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'Bravo's Love Hotel' Season 2? TV Show Renewal Status Revealed
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Bravo’s Love Hotel is coming to an end – for now!

The Bravo reality TV series, which first premiered in April of this year, finds Bravolebrities like Luann dee Lesseps and Shannon Beador look for love amid eligible bachelors.

The Season 1 finale of thee show airs on Sunday night (June 15) at 9 p.m. Et. During the finale, Shannon and Earl’s issues boil over in front of the entire hotel, Luann contemplates a long-distance relationship, and Ashley Darby must choose between Wale and Ralph.

Naturally, fans are curious about whether the show will be getting a second season.

Keep reading to find out more…

As of right now, Bravo has not renewed or cancelled Bravo’s Love Hotel.

The show has not yet been formally handed a second season order, but there is also no news about a potential cancellation.

Bravo’s Love Hotel is currently the fifth most popular show on Bravo and 191st overall on TV,...
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  • 6/15/2025
  • by Just Jared
  • Just Jared
‘My Father’s Shadow’ Review: The First Nigerian Film to Premiere at Cannes Is a Beautifully Remembered Drama About a Fateful Day Trip Into Lagos
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June 24, 1993 will become known as one of the most consequential days in the brief history of post-colonial Nigeria, but — for the two young boys at the heart of Akinola Davies Jr.’s semi-autobiographical drama “My Father’s Shadow” — that date is destined to be remembered for considerably more personal reasons.

It was on June 24, 1993 that Major General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, refusing to accept that the citizens of Nigeria had overwhelmingly voted for the people’s champion Mko Abiola, annulled the results of the country’s first democratic election since the military coup 10 years earlier. It was also, this poignant and vividly realized film invites us to imagine, on June 24, 1993 that brothers Akin and Remi were invited on a rare trip to Lagos with their dad, Folarin, a strong but mysterious figure in their lives who was often away from their family for months at a time.

Over the course of their...
See full article at Indiewire
  • 5/18/2025
  • by David Ehrlich
  • Indiewire
Luann de Lesseps, Ashley Darby, Shannon Storms Beador, and Gizelle Bryant in Bravo's Love Hotel (2025)
Bravo’s Love Hotel “Wreck It, Ralph?” S1E4 May 18 2025 on Bravo
Luann de Lesseps, Ashley Darby, Shannon Storms Beador, and Gizelle Bryant in Bravo's Love Hotel (2025)
On Sunday May 18 2025, Bravo broadcasts Bravo’s Love Hotel!

Wreck It, Ralph? Season 1 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Bravo’s Love Hotel,” titled “Wreck It, Ralph?” promises to be filled with excitement and unexpected twists. This episode features a series of adventurous dates that are sure to get everyone’s hearts racing. As the contestants navigate their feelings and relationships, viewers can expect plenty of drama and fun.

Ashley is set to take a big leap with Wale, but her thoughts keep drifting to another man. This internal conflict may lead to interesting moments as she tries to figure out her feelings. The tension between her desire for adventure and her lingering emotions will keep the audience guessing about her next move.

Meanwhile, Shannon finds herself in a heated argument with Earl. Rather than dwell on the conflict, she decides to shift gears and take a ride with Adam. This...
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  • 5/18/2025
  • by US Posts
  • TV Regular
Akinola Davies Jr. Directs the First Nigerian Film in Cannes’ Official Selection, ‘My Father’s Shadow’ — Watch Clip
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In 78 years of the Cannes Film Festival, it’s hard to believe a Nigerian film has never been part of the Official Selection before. Enter Akinola Davies Jr. to correct that history with his feature debut “My Father’s Shadow,” premiering this weekend as part of Un Certain Regard. Set over the course of a single day in Lagos during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, the film is a semiautobiographical tale from Davies. IndieWire shares a first look clip below.

The story follows a father, estranged from his two young sons, as they travel through the massive city while political unrest threatens their journey home.

Davies is a visual artist who writes the film with his brother Wale Davies — they both lost their father when they were young — and directs star Sopé Dìrísù in a haunting thriller about political unrest encroaching on a family’s personal journey.

As Wale said in a press statement,...
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  • 5/17/2025
  • by Ryan Lattanzio
  • Indiewire
Cannes One To Watch: How ‘My Father’s Shadow’ Filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. Crafted A Nigerian Family Story In Buzzed-About Debut
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Akinola Davies Jr. initially declined BBC Film head Eva Yates’ suggestion that he make a feature film. Instead, he shot the 18-minute Lizard, which won the 2021 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Grand Jury Prize.

However, Yates got her wish eventually, and the result is My Father’s Shadow — Davies’ feature directorial debut that is premiering at Cannes in Un Certain Regard. Davies co-wrote the film with his brother Wale Davies, who came up with the story before they collaborated on Lizard.

Shot in Lagos, Nigeria, it stars stage and screen actor Sopé Dìrísù as a dad who takes his two young sons into the bustling metropolis as unrest erupts over the country’s controversial June 12th, 1993 presidential election.

Davies started out as a runner, then self-financed music videos for others, before attending the New York Film Academy and shooting commercials and music videos. He realized that if he were to...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 5/13/2025
  • by Baz Bamigboye
  • Deadline Film + TV
Luann de Lesseps, Ashley Darby, Shannon Storms Beador, and Gizelle Bryant in Bravo's Love Hotel (2025)
Bravo’s Love Hotel Season 1 Episode 4 Wreck It, Ralph? Airs May 18 2025 on Bravo
Luann de Lesseps, Ashley Darby, Shannon Storms Beador, and Gizelle Bryant in Bravo's Love Hotel (2025)
In the upcoming episode of Bravo’s Love Hotel, titled “Wreck It, Ralph?”, viewers can expect an exciting mix of romance and adventure. The episode airs on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 9:00 Pm. As the season progresses, the dynamics between the contestants continue to evolve, leading to unexpected twists and turns.

Ashley finds herself in a thrilling situation as she takes a plunge with Wale. However, her thoughts keep drifting back to another man, creating tension and uncertainty in her romantic journey. This internal conflict adds an intriguing layer to her character and keeps the audience guessing about her next move.

Meanwhile, Shannon’s relationship with Earl takes a hit after a heated argument. In a surprising turn, she decides to pivot and takes a ride with Adam. This shift not only showcases Shannon’s adventurous spirit but also opens the door for new connections. As for James and Luann, their bond is deepening,...
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  • 5/10/2025
  • by Jules Byrd
  • TV Everyday
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Wale Ends WaleMania After 10 Years: ‘This Was Inevitable’
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It’s the end of an era: WaleMania is over. On Friday, the musician announced that he’ll be concluding his annual WrestleMania weekend event series after 10 years.

“I hope everybody has a great time tonight. This will be the final Walemania,” Wale wrote on X, sharing a video of the Sphere in Vegas celebrating the show. “Ten years lots of memories.. thank u to everybody who has showed up and showed out.”

When asked by a fan why he’s ending the show, Wale replied, “[It] was a labor of love.
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  • 4/18/2025
  • by Tomás Mier
  • Rollingstone.com
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Two Boys and Their Dad Wander Through Lagos in ‘My Father’s Shadow’ (Exclusive First Look)
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The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal a first look at the hotly anticipated directorial debut of Akinola Davies Jr., set to premiere in Cannes.

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Slow Horses, Gangs of London) leads the semi-autobiographical My Father’s Shadow. Based on a script by brothers Wale Davies and Davies Jr., the feature follows Remi and Akin, two kid brothers who spend a gift of a day with their estranged father Folarin.

They go on a voyage into Lagos, observing the colossal city for the first time and the hoops their father must pass through to be able to provide. All of this occurs against the backdrop of the 1993 presidential election result, which calls into question his ability to get Remi and Akin home.

The exclusive first image provided to THR shows Dìrísù, as Folarin, on the streets of Lagos, sitting with Godwin Egbo and Chibuike Marvellous Egbo.
See full article at The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
  • 4/15/2025
  • by Lily Ford
  • The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Selena Gomez, Jessica Simpson, Japanese Breakfast, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
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Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco share a vulnerable highlight from their new collaborative album, Jessica Simpson makes a triumphant return to music with a country pop power ballad, and Japanese Breakfast delivers an appropriately melancholy track from her new LP. Plus, new music from My Morning Jacket, Jack Harlow and Dua Lipa, and Saba and No ID.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, “Younger and Hotter Than Me” (YouTube)

Jessica Simpson,...
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  • 3/21/2025
  • by Rolling Stone
  • Rollingstone.com
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J. Cole Unveils Final Dreamville Lineup, Headlined by Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, More
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J. Cole has unveiled the lineup for his 2025 Dreamville Festival. On Monday, the rapper unveiled that he’ll headline the annual North Carolina fest alongside Lil Wayne, 21 Savage, J. Cole, Erykah Badu, and Tems. The two-day festival is scheduled for April 5 and 6 at Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park.

Lil Wayne leads the Saturday lineup, hitting the stage with Hot Boys (Juvenile, Turk, and B.G.) and Big Tymers (Mannie Fresh and Birdman) during his set. 21 Savage, Partynextdoor, Ludacris, Ari Lennox, and Chief Keef will also perform. Keyshia Cole will take...
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  • 3/17/2025
  • by Tomás Mier
  • Rollingstone.com
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Watch Meek Mill Join Philly Rapper Fridayy in His Video For ‘Proud of Me’
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Philly rapper Fridayy debuted the music for his single “Proud of Me” with Meek Mill today. The four-minute visual was shot in the rappers’ hometown, giving the reflective track a sentimental feel. “Proud of Me” is a single from Fridayy’s new album, Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not, which was released today.

The video begins with solo shots of Fridayy interspersed with photos of his late father, who casts a heavy presence over Some Days I’m Good, Some Day I’m Not. It was...
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  • 2/28/2025
  • by Andre Gee
  • Rollingstone.com
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Sopé Dìrísù Leads Akinola Davies Jr.’s Directorial Debut, ‘My Father’s Shadow,’ Set in Lagos
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Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (His House, Gangs of London) is set to star in Akinola Davies Jr.’s feature directorial debut, My Father’s Shadow, with Mubi pre-buying all North American rights.

From Element Pictures production in association with Crybaby and Fatherland Productions, and based on a script by Wale Davies and Davies Jr., My Father’s Shadow follows Remi and Akin, two kid brothers who spend a gift of a day with their estranged father Folarin. They go on a voyage into Lagos observing the colossal city for the first time and the hoops their father must pass through in able to provide. All of this occurs against the backdrop of the 1993 presidential election result, which calls into question his ability to get Remi and Akin home.

“Bringing My Father’s Shadow to life in my home country, a story which is so personal to me and my brother Wale,...
See full article at The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
  • 2/11/2025
  • by Lily Ford
  • The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Leads Akinola Davies Jr’s Buzzy Feature Debut ‘My Father’s Shadow’ For Element, BBC Film, BFI, Mubi & The Match Factory
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Exclusive: Gangs Of London star Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù is leading cast in Akinola Davies Jr’s anticipated feature debut My Father’s Shadow, which is being produced by Poor Things and Normal People outfit Element Pictures.

Davies Jr and his film — which is in post-production — have been flagged to us as ones to watch. They have clearly attracted good partners. Distributor Mubi has pre-bought all rights in North America, UK, Ireland, and Turkey, and is planning a theatrical release in North America and UK. The Match Factory is handling world sales.

The film is based on a script by brothers Wale Davies and Akinola Davies Jr, whose previous collaboration on Lizard won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2021 and garnered a BAFTA nomination for Best British Short Film.

Their new collaboration has a synopsis as follows:...
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  • 2/11/2025
  • by Andreas Wiseman
  • Deadline Film + TV
'Den of Thieves' Star O'Shea Jackson Jr. Was One of the People Booing Hulk Hogan at WWE Raw
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The world of WWE has always been a hub for the sharpest controversies and memorable moments that draw public attention. On January 6, WWE's weekly Monday Night Raw program made its highly-anticipated debut on Netflix, with the inaugural episode held at the Intuit Arena in Los Angeles. It saw a familiar lineup of former wrestlers like The Rock, The Undertaker, and the iconic but controversial Hulk Hogan take the stage, while Travis Scott performed the new theme song. Among the audiences gracing the debut were O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Eric Andre.

During Hulk Hogan’s appearance, when the wrestler paused to promote his beer company, he was met with loud jeers from the audienc. On Monday, during the “Sway's Universe” video podcast, O'Shea Jackson Jr. revealed he was part of the crowd that booed Hogan.

“I was one of them. I’ll show you the video. Me, Eric Andre and Wale were giving it to him!
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  • 1/16/2025
  • by Soniya Hinduja
  • MovieWeb
O’Shea Jackson Jr. Says He and Eric Andre Proudly Booed Hulk Hogan at WWE Raw Over Racist Rant
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O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Eric Andre were among the many arena-goers that booed Hulk Hogan during Netflix’s WWE show “Monday Night Raw” event on Jan. 7.

Speaking with the “Sway’s Universe” video podcast on Monday, Jackson revealed he attended the WWE event the week prior and added his voice to the many who were not happy to see Hogan make an appearance during the show.

“I was one of them. I’ll show you the video,” Jackson said. “Me, Eric Andre and Wale were giving it to him!”

When asked why they joined the booing crowd, Jackson was quick to answer.

“The racism, bro. It’s just hard to forget how detailed that rant was,” he said. “If you look up his rant, it’s very detailed. I get a lot of people online who are like, ‘Well, he would be mad if he found out about that whole generation!
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  • 1/15/2025
  • by Jacob Bryant
  • The Wrap
Travis Scott Hypes the Crowd, Kendrick Lamar Gets Dissed at WWE’s ‘Monday Night Raw’
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Netflix and absolutely no chill. The WWE’s franchise show “Monday Night Raw” made its debut on the streaming platform last night, and major stars came out, championships and bragging rights were earned, and hip-hop beefs were addressed.

Only in the WWE can you see Travis Scott don a championship belt, Kendrick Lamar get dissed in his hometown, and Hulk Hogan get booed in one show. Yet that’s par for the course at something like the “Raw” event, which broadcasted live from the new multi-billion dollar Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA, home of the LA Clippers.

The evening began with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shedding his badass “heel” persona (that’s wrestling for bad guy) and talking sincerely, thanking the WWE Universe and even giving gratitude to rival Cody Rhodes, the Universal Champion that he bloodied and pinned in the ring last year.

The Rock also gave props to his real-life cousin Roman Reigns,...
See full article at Variety Film + TV
  • 1/7/2025
  • by Shaheem Reid
  • Variety Film + TV
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Hollywood Celebs at Netflix's First WWE Raw 2025 - See Every Star Who Attended!
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Netflix just launched WWE Raw as a live weekly streaming event and there were plenty of celebs in attendance for the first show!

Macaulay Culkin, Baby Reindeer‘s Richard Gadd, and Suits: LA‘s Stephen Amell were among the stars who attended the Raw event on Monday (January 6) at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Other stars included Tiffany Haddish, O’Shea Jackson Jr., David Arquette, Seth Green, Nikki Garcia, and more.

Raw first premiered back in 1993 and aired almost exclusively on USA for the last three decades. Netflix recently signed a 10-year deal with WWE to air the program and the deal has been reported to be worth $500 million per year.

Check out the cast of wrestlers who will appear throughout the season!

Head inside to see all of the stars who attended…

Keep scrolling to see all of the celebs who attended…

Tick Tick Boom's Vanessa Hudgens #RawOnNetflix pic.
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  • 1/7/2025
  • by Just Jared
  • Just Jared
“This statement is just Bs”: 2 Extremely Optimized Game Pass Titles Prove Black Myth: Wukong Dev Blaming Series S for No Xbox Version Is a Bold-Faced Lie
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The gaming industry was set ablaze when Black Myth: Wukong launched last August, breaking Steam records and earning critical acclaim across the board. However, while PlayStation and PC players have been enjoying Game Science’s masterpiece for months now, Xbox fans are still left wondering when—or if—they’ll get to experience this revolutionary twist on Journey to the West.

This “monke” remains as elusive as ever to Xbox enthusiasts. | Image Credit: Game Science

Now, Game Science CEO Feng Ji has taken to Weibo to address the elephant in the room, pointing fingers at the Xbox Series S’s hardware limitations. But given the technical achievements we’ve seen from other developers on Microsoft’s budget console, this explanation is raising more than a few eyebrows in the gaming community.

As we enter 2025, The Destined One’s absence on the green team’s platform has become increasingly conspicuous, especially...
See full article at FandomWire
  • 1/2/2025
  • by Soumyajit Mukherjee
  • FandomWire
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J. Cole Will Celebrate 10 Years of ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ With Msg Show
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J. Cole is taking it back to 2014. On Friday, the rap star announced that he’ll host a one-night-only show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Dec. 16 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his seminal album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.

Fans with presale access will be able to access tickets to the Msg show starting on Monday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. Et, before tickets go on sale to the general public on Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. Et. “2014 Forest Hills Drive 10 year anniversary show. Madison Square Garden. Pre-sale Monday.
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  • 11/29/2024
  • by Tomás Mier
  • Rollingstone.com
1 of Michael Bay's Most Polarizing Movies Is Coming to Peacock
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One of Michael Bay's most polarizing films will hit Peacock later this month. Ambulance debuted in 2022, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Eiza Gonzalez.

Ambulance will arrive on Peacock on November 1. Co-produced and directed by Michael Bay from a script by Chris Fedak, the action thriller remake of a Danish movie of the same name follows adoptive brothers Gyllenhaal's Daniel Sharp, a long-time criminal, and Mateen's William Sharp, a former U.S. Marine and Afghanistan veteran, who hijack an ambulance after a botched bank heist. Gonzalez's character, Camille Thompson, an Emt paramedic, and Jackson White's rookie cop character, Zach Parker, are taken hostage by the brothers. The movie's cast also includes Garret Dillahunt, Keir O'Donnell, Olivia Stambouliah, Moses Ingram, Colin Woodell, Cedric Sanders, A Martinez, Jesse Garcia, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Wale, and Devan Chandler Long.

Related November 14 Will Be a Magical Day for Harry Potter Fans

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  • 11/14/2024
  • by Nnamdi Ezekwe
  • CBR
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The Best Photos from Roots Picnic 2024
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The Roots Picnic returned to Philadelphia on June 1 and 2, bringing some of the most unforgettable voices in hip-hop, R&b, and more to Fairmount Park for two days of music. Here are our best photos from backstage and onstage, featuring artists including Lil Wayne, Gunna, Sexyy Red, Method Man and Redman, Common, Ferg, Wale, Shaboozey, The-Dream — and of course, the Roots.
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  • 6/3/2024
  • by Rolling Stone
  • Rollingstone.com
BTS’ Rm Exposes Dark Side Of Being K-Pop Band’s Leader, Shares He Had To restrict Himself From Saying Things: “I Felt Like I’d Want To Die”
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BTS Leader Rm Opens Up About The Difficulties He Faced Being The Leader Of The Boy Band. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

BTS is a hugely popular South Korean boy band with seven members. On May 24, its leader, Kim Namjoon, aka Rm, released the title track to his solo album, Right Place Wrong Person. The track is titled Lost, and in a recently released video, Namjoon opened up about feeling the burden of being the boy band’s leader. Scroll below for more.

He is professionally known as Rm, formerly Rap Monster. He released his first mixtape, Rm, in 2015. Namjoon collaborated with renowned artists like Lil Nas X, Wale, Younha, and others. For the uninitiated, the K-pop boy band was created in 2010.

BTS’ Rm and Jimin discussed various topics in the recently released video on Bangtan TV’s YouTube channel via Hindustan Times. Kim Namjoon revealed feeling burdened by the band’s leadership.
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  • 5/25/2024
  • by Esita Mallik
  • KoiMoi
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J Cole Brought A Knife To A Gunfight On ‘7 Minute Drill’
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Metro Boomin warned us before he and Future dropped We Don’t Trust You: “Pick a side.”

As J. Cole has learned over the past 12 hours, anyone not firmly on one side of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar divide is liable to get caught in the crossfire. Last night, he dropped Might Delete Later, a surprise EP of tracks that might have been lauded as another solid offering from the rap vet — or maybe the conversation would be about his troubling (and trite) transphobic bars on “Pi.” But instead, the...
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  • 4/5/2024
  • by Andre Gee
  • Rollingstone.com
Prince Harry and Meghan Slammed For Being Lecturing and Smug
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British royal family news teases that a high-ranking media pro is going after the traitorous Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Excess, Meghan and Harry Markle.

Newsweek editor Batya Ungar-Sargon called out the couple for being the “empty, vacuous, rich, lecturing, smug type” and frankly, we’re here for it. Read on to find out what else she had to say about the tacky twosome.

Royal Family News – Harry And Meghan Branded Smug

Batya-Sargon told Gbn America that the U.S. is over the so-called Markle Sparkle. She said “They also think they’re better than everybody else. The only thing that makes them better is that they’re rich. That’s what they represent in America.”

“They’re the worst kind of celebrity who became famous due to nothing that they themselves accomplished. Yet, from their perch of incredible privilege, they think they can lecture the rest...
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  • 3/22/2024
  • by Tanya Clark
  • Celebrating The Soaps
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Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000 to Headline Roots Picnic 2024
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The Roots have announced the lineup for the 2024 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, featuring artists like Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, and more across two days in June.

Hosted on June 1st and 2nd at its longtime home, The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, the 2024 iteration of the Roots Picnic will feature a diverse range of musical artists, as well as live podcasts, DJ sets, immersive experiences, and more. Filling out the lineup will be artists like Victoria Monét, Nas, Gunna, Sexyy Red, Tyla, Smino, Babyface, Adam Blackstone featuring Fantasia and Muni Long, Cam’ron, Wale, Robert Glasper, and more.

Tickets for the 2024 Roots Picnic will first become available via a Live Nation pre-sale opening on Tuesday, February 20th, at 10:00 a.m. Et (use access code ALUMNI24). After that, the general on-sale will begin on Friday, February 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. Et via Ticketmaster. Once tickets are on sale,...
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  • 2/19/2024
  • by Jo Vito
  • Consequence - Music
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The Roots Tap Lil Wayne, André 3000 for 2024 Roots Picnic
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The Roots have announced the lineup for their 2024 Roots Picnic. Philly fans will have their chance to see André 3000 bring his flute project New Blue Sun to the stage for a live performance.

But it’s Lil Wayne who is tapped to headline the June festival. He’ll be backed by the Roots for a set of his hits and also pay tribute to the music of his hometown of New Orleans with help from guests Pj Morton and Trombone Shorty.

Set for June 1 and 2 at the Mann Center...
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  • 2/19/2024
  • by Joseph Hudak
  • Rollingstone.com
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Battle Rapper Tsu Surf Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison in Rico Case
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Newark battle rapper Tsu Surf was sentenced to a mandatory five years in prison after previously pleading guilty to Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (Rico) conspiracy charges.

The rapper, born Rahjon Cox, faced up to 30 years in prison as part of charges connected to his membership in the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips street gang.

However, by pleading guilty to conspiracy and to possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon — and thus avoiding a trial and potentially harsher sentence — a U.S. district judge sentenced Cox to five years in federal prison,...
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  • 12/1/2023
  • by Daniel Kreps
  • Rollingstone.com
Wale at an event for Furious 7 (2015)
Masego shares a new Remix of his single “You Never Visit Me” featuring rappers Wale and Envy | Check out the music video for this excellent track!
Wale at an event for Furious 7 (2015)
27 October 2023 — Continuing a banner year, Grammy® nominated artist Masego releases a new Remix of his single “You Never Visit Me” now featuring rappers Wale and Envy—out today. He reignites “You Never Visit Me,” which remains a standout from his acclaimed self-titled album, Masego, out now.

Visualizer for You Never Visit Me (Remix)

On the Remix, he welcomes Wale and Envy into his world. Their presence adds another dimension to the track. Wale’s instantly recognizable flow captivates, and Envy exudes nothing but confidence, charisma, and attitude. In 2024 Masego will embark on his headline Where We Goin? Europe / UK tour with special guest Tanerélle hitting Berlin, Milan, Madrid, Amsterdam, London and many more cities. Tickets are available for purchase Here.

Reaching yet another high watermark, his self-titled album Masego incited widespread critical applause upon arrival. Vogue extensively profiled him, hailed Masego as “his most introspective album yet,” and praised his...
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  • 10/27/2023
  • by Music Martin Cid Magazine
  • Martin Cid Music
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Kamala Harris: “Hip-hop Is the Ultimate American Art Form”
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Vice President Kamala Harris presided over a star-studded event celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop at the VP’s official residence in Washington, DC on Saturday including performances from Lil Wayne, Common, and Mc Lyte.

The historic “50 Years of Hip-Hop” occasion, co-sponsored by the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective and Live Nation Urban, was acknowledged as the “first-ever hip-hop house party at the Office of the Vice President of the United States” by Harris, who delivered opening remarks before ceding Mc duties to comedian Deon Cole.

“Hip-hop is the ultimate American art form,” the Vice President proclaimed in her welcome speech. “Hip-hop now shapes nearly every aspect of America’s popular culture, and it reflects the incredible diversity and ingenuity of the American people. It combines rhythms from the continent of Africa, from the Caribbean, from Latin America, with the sounds of soul and gospel and R&b and...
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  • 9/11/2023
  • by Bryan Kress
  • Consequence - Music
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Kamala Harris: “Hip-Hop Is the Ultimate American Art Form”
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Kamala Harris invited some of rap’s top artists, from Lil Wayne to Slick Rick, to perform on Saturday at her home in Washington, D.C., for what she called “the first-ever hip-hop house party at the Office of the Vice President of the United States.”

Harris celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop from a stage built on her lawn with a guest list of rap luminaries, including Common, Doug E. Fresh, Mc Lyte and Fat Joe.

“Hip-hop is the ultimate American art form,” Harris told the audience. “Hip-hop now shapes nearly every aspect of America’s popular culture, and it reflects the incredible diversity and ingenuity of the American people. It combines rhythms from the continent of Africa, from the Caribbean, from Latin America, with the sounds of soul and gospel and R&b and funk to create something entirely new.”

“And to be clear, hip-hop culture is America’s culture,...
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  • 9/10/2023
  • by Janelle Harris Dixon
  • The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
World Athletics Championships: Avinash Sable, male race walkers disappoint on first day
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Budapest (Hungary), Aug 19 (Ians) India’s campaign in the World Athletics Championships got off to a poor start with star steeplechaser Avinash Sabnis failing to reach the final of the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase competition and the male race walkers unable to finish in the top bracket in 20km race Walk in the morning session of the first day on Saturday. Woman long jumper Shaili Singh had a best jump of 6.40m in the preliminary round but that wasn’t good enough for the final.

Sable, the Commonwealth Games silver medallist in Birmingham last year, finished a disappointing 7th in his heat and failed to advance to the final.

Sable, the national record holder in the event, could manage to finish the race in 8 minutes and 22,24 seconds, thus finishing seventh while the top-five qualified for the final.

In the 20km race walk, Vikash Singh was the best-placed Indian at 27th...
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  • 8/19/2023
  • by Agency News Desk
  • GlamSham
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Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Birthday With These Concerts, Exhibits, and Events
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Hip-hop turns 50 on Aug. 11, and it seems that the whole world is celebrating. From concerts organized by Amazon and Mass Appeal to block parties put on by New York City, the festivities are plentiful. There is also a wide range of exhibits and galleries curated by artists of the hip-hop generation. It would be impossible to reference every single event happening for rap’s birthday, but here’s a list of notable Hip-Hop 50-related events happening this August.

Concerts and Events

Amazon Music: 50 & Forever: New York (through Aug. 10)

Rotation,...
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  • 8/8/2023
  • by Andre Gee
  • Rollingstone.com
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Lakeyah Gets Honest About Her Hopes For Hip-Hop's Future: "No Men, All Girls"
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Milwaukee native Lakeyah burst onto the hip-hop scene in 2020 with her breakout hit, "Big Flexher," introducing the world to one of the newest rap girls out of the Midwest. At just 22 years old, Lakeyah has solidified her place as a prominent woman in hip-hop, emerging at a time when rising stars like Latto, GloRilla, Doechii, and others are also putting on for women in hip-hop.

To date, she's released a handful of full-length projects (2020's "Time's Up"; 2021's "In Due Time" and Gangsta Grillz mixtape "My Time"; and 2022's "No Pressure" Pts. 1 and 2) and hit singles, and has even more music on the way. She's also a star on BET+'s "The Impact: Atlanta" reality series, which looks at the lives of top influencers like herself. With that title to her name, Lakeyah has high hopes for her future in hip-hop, as she's still just getting started.

In honor of hip-hop's 50th anniversary,...
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  • 8/4/2023
  • by Njera Perkins
  • Popsugar.com
‘The Power’ Episode 6: Recap & Ending, Explained: What is Margot’s Next Step?
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In the fifth episode of “The Power,” Margot got the power from her daughter Jos and became the “true face” of the power. Terry was lost in the crossfire that Roxy started because of the man who killed her mother. Matty, Margot’s son, began listening to Urbandox, the anti-woman power voice of the internet, who specifically hates Margot and the family because of her support for the power. Finally, Rob decided to leak confidential documents from the government about the Skein to do “good” and save women from accidental chemical castration. Hopefully, Margot will forgive him for the danger he has put the entire family and their careers in.

Spoilers Ahead

Margot

Along with Matty, millions of men are listening to Urbandox because of his “motivational” speeches regarding what he claims they have lost to the power—physical strength. Urbandox is coaxing men to use their physical strength, guns,...
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  • 4/24/2023
  • by Ruchika Bhat
  • Film Fugitives
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A New Podcast Shows How the Rise of Blogs Changed Hip-Hop Forever
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It seems like everyone these days is talking about the Internet. Maybe it’s the sneaking sense that artificial intelligence might upend this (very flawed) digital utopia as we know it, or maybe it’s the lingering uncertainty of the pandemic. Either way, the world online right now feels like it’s on the edge of a significant change, which might explain why we’re so obsessed with discussing the Internet of yesteryear. ItsTheReal hosts Eric and Jeff Rosenthal’s new podcast documentary The Blog Era, presented by Pharrell’s OTHERtone Media,...
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  • 4/19/2023
  • by Jeff Ihaza
  • Rollingstone.com
Casey's Chicago Fire Return Has Fans Demanding He Comes Back Full Time
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Matt Casey's Chicago Fire season 11 return results in fans demanding to see him back permanently at Firehouse 51. Jesse Spencer returns to One Chicago not even a year after his last cameo during Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide's wedding. This time, it's once again for a visit, but viewers are hoping that it's the start of his homecoming.

On the heels of Chicago Fire's "Danger All Around," fans on Twitter shared their reaction to seeing Casey back in the Windy City, with several of them asking Wolf Entertainment and NBC to bring him back full-time. Check out some of the tweets below:

Matt Casey is finally back in Chicago fire. Took them long enough! — Wale. (@walekroos) April 6, 2023 #ChicagoFire @Jesse_Spencer Welcome back Casey...
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  • 4/6/2023
  • by Ana Dumaraog
  • ScreenRant
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Clipse, Kid Cudi, Grace Jones Lead 2023 Something in the Water Fest
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Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water festival will return to Virginia Beach this April with a lineup featuring the city’s own Clipse, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, Wu-Tang Clan, Grace Jones, Maren Morris, and more.

Also set for the three-day fest are Lil Yachty, Wet Leg, Kehlani, Mumford & Sons, Skrillex, Jazmine Sullivan, Flo Milli, Lil Uzi Vert, Summer Walker, the Kid Laroi, Swv, Lil Durk, Latto, Nile Rodgers & Chic,...
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  • 3/15/2023
  • by Daniel Kreps
  • Rollingstone.com
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Lil Wayne, Mumford & Sons, Grace Jones to Perform at Pharrell’s Something in the Water Festival
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Pharrell has recruited Lil Wayne, Mumford & Sons, Grace Jones, Skrillex and Lil Uzi Vert for his annual Something in the Water festival.

The producer-songwriter-rapper-entrepreneur announced Wednesday that Jazmine Sullivan, Maren Morris, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Clipse, Wu-Tang Clan, Kid Cudi, Latto, Lil Durk, Summer Walker, Lil Yachty, Machine Gun Kelly and Coi Leray will also perform at the three-day event from April 28-30 in Virginia Beach. YouTube will livestream the entire festival.

Pharrell launched Something in the Water, an art, music and cultural festival, in 2009. This year’s event will also include a pop-up church service. The lineup will be announced at a later date.

Others set to perform include Jay Pharoah, Kaytranada, Kehlani, Wale, The Kid Laroi, Badbadnotgood, Polo G, Wet Leg, Nle Choppa, Swv, Aminé, Doechii, Kamasi Washington, Chika, Flo Milli, Masego, Flo, Saucy Santana, 100 Gecs, Ayra Starr, Babyface Ray, Black Sherif, d4vd, Feid, gigi, Jessie Murph, KayCyy,...
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  • 3/15/2023
  • by Mesfin Fekadu
  • The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, MTV Reviving Reality Competition ‘Making the Band’
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MTV and Sean “Diddy” Combs will be teaming up for a revival of the reality competition series. The original series launched in 2002 and ran for 12 seasons and spawned the vocal groups O-Town, Danity Kane, Da Band and Day26.

Diddy shared the news on Instagram with a video explaining his decision to bring back the series. According to him Wale and Seth Rogen were instrumental in making him aware of the fan demand for the show’s return. “I loved it. It was one of the happiest times of my life,...
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  • 7/15/2019
  • by Brittany Spanos
  • Rollingstone.com
Watch Rick Ross, Young Thug, Wale's Fiery 'Trap Trap Trap' on 'Fallon'
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Rick Ross, Young Thug and Wale took over The Tonight Show with a performance of "Trap Trap Trap" Wednesday. The track appears on the Maybach Music chief's latest album Rather You Than Me.

Ross set the stage with an energizing opening salvo, after which Young Thug joined him onstage for a flashy, furious and frantically censored verse ("So many different meds on me/ Fuck around, call the feds on me"). Wale descended from The Tonight Show bleachers to close out the show, making a quick stop by Jimmy Fallon's...
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  • 4/27/2017
  • Rollingstone.com
Barack Obama
Inside President Barack Obama & Michelle Obama's Star-Studded Farewell Party
Barack Obama
A slew of stars flocked to the White House Friday night to honor President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at their farewell party. Attendees included George Clooney and Amal Clooney, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Robert De Niro, George Lucas, Jerry Seinfeld, Al Sharpton, Solange, Kelly Rowland and her husband Tim Witherspoon, rapper Wale, La La Anthony, SNL alum Jay Pharoah—who parodied the president on the NBC show, Usher, Harvey Weinstein, Anna Wintour, Magic Johnson, Lorne Michaels, Nick Jonas, Chris...
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  • 1/7/2017
  • E! Online
Nancy Reagan
In Tearful Final Speech as First Lady, Michelle Obama Urges Young People to Lead ‘with Hope, Never Fear’
Nancy Reagan
Michelle Obama delivered her final speech as first lady on Friday, tearing up as she urged young Americans to always “lead by example with hope, never fear.”

Diversity “makes us who we are,” Obama said at the 2017 School Counselor of the Year event in the East Room of the White House, where she hosted 50 school counselors and a slew of stars. “Don’t ever let anyone make you feel like you don’t matter, or like you don’t have a place in our American story. You do.”

“So, that’s my final message to young people as First Lady,...
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  • 1/6/2017
  • by Tierney McAfee
  • PEOPLE.com
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Hear the Game, Rick Ross, Diddy and More Join Forces for Ferguson on ‘Don’t Shoot’
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In the wake of the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, the Game has enlisted a formidable force of 10 rappers and four R&b crooners, banding together in protest on musical molotov “Don’t Shoot.” On the track, the Game is joined by Diddy, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Diddy, Fabolous, Wale, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Yo Gotti, Curren$y, Problem, King Pharaoh and the R&b super-group Tgt (Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank).

“The issues in Ferguson really hit home for me, and I feel compelled to use my musical platform to address this,...
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  • 8/27/2014
  • by Christopher R. Weingarten
  • Rollingstone.com
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D.C. Who? 5 New Names for the Washington Redskins
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If boycotts, Congressional hearings or basic human decency weren't enough to convince Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder that it was time to change his team's name, perhaps Wednesday's decision by the U.S. Patent Office will do the trick.

U.S. Patent Office Cancels Washington Redskins Trademark

Calling the name "disparaging of Native Americans," the Office's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board canceled federal trademark registrations owned by the team, a move which could cost them millions in merchandise revenue (the team is expected to appeal the decision). And nothing hurts...
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  • 6/18/2014
  • by James Montgomery
  • Rollingstone.com
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Puff Daddy Enlists Your Favorite Rapper for ‘Big Homie’ Video
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“You could go to any hood / Bet they know me,” Sean Combs boasts on his stark new single, “Big Homie.” The rapper/mogul backs up that claim in the track’s star-studded music video, which features cameos from an array of hip-hop titans.

Watch Sean Combs Spoof ‘Downton Diddy’

In the clip above, Puff Daddy (along with collaborators Rick Ross and French Montana) journey from hood to hood: In Harlem, they drop by a seafood joint, where they encounter Ashanti, Jermaine Dupri, A$AP Rocky, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, Nelly and Bow Wow.
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  • 3/31/2014
  • by Ryan Reed
  • Rollingstone.com
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