Mountain View, CA

KRS-One wants the hip-hop community to give the culture’s stars their flowers while they’re still here. The 59-year-old spoke to Houston-based radio station 97.9 The Box in an interview published on Tuesday in the wake of Fatman Scoop’s death. The beloved hypeman and media personality, known for...

KRS-One Says It’s ‘a Shame’ Fatman Scoop Is Only Honored After His Death: ‘Hip-Hop Gotta Stop Doing That’

50 Cent thought that he was being pranked when he first met Eminem. Fif’s episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game is finally out and, in it, he discusses what it was like to meet the hip-hop legend for the first time. “It was wild. Remember that show they...

50 Cent Thought He Was Being 'Punk'd' When He Met Eminem

A Russian circus trainer was fortunate enough to walk away with his life after a 490-pound bear attacked him during a live show. Video footage has circulated online showing Sergei Prichinich working a routine with his bear named Donut. The routine included Donut riding around on a hoverboard guided by Prichinich. However, things went awry when the massive bear jumped and tackled the trainer to the ground.

Video Shows 490-Pound Bear Named Donut Attacking Circus Trainer at Show

New York City, NY

Anna Delvey will be strutting her stuff on the dance floor in the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. If the name rings a bell, the 33-year-old Russia-born woman, born Anna Sorokin, pretended to be a German heiress and scammed her way through New York City’s elite crowd, stealing $200,000 along the way, according to People. She was found guilty of eight charges in 2019 including grand larceny and theft of services.

Anna Delvey Got Permission From ICE To Compete on ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ Will Wear Her Ankle Monitor

Sonus Festival hit Croatia once again this year and S-Star TV host DJ Jawzy was on the ground to report on the festival and catch up with some of the DJs on the bill, including house music star and He.She.They resident SYREETA. Jawzy spoke to the Birmingham-born DJ ahead of...

Sonus Festival 2024: SYREETA Talks Musical Roots, Weighs In On Phones In The Dance Debate

Things got pretty deep between Joy Taylor and West Wilson when the two linked up for a first date. On the latest episode of Complex’s West Date Ever, the 37-year-old sports journalist hit the race track for a little competition. It was Wilson’s idea to ride go-karts after hearing...

West Wilson and Joy Taylor Unpack Their Personalities in Latest ‘West Date Ever’

Los Angeles, CA

Blueface and Chrisean Rock’s son Chrisean Jr. was still able to have a birthday celebration thanks to his grandfather. The 27-year-old “Thotiana” rapper, born Johnathan Porter, is currently serving a four year sentence for violating his probation in connection to assault charges he received after an altercation with a security guard in 2021.

Blueface’s Father Threw Chrisean Jr.’s First Birthday Party: ‘Hope You Have an Amazing, Blessed Day’

The Drake stimulus package doesn’t just work for rappers on new songs — it also got Tony Yayo an exclusive deal with Spencer’s. Tony Yayo spoke with DJ Vlad recently about Drake wearing his “Free Yayo” shirt back in July and how that’s benefited him. “Once Drake wore the shirt, I got the call the next day. ‘Spencer’s wants to do a deal with you,’” said Yayo.

Tony Yayo Claims Drake Wearing ‘Free Yayo’ Shirt Lead to Spencer's Deal

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

When tents and chairs started dotting the sidewalk along Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal street in Amsterdam on a random weekday in September 2009, the locals didn’t know what to make of it. The weather was nice enough for camping, with the heat of the recently expired summer still lingering, but this wasn’t the place for it. They couldn’t parse it and they certainly couldn’t ignore it as rowdy young men coalesced in the street outside the sneaker store Patta.

Patta’s ‘Chlorophyll’ Air Max 1 Is Back for the First Time Ever

On the latest episode of Complex's GOAT Talk, Shaquille O'Neal admitted that Halle Berry is his celebrity crush and he once fumbled his shot with her. Joined by his son Myles O'Neal, Shaq expressed his shock when the question of "GOAT celebrity crush" came up. Myles respectfully passed, but his father didn't hold back. "My answer is Halle Berry," he said around the 7-minute point of the episode, as seen above.

Shaq Says He Completely Froze When He Tried to Shoot His Shot With Halle Berry: 'I Got a Little Woody'

Scenes from Lee Daniels’ film The Deliverance have been trending online all weekend. The Netflix pic stars Glenn Close, Mo’Nique, Andra Day, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and is Daniels’ first foray into the horror genre. Prior to its release last Friday, the filmmaker took to X, writing, “Every...

People Have Opinions About Lee Daniels Calling Alberta 'Deliverance' Character Part of the ‘Fabric’ of Black Community

The Smiley logo—broad smile on a round, yellow face—is probably the most immediately recognisable insignia in rave culture. In fact, it’s probably one of the most recognisable images in all of music history. Such is the power of their brand, that since its inception 50 years ago in the days of acid house and the free-rave movement, the Smiley brand has endured as one of the most vital forces in rave culture, pushing music and fashion into the future.

Rave Champion Sam Divine Talks Smiley Collaboration, Career Highs & The Joy Of Daytime Partying

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Scituate, MA

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(MA) Get ready to meet a fluffy little Shih Tzu who is ready to move into your place as soon as possible. Clover recently came into the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts' care for unspecified reasons. He is a happy little pup who is happiest when with his humans. He would be even happier if YOU were his number one human. I think you would be happier too!

This Little Shih Tzu Is Searching For Love

Salehe Bembury's experimental footwear work with Crocs continues, with the designer now previewing his take on the duck boot. Earlier this week, Bembury took to his social media channels to tease the boot designed in partnership with frequent collaborator Crocs. The sneaker appears to be constructed with durable fabric on the upper designed to handle inclement weather. Elsewhere, there's a maroon-colored toe cap and mudguard, which appear to use a similar material to the popular Crocs Classis Clog. Bembury's signature fingerprint design covers the entirety of the outsole.

Salehe Bembury Teases Crocs Duck Boot Collab

Nick Cannon isn’t a fan of BBLs. The topic of Brazilian butt lifts came up on the latest episode of his We Playin’ Spades podcast, when the 43-year-old multihyphenate was joined by co-host Courtney Bee, and their special guest influencers Raymonte and Davey Bad. While going around the...

Nick Cannon Says BBLs ‘Feel Like Basketballs,’ Prefers ‘Natural’

For sneaker fans who can't get enough of the Powerpuff Girls-themed collabs, Crocs has teamed up with the iconic Cartoon Network series for a new iteration of the Classic Clog. News of the Powerpuff Girls x Crocs Classic Clog collab was announced by the footwear company via its website, confirming...

'Powerpuff Girls' x Crocs Collab on the Way

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

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Salt-N-Pepa Almost Got Arrested for Misheard Lyric on \"Push It\"

DJ Spinderella says that when she was a member of Salt-N-Pepa, the group faced the possibility of being arrested if they performed “Push It” in certain...

Salt-N-Pepa Almost Got Arrested for Misheard Lyric on "Push It"

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