Look, I may be one of the few holdouts who still thinks that Meta’s metaverse concept isn’t dead, and that the company remains focused on bringing its VR social worlds to fruition for the next generation, even if it’s not discussing those plans publicly at the moment. But Meta’s own cost-cutting efforts don’t support that,…
Meghan Trainor I’m Not In The Toxic Mom Group, I Swear Published January 12, 2026 5:57 PM PST Meghan Trainor is doubling down on distancing herself even further from Ashley Tisdale‘s “toxic mom group” allegations … Meghan says she’s not involved in any way, shape, or form. The singer took to TikTok for a second…
Back in ActionAlbum rollouts may seem outdated, but rappers are still embracing the concept, just in different ways. Change has come, and the no-rollout era may finally be coming to an end.Words: Grant RindnerEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. There…
Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” is officially the biggest country song of all time in terms of sales. His rendition of the modern country standard—written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove in 1981—has sold over 20 million units in the United States, making it only the third single ever to be certified double diamond by the…
Mary J. Blige just dropped major news that has Las Vegas buzzing with excitement about her upcoming Strip debut. The nine-time Grammy winner announced her first-ever Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, marking a historic moment for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, who has never headlined a Vegas show before. “I’ve been…
You never know where success might strike or when recognition might come. For Cat Power, it’s time to celebrate. Chan Marshall posted a photo of a gold record on Instagram today, explaining that it’s the first one she’s ever received in 35 years of recording as Cat Power. The plaque commemorates RIAA-certified gold status for…
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NEED TO KNOW Nearly 15,000 nurses at 3 major New York City hospitals have gone on strike Nurses say they are striking for higher pay, safe staffing, fully funded benefits and an increase in workplace safety protections PEOPLE has reached out to Montefiore, New York-Presbyterian, and Mount Sinai hospitals for comment An historic strike is…
X’s tagline for 2026 may well be “one battle after another,” with the platform launching yet another legal case, this time against the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA), along with a group of publishers, over music licensing, and the negotiation of music rights payments based on X usage. Which, if successful, could save the company…
Actor and director Timothy Busfield is facing charges of sexual abuse involving a minor after he was accused of misconduct with a child actor on the set of The Cleaning Lady. Busfield — who executive-produced 14 episodes of the Fox series and directed six, as well as a one-episode appearance as an immigration officer —…
Pooh Shiesty shows his indictment paperwork to dispel any rumors that he didn’t keep it solid in his case. On Jan. 10, the Memphis rapper shared a video on his Instagram Story displaying the indictment for his gun case, for which he served over three years in prison and was released last October. “They smacked…
