The Roots Remain ‘The Tonight Show’s’ Main Band Despite Multiple Absences
The Roots has been the house band on 'The Tonight Show' since 2014.
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Kanye West Had His Honorary Art Degree Revoked Over "Disgusting and Condemnable" Comments
Ye, aka Kanye West, was awarded an honorary doctorate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in May 2015.
Drake’s Reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance Is Very on Brand
Drake used his melodic words to confirm he's going to survive his and Kendrick Lamar's feud.
"Mustard" Seemingly Refers to Kendrick Lamar's Producer, but Is There a Deeper Meaning?
MUSTAAAAAARD!
Vince Neil Has Lived a Wild and Crazy Life but Still Found Time to Settle Down
Two of Vince Neil's children have followed in their musically-gifted father's footsteps.
Dank Demoss Made Power Moves Before Her Lyft Controversy — Inside Her Net Worth
Dank has plenty in the bank thanks to her musical and business pursuits.
Swifties Review Bomb C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s Mom’s Business, And People Are Stepping In
There's a review war between Swifties and the public on C.J.'s mom's business pages.
Tommy Lee Still Has an Impressive Net Worth Years After Mötley Crüe Rose to Fame
Tommy Lee is known as the longtime drummer for Mötley Crüe.
Why Did Kendrick Wear a Crown of Thorns? The Imagery and Controversy, Explained
"I wear this crown. They judge you, they judge Christ. Godspeed for women’s rights!”
Kendrick Lamar's "40 Acres and a Mule" Reference Was All About Reparations
Kendrick Lamar's reference is a reminder of all the injustice Black people have suffered.
Why Does Seal Have Scars? Details on What Happened to His Face and Hair
Fans always wonder what caused the bumps and scars on Seal's face and when he got them.
Vince Neil’s Net Worth Explained: How the Motley Crue Singer Became a Millionaire
The "Girls, Girls, Girls," singer has plenty of money in the bank despite several pitfalls.
Kendrick Lamar Is the First Rapper in History to Win a Pulitzer Prize — Here’s Why
He was awarded the distinction in 2018.
Did Serena Williams Date Drake? Yes, and the OVO Rapper Made a Song To Prove It!
Serena Williams has never officially confirmed dating Drake, though they were spotted making out in 2015.
These Are the Best Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Memes — Period
The flared jeans revolution will be televised.
Explaining the "A Minor" Pun in Kendrick Lamar's Mega-Hit 'Not Like Us'
Kendrick Lamar's signature song has a line that has quickly become iconic.
Kendrick Lamar's Political Views Have Always Been Part of His Music
Kendrick has always been political, but he doesn't usually endorse candidates.
Kendrick Lamar's Necklace at the Super Bowl Is Another Diss at Fellow Rapper Drake
Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance was full of meaning for fans.
Teddy Swims Blew up After Years of Investing Himself and Developing His Sound
SWIMS is an acronym.
The Ying Yang Twins on Kendrick Lamar Performing at Super Bowl LIX — "It's a Whole Vibe" (EXCLUSIVE)
There's no East Coast vs. West Coast here.
Here's What It Means to Get a "No Healthy Upstream" Error While Using Spotify
The error usually comes from an internet issue.
Kelsea Ballerini Has Admittedly Sacrificed Her Health Due to Perfectionism
The "Miss Me More" artist shared onstage that she has a "crippling fear of letting people down" after facing the flu during a tour.
Floggy Molly's Dave King Cancels 2025 Shows Due to a "Serious Health Condition"
Dave King has sung Flogging Molly to the top since the early 1990s, but he's putting a pause on performing to battle a health condition.
Chappell Roan’s Reason for Wearing White Makeup All the Time Is as Iconic as She Is
The "Good Luck, Babe" artist's drag queen-inspired makeup is an act of protest, and we can't get enough!
Hip-Hop Producer Irv Gotti and Rapper 50 Cent Had Beef That Lasted Decades
The two had a beef for several decades.
How Many Children Does Irv Gotti Have –– and What Happened Between Him and Their Mother?
Irv Gotti died on Feb. 5, 2025.
Irv Gotti, Co-Founder of Murder Inc., Dead at 54 — What Was His Cause of Death?
The Murder Inc. founder and A&R professional was dealing with health issues before he died in February 2025.
Record Producer Irv Gotti Dies at 54 — A Look at His Net Worth and Financial Troubles
Irv Gotti amassed a significant net worth by the time of his death.
Doechii Is Now a Grammy Winner — Just Five Years Ago, She Was Fired From her Job
"I think tomorrow, I'm going to go to a whole bunch of studios, and ask if they have any internships open."
Doechii and Her Stylist Reveal the Real Reason Behind Her Signature Face Tape Look
Doechii's intentionally visible face tape has sparked mixed reactions.
Justin and Hailey Bieber Continue to Laugh Off the "Constant Divorce Rumors"
Since getting married, Justin and Hailey Bieber have faced constant divorce rumors.
Benson Boone Was on 'American Idol' Years Before "Beautiful Things" Blew Up
His decision to leave the show seems to have worked out for him.
Rumors Are Circulating Online That Irv Gotti Is on Life Support — Here’s What We Know
He spoke about struggling with diabetes, saying, "It's rampant with Black people. What it does is, it starts deteriorating your body."
Is Justin Bieber OK? His Recent Appearances Have Fans Really Concerned
"Bro turned into Pete Davidson."
Let’s Revisit Benson Boone’s 'American Idol' Audition From Before He Became a Grammy-Nominated Star
"They're gonna swoon over Benson Boone." — Katy Perry
Travis Barker Got Sober After He Nearly Died — Is the Drummer Still Abstaining?
"I had security that would actually sleep during the day and then stay up at night to make sure I was breathing."
Victoria Monét and Janelle Monáe Are Not Related, in Spite of Their Similar Last Names
The two singers aren't actually connected by blood.
The “6-7” Song on TikTok Is Actually off This Track From an Up-and-Coming Philadelphia Rapper
"Shades on so I roll with the glasses."
The Weeknd’s Grammys Performance Came After He Boycotted the Awards in 2021 — Here’s Why
The Weeknd called the Grammys "corrupt" four years before his return to the awards show.
That "House" Jaden Smith Wore on His Head Is Actually a Castle and Available to Buy!
You can buy the "Vampire Castle” headpiece Jayden wore for about $4,600.
Bruno Mars Jokes About Gambling Debt After Hitting Massive Spotify Streaming Milestone
MGM denied gambling debt rumors.
Once Crunk Kings, The Ying Yang Twins Are Back and Better Than Ever!
"Lil Jon is always family. Never say never to a new collab."
The Ying Yang Twins Are "Brothers in Spirit" — Open to New Collab With Lil Jon (EXCLUSIVE)
"We met, we clicked, and the rest is history."
Why Did Rod Wave Cancel His Concert? Inside His Last Lap Tour’s Many Setbacks
Rod Wave canceled his rescheduled December 2024 show in Nashville just an hour before it was supposed to start leaving his fans furious.
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively Remain Close Following Justin Baldoni Drama
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively are still close, despite what you may have heard.
Is Music Producer Scott Storch Still Married? His Baby Mama Has a Lot To Say
Scott Storch married his wife in 2011.
Cher Lloyd Started Dating Her Now-Husband Craig Monk When She Was Just 17 Years Old
Cher and her husband share two daughters, Delilah-Rae and Eliza Violet.
'X-Factor' Star Cher Lloyd Claims She Was Told as a Teen to Seduce Justin Bieber
"Was I not good enough to invest in, that you would rather use me in that way?"
Why Did COIN Break Up? The Unexpected Announcement That Some Fans Saw Coming
On Jan. 28, 2005, COIN announced they could no longer continue to move forward as a band via Instagram.
Kendrick Lamar Likely to Perform "Not Like Us" at the Super Bowl: "He Won't Back Down"
"He won't back down... Kendrick won't be silenced or shut down."