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MusicBob Dylan Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
American music icon Bob Dylan held a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Wednesday. The encounter took place just one day before Dylan was scheduled to perform at Rome's Palazzo dello Sport as part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour.
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MusicLil Durk's Father Calls Solitary Confinement 'Harassment'
Dontay Banks Sr. accused federal authorities of harassment after his son, rapper Lil Durk, was placed in solitary confinement at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles. Speaking to TMZ, Banks argued the move was timed to disrupt his son's bond hearing, while emphasizing that the artist remains grounded in faith.
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Music50 Cent Mocks Incarcerated Diddy on His 57th Birthday
50 Cent marked Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ 57th birthday by posting an alleged prison photograph of the music mogul on Instagram accompanied by sarcastic remarks. The taunt follows Combs' federal sentencing and recent transfer to a new correctional facility, as reported by Billboard.
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MusicGloRilla Defends Sexyy Red Collab 'Jiggly Bow Bow' Online
GloRilla is shutting down criticism ahead of the arrival of her upcoming single 'Jiggly Bow Bow' featuring Sexyy Red. After an online user urged the rapper to keep the unreleased track in the vault, GloRilla offered a direct clap back that set off widespread discussion across social media.
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MusicBig30 Backs Pooh Shiesty Amid Federal Case
Memphis rapper Big30 shared a message of faith supporting Pooh Shiesty as both artists remain caught in a federal kidnapping and extortion case connected to Gucci Mane. The statement followed the release of Gucci Mane's track '1017,' on which the veteran artist aired grievances about ungrateful proteges.
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MusicNovember Album Slate Features Skepta, John Coltrane, and More
November is slated to deliver a wide variety of music across multiple genres and eras. According to a release calendar published by Rolling Stone Music, the upcoming schedule features new projects from Skepta and Conway the Machine alongside major archival collections from John Coltrane and Labi Siffre.
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MusicBottoms Reflects on Soul Legend Father Major Lance
In her memoir 'The Rough Side of the Mountain,' Georgia Gov. Keisha Lance Bottoms revisits her childhood as the daughter of soul icon Major Lance. An excerpt published by Vibe outlines the vocalist's historic hits alongside the family hardships that followed his legal troubles.
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MusicLil Baby Urges Youth Voting Ahead of 'Fresh' Album
Atlanta rapper Lil Baby discussed his evolving views on civic participation during a conversation on Hot 107.9's Posted On The Corner with Incognito. The artist reflected on his journey from doubting the political process to recognizing the importance of casting a ballot, all while preparing to release his upcoming studio album Fresh.
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MusicKodak Black Sparks Concern After Apparent Onstage Fall
Footage circulating online of Kodak Black appearing to collapse during a Halloween performance in Tampa has raised concern among his supporters. Representatives for the rapper and the concert venue have not yet issued statements explaining the incident.
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MusicDiana Ross Books Rare One-Night Australia Concert
Legendary vocalist Diana Ross is heading to Australia for a special one-night performance scheduled for March 5. The exclusive concert marks her first time playing in the country since November 2006.
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MusicCyndi Lauper, Tones And I, CYRIL Team for 'Time After Time' Remix
Pop legend Cyndi Lauper has teamed up with Australian musicians Tones And I and producer CYRIL to deliver a modern dance rendition of her signature 1983 hit, 'Time After Time.' Released through Spinnin' Records, the collaborative remake pairs Lauper's original vocal performance with contemporary club production.
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MusicTimbaland Accuses Ex-Managers of Altering Records
Attorneys for legendary producer Timbaland have pushed back against former manager Gary Marella's claims that personal overspending led to his financial troubles. The legal team alleges that crucial accounting ledgers and approval emails were altered, demanding a full audit in the wake of a $15 million lawsuit.
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