YouTube announced a range of new ad options at its 2025 BrandCast event, as well as updated viewing stats, insights into key trends, new podcast listening info, and more. First off, on ad opportunities. YouTube’s sparked controversy with its new “Peak Points” promotion option, which aims to use AI to identify the emotional peaks of…
Earlier this year, the Black Keys announced the No Rain, No Flowers Tour. Soon after, they released the singles “The Night Before” and “Babygirl.” Now, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney have announced the new album No Rain, No Flowers. The duo’s follow-up to 2024’s Ohio Players is out August 8 (Easy Eye Sound/Warner). Listen to…
Diddy Trial Alleged ‘Sex Slave’ Vindicated by Cassie Testimony Published May 16, 2025 8:28 AM PDT Cassie Ventura is testifying about a now-imprisoned sex worker who claimed, way back in 2018, he was Diddy‘s sex slave … and while everyone thought he was crazy back then, he seems vindicated now. Diddy’s attorney Anna Estevao grilled…
The Black Keys have landed on an Aug. 8 release date for their 13th album, No Rain, No Flowers, the title track from which is out now. Among the collaborators on the self-produced Easy Eye Sound/Warner project are songwriters Rick Nowels and Daniel Tashian, plus veteran hip-hop producer/keyboardist Scott Storch. Black Keys guitarist/vocalist Dan Auerbach…
Cassie testified yesterday that Diddy allegedly overdosed on opioids following a freak off in 2012. Cassie Tells Jury About Former Couple’s Drug Problems On Thursday (May 15), Puff’s former lover continued her testimony against him during Diddy’s sex crimes trial, where he is accused of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. During…
Image Credit: Getty Images Chris Brown has been arrested in England in connection to a 2023 incident that occurred at a nightclub, where he allegedly injured music producer Abe Diaw, according to multiple reports. As reported by The Sun, “A 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester shortly after 02:00hrs on Thursday, 15 May…
Snoop Dogg fired a barrage of shots at Suge Knight on his new album Iz It a Crime?, taking direct aim at the former Death Row boss over his recent remarks amid a long-running feud. On the track “ShutYoBitchAssUp” featuring Stresmatic, Snoop doesn’t hold back, calling out Knight—without naming him—for allegedly lying, snitching and being…
TikTok’s looking to help you remain in a healthy frame of mind, with in-app guided meditation, and expanded support for mental health services, which will enable more users to get assistance as required via the app. First off, on meditation. TikTok’s rolling out a new guided meditation feature, which will take you through the meditation…
Big Freedia has announced the death of her partner of 20 years, Devon Hurst, in a heartbreaking social media post. He was 38. The rapper (real name Freddie Ross Jr.) took to Instagram on Thursday, May 15 to share the news and grieve the loss of her longtime partner, who died from complications of diabetes….
Nation of Language have a new label home. The Brooklyn trio of Ian Richard Devaney, Aidan Noell, and Alex MacKay have signed to Sub Pop and shared their debut single for the renowned Seattle indie label. “Inept Apollo” is accompanied by a music video directed by John MacKay. Watch it below, and keep an eye…
