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Rich Homie Quan’s Dad Reveals The Toll Young Thug Fallout Took On His Son
Rich Homie Quan's father, Corey Lamar, recently opened up about the emotional toll his son's falling out with Young Thug had on him.
Temple University Introduces New Course on Kendrick Lamar’s Life, Lyrics and Legacy
SummaryTemple University introduces a Fall 2025 course exploring Kendrick Lamar's work through an Afrocentric and sociocultural lensThe class analyzes themes of marginalization, self-actualization and urban policy reflected in Kendrick's storytelling and lyricsGuest speakers with direct ties to Lamar offer personal insight into his evolution, artistry and cultural impactTemple University is launching a Fall 2025 course titled "Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City," taught by Africology and African American Studies Assistant Professor Timothy Welbeck. He explains via Instagram,“Kendrick Lamar is one of the leading voices of his generation, with a keen ability to articulate various dynamics of Black life and the quest for self-actualization — particularly capturing narratives of mar...
Childish Gambino Previews New Track “Is It Love?” Featuring Ravyn Lenae
SummaryChildish Gambino previews “Is It Love?” with Ravyn Lenae, blending acoustic soul, jazz and ambient R&B elementsThe unreleased track sparks speculation about his musical future and ties to Bando Stone and the New WorldWith no official release confirmed, the song may remain a Gilga Radio exclusive for nowChildish Gambino recently teased a new song titled “Is It Love?” featuring Ravyn Lenae on Gilga Radio, a platform created by Donald Glover himself as a space to debut and promote his musical projects. Although Glover had hinted at retiring the Childish Gambino moniker for years, he confirmed in mid-2024 — around the release of Bando Stone and the New World — that the persona was no longer fulfilling and would officially conclude with that album.However, the release of this snippet...
Taylor Rooks Confirms She Was The Taylor Drake Mentioned In “Supermax”
Over the weekend, Drake once again became the talk of the town when he released some new work and had everyone chirping about the subliminals he took at numerous people on “What Did I Miss?” But one person in particular responded to a name drop in another song that Drizzy previewed, and she didn’t seem […]
‘Gachiakuta’ Anime Confirmed for Uninterrupted Six-Month Run
SummaryGachiakuta will air 24 episodes over six months without breaks, ending December 14Produced by bones film, the anime follows Rudo, a boy exiled into a dystopian wastelandCurrently streaming globally via Crunchyroll and Netflix with weekly episodesThe Gachiakuta anime is confirmed to air uninterrupted for six months. The continuous run will span two consecutive cours, totaling 24 episodes and is scheduled to run until December 14. This announcement, made shortly after the series premiered over the weekend, has been met with enthusiasm from fans eager for consistent weekly episodes.Produced by the acclaimed studio bones film, known for its high-octane action and animation quality in titles like My Hero Academia, Gachiakuta brings to life Kei Urana's dark fantasy manga. The anime, direc...
Nintendo Expands Beyond the Console, Confirms More Film & TV Adaptations in the Works
SummaryNintendo has confirmed it is actively working on "various other projects" for film and TVThe company is expanding its intellectual property beyond the already announced Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel and The Legend of Zelda filmBuilding on the monumental success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and the highly anticipated upcoming The Legend of Zelda film, Nintendo has officially confirmed that it is actively working on "various other projects" in the visual media space. This announcement, made by Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, signals a significant expansion of the company's strategy to leverage its vast intellectual property beyond traditional video game platformsPresident Furukawa revealed at an AGM Q&A that Nintendo is taking a deeply "proactive approach" to these adapt...
‘Hot Wheels’ Live-Action Accelerates to the Big Screen Under Jon M. Chu’s Direction
SummaryJon M. Chu has been confirmed to direct the upcoming Hot Wheels live-action filmThe film is set to be produced by Warner Bros. and MattelChu is coming off the success of the Wicked films, with the sequel on the way later this yearThe iconic miniature vehicles of Hot Wheels are officially racing to the big screen, with Warner Bros. and Mattel, Inc. announcing that acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu is set to direct the live-action feature film. This high-profile appointment brings a director celebrated for visually spectacular and emotionally resonant storytelling to one of the world's best-selling toy brands.Chu, fresh from helming the highly anticipated Wicked movies, will take the driver's seat, bringing his proven ability to craft "rich, elaborate worlds with a distinct point of view...
Big News Is Broken Over Dinner in New ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Clip
SummaryMarvel Studios released a new clip from The Fantastic Four: First Steps, revealing Reed and Sue's pregnancyThe clip highlights the team's family dynamic during a Sunday dinnerThe film, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, hits theaters July 25Marvel Studios debuted a brand new clip from the highly-anticipated The Fantastic Four: First Steps.The one-and-a-half-minute clip offers a closer look at the First Family's dynamic as they prepare for their weekly Sunday dinner. Like a good older brother figure, Ben/The Thing tells off Johnny for eating cereals right before dinner, reminding him that it'll ruin his appetite. H.E.R.B.I.E, their robot companion, rings the bell to signify that dinner is ready, but Sue and Reed arrive just a few seconds late.T...
Amazon Launches Big Apple AirPods Sale for Prime Day 2025
Apple AirPods 4, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max models are all on sale. Amazon Launches Big Apple AirPods Sale for Prime Day 2025 Eddie Fu
Hiromu Arakawa’s ‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ Gets Anime Adaptation
SummaryDaemons of the Shadow Realm anime adaptation is confirmed by Crunchyrollbones film produces, reuniting with Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu ArakawaThe story follows twins Yuru and Asa in a supernatural fantasy worldDaemons of the Shadow Realm, a popular manga by Fullmetal Alchemist's Hiromu Arakawa, is getting an anime adaptation. The news was first announced alongside other anime titles by Crunchyroll during the Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2025. An official teaser trailer was also revealed, confirming production by bones film -- the acclaimed studio behind Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. This marks a highly anticipated reunion between Arakawa and bones, whose previous collaboration is widely regarded as one of the most iconic anime series of all time.Studio president Masahiko...
Texas Politician Called Out For Fleeing After Heavy Floods
Dalton Rice, Kerrville city manager, is being called out for abruptly leaving a press conference held to address deadly flooding in his area on Sunday.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott: City Has Fewest Homicides In 50 Years
Maybe it’s his relatability or his common-sense approach but whatever the reason, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced recently that the city has had the fewest number of homicides in 50 years. So far in 2025, Baltimore has had 68 recorded homicides. For comparison, in 2024, the city had 88 homicides. “Scott said historic reductions in […]
