Columbus, OH

Pitchfork

Former President Barack Obama has shared his playlist of his current favorite songs for summer 2024. Included is Charli XCX’s high-speed Brat song “365”—because not even Obama can resist Brat Summer—as well as Tommy Richman’s breakout single “Million Dollar Baby,” 2Pac’s “How Do U Want It,” and Nick Drake’s “One of These Things First.” Obama also picked songs by Billie Eilish, Shaboozey, Tems, Bonny Light Horseman, Beyoncé, Pharoah Sanders, Bad Bunny, Samara Joy, Charles Mingus, and more. See the full playlist below.

Barack Obama Shares 2024 Summer Playlist: Charli XCX, Tems, 2Pac, Nick Drake, and More

Tyler, the Creator has never been shy about voicing his thoughts on the rap landscape. These days he’s got a bone to pick with new rappers who don’t love making music. In a new clip from Maverick Carter’s show Mavericks (the full episode releases tomorrow), Tyler discusses his frustration with the new crop of artists. He begins by giving a disclaimer for his comments: "I don’t want to seem like a hater," Tyler said. "Sometimes I have hater energy because I think I’m that good."

Tyler, The Creator Thinks New Rappers Who Don't Love Music Are Taking Up Space

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	As is tradition, President Barack Obama has unveiled his summer playlist, and in typical form, his selections run the gamut. From viral stars like Tommy Richman and Paul Russell to establishment artists including Bob Dylan and Rolling Stones, the playlist gives a wide breadth of genre and scope, something that we’ve come to expect from the former President year after year.Barack and Michelle Obama Endorse Kamala Harris for President: 'She Has Our Full Support'




	Released in tandem with his summer reading list, the summer playlist is a hodgepodge of what’s hot right now and what was hot back then, from neo-soul...

Barack Obama Includes Charli XCX, Beyoncé and Billie Eilish on Eclectic Summer Playlist

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Eddie, along with his brother Alex, formed the band Van Halen, catapulting to fame with their electrifying performances and revolutionary sound. Eddie's groundbreaking guitar skills redefined the rock genre. 2 / 7. Van Halen. Debut Album 'Van Halen'(1978):. The self-titled debut album showcased Eddie's virtuoso guitar work, featuring the iconic...

Eddie Van Halen: What Was The Rockstar's Cause Of Death?

Actress Keke Palmer and her ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson, appear to have patched things up for the sake of their 18-month-old son, Leodis. On Monday, August 13, Jackson shared a post on his Instagram Stories showing that he and Palmer took their son to the zoo. The post, which showed the former couple smiling with their son, was captioned, "the boy & his folks." This unexpected outing occurred just months after Palmer dropped a restraining order case against Jackson, in which she had accused him of domestic abuse last fall.

Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson Take Son to Zoo After Actress Drops Restraining Order, Custody Petition

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Pacific Junction, IA

Two men died in a shooting that went down at an Iowa car show that Boosie Badazz was scheduled to perform at. As reported by TMZ, the 41-year-old rapper was the headliner for the music performance portion of The Pull Up Car Show at the I-29 Speedway in Pacific Junction, Iowa on Saturday, August 10. Other performers included Rob49 and Rich the Factor. Before that portion of the event was set to kick off, however, shots were fired at the venue's parking lot. Two men from Omaha, Nebraska in their late 20s died in the shooting.

Two Men Killed in Shooting at Car Show In Which Boosie Badazz Was Set to Perform

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

2Pac, often referred to as Tupac Shakur, was one of the most well-known rappers in the world and, during the 1990s, was the go-to artist if you wanted hardcore and passionate gangsta rap. As the primary artist of Dr Dre and Suge Knight’s Death Row Records, Tupac undeniably made massive...

The 2Pac song beloved by The Vatican

Los Angeles, CA

YG and Saweetie are still going strong, but not without some hiccups. TMZ reports that the couple had to deal with the cops following an intense fight. Law enforcement sources told the outlet that the pair were arguing at their home in LA on Saturday afternoon, prompting someone to call the police “out of concern.”

YG and Saweetie Reportedly Get Into Heated Argument at Los Angeles Home, Police Intervene

Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" is a timeless classic that dominated charts worldwide. Its distinctive bassline and Jackson's electrifying performance make it an '80s anthem. Madonna's "Like a Virgin" became a cultural phenomenon, propelling her to superstardom. The song's catchy hooks and bold persona epitomized the '80s pop explosion. 3 /...

Don't Miss The Top 10 Songs Of The '80s!

Simone Biles partied hard after the Olympics causing her to be “unwell” the next morning. Go figure. The 27-year-old gymnast took her talents to the popular Parisian nightclub, L’Arc after the closing ceremony. In videos posted to her Instagram the next day (Aug. 12), Biles’ private table, sparklers, and a group of people celebrating with her made it clear that she partied the entire night away.

Simone Biles Jokes She Was 'Unwell' From Partying After Olympics Ended

Rock music is full of unexpected partnerships. While some collaborations result in timeless classics, others make you wonder what the artists were thinking. Here are 10 of the weirdest and most head-scratching collaborations in classic rock history. 1. Ozzy Osbourne & Miss Piggy – “Born To Be Wild” (1994)...

10 Most WTF Collaborations in Classic Rock History

Janet Jackson’s siblings aren’t the only talented people in her family. On Tuesday, the singer sat down with the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, where she was asked about her family tree—and whether she’s related to Stevie Wonder. She also revealed some other insane surprises about her famous family.

Janet Jackson Reveals Talented Family Tree, Says She’s ‘Cousins’ With Stevie Wonder, Samuel L. Jackson, and Tracy Chapman

Chris Rock getting slapped by Will Smith may have been embarrassing in the moment, but Adam Sandler and Joe Rogan think that it’s helped Rock out in the long run — and harmed Smith at the same time. In a recent conversation for The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan...

Adam Sandler and Joe Rogan Think Chris Rock’s Oscars Slap Helped Him

The 2024 Paris Olympics ended with one last blaze of glory, and it’s all thanks to some random guy who decided to climb the Eiffel Tower. According to the Associated Press, a shirtless man was seen scaling the 1,083 foot tall tower on Sunday afternoon, just hours before the Olympics closing ceremony.

Man Climbing Eiffel Tower Arrested Hours Before Olympics Closing Ceremonies

New York City, NY

Rolling Stone


Jungle City Studios  in New York was filled with soul as Sam Smith and Alicia Keys popped in for a live performance of “I’m Not the Only One.” The special duet appears on the 10th anniversary edition of Smith’s debut album, In the Lonely Hour. For the performance, Keys accompanied them on keys and vocals with the pair spilling their feelings over a grand piano.Sam Smith Couldn't Walk for a Month After Tearing ACL in 'Awful' Ski Accident








	The Ava Rikki-directed music video for the collaboration is completed with snapshots from Smith’s New York City Pride party at the historic...

Sam Smith and Alicia Keys Spill Their Feelings Over a Grand Piano in ‘I’m Not the Only One’ Live Video

Raygun, the viral Australian breakdancer from the 2024 Paris Olympics, can count on Adele to have her back. The 36-year-old university professor became a breakout star during the Olympic games when her “unique” b-girl routine made her a viral sensation and the butt of jokes and memes online.

Adele Praises Raygun, Calls Her Routine ‘the Best Thing’ She Saw at the Olympics After Breakdancer Defends Viral Performance

Lexington, KY

Sophia Rosing, the former University of Kentucky student who was filmed attacking a Black dorm desk clerk last year, has pleaded guilty to assault charges. On Monday, the 23-year-old pleaded guilty to four counts of fourth-degree assault, one count of disorderly conduct, and one count of public intoxication in Fayette County Circuit Court. According to her attorney, Fred Peters, Rosing is facing up to 1 year in jail and 100 hours of community service, and her sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 17.

Ex-University of Kentucky Student Seen Saying N-Word 200 Times Pleads Guilty to Racist Attack

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Danny Brown Jokes About Obama Having 2Pac and K-Ci & JoJo Song on His 2024 Summer Playlist

Barack Obama had genre-spanning selections on his new summer playlist, but rapper and podcaster Danny Brown can't stop laughing at his 2Pac song choice. On the...

Danny Brown Jokes About Obama Having 2Pac and K-Ci & JoJo Song on His 2024 Summer Playlist

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