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Usher is widely celebrated for his mesmerizing stage presence and unforgettable performances. However, one segment in his recent performance at the 2025 Met Gala has sparked major backlash, leaving fans, critics, and even celebrity parents raising eyebrows. The R&B legend’s now-infamous cherry segment, which was directed toward singer Sabrina Carpenter, has become the talk of social media, generating more controversy than anyone could have anticipated. While the Met Gala, held annually in New York City, is known for its high-fashion outfits and celebrity glitz, it’s also become a hotspot for moments that take over the internet. This year, Usher’s performance…

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In an exclusive conversation with Fader, global superstar The Weeknd recently opened up about his upcoming film, Hurry Up Tomorrow, which marks his highly anticipated acting debut. The film, set to be released in theaters on May 16, stars The Weeknd alongside rising star Jenny Ortega. In this psychological thriller, The Weeknd plays an insomniac musician who embarks on a journey that forces him to confront the darkest corners of his mind. According to the film’s gripping synopsis, the protagonist encounters a mysterious stranger who leads him down a path that challenges everything he knows about himself. For The Weeknd,…

Grammy-winning R&B sensation SZA officially entered the beauty industry with the debut of her new brand, Not Beauty, and she did it in the most SZA way possible—authentic, heartfelt, and unexpected. The singer-songwriter celebrated the launch with a two-day surprise pop-up event held on May 8 and 9 at American Dream Mall in her hometown of East Rutherford, New Jersey. The event attracted hundreds of excited fans, eager to meet their idol and get a first look at her new lip gloss trio that had already become something of a signature in her recent public appearances. But fans weren’t the…

Newark, NJ — On Friday, May 9, 2025, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested outside the newly reopened Delaney Hall Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Newark, New Jersey. The arrest occurred during an unannounced visit alongside three U.S. Democratic Representatives—Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Robert Menendez Jr.—aimed at inspecting the facility’s operations and protesting its reopening. Background on Delaney Hall Delaney Hall, a privately operated detention center run by GEO Group, quietly resumed operations on May 1 under a $1 billion, 15-year contract with the federal government. The facility, capable of housing up to 1,000 detainees,…

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Hip-hop icon Fat Joe is making bold moves in the spirits industry with the official launch of his new premium liqueur, Sonrisa Rum. The legendary Bronx rapper celebrated the milestone with an unforgettable event at the Bleau Bar at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, turning the night into a fusion of luxury, music, and culture. As a proud partner in the brand, Fat Joe treated guests to signature Sonrisa cocktails and surprised fans with impromptu live performances of his chart-topping hits, “What’s Luv?” and “All The Way Up.” Taking to Instagram, the Sonrisa Rum brand shared highlights from the event, captioning:”Still thinking…

The sneaker game is about to change forever—and it’s being powered by two of the most legendary names in basketball history. Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson are making headlines once again, but this time, it’s not for their on-court dominance. The NBA Hall of Famers have teamed up off the court to lead Reebok into a bold new era, and fans can now witness every dramatic twist and turn in the upcoming six-episode docuseries Power Moves, premiering globally on Netflix on June 4. Once hailed as a trailblazing force in athletic apparel, Reebok dominated pop culture throughout the ‘90s and…

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