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From Houston hottie to global powerhouse—Megan Thee Stallion is leveling up yet again. The three-time Grammy winner is adding executive producer and host to her ever-growing resume with Kpopped, a brand-new Korean dance competition series headed to Apple TV+ this summer. And if the concept isn’t enough to spark global buzz, wait until you hear who’s involved. According to Deadline, Megan will not only executive produce but also co-host the series with international K-pop icon Psy, the viral legend behind 2012’s “Gangnam Style.” The show is set to premiere on Friday, August 29, and promises to bring Western pop stars…

Dreamville’s Bas is not here for the Drake slander—and he’s making that loud and clear. Earlier this week, the rapper came to Drake’s defense after veteran radio host Ebro Darden suggested that Drake and his fans don’t really love hip-hop. The comments were made during an episode of Rap Life Review on Apple Music, where Darden reflected on his complicated relationship with the “Nokia” rapper—and his massive following. According to Darden, Drake’s stans care more about him as a person than the culture of hip-hop itself. “You’re just fans of an individual,” Ebro said, describing what he views as a…

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Donald Trump’s latest attack on Beyoncé just hit a fact-check wall. CNN has confirmed that Trump’s recent claim—that Beyoncé was paid $11 million to endorse Kamala Harris—is flat-out false. The actual payment? Just $165,000, and it wasn’t even for an endorsement. According to campaign finance records reviewed by CNN, that amount was paid to Parkwood Entertainment, Beyoncé’s production company, and was labeled as an expense for a “campaign event production.” That’s a long way off from Trump’s headline-grabbing accusation on Truth Social. Trump Accuses Beyoncé of Being “Paid Off” It all started when former President Trump went on a Truth…

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Before The Wayans Bros. became a cult classic and one of Black television’s most beloved sitcoms, NBC passed on the project — for a reason that still stings. According to Marlon Wayans, the now-iconic role of John “Pops” Williams, played by the late John Witherspoon, was deemed “too ghetto” by NBC executives during the early development stages of the show. Appearing on Keke Palmer’s podcast, Baby, This Is Keke Palmer, Marlon didn’t hold back when explaining how Hollywood nearly erased one of TV’s most legendary father figures. “We didn’t make it to NBC,” Marlon shared. “We did a table reading,…

Move over, Hollywood elites — A$AP Rocky is coming for his acting crown, and he’s bringing the heat opposite none other than Denzel Washington. Legendary filmmaker Spike Lee is singing A$AP Rocky’s praises following the rapper’s performance in Lee’s latest high-profile film, Highest 2 Lowest. And if you think the Harlem-born artist might get overshadowed by the Oscar-winning icon Denzel Washington — think again. “Don’t sleep on A$AP,” Spike Lee told The Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon during a recent appearance. “In this film, Denzel and A$AP go toe to toe.” From Harlem to Hollywood: A$AP Rocky Is Ready for His…

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Meek Mill is walking back a comment that sparked backlash across the internet after NFL icon Shannon Sharpe’s sudden departure from ESPN. The Philly rapper, known as much for his bars as his tweets, took to social media earlier this week to comment on the news of Shannon Sharpe being let go from ESPN—but his attempt at humor didn’t land well with fans. And now, Meek is setting the record straight. The Tweet That Set It Off The drama began when Meek Mill replied to a post about Sharpe’s ESPN exit with a seemingly shady remark: “Y’all too old to…