Algee Smith taps into heartbreak and hedonism on new single “Magic City”
Actor Algee Smith is stepping out of the spotlight and into the studio. Known for his standout roles in Euphoria, The New Edition Story, The Hate U Give, and Judas and the Black Messiah, Smith is now turning the mic on his own emotional journey with the release of his new single, Magic City. A [&hel
A Drone Hovered Over the Gaza Flotilla Ship. Here’s What Just Happened.
A drone has just been spotted hovering above the Madleen, the civilian aid ship currently en route to Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s mission to break the Israeli blockade. Given the context, many immediately assumed it was an Israeli military drone, and that wouldn’t be hard to
Palestinian Writer Tariq Ra’ouf Inks Memoir Deal with Interlink Publishing
Palestinian American journalist and viral activist Tariq Ra’ouf has signed a memoir deal with Interlink Publishing, officially announced on June 2, 2025. The book, acquired by editor Hannah Moushabeck, will hit shelves in summer 2026. Known for their raw, unfiltered posts that regularly go viral a
Meek Mill Closes Out Roots Picnic With a Hometown Victory Lap and a Message
Meek Mill capped off Roots Picnic 2025 with a high-energy, emotional headline set in his hometown of Philadelphia, just days after dropping his new single “Survivor’s Guilt” featuring G Herbo. The crowd erupted as Meek ran through a medley of hits, blending fan favorites with fresh material in
Ari Abdul Announces New Single “Alive,” Dropping June 13th
Ari Abdul just gave fans something to look forward to: a new single titled “Alive” drops June 13. The announcement came via Instagram, where the rising dark-pop artist shared a series of moody close-ups with the caption: “june 13th ‘Alive’ new song, ari abdul, i want u to listen.” No ext
32 Palestinians Killed as Israeli Forces Open Fire Near U.S.-Backed Aid Site in Rafah
On June 1, 2025, Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians gathered near a U.S. backed food distribution point in al-Mawasi, Rafah, a zone previously declared a “safe area.” At least 32 civilians were killed, and more than 100 others were injured. The crowd had assembled in the early morning ho
Fuerza Regida and Evoke Redefine the Album Drop with 111XPANTIA LIVE on TikTok
Fuerza Regida just set a new standard for what an album rollout can look like in 2025. On May 1st, the group went live on TikTok for a 2.5-hour broadcast called “111XPANTIA LIVE,” and it wasn’t your typical livestream. It was part concert, part merch drop, part cultural reset—an all-in-one d
Luis Alfonso Releases New Single “Stylacho,” Putting Colombia’s Swagger on the Map
Colombian singer Luis Alfonso is back with a swagger-filled new single titled “Stylacho,” released alongside a vibrant music video shot in Medellín and directed by Julián Henao. The track offers the first glimpse of Alfonso’s upcoming studio album, Descriterio — a project that follows a st
