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Germany has returned multiple historic sculptures to Nigeria after they were stolen more than a century ago. The sculptures in question, widely referred to as the Benin bronzes, were the subject of a joint declaration between the two governments earlier this year. That agreement established plans to begin transferring the pieces back to Nigeria following […]
Cate Blanchett, widely praised as one of the most accomplished actresses working today, picked up a new potential stage trick during her appearance on Hot Ones. At the top of the new episode, available in full up top, Blanchett revealed she was “really scared” by the assortment of sauces ahead of her. “I’m really scared […]
Barack and Michelle Obama stopped by the White House on Wednesday for the unveiling of their official portraits—marking their first joint visit to the residence since Obama left office in 2017. The unveiling ceremony took place inside the White House’s East Room, where the Obamas were joined by President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, […]
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has had to return 27 ancient artifacts worth over $13 million after New York investigators claimed that the items were looted. According to The New York Times, the objects were taken from Italy and Egypt. The museum acquired eight of those items from gallery owner Gianfranco Becchina, who was accused […]
The NYPD is looking to track down the vandal responsible for defacing a Notorious B.I.G. mural in Brooklyn. As reported by CBS News, a Biggie mural located at the corner of St. James Place and Fulton Street in Clinton Hill was vandalized on Friday, as someone spray painted the rapper’s face and wrote the words “East Coast” across the painting. […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the state’s rap lyrics bill into law after an Assembly vote. Bill AB 2799, as first reported by Billboard, was recently unanimously approved by the state Senate and was on Monday the subject of another Assembly vote which cleared the path for it to move toward being […]
Mike Dean knows adaptability is key when working with major talent. The Grammy-winning producer addressed the topic during an appearance on Nile Rodgers’ Deep Hidden Meaning Radio. Dean explained how he’s learned not to be overly passionate about his contributions to a record, as some artists have a tendency to change their minds last minute. Case in point: […]
Ye has spoken out about the recent wave of comments surrounding the in-store presentation of Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga. As you may have seen on social media in recent days, despite the fact that such in-store displays have been available to see in person at Gap locations for nearly a month now, some had taken […]
Cardi B has finally pulled the trigger on getting a face tattoo. A newly surfaced video shows the 29-year-old lying on a tattoo bed while getting inked up by Robinson De Los Santos. The tattoo artist shared the clip via Instagram on Sunday, showing him applying a red-colored piece around Cardi’s jawline. “Today’s work Cardi B,” he […]
The term “royalty” has reemerged into the pop-culture zeitgeist, removed from Eurocentric fairytales and the archaic confines of the monarchy and redefined as an attainable reference point for the everyday person that yearns for their little bit of grandiosity. Crown Royal gets that and is inviting us all to reimagine modern royalty. Last year, the […]
