Meta’s push to make Apple and Google responsible for checking the age of app users is slowly gaining momentum, with another U.S. state putting its support behind a new bill that would force app stores to implement age checks. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a new online child safety bill, which would require app…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sad news from the world of music today as rock legend Rick Derringer has passed away. The former lead singer of the influential band the McCoys was 77 years old. News of Derringer’s death comes courtesy of a Facebook post from his caretaker, Tony Wilson. Rock Musician Rick Derringer and his…
One of Akon‘s nine wives, Amirah Iman-Thiam, is suing Publix Super Markets after she claims an employee sexually violated her. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the incident took place in September 2022 in Roswell, Georgia. The employee, Jonathan Ross, a stock clerk with a disciplinary file, lingered near the organic snacks, an area…
Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force released the trailblazing single “Planet Rock” in 1982. It eventually made its way from New York City to Rialto, California, where a then-teenaged Juana Burns was captivated by the electronic synthesizer sounds lifted from Kraftwerk’s “Trans-Europe Express” and its speaker-rattling breaks. Burns, who was already in the entertainment field…
Skilla Baby popped out and performed in Detroit 48 hours after being shot multiple times. Sklla Baby Performs in Cast and Sling On May 24, 42 Dugg performed at a Memorial Day Weekend concert at the Masonic Temple in Detroit. During the performance, Dugg brought out special guests, including Skilla Baby, who performed with his…
Modest Mouse have extended their lengthy 2025 tour to include a new batch of dates with Built to Spill. The two bands’ autumn stint kicks off in late September, a few months after Built to Spill’s Doug Martsch supports a previously announced run of shows. Check out Modest Mouse’s full itinerary—including shows with the Flaming…
Image Credit: Getty Images Mary Lou Retton‘s career in the public eye didn’t end right after she took home the gold medal during the 1984 Summer Olympics. In 2018, she stepped back into the spotlight when she competed on Dancing With the Stars. But in the years to come, Mary Lou went on to face…
WhatsApp has finally launched its long-awaited app for iPad, providing an integrated iPad experience for the world’s most popular messaging app. Yes, after years of requests, and complaints from iPad users, WhatsApp has finally produced a dedicated iPad version of the platform, designed specifically for the larger device screen. As explained by WhatsApp: “Bringing all…
Crypto Torture Caper Suspects Rented Party Palace, Threw Non-Stop Bashes!!! Published May 27, 2025 12:33 PM PDT The “Crypto King of Kentucky” suspected of torturing a man for weeks inside a lavish multimillion-dollar townhouse hosted extravagant parties there … and it seems he didn’t raise any red flags when landing the swanky SoHo rental, TMZ…
Indie rock veterans Grizzly Bear are coming out of hibernation for their first concerts since a 2019 appearance at the Just Like Heaven festival. As of now, seven dates are confirmed this fall, beginning Oct. 13 at Brooklyn Steel in New York. Click here for ticket onsale information. The group last toured in 2018 and…
