcoin as payment for its vehicles in the United States. The cryptocurrency payment option is now available on its US website, alongside the conventional credit card payment option. Other countries will be able to pay with …

Nas recently won his first Grammy, and now his crowning achievement will be housed in the Library of Congress. Nas’s debut album, Illmatic, was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress on Wednesday. The album Illmatic was a true “cultural reset.” The album, released in 1994, …

Issa Rae has extended her contract with WarnerMedia, accepting a five-year overall deal. The eight-figure deal is exclusive to WarnerMedia for television, including HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros. Television, and a first-look deal with Warner Bros. Pictures Group New Line and HBO Max for feature films. Rae’s media firm, Hoorae, …

Rihanna is without a doubt a billionaire mogul. Between her fashion line, Fenty Beauty, and her skincare line, Fenty Skin, pretty much all she touches becomes a hit (and that doesn’t even include her music). Rihanna’s empire is growing, and her Fenty Hair line will soon be available. According to …

This time last year the Oscars had already rolled up the red carpet, but due to Covid-19 and the pandemic, the awards ceremony was pushed back to a later date. More than two months ago the 93rd Academy Awards scheduled the show for April 25. The awards will recognize films …

Yesterday, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak announced that their band, Silk Sonic, was added to the lineup of the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. On Sunday, Mars took to Twitter and posted a plea to the Academy asking them to consider adding the duo to the list. The post read: “Dear …