Snapchat has published a new report which looks at the overall effectiveness of skippable versus non-skippable ads, and how Snap users respond to each, in order to help guide placement decisions. Snapchat offers both options, with Snap’s “Standard Commercials” (3 to 6 seconds) being non-skippable, and “Extended Play Commercials (7 to 180 seconds) being skippable…
Beyoncé Couldn’t Hold ‘Em!!! Loses Chaps Onstage Mid-Performance Published June 6, 2025 6:52 AM PDT Talk about a Beyonc-SLAY. The singer effortlessly performed through a major wardrobe malfunction at her Thursday night “Cowboy Carter” tour show in London … continuing to belt out “I’m That Girl” after her chaps fell to the floor! Check out…
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what’s out and also what’s hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that released this week, we’ve narrowed…
After years of rumors, Madonna has formally announced Veronica Electronica, a collection of rare and unreleased remixes from her 1998 album, Ray of Light. It’s out July 25 via Warner. The eight-song remix album includes newly unveiled renditions by Peter Rauhofer, William Orbit, Sasha, and more. Madonna is celebrating the big news by sharing the…
Lil Wayne delivered his long-awaited Tha Carter VI on Friday (June 6), unleashing a 19-track album packed with unexpected collaborations. The project marks Wayne’s first solo release since 2020’s Funeral and continues the legacy of his Carter series, which has consistently topped the Billboard 200. Clocking in at 67 minutes, the album blends his signature…
Image Credit: Getty Images Jeffrey Epstein is long gone, but his files aren’t. Nearly seven years after the convicted sexual offender died, his full list of victims is expected to be released to the public with redacted names to protect their privacy. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed she wanted to unveil the files to…
You have to give credit where credit’s due: While I don’t believe that X’s Community Notes approach is an effective way to combat the spread of misinformation in the app (at least as a sole measure, outside of internally-staffed moderation), I do respect that the Community Notes development team is continually working to implement new…
Dakota Johnson isn’t shying away from daring attire in the wake of reports of her relationship with Chris Martin breaking down. The actress, 35, was all smiles as she stepped out in a see-through outfit in Tribeca in New York City on Thursday, June 5, just one day after the pair’s reported split made headlines….
Lil Wayne season is here again. Following a five-year solo album hiatus, Weezy finally delivers his highly anticipated Tha Carter VI album. Lil Wayne Drops Tha Carter VI Album At long last, Tunechi is back. On Friday (June 6), the New Orleans rap legend released the sixth volume of his storied Tha Carter series on DSPs. The…
Just about two months after its announcement, Turnstile have released the new album Never Enough. The band’s frontman, Brendan Yates, produced the Glow On follow-up, which was preceded by the songs “Never Enough,” “Seein’ Stars,” “Birds,” and “Look Out for Me.” Guest contributors to the new album include A. G. Cook, Faye Webster, former Sons…
