Snapchat has published a new research report into the rising popularity of women’s sports, and how Snap users are engaging with female athletes and leagues in the app. The report, conducted in partnership with Ipsos and Dentsu, incorporates responses from over 13,506 sports fans across seven markets, providing a broad scope of insight into shifting…
Joey Bada$$Mic killer. No filler.Interview: Georgette Cline Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. Rappers often face a paradoxical situation when they take a break between albums. During this time, their skills may be questioned, especially if they’ve chosen to work behind…
Taylor Swift ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Album Drops!!! Published October 2, 2025 9:29 PM PDT Taylor Swift traded in her cardigan for a corset and just dropped her 12th studio album “The Life of a Showgirl” … and the midnight drop came complete with lyrics that fans are calling some of her most cutthroat…
Foo Fighters are rewarding fans who didn’t get a chance to see them at four surprise club shows in recent weeks with a live EP, Foo Fighters – Are Playing Where ??? Vol. 1, which is exclusively available now as a pay-your-own-price download for Bandcamp Friday. Accurately described as “six absolutely ripping live tracks recorded…
Diddy is preparing to launch a series of entrepreneurship and life skills classes across Miami in October—but only if a federal judge allows him to walk free. The Hip-Hop mogul-turned-aspiring educator is scheduled to teach at six venues next month, including correctional facilities, libraries, and cultural centers, as part of a reentry program for formerly…
“We were delighted when Taylor Swift and her team approached us earlier this year about incorporating an interpolation of George Michael’s classic song ‘Father Figure’ into a brand new song of the same title to be featured on her forthcoming album,” the George Michael estate shared in a statement posted to the late singer’s social…
Before Good Neighbours’ Oli Fox and Scott Verrill arrive at their “Burgers + Bangers” album listening party at Clark Street Diner in Hollywood—dubbed “Blue Sky Café” for the evening in honor of their upcoming album Blue Sky Mentality—the mood is already set by the select group of fans in attendance. Fashion ranges from the ’70s…
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NEED TO KNOW Ashley Benson is married to Brandon Davis, and the two share a daughter Benson marked the couple’s second wedding anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 2 The actress penned a sweet Instagram tribute to Davis Ashley Benson is celebrating two years of wedded bliss. On Thursday, Oct. 2, the actress, 35, marked her second wedding…
Given the significant role that music plays on TikTok, the release of a new Taylor Swift album is a major event for the app. And TikTok is treating it accordingly, with the platform announcing a range of new activations, including an IRL event, to mark the release of Swift’s new album “The Life of a…
J.I.DSharper rhymes. Harder lines.Interview: Vanessa SattenEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. “I want a BET nomination,” J.I.D says when asked about his bucket list. It’s not far-fetched. He already has three Grammy nods and with the way he’s been dropping…
