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Dr Dre, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne honored at pre-Grammy event

Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott and Lil Wayne were honored at the Recording Academy's second annual Black Music Collective event during an official pre-Grammy event.

Concern over NYC police filming of people leaving Drake show

Some audience members leaving a concert by Drake at a Manhattan theater came outside to see a New York Police Department officer filming those filing out.

Drake was forced to stop his New York concert after a fan fell from the 2nd floor balcony into the crowd below

Drake's performance at Harlem's historic Apollo Theater was delayed for about 15 minutes when someone fell from the mezzanine into the pit.

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Drake delivers nostalgia, teases new music at Apollo show

Drake, one of music’s biggest stars, delivered nostalgia and No. 1 hits during the first night of his two intimate weekend shows at the iconic Apollo Theater.

Lizzo, Swift and Styles lead iHeartRadio Award nominations

Lizzo, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles lead the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations with seven nods each.

Spotify releases 2022 Spotify Wrapped: Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift and Drake among top artists

Spotify launched its long-awaited annual Spotify Wrapped summary on Wednesday, with the top artists including Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd and BTS.

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Drake Apparently Unfollowed Taylor Swift After Sharing A Screenshot Of The Billboard Charts With “Anti-Hero” Erased From The Top Spot And People Really Aren’t Happy About It

Drake is being called out for belittling women’s success after covering “Anti-Hero” in his pic of the charts, with fans suggesting that Taylor would be “dragged for the rest of her life” if the roles were reversed.View Entire Post ›

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'Vogue' has 'an easy case' in lawsuit against Drake and 21 Savage, experts say

The magazine's publisher is suing the two Grammy award-winning artists for releasing a parody Vogue issue to promote their new album.

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Watch Live: Biden holds press conference to discuss midterm election results

After an Election Day in which Democrats seemingly exceeded expectations, President Biden is set to speak at the White House and fielding reporters' questions.

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Her Loss: Drake and 21 Savage sued by Vogue publisher

Condé Nast claims the duo used the brand to promote their new album Her Loss without permission.

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Drake and 21 Savage sued for using fake Vogue magazine cover to promote album

The rappers promoted their new album "Her Loss" by distributing a faux Vogue magazine cover in major cities.

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For Drake, the Misogyny Is the Message

The rapper’s brand is now pointless, profitable cruelty.

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'Vogue' sues rappers Drake and 21 Savage over fake magazine cover promoting new album

Condé Nast, the publisher of Vogue, is seeking at least $4 million in damages over the rappers' fake Vogue cover.

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Megan Thee Stallion responds after Drake suggested she lied about Tory Lanez shooting in new song

In tweets seemingly referring to Drake, the "Savage" rapper says people need to stop using her alleged shooting for "clout."

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Perfect 10: Taylor Swift Sets Billboard Hot 100 First

Swift's new album, "Midnights," came out Oct. 21 with both a 13-track standard release and a deluxe version with another seven bonus tracks.

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Taylor Swift makes history by dominating the entire top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100

"Anti-Hero" leads the way at number one on Billboard's Hot 100, with nine more songs from the newly released album "Midnight" following.

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Perfect 10: Taylor Swift sets Billboard Hot 100 first

“Midnights” became a perfect 10 for Taylor Swift as she is the first artist to claim the top 10 slots of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Q&A: Lil Baby talks new album, Young Thug, rap lyrics

Lil Baby is normally a man of few words outside of his music, but the Grammy winner has opened up in an interview with The Associated Press.

Bad Bunny leads AMA 2022 nominations with Taylor Swift, Drake and Beyoncé close behind

The 2022 American Music Award nominations have been announced with Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Drake being seen the most in this list. They are all up for artist of the year.

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Zoo succeeds in breeding endangered turtles

It only took two decades, but a rare and endangered turtle species has finally bred at the San Diego Zoo. Zoo officials on Monday announced the arrival of 41 tiny Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle hatchlings. (Oct. 3)

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Kanye West says he's 'releasing all grudges' following Queen Elizabeth's death: 'Life is precious'

The rapper paid tribute to the Queen after Buckingham Palace announced her death on Thursday. Kanye West was in multiple feuds at the time.

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New DNA evidence collected in killing of two women at Kansas bakery 20 years ago: "It's promising"

Mary Drake was a customer, and Mandi Alexander had begun working as a clerk the week she was killed.

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Canadian rapper Pat Stay dies at 36 after stabbing, police say

Canadian battle rapper Pat Stay was fatally stabbed in Nova Scotia, police said.

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Yankees, LeBron James to invest in AC Milan soccer team

The New York Yankees are becoming a minority investor in Italian champion AC Milan, the second soccer team the baseball power will partially own after MLS’s New York City.

Beyoncé to remove offensive word from new song

Beyoncé is the second artist to remove an offensive term for disabled people from a new song after complaints.

Beyoncé album Renaissance a dance-floor hit with critics

The star's seventh studio album is seen as having potential to "joyously redefine dance floors".

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The Dance Floor Deserves Your Respect

The story of club music in America is a story of boom and backlash. As Beyoncé and Drake turn to house-inspired sounds, will the cycle happen again?

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs receives lifetime honor at BET Awards

Sean “Diddy” Combs spoke about his own dream like the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. while accepting the highest honor at the BET Awards.

Beyoncé and Drake Reimagine the Rave

Both stars are turning to house music to encourage listeners to let loose. But are we ready to submit?

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On his surprising new dance album, Drake steps on his own feet

“Honestly, Nevermind” is a welcome change of pace for the ubiquitous superstar, but it ultimately feels more careless than carefree.

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Drake marries 23 women with Tristan Thompson as his best man in his new 'Falling Back' music video

"Falling Back" is the lead single for Drake's seventh studio album, "Honestly, Nevermind," which was surprise-released on Friday.

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LeBron trading card could fetch record price at auction

LeBron James might be on the cusp of setting another record.

LeBron trading card could fetch record price at auction

LeBron James might be on the cusp of setting another record. A one-of-a-kind James trading card — called the “Triple Logoman” — is up for auction this month, with some believing that it wind up as the most expensive card ever sold. The current record is $6.6 million that was spent for a Honus Wagner trading card last year.

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The Atlanta rapper Trouble was shot and killed Sunday in a domestic dispute

Mariel Semonte Orr, known professionally as Trouble, was shot once in the chest and killed at an apartment in Conyers, Georgia. Authorities are searching for the suspected shooter, Jamichael Jones.

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A Detroit Woman Goes Viral After Casually Taking Shots With Drake At A Bar

A Detroit woman was cool as a cucumber when she ran into Drake at a bar and proceeded to strike up a conversation with the rapper while taking shots.

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Doja Cat, Drake, Ari Lennox lead BET Awards nominations

Doja Cat could make the BET Awards her world later this month.

What to watch this weekend: The season finale of ‘Saturday Night Live’

Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22, 2022 I “The Simpsons” concludes its 33rd season Sunday on Fox.

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Drake Responds To Troll By Following His Wife On Instagram, Sliding In Her DMs: 'I'm Here For You Ma'

Drake responded to a troll in the most Drake way possible.

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Justin Bieber, Gwyneth Paltrow and Ashton Kutcher are among dozens of celebrity investors piling into crypto startup MoonPay

MoonPay, which allows users to buy cryptocurrencies using conventional payment methods, is adding more than 60 new celebrity investors to its balance sheet.

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The Weeknd, Doja Cat lead artists at Billboard Music Awards

The Weeknd returns as the top finalist at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards for the second year in a row.

Louis C.K. Wins Grammy for Best Comedy Album, Proving Once Again That ‘Cancel Culture’ Is a Myth

Kevin Mazur/GettyIf only this hadn’t been so predictable. Louis C.K., who in 2017 confirmed sexual misconduct allegations made by five different women, won a Grammy Sunday night for Best Comedy Album. The nomination for Sincerely Louis C.K. was his first since his accusers came forward. This year’s Grammys already felt a little cursed. Kanye’s been banned from performing; The Weeknd is boycotting; Drake withdrew his nominations; and on top of C.K., Marilyn Manson and Dr. Luke have both received

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The Mysteries of a “Knit Club” in Small-Town Mississippi

“There are people in town who call it a coven,” one of Carolyn Drake’s subjects says.

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Grammy Awards set sights on Las Vegas for first time

The Grammys might be missing stars like Drake, The Weeknd and Kanye West as a performer, but the biggest night in music could still shine bright on the Las Vegas Strip.

Colorado Rep. Boebert heckles Biden during State of the Union address

Boebert also chanted "build the wall" in reference to former President Donald Trump's emphasis on building a wall on the border.

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Is artistic skill something you’re born with?

Some kids show ability at a very young age, but illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka believes everyone can benefit from creating art.

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‘What Keeping Your Peace Looks Like’: Ciara and Russell Wilson Reportedly Flee Drake’s Super Bowl Party Concert After Future Takes the Stage

R&B singer Ciara is a princess of the musical kingdom of Atlanta. So, when you are royalty, you understand how to make a classy exit. […]

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Rap artist Drake won big chunk of change on Super Bowl wager about Odell Beckham, Jr.

A big Super Bowl LVI bet resulted in a big payout for the rapper.

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Police seek suspect in shooting outside LA Super Bowl party that injured Florida rapper

Police are searching for a gunman who shot four people after a brawl erupted outside a Los Angeles restaurant hosting a Super Bowl week party that followed a Justin Bieber concert.

Drake was a star among A-listers at 'Homecoming' concert

Among the stars, Drake still shined the brightest.

Miley Cyrus, Green Day span decades in pre-Super Bowl show

Miley Cyrus has only been alive for about half the Super Bowls ever played, but her setlist on the eve of the 56th spanned the whole history of the big game and then some.

Bieber wows A-list crowd at pre-Super Bowl 'Homecoming'

Justin Bieber can leave even a room full of elite athletes, actors and A-listers star struck.

Shaq, Usher and Mayer shows all highlight Super Bowl week

Shaquille O’Neal will return to the city where he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships.

New this week: 'Sex and the City,' Juice Wrld and Will Smith

This week’s new entertainment releases include a double album from Alicia Keys and a posthumous one from Juice Wrld, Sandra Bullock playing an ex-con in the Netflix film “The Unforgivable” and Will Smith testing himself in a wildlife documentary series.

Hitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music Awards

South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards.

Travis Scott, Drake, Live Nation, Apple Named In $2 Billion Lawsuit

Nearly 300 plaintiffs have filed a class-action lawsuit seeking $2 billion in damages following the deadly Astroworld music festival.

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A $750-million Astroworld lawsuit names Apple alongside Travis Scott, Drake, Live Nation

Attorney Tony Buzbee filed suit on behalf of 125 victims of the Astroworld tragedy, including the family of 21-year-old Axel Acosta, who died at the concert.

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Travis Scott, Drake Named In $750M Lawsuit By Astroworld Victims

The lawsuit filed on behalf of 125 victims of the deadly music festival accuses Scott of glorifying "violence and other dangerous behaviors."

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70 minutes at Astroworld: A countdown to catastrophe

Police continue to investigate a concert last week in Houston that left nine in the audience dead.

Texas A&M student hurt at Astroworld dies; death toll at 9

A 22-year-old college senior who was critically injured at the Astroworld festival in Houston has died.

What really happened at Astroworld? Everything we know about the festival and aftermath

Authorities continue to investigate the deadly crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival as lawsuits against Travis Scott and Live Nation pile up.

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Travis Scott was partying at Dave & Buster's after the Astroworld crowd rush when he found out people died, reports say

Scott was unaware of "the severity of the situation" at the time and left the party immediately after he was told, TMZ reported.

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9-Year-Old Boy In Coma After Astroworld Festival Tragedy

The child was on his father's shoulders when the crowd surge began and fell off when his father passed out.

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Drake releases first statement after deadly crowd surge at Astroworld Festival as more lawsuits are filed

Drake, who performed with Travis Scott during his set, released a statement about the deadly crowd surge at Houston's Astroworld Festival late Friday.

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Investigation Into Astroworld Crowd Control At Travis Scott Concert

One of the first lawsuits stemming from the concert names concert promoting giant Live Nation, along with rappers Travis Scott and Drake.

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Clips of musicians including Dave Grohl and Adele responding to potentially injured concert-goers resurface after 8 people died during Travis Scott's Astroworld

Following 8 deaths during Travis Scott's Astroworld festival, social media users are highlighting how other musicians have reacted to issues in crowds.

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Travis Scott Faces Lawsuits After 8 Die At Astroworld Festival

Fans say the concert was so packed it was hard to breathe as people pushed closer to the stage.

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Travis Scott, Drake, Live Nation, others sued by concertgoers over crowd surge at Astroworld music festival

Rappers Travis Scott and Drake, as well as Live Nation are among the defendants in at least three lawsuits. At least eight people died, authorities said.

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Travis Scott and Drake sued over deadly crowd surge at Astroworld music festival

The "mass casualty incident" occurred during Scott's performance on Friday night, authorities said.

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Travis Scott, Drake, Live Nation, others sued by concertgoers over deadly crowd surge at Astroworld music festival

Rappers Travis Scott and Drake, as well as Live Nation and others are among the defendants in at least three suits. The "mass casualty incident" occurred during Scott's performance on Friday night, authorities said.

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Is this the most Miami Halloween costume ever? Check out Larsa Pippen’s ‘Scarface’ look

Is this the most Miami Halloween costume ever?

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The ‘Uncharted’ scenes that we want to see in the movie, starring Tom Holland

The big-screen adaptation of “Uncharted” appears to be drawing loose inspiration from its source material. Here are five scenes from the games that would be fun to see in the upcoming movie.

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‘Tacky as Hell’: Draya Michele’s Barely- There Chain Link Skirt Flops with Fans

Draya Michele‘s attire at Drake’s birthday party on Saturday, Oct. 23, caused an uproar on social media after fans condemned the reality star for her […]

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Justin Bieber leads nominees for 2021 MTV Video Music Awards

Justin Bieber leads this year’s list of nominees at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, followed closely by Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and first-time nominee Olivia Rodrigo.

Cardi B, Queen Latifah, Lil Nas X shine at BET Awards

Cardi B’s “WAP” had new meaning at the BET Awards: winning and pregnant.

Ex-child actor Drake Bell accused of child endangerment

One of stars of the popular Nickelodeon children's show “Drake & Josh” faces criminal charges regarding a girl he had met online and attended a 2017 concert of his in Cleveland when she was 15.

Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby top BET Award nominations

Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby are the prom queen and king of the 2021 BET Awards.

Drake, Pink, The Weeknd win big at Billboard Music Awards

It was a family affair at the Billboard Music Awards: Pink twirled in the air in a powerful performance with her daughter, and Drake was named artist of the decade, accepting the honor alongside his 3-year-old son.

Top nominee The Weeknd to perform at Billboard Music Awards

The Weeknd will celebrate his whopping 16 nominations at the Billboard Music Awards with a performance at the show.

After pandemic pullback, DJ Khaled shares his 'light show'

When it’s time to release one of his maximalist albums, DJ Khaled makes it an event.

Drake tops Wichita State for first NCAA win in 50 years

– Joseph Yesufu scored 21 points and Drake beat Wichita State 53-52 on Thursday night in the First Four, the Bulldogs' first NCAA Tournament win in a half-century. Wichita State left for the American Athletic Conference in 2017. Both mid-major powers were given at-large bids into the NCAA field, and their matchup was dominated by defense — Drake shot 38% while Wichita State shot 34%. We just didn’t get it done tonight.”Drake missed 10 straight shots as Wichita State built an early 18-6 lead. Wichita State was scoreless for the last five minutes of the half.

LA police: Armie Hammer under sexual assault investigation

FILE - Armie Hammer attends the 13th Annual Go Gala on Nov. 16, 2019, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles police said Thursday, March 18, 2021, that they are investigating actor Armie Hammer for sexual assault. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Actor Armie Hammer is under investigation for sexual assault, Los Angeles police said Thursday. Hammer is the main suspect in a sexual assault that was reported to police on Feb. 3, LAPD spokesman Officer Drake Madison said. The Associated Press does not generally identify alleged victims of sexual assault.

Loyola Chicago gets MVC crown over Drake, 7th NCAA berth

20 Loyola Chicago to a 75-65 win over Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference championship game Sunday for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Keith Clemons added 13 points for Loyola, which has won six in a row and 17 of its past 18. Loyola Chicago, which hit 10 of 24 shots (63%) in the opening half, won its three tournament games by a total of 50 points. BIG PICTURELoyola Chicago: Heading to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time and first since the 2018 team reached the Final Four. UP NEXTChicago Loyola: Will be making its second NCAA Tournament appearance in the past 31 years.

NCAA bubble trouble: Pandemic pushes mid-majors to margins

Earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament won't pull Drake out of its financial hole, but every little bit helps. Earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament won't pull Drake out of its financial hole, but every little bit helps. The cancellation of the NCAA Tournament last year because of the pandemic forced the association to slash its revenue distribution to schools and conferences by $375 million. Streaking San Diego State (NET 19) is looking good, but if the Aztecs win the Mountain West tournament, that could leave Colorado State (NET 40), Boise State (NET 43) and Utah State (NET 47) outside the field. A-10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade said she is not as concerned about the potential loss of NCAA Tournament revenue as the loss of exposure.

EXPLAINER: What is Clubhouse, the buzzy new audio chat app?

The icon for the social media app Clubhouse is seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. You can also download the app and get on a waiting list to be let into Clubhouse. Although Clubhouse hasn't divulged how many people are using its service, its app has been downloaded 5.3 million times, according to analytics firm App Annie. Thousands of Chinese users have flocked to the app in recent months, lured by the unfettered discussions it allowed with people abroad — particularly about democracy, Taiwan and other sensitive topics. Users still could download it if they had access to an Apple app store abroad.

Valparaiso hands No. 25 Drake its 1st loss of season, 74-57

Drake head coach Darian DeVries reacts as his team falls behind in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Valparaiso, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Valparaiso, Ind. Ben Krikke scored 15 points and Valparaiso held onto a second-half lead, pulling away to beat the Bulldogs 74-57 Sunday. The loss by Drake (18-1, 9-1 Missouri Valley) left No. “We’re not going to overreact to a loss,” third-year Drake coach Darian DeVries said. Drake had recently come back double-digit deficits against Missouri State and Valparaiso as well as surviving an overtime thriller against Illinois State.

COVID-19: How a new disinfectant could last for days

“I went to a local grocery store, and I watched an employee in due diligence spray disinfectant on a surface and immediately wipe it off. Meaning that surfaces need to be wiped down again and again to stay clean from a number of viruses including COVID-19. That’s why scientist Drake is creating a long-lasting, disinfectant spray that could act in under 30 seconds and last for hours, or even days, using cerium oxide nanoparticles. Drake formed a private company, Kismet Technologies, to further develop and market the new disinfectant, working alongside Seal, who specializes in cerium oxide nanoparticles. Cerium oxide nanoparticles have previously been used in a wide range of therapies from healing diabetic wounds to reducing damage from radiation.

Drake bests Aretha Franklin, Wonder to set Billboard record

1 hit on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, Drake has bested a record previously held by icons Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. Drake's “Laugh Now Cry Later," featuring rapper Lil Durk, reached the No. Wonder and Franklin, who died in 2018, each have had 20 songs top the chart. 1 hits on the R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, 12 include him in the leading role, including “God’s Plan,” “In My Feelings,” “Hotline Bling,” “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “Best I Ever Had,” his first major hit released in 2009. Earlier this year, 34-year-old Drake made Billboard chart history when he set a new record for most songs on the Hot 100 chart — Billboard's main songs chart that includes all music genres.

Meet Amit Mehta, the judge for Google's antitrust case

The Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Google has a judge: Obama appointee Amit Mehta, who was assigned the case Wednesday morning in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. He went to elite U.S. universities, clerked for an appellate court judge and worked for both a D.C. law firm with high-profile clients and as a public defender attorney for low-income clients. As a judge, he’s ruled that lawmakers should get the president’s financial records and has sprinkled his music appreciation into opinions. The Supreme Court sent that case back to a lower court and it is ongoing. He earned his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in 1993 and graduated from the University of Virginia’s law school in 1997.

Glamorous Miami club caught in power struggle over the virus

LIV owner David Grutman poses for a photograph at the nightclub, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Miami Beach, Fla. LIV, one of Miami's most glamorous, star-studded nightclubs sits empty and quiet these days, a casualty of both the coronavirus outbreak and a power struggle between state and local government over how to contain the scourge. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Glamorous Miami club caught in power struggle over the virus

The parties at the club are so legendary they have inspired lyrics from Drake, Kanye West and Rick Ross. Today, LIV sits quiet and empty — a casualty not just of the coronavirus outbreak but of a power struggle between state and local government over how to contain the scourge. “I cried real tears,” the 46-year-old Grutman said of his last visit to the shuttered club and nightlife's seemingly bygone era. Grutman has fielded countless calls from DJs begging to be the first when the club reopens. Others have asked to host Zoom parties from LIV, but Grutman just isn't into it.

BET Awards highlight Black voices as artists went political

The BET Awards served as an extension of the voices of Black people protesting in the streets about the inequalities Black people face daily, as artists used their performances to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement, civil rights and the lives of those lost because of police officers, including George Floyd. The BET Awards kicked off with Black artists rapping and singing anthems about the Black experience and fighting for equal rights. Nipsey’s family, we love you.”The BET Awards, one of the first awards shows to air virtually, featured performances that were sharp with artsy stage production, giving extra life to the songs being performed. “I used to watch the BET Awards all the time thinking, ‘One day that’s going to be me going up there accepting my award’ — and now it is.”Though the BET Awards are technically about handing out trophies, the awards were an afterthought. Beyoncé won the BET HER award for “Brown Skin Girl,” shared with daughter Blue Ivy Carter as well as Wizkid and Saint JHN.

New this week: 'Clemency,' BET Awards, HAIM, 'Doctor Sleep'

(Neon via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu, “Clemency” was well-reviewed but got unjustly overshadowed by some of the higher profile awards contenders when it was released in December. “Doctor Sleep: The Director’s Cut”: This Danny Torrance-focused sequel to “The Shining” was a little divisive upon release, which wasn’t all that surprising. — Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICGrey Daze: Fans of the late Grammy-winning screeching rock singer Chester Bennington will get a chance to hear him one more time. HAIM: It’s been three years since sister trio HAIM have released a new album.

Drake Jokingly Responds After Being Booed Offstage During Surprise Camp Flog Gnaw Performance

The Canadian rapper made a surprise appearance at Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Festival at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, over the weekend. Plot twist...just signed a 10 year residency at Camp Flog Gnaw sorry kids see you EVERY SINGLE YEAR till you are 30 , he wrote. Heres a video from Camp Flog Gnaw. Its been love.pic.twitter.com/n1BYrvLThc Andrs Tardio (@AndresWrites) November 11, 2019The post came after Tyler the Creator spoke out about the drama, criticizing those who booed Drake at the event. RELATED CONTENT:Tyler, the Creator Reacts to Drake Getting Booed After Surprise Headlining His FestivalKylie Jenner and Drake Not Dating Despite Reports, Sources Say

Kylie Jenner and Drake Not Dating Despite Reports, Sources Say

Kylie Jenner might be in her feelings following her split from Travis Scott, but that doesn't mean she's dating Drake. ET can confirm that the 22-year-old makeup mogul is not in a relationship with the 33-year-old rapper, despite recent reports. Kylie has known Drake for a very long time, but they are just friends. A source close to Drake told ET that the musician and Kylie are not romantically involved and not seeing one another. RELATED CONTENT: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Not Back Together, Despite Reuniting for Halloween (Source) Embed Code RestartKylie Jenner and Travis Scott Spend Halloween Together, Hanging Out 'More and More'Kylie Jenner Sports Similar Mermaid Costume to Kim Kardashian 7 Years AgoKylie Jenner Throws Caitlyn a 70th Birthday Dinner and Her Famous Sisters Show Up: Pics

Shay Mitchell Fires Back at Critics Slamming Her for Attending Drake's Party After

Shay Mitchell isn't letting the mom shamers get her down. The former Pretty Little Liars star took to her Instagram Story on Wednesday to hit back at commenters who criticized her for attending Drake's birthday party "days" after welcoming her baby girl. Mitchell, who welcomed her daughter with boyfriend Matte Babel, documented her journey to becoming a mom on her YouTube Original series, Almost Ready. "This is definitely the most intense experience of my life," Mitchell said in the video. RELATED CONTENT:Shay Mitchell Feared She Was Having Another Miscarriage During Intense 33-Hour LaborShay Mitchell Gives Birth to First Child With Boyfriend Matte Babel

BET Hip Hop Awards 2019: Winners list

Megan Thee Stallion speaks onstage at the BET Hip Hop Awards on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Atlanta. ATLANTA - The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards aired Tuesday night, and it was a good one for J. Cole, and newcomer Megan Thee Stallion. Stallion and Lil Nas X received two awards, as did Cardi B and Travis Scott. Lil Kim was feted with the 2019 I Am Hip Hop honor and performed a medley of her hits. Billy Ray Cyrus - "Old Town Road (Remix)" - *WINNERTravis Scott Feat.

Drake 'hurt' by father's allegations he faked drama to sell records

Drake accepts the Best Rap Song award for "God's Plan" onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. The rapper recently took to his Instagram stories to post a note about his dad, Dennis Graham. My father will say anything to anyone that's willing to listen to him," Drake wrote in his note. "Every bar I ever spit was the truth and the truth is hard for some people to accept." He insisted he had "always been with Drake" and alleged his son was manufacturing drama between them to make money.

Celine Dion doesn't want Drake to tattoo her face on his body

Singer Celine Dion performs during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 21, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (CNN) - Just because you loved her, Drake, it doesn't mean that Celine Dion wants her face on your body. The singer has asked her fellow Canadian to not get a Celine Dion tattoo. "Please, Drake, I love you very much," Dion said during an interview with iHeartRadio Canada. Whatever you want, but please..."The singer's reasoning is that she doesn't think her face will age well on Drake's body as time goes on.

Kelly Clarkson Can't Remember Meghan Markle's Name, But Has a Funny Question for Her

In a game called Hot Hands on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Monday, Clarkson is shown photos of stars and asked to tell the audience one question shed ask them. But when a photo of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex pops up, Clarkson is at a loss. Finally, DeGeneres, who met with Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, over the summer, provides Clarkson with her name. Actually I love Suits, Clarkson declares. I would probably ask her to sing with me first of all, and then I would ask her how she keeps up with her schedule, she says.

Oil legend T. Boone Pickens dies

(CNN) - Legendary oil man T. Boone Pickens, whose investments helped shape the American energy industry going back to the 1950s, has died at the age of 91. Pickens announced his retirement from the oil and gas industry in January 2018 due to his poor health. A longtime maverick in the US energy industry, Pickens began a campaign in 2008 to help the US lessen its dependence on oil from OPEC nations. I have always believed that maintaining the status quo inevitably leads to failure," Pickens wrote in an op-ed for Forbes in 2017. "Back then, the notion that shareholders own the companies and managements were employees was foreign to big oil companies that would rather operate like empires.

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